Optional Slim Lodestar USB and Ultrastar CCDs
NeutronOptics x-ray or neutron cameras can be supplied with an optional slim "lodestar" CCD unit,
with the same 752x580 pixels (~100µ spatial resolution with the 80x60mm compact camera), or a higher resolution slim (Ultrastar" CCD with 1392x1040 pixels. However, the
new slim CCDs have far higher 16-bit intensity resolution compared to only 8-bits from the standard video CCD.
These slim CCD units cannot be Peltier cooled,
and are connected to a Windows computer via a single USB-2 cable used both to control the camera
and collect the image. Amplified 10m cable extensions can be supplied.
The standard camera options (wired/wireless controller, video cables and screen etc) are not used with these slim USB CCDs.
Sensor Type : Interline EXView
ICX829ALA or ICX825ALA
Image size: Diagonal 8 mm (Type 1/2") or 11 mm (Type 2/3")
Resolution: 752x580 or 1392x1040 pixels
Pixel Size: 8.6 x 8.3 µM or 6.45 x 6.45 µM
Common features
Binning: from 2x2 to 8x8 (improved intensity & read-out )
High Efficiency: (QE>75% at 500-600nm), low smear
Low dark current (<0.1 e.s ambient), anti-blooming
Full Well Capacity: >50,000 electrons (dynamic range)
ADC: 16 bit grey scale, optional filtering and distortion
Maximum Exposure Length: Unlimited
Readout Noise: 10 e- typical value (0ºC)
Readout Time: Typically 0.2 sec for full frame via USB2
Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed with 10-20m USB cables
Power: USB powered, No cooling available
CCD Unit: 32mm diameter, 72mm height, 50g weight
SDK: C++, VB Wrapper, .net Wrapper, ImageJ, LabView