Alta U6 Specifications   Printer friendly PDF Alta U6 Specifications U6 Output Amplifiers The Alta U6 uses a large format megapixel Kodak Blue Plus sensor. This CCD has two output amplifiers: one for low noise and a second for exceptionally high dynamic range. For a more complete description, please see Output Amplifiers. Please specify which amplifier is desired when placing an order. 1024 x 1024 array, 24 x 24u pixels 5 MHz 12-bit and 1 MHz 16-bit digitization 32Mbyte camera memory USB 2.0 interface: no plug in cards or external controllers Programmable, intelligent cooling to 50C below ambient (D02 housing) / 60-65C below ambient (D09 housing) Binning up to 10 Horizontal x 1024 Vertical Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes Precision time delayed integration (TDI) readout Programmable fan speed for low / zero vibration Two serial port outputs for control of peripheral devices General purpose programmable I/O port External triggering and strobe controls ActiveX drivers included with every system Field upgradeable firmware Fused silica windows with MgF2 coating on both sides Runs from single 12V supply with input voltage monitor Compact enclosure Programmable status indicators MaxIm DL/CCD and CCDSoft software packages are offered at special prices when purchased at the same time as a camera system. CCD Specifications CCD KAF-1001E Array Size (pixels) 1024 x 1024 Pixel size 24 x 24 microns Imaging area 24.58 x 24.58 mm (604.0 mm2) Imaging diagonal 34.76 mm Linear Full Well (typ.) Low noise output: 200K e-. High dynamic range output: 500K e-. Dynamic Range > 87 dB QE @ 400 nm 39% Peak QE (560 nm) 72% Camera System Performance PC Interface USB 2.0 Max. Cable Length 5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m) Digital resolution 12 bits at 5 MHz and 16 bits at 1 MHz. System Noise (typ.) 16 bits: 8 e- RMS (high gain); 18 e- RMS (Low gain). 2 counts at 12 bits. Pixel Binning 1x1 to 10 x 1024 on-chip Exposure Time 20 milliseconds to 183 minutes (2.56 microsecond increments) Image Sequencing 1-65535 image sequences under software control Frame Sizes Full frame, subframe, focus mode Cooling Thermoelectric cooler with forced air. Maximum cooling 50° C below ambient temperature (D02 housing); 60-65C below ambient (D09 housing) Dark Current (typical) 0.2 e-/pixel/sec (-25° C; D02 housing); <0.05 eps for High Cooling D09 housing. Temperature Stability ±0.1° C Camera Head Size Standard: D02. Low profile: D06. Wide angle: D13. Aluminum, hard blue and black anodized. 6" x 6" x 2.1" (15 x 15 x 6.25 cm). Weight: 3.1 lb. (1.4 kg). High cooling: D09. 17.8 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm. 1.9 kg. Mounting 2" 24 tpi; 3.5" bolt circle. D06: 1.77" thru; 3.5" B.C. D09: 2.5" 20 tpi. 5.125" B.C. D13: 3" 20 tpi; 5.125" B.C. Optional Nikon or Canon lens mount. Back focal distance Standard: 1.025" (2.60 cm). Low profile: 0.55" (1.40 cm). High cooling: 1.36" (3.45 cm). Wide angle: 1.02" (2.59 cm). [optical] Operating Environment Temperature: -22° to 27°C. Relative humidity 10 to 90% noncondensing Cable Length Standard: 15 ft. (4.5m) Power 40W maximum power with shutter open and cooling maximum. Power supplied by AC/DC "brick" supply with international AC input plug. Alternate 12V input for user’s source. Shutter Standard: Melles Griot 43mm. Low profile: no internal shutter. High cooling & Wide Angle: Melles Griot 63mm. Remote Triggering LVTTL input to camera allows exposure start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger CCD Sensitivity