
SXVF-M7

An SXVF version of the MX716 - Super sensitivity at a low cost.
Medium sized high resolution 'Exview' CCD chip, with 436,000, 8.2 x 8.4uM pixels in a 6.3 x 4.76mm array.
Exceptionally high QE over an extremely 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 for sub-1 second downloads
Built-in autoguider interface and output - compatible with the optional dedicated external guide camera
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 50mm in diameter x 100mm long - less than 200 grams load on the 'scope
Specifications:
CCD type: Sony ICX429AL Exview CCD with ultra low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
CCD Full resolution Pixel data: Pixel size: 8.2uM x 8.4uM, Image format: 752 x 580 pixels
CCD Image area: 6.3mm (Horizontal) x 4.76mm (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 (~70%), 50% roll-off at 400nM and 650nM.
Readout Noise: Less than 12 electrons RMS - typically only 10 electrons.
Full-well capacity: Greater than 70,000 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.
Data format: 16 bits.
System gain: 1.3 electrons per ADU
Computer Interface: Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface.
Image download time: Typically 0.3 seconds full resolution using USB 2.0.
Power requirements: 115VAC / 240VAC @ 12VA, or 12VDC @ 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: 50 x 100mm black anodised aluminium barrel with 42mm 'T2' thread at the CCD window end & input/output plugs at rear.
Weight: approx. 200g.
