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Product Description
ASI224MC has a 1/3″ and 1.2M pixels sensor IMX224 with SONY Exmor and NIR Technology. It has extremely low read noise (1.5 e) and high sensitivity, especially in IR range of the spectrum. Read Noise of ASI224 is less than 1e which can compare with sCMOS or EMCCD sensors. This camera is very suitable for astronomy planetary and small DSO imaging.
USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port
USB 3.0 PortCan provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI224 run at 64fps (12bit, normal mode) or 150 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(1.2Mega).
ST4 PortCan be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.
Sony IMX224 CMOS Sensor Feature
The Sony IMX224 sensor offers extremely low read noise (1.5e) and high sensitivity, especially in the IR range.
The image array for the IMX224 is 1305 X 977, with a pixel size of 3.75 microns.
This ZWO camera has a gain range of 0 - 60 dB.
The sensitivity of the pixel Sony developed for this sensor is twice that of their existing product.
Sensitivity has been improved in the near infrared light region.
The IMX224 is a Sony Exmor high performance CMOS image sensor with high speed processing, low noise, and low power dissipation by using column-parallel A/D conversion.
Specifications
| Sensor | 1/3” CMOS IMX224/IMX225 |
| Resolution | 1.2Mega Pixels 1304X976 |
| Pixel Size | 3.75µm |
| Sensor Size | 4.8mm*3.6mm |
| Diagonal | 6.09mm |
| Exposure Range | 32µs-1000s |
| ROI | Supported |
| Non-volatile memory/On camera storage | Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320) |
| Interface | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Binning | 2×2 binning supported |
| Focus Distance to Sensor | 12.5mm |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Protect window | AR coated window |
| Operating System Compatibility | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Interface | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Bit rate | 12bit output(12bit ADC) |
| Adaptor | 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75 |
| Dimensions | 62 mm Diameter |
| Weight | 100g |
| Working Temperature | -5°C—45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C—60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity | 20%—80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 20%—95% |
Additional Articles, Videos, and Links
External Links
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