SXVF-M9

An SXVF version of the MX916

Large sized high resolution 'SuperHAD' CCD chip, with 436,000, 11.2µm x 11.4µm pixels in a 8.6 x 6.5mm array.
Very 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 400 grams load on the 'scope

The SXVF-M9 camera specification:
CCD type:	Sony ICX423AL SuperHAD CCD with ultra low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
Pixel size:	11.4µm (horizontal) x 11.2µm (vertical)
CCD image format:	752 (horizontal) x 580 pixels (vertical) 779 (horizontal) x 580 pixels (vertical) squared
CCD size:	Imaging area: 8.6mm (horizontal) x 6.5mm (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:	QE_max at 540nm (~55%), 50% roll-off at 400nm and 600nm.
Full-well capacity:	>100,000 e- (unbinned)
Readout noise:	<15 electrons RMS - typically only 12 electrons.
System Gain:	2 electrons per ADU
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.
Data Format:	16 bits.
Computer interface:	Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface. Also works with USB 1.1.
Download time:	Typically 1 seconds full resolution using USB 2.0, approximately 2 seconds with USB 1.1.
Power requirements:	115V_AC @ 12VA, or 12V_DC @ 750mA max.
Cooling system:	Regulated constant current cooling supply with single stage thermoelectric cooler to give a CCD temperature of approximately 30C below ambient.
Size:	63 x 100mm black anodised aluminium barrel with 42mm 'T2' thread at the CCD window end & input/output plugs at rear.
Weight:	Approximately 350g.
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