The STC-428-OEM scientific CMOS camera represents a major improvement over CCD technology. Compared with previous CCD models, the STC-428-OEM features higher sensitivity (78% QE versus 56%), significantly lower read noise (2.5 e- versus 9.3 e-), and 20X faster readout. While a single exposure on the Sony IMX428 sensor can equal CCD dynamic range, the combination of fast readout and very low read noise allows for stacking many shorter to produce greater dynamic range than previously possible.
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Design & Drawing
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Features
- High sensitivity, low noise 7 megapixel IMX428 imaging sensor
- Electronic global shutter for fast exposure times (0.001 to 3600 sec.)
- High-speed USB 3.0 interface (USB 2.0 compatible)
- Downloads in under 50 milliseconds (depending on computer speed)
- Stack Pro™ automatic in-camera sub-exposure stacking
- Regulated two-stage cooling with delta ~ -30C
- SmartCooling™ active temperature regulation to 0.1 degrees C for high calibration stability
- Volume pricing available
- Application engineering support
- Customization options for your application, including mechanical shutter, filter wheel, packaging modifications, adapters
- Accepts Nikon and Canon EOS lens adapters
- Windows-based evaluation software available
- Multiplatform software API and sample code available
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Specifications
A/D Converter
12-bit with High Gain / Low Gain modes
Sensor Size
14.4 mm × 9.9 mm
Computer Interface
USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Cooling Delta
30 °C
Dark Current e-/p/s
typical 0.1 e-/p/s at -5C
Exposure
0.001 – 3600 seconds
Full Frame Download
90 ms typical
Imaging Sensor
IMX428
Imaging / Pixel Array
3208 × 2200 pixels
Peak QE
78% typical
Pixel Size
4.5 × 4.5 micron
Power
12VDC, 4A max
Read Noise (typ)
1.9 e- High Gain, 2.5 e- Med Gain, 5 e- Low Gain
Temperature Regulation
Yes
Total Pixels
7.1 megapixel
Shutter
Global Shutter (electronic)
Weight
1.7 lbs
Binning Modes
1×1, 2×2
OS Compatibility
Windows 7, 8, 10 x86/x64, MacOS 10.14 “Mojave” x86 binaries, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, Raspbian Buster armhf, Ubuntu MATE arm64