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Model: starlight_xpress_sxvf_h16Brand: Starlight
(Image shows earlier SXVF model)
New upgraded model offers regulated setpoint temperature control with superior fan assisted two stage cooling and ultra-low Read noise, all in a new compact and light weight body.
The SXV-H16 is a departure from the normal SX line of Sony CCD based cameras. As Sony do not manufacture a large mono chip, Starlight Xpress researched the available devices and decided that the Kodak KAI4021M was the best option for a new mono camera.
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Dr Dietmar Hager's review of the SXVF-H16
Large, high resolution Kodak CCD chip, with 4,194,304 x 7.4uM square pixels in a 15.15 x 15.15mm array.
High sensitivity, 55% QE at peak (green light).
Low dark signal - Dark frames not necessary for most of the brighter deep sky objects
Anti-blooming with minimal effect on linearity and no lost active area
Built-in super high speed USB 2.0 interface for approx. 2.5 second downloads
Built-in autoguider interface and output - compatible with the optional dedicated external guide camera
Built-in dual serial ports for accessory control - directly 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 1.0 amps at 12v DC - 12VA at 110v or 240v AC
Compact and lightweight - only 75mm in diameter x 100mm long - less than 500 grams load on the 'scope!
Specifications:
CCD type: Kodak KAI4021M interline CCD with low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
CCD Full resolution Pixel data: Pixel size: 7.4uM x 7.4uM, Image format: 2048 x 2048 pixels
CCD Image area: 15.15mm (Horizontal) x 15.15mm (Vertical).
CCD quality: Grade 2 or better - No dead columns, no dead pixels.
Spectral Response: QE max at 540nM (~55%), 30% at 400nM and 660nM.
Readout Noise: Less than 10 electrons RMS - typically only 7 electrons.
Full-well capacity: Greater than 40,000 e- (unbinned)
Anti-blooming: Overload margin greater than 100x.
Dark current: Dark frame saturation time greater than 10 hours. Less than 0.05 electrons/second @ + 10C ambient.
Data format: 16 bits.
System gain: 0.6 electrons per ADU
Computer Interface: Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface.
Image download time: Typically 2.5 seconds at full resolution using USB 2.0.
Power requirements: 115VAC / 240VAC @ 12VA, or 12VDC @ 750mA max.
Cooling system: Regulated constant current cooling supply with two stage thermoelectric cooler to give a CCD temperature of approximately -40C below ambient.
Size: 75 x 100mm black anodised aluminium barrel with 42mm 'T2' thread at the CCD window end & input/output plugs at rear. CCD alignment screws are provided for setting the chip parallel to the focal plane.
Weight: approx. 400g.
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