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Product Description
AS1220MM Mini camera integrates 1/1.8" SC2210 sensor (7.68mm x 4.32 mm). It is a mono guide camera with excellent near infrared sensitivity. This camera has 4um * 4 µm pixels with an array of 1920x1080 and a full well capacity of 8780e. The protective window is AR coated.
Feature Highlights:
- Sensor: SC2210
- Type: 1/1.8 (7.68*4.32mm)
- Resolution: 1920*1080
- ADC: 12-bit
- Read Noise: 0.6e
- FPS: 14
- QE: 92%
- USB: 2.0
Iteration
The ASI220MM Mini can be regarded as an upgraded version of the AS1290MM Mini. It has a bigger sensor format and larger pixel size with better NIR sensitivity.
| Model | ASI290MM Mini | ASI220MM Mini |
| Sensor | Type1 / 2.8 IMX290 | Type 1/1.8 SC2210_BW |
| Diagonal | 6.5mm | 8.81mm |
| Resolution | 2.1MP (1936*1096) | 2.07MP (1920*1080) |
| Pixel size | 2.9μm | 4.0μm |
| Sensor size | 5.6mm*3.2mm | 7.68mm*4.32mm |
| Fast fps | 20.4fps | 14.0fps |
| Readout noise | 1.0~3.2e | 0.6-3.2e |
| QE peak | 80% | 92% |
| Full well capacity | 14.6ke | 8.78ke |
| ADC | 12bit | 12bit |
| Protective window | Φ21-1.1 AR | Φ21-1.1 AR |
| Back focus distance | 8.5mm/12.5mm | 8.5mm/12.5mm |
Other Feature Details
USB2.0 Port & ST4 Port
- ST4 Port: The camera can be connected directly to the auto-guider port of the mount.
- USB2.0 Port: The camera features a USB-C 2.0 port that provides you with an easier connection method than the ordinary USB port.
FPS Limits
| Resolution | RAW16 | RAW8 |
| 1920*1080 | 7 fps | 14 fps |
| 1280*720 | 10.4 fps | 20.8 fps |
| 640*480 | 15.3 fps | 30.5 fps |
| 320*240 | 28.7 fps | 57.4 fps |
Connection Options
- In Connection with an OAG
- The Mini camera series are all well suited for OAG use. It can be pushed inwards or pulled outwards to allow you to ensure that the distance from the prism to the main camera sensor is exactly equal to the distance from the prism to the guide camera sensor.
- In Connection with a CS Adapter and CS Lens
- In Connection with a 1.25" Extender
What's in the Box
Specifications
| Model | ASI220MM Mini |
| Sensor | Type 1/1.8 SC2210_BW |
| Diagonal | 8.81mm |
| Resolution | 2.07MP 1920*1080 |
| Pixel size | 4μm |
| Sensor size | 7.68mm*4.32mm |
| Fast fps | 14fps |
| Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
| Exp | 32μs~10s |
| Readout noise | 0.6-3.2e |
| QE peak | 92% |
| Full well capacity | 8.78ke |
| ADC | 12bit |
| USB port | USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Adapter | 1.25"/M28.5*0.6 |
| Protective window | Φ21-1.1 AR |
| Weight | 60g |
| Back focus distance | 8.5mm/12.5mm |
| Usage temperature | -5°C ~ 50°C |
| Usage humidity | 0-80% |
| Operation system | WIN7/8/10 32&64 Linux, Mac |
Additional Articles, Videos, and Links
External Links
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