SBIG Scientific CMOS Imaging Camera Monochrome Camera For Sale

SBIG Scientific CMOS Imaging Camera Monochrome Camera

The STC-428M Scientific CMOS imaging monochrome camera provides a high sensitivity, low noise 7-megapixel imaging experience in a compact package.

The new STC-428-M scientific CMOS camera represents a major improvement over CCD technology. Compared with previous CCD models, the STC-428-M 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 IMX428 sensor can equal CCD dynamic range, the combination of fast readout and very low read noise allows for stacking many shorter to produce a greater dynamic range than previously possible. The built-in StackPro™ capability can automatically divide your exposure into up to 16 shorter sub-exposures, and stack them inside the camera prior to download. This increases dynamic range without imposing greater processing requirements on the host computer.

Our SmartCooling™ active regulation maintains the sensor temperature to within 0.1ºC, and minimizes fan speed based on heat sink temperature for longer life and quieter operation.

Sensor Specifications:

• SONY IMX428 CMOS imaging sensor
• 3208 x 2200 pixels / 7.1 megapixel
• 4.5 micron pixels
• 17.6 mm diagonal
• Peak QE 78%
• Typical QE:
  • Red (635-700 nm) ~ 63%
  • Green (520-560 nm) ~ 78%
  • Blue (450-490 nm) ~ 75%
• 12-bit A/D conversion with low-gain and high-gain modes
• Very low read noise ~ 2.5e-
• Very low dark current 0.1 e-/pixel/sec typical @ -5C
• 80 dB dynamic range

The STC-428-M supports several optional gain modes:

• Low Gain
  • 12-bit data
  • Gain 5.5 e-/ADU
  • Full Well ~ 22,500 e-
  • Read Noise ~5 e-
• Medium Gain
  • 12-bit data
  • Gain 2.45 e-/ADU
  • Full Well ~ 10,000 e-
  • Read Noise ~ 2.3 e-
• High Gain
  • 12-bit data
  • Gain 1.2 e-/ADU
  • Full Well ~ 5,000 e-
  • Read Noise ~ 1.9 e-

• A high sensitivity, low noice 7 megapixel IMX428 imaging sensor
• Electronic global shutter for fast exposure times
• Highspeed USB 3.0 interface
• Downloads in under 50 milliseconds 

• SBIG STC-428 CMOS Monochrome Imaging Camera
• T-Thread lens mount
• 4-40 front panel screw mounts
• 1/4-20 tripod mount
• 2″ nosepiece adapter
• Universal power supply
• USB 3.0 cable