SXVF-M5 / SXVF-M5C

An SXVF version of the MX516 / MX5-C
Excellent sensitivity mono / one-shot colour at a low cost.

• Compact sized medium resolution 'SuperHAD' CCD chip, with 290,000, 9.8µm x 6.3µm pixels in a 4.9 x 3.65mm array.
• High QE over a wide spectral range from near UV to deep IR
• Extremely low dark signal - No dark frames necessary for many deep sky objects
• Exceptionally effective anti-blooming with minimal effect on linearity and no lost active area
• Built-in very high speed USB 2.0 interface (USB 1.1 compatible) for sub-1 second downloads
• Built-in autoguider interface and output - compatible with the optional dedicated external guide camera
• Built-in STAR2000 self-guiding compatibility
• Built-in dual serial ports for accessory control - drive filter wheels, GOTO 'scopes etc.
• Single USB cable control for all features - get rid of that dangerous cable tangle!
• Only ONE computer needed to control all of the devices and functions
• Very low power consumption. Less than 1 amp at 12v DC
• Compact and lightweight - only 63mm in diameter x 100mm long - less than 300 grams load on the 'scope

Left: Rear view of the camera showing built-in ports.

Spectral Response: M5 M5C

The essential characteristics of the camera are as follows:

The SXVF-M5 / M5C camera specification:
CCD type:	SuperHAD CCD with ultra low dark current and vertical anti-blooming. M5: Sony ICX405AL / M5C: Sony ICX405AK (CMYG filter matrix).
Pixel size:	9.8µm (horizontal) x 6.3µm (vertical)
CCD image format: (full res)	500 (horizontal) x 580 pixels (vertical) 778 (horizontal) x 580 pixels (vertical) squared.
Image Area:	4.9mm (horizontal) x 3.65mm (vertical).
CCD quality:	Grade 1 or better - No bad columns, no dead pixels, no more than 10 'hot' pixels (saturated in <10 seconds).
Spectral Response:	QEmax at 540nm (~60%), 50% roll-off at 400nm and 600nm.
Readout noise:	Less than 12 electrons RMS - typically only 11 electrons.
Full-well capacity:	Greater than 60,000 e- (unbinned).
Anti-blooming:	Overload margin greater than 800x.
Dark current:	Dark frame saturation time greater than 100 hours. Less than 0.02 electrons/second @ + 10C ambient.
System gain:	1 electrons per ADU
Data format:	16 bits.
Computer interface:	Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface. Also works with USB 1.1.
Download time:	Typically 1 second full resolution using USB 2.0, approximately 2 seconds with USB 1.1.
Power Requirements:	115VAC @ 12VA, or 12VDC @ 750mA max.
Cooling system:	Regulated constant-current cooling supply built-in. Single-stage thermoelectric cooler to give a CCD temperature of approximately 30C below ambient.
Size:	50 x 100mm black anodised aluminium barrel with 42mm 'T2' thread at the CCD window end & input/output plugs at rear.
Cooling system:	Regulated constant current cooling supply with single stage thermoelectric cooler to give a CCD temperature of approximately 30C below ambient.
Weight:	Approximately 250g.
More Info: M5	Image Gallery | Manual | SX Software
More Info: M5C	Image Gallery | Manual | SX Software