Scientifica SciCam Pro Camera

Schematics

Scientifica SciCam Pro schematics

Spectral response

Design and Specifications

CCD SENSOR:
Sensor Type: Sony ICX-825 Scientific Interline CCD (Monochrome)
CCD Array: 1360 x 1024
Pixel Size: 6.45μm x 6.45μm
Sensor Dimensions: 8.8mm x 6.6mm (11mm diagonal)
Peak Quantum Efficiency: 75% at 600nm
Full Well Capacity: >11,000e- single pixel
CAMERA:
Digital Output: 14-bit with 50MHz readout
Digitization Rate: USB3: 50MHz high frame rate
Read Noise (typical): <5.5e- RMS with 50MHz readout
Frame Rate: 22 fps (full resolution), 31 fps (binned 2x2)
Exposure Time Range: 25µs - 5secs
Supported Binning Modes: 1x1, 2x2, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, 16x16
Dark Current Rate (typical): 0.036 e/p/s at +15ºC regulated
Sensor Cooling: 0ºC stabilised at 22ºC ambient, Thermoelectric cooling with convection
Intelligent Quantification Features: DPC - Defective Pixel Correctio
INTERFACING:
Computer Platforms/Operating Systems: Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 10 (64 bit). Refer to the QImaging website for the latest list of minimum computer recommendations
Digital Interface: USB3.0 (USB2 compatible at reduced max fps)
Triggering I/O Signals: Trigger In, Expose Out, End-of-Frame, Shutter Out
Supported Triggering Modes: Trigger First, Strobe, Bulb
Shutter Modes: Open Never, Open Pre-exposure, Open Pre-sequence, Open Pre-trigger, Open no change
MECHANICAL:
Optical Interface: 1”, C-mount optical format
Mounting Hole Thread Size: 1/4” - 20 thread, 4 sides
Camera Dimensions: 98.4mm x 76mm x 76mm (length x width x height)
Weight: 1.55lb, 0.72kg
Power Requirement: 7.5V DC, 2.5A

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