QHY183M Monochrome Astronomical Camera
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QHY183M - Monochrome CMOS Astronomy Camera
20 MP, Back-Illuminated, 128MB DDR Memory, Two Stage Cooling
- The QHY183M includes the 20 megapixel Sony IMX183 monochrome CMOS Exmor R sensor.
- The Exmor R is a back-illuminated sensor that retains the advantages of CMOS high-speed operation but uses back-illumination technology for super low readout noise and high quantum efficiency.
- The QHY193M offers a QE of 84% and readout noise as low as 1 electron!
- The 1" sensor has an image array of 5544 x 3694 active pixels that are 2.4um in size for high resolution results even with smaller telescopes.
- A two-stage TEC regulated cooling system cools the sensor to -40C to -45C below ambient temperature.
- Other features include a 128MB DDR Memory Buffer for stable and reliable data transfer, a heated optical window and desiccant plug socket to help control dew and moisture, and the use of Anti-Amp Glow technology to keep CMOS amplifier glow to a minimum.
QHY183M Camera Specifications
- CMOS Sensor: Sony IMX183 Back Illuminated Sensor
- Color or Monochrome: Monochrome
- Effective Pixels: 5544 x 3694
- Pixel Size: 2.4um x 2.4um
- Effective Area: 13.3mm x 8.9mm
- Shutter: Electric Rolling Shutter
- Full Well Capacity: 15,000 - 16000e
- Readout Noise: 1e@high gain, 2.7e@low gain
- Dark Current: 0.0024e-/p/s@-15C
- Frame Rate:
- 15 FPS @ 20 MP (full resolution)
- 25 FPS @ 4K HD Video
- 25 FPS @ 12 MP
- ROI Support: Yes. Any Area ROI
- Exposure Time: 50us-3600sec
- AD Sample Depth: 10bit/12bit (8bit/16bit output, MSB Alignment)
- On Camera Image Buffer: Yes, 128MB DDRII Buffer
- Cooling: 2-stage TEC, Typical -40 below Ambient, Temperature Regulated
- Power: USB Powered for camera and +12V powered for TEC
- Anti Dew Control: Air Connector for removable silicon gel tube. Heat board for optic window of sealed CCD chamber
- Computer Interface: USB3.0 Super Speed
- Telescope Interface: M42/0.75 & 2inch adapter. Optional C-mount adapter
- Color Wheel Port: 4PIN QHYCFW2 socket
- Guide Port: 6PIN RJ11 Guide Port
- Optic Window: AR+AR
- Weight: 450g/15.87 ounces
- Electric Interface: 12V input with lock, USB3.0 socket, 4PIN QHYCFW, 6PIN RJ11