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Santa Barbara Instrument Group (SBIG) - ST-10XE CCD Imaging Camera
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The Model ST-10XE and ST-10XME are the latest large array, high resolution CCD cameras from SBIG.
The body is identical to the ST-7XE, ST-8XE and ST-9XE models with some slight modifications to
accommodate the larger detector.
The ST-10XE contains an enhanced KAF-3200E imaging detector from Kodak.
The ST-10XME contains an enhanced KAF-3200ME imaging detector from Kodak.
The only difference between the CCDs is the addition of a micro lens layer over the pixels of the
KAF-3200ME CCD for increased sensitivity. These 3.2 megapixel CCDs have a Full Frame Resolution of
2184 x 1472 pixels at 6.8 microns making them the ultimate cameras for wide field apochromatic
refractors. The active imaging area is 17% greater than the ST-8E and the arrays contain
approximately twice as many pixels. The imaging camera includes an electro-mechanical shutter, 16
bit analog to digital (A/D) converter, regulated temperature control with all of the electronics
integrated into the CCD head. Communication to the PC is through the USB port at up to 425,000
pixels per second.
The KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE TM KAF-3200E Image Sensor is a high density, 3.2 million pixel,
full-frame Blue Plus image sensor. It joins the family of Kodak Blue Plus sensors with improved
quantum efficiency across the visible spectrum. Ultra-low dark current of less than
1e-/pixel/second at 0o C (typical) allows moderate cooling for applications involving extended
exposures. With an improved liquid cooling design, the ST-10XE/XME cameras will reach
approximately 45o C below ambient temperature for best performance even in hot climates. The
KAF-3200ME is the same CCD as the KAF-3200E with the exception of the addition of micro lenses
over the pixels. This has the effect of increasing the effective quantum efficiency of the CCD.
There is a minor blooming effect similar to diffraction spikes that is sometimes seen when
imaging with the micro lens version and short fast optical systems. For this reason we continue
to offer both either types of CCD.
Although the ST-10XE/XME camera is a perfect match to high quality refractors in high resolution
mode, with 3.2 million pixels the ST-10XE/XME is easily adapted to a variety of focal lengths.
The various binning modes of 6.8, 13.6 and 20.4 micron pixels allow you to match the focal length
of a wide range of telescopes and lenses to this imaging camera. There are also half-frame and
quarter-frame modes available for each resolution setting. Moreover, even when binned 2x2 or 3x3
the number of pixels is still comparable to the ST-7XE, ST-8XE and ST-9XE as the table below
illustrates. For example, in addition to 2184 x 1472 at 6.8 microns, the user can elect to image
at 1092 x 736 with 6.8 micron pixels or 1092 x 736 with 13.6 micron pixels. In ”low” resolution,
full frame mode, the ST-10EXE/XME still operates much like a ST-9XE with 36% more pixels and 43%
larger field of view! The various combinations of useable frame and pixel sizes makes this an
extremely versatile camera.
| Full Frame | Half Frame | Quarter Frame |
High Res
(unbinned) | 2184 x 1472
6.8 microns | 1092 x 736
6.8
microns | 548 x 370
6.8 microns |
Medium Res
(binned 2x2) | 1092 x 736
13.6 microns | 546 x
368
13.6 microns | 275 x 186
13.6 microns |
Low Res
(bin 3x3) | 728 x 490
20.4 microns | 364 x 245
20.4
microns | 184 x 124
20.4 microns |
The file size of high resolution images can be reduced by about half by saving the images in SBIG
compressed file format. The benefit of this format is that the compression is lossless, unlike
JPEG and othercompression techniques. The original file size and amount of compression varies
somewhat depending on the content of the image and the resolution mode selected, but the
information contained in the table below is typical.
Resolution Modes
(Binning) | Pixel Array
(Full
Frame) | Uncompressed
Image Size | Compressed
Image Size |
| High Res Mode (1x1) | 2184 x 1472 | ~ 6.4 Mb | ~ 3.4
Mb | | Med Res Mode (2x2) | 1092 x 736 | ~ 1.6 Mb | ~ 1.1
Mb |
| Low Res Mode (3x3) | 728 x 490 | ~ 715 Kb | ~ 500 Kb |
The ST-10XE/XME camera utilizes SBIG’s newest high speed analog and digital electronics with a
USB interface to the PC. This new interface is up to 14 times faster than our older parallel
interface. The full frame download rate for the ST-10XE/XME is approximately 8.7 seconds. For
finding and centering objects and for focusing, various binning or partial frame modes may be
selected to significantly shorten the download time. For instance, in focus mode with a 20 x 20
pixel box the download time is about 0.5 seconds per frame. CCDOPS software also has an Auto
Resolution feature that makes using this type of large array easier. The Model ST-10XE/XME camera
maintains similar performance, low noise and high QE as the ST-8XE camera. In fact, the
ST-10XE/XME has slightly less dark current and lower read noise than the ST-8XE. The dual CCD
structure also allows the full range of existing accessories to work with the ST-10XE/XME: The
AO-7 Adaptive Optics System, CFW8 color filter wheel, camera lens adapters, etc., are all the
same for the ST-10XE/XME as the ST-8XE.
Complete system includes:
* Camera with new enhanced Class 2 KAF-3200E or KAF-3200ME detector from Kodak,
* High speed USB interface,
* All cables,
* 90-240VAC power supply,
* Windows software (CCDOPS) plus TheSky v.4 and new CCDSoftV5 software and discount
certificates for Maxim DL/CCD or Mira software.
CCD Specifications
Imaging CCD ST-10XME Kodak KAF-3200E/ME + Texas Instruments TC-237
Pixel Array 2184 x 1472 pixels - 14.9 x 10 mm
Total Pixels 3.2 million
Pixel Size 6.8 x 6.8 microns
Full Well Capacity 77,000 e-
Dark Current 0.9 eŻ/pixel/sec at 0° C
Antiblooming Non-ABG only
Readout Specifications
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure 0.11 to 3600 seconds, 10ms resolution
Correlated Double Sampling Yes
A/D Converter 16 bits
A/D Gain 1.5eŻ/ADU
Read Noise 9eŻ RMS
Binning Modes 1 x 1, 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 1 x N, 2 x N, 3 x N
Pixel Digitization Rate up to 420,000 pixels per second
Focus Frame Update Rate 20 x 20 pixels 2 frames per second
Full Frame Acquisition With High Speed USB 8.7 seconds
| 24” FL | 30” FL | 42” FL | 80” FL |
Detector
Field of View | 1.4 x 0.9 degrees | 1.1 x
.74
degrees | .8 x .5 degrees | 25 x 17 arcminutes |
Pixel (6.8u)
Field of View | 2.3 x 2.3
arcseconds | 1.8 x
1.8
arcseconds | 1.3 x 1.3
arcseconds | .7 x .7 arcseconds |
System Specifications
Cooling - standard Single Stage Thermoelectric, Active Fan, Liquid assist, -45 C from Ambient
Typical
Temperature Regulation ±0.1°C
Power 5 VDC at 1.5 amps, ±12 VDC at 0.5 amp Desktop Power Supply Included
Computer Interface USB
Computer Compatibility Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP
Guiding Dual CCD Self-Guiding
Physical Dimensions
Optical Head 5 inches diameter x 3 inches 12.5 cm diameter x 7.5 deep 2.2 pounds/1 Kg
CPU All electronics integrated into Optical Head, No CPU
Mounting T-Thread, 1.25\” and 2\” nosepieces included
Backfocus 0.92 inches/2.3 cm
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