A high speed readout CCD camera

[Robert Lamontagne]

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> The Calypso telescope is looking for a high speed readout CCD camera with 
> approximately 1024 x 1024 pixels to use as a guider.  The critical 
> specifications for the camera are:
> 
> 1.  Low readout noise < 10 e-
> 2.  Programmable subframe readout of 64 x 64 pixels.
> 3.  Frame rates of 10 - 40 Hz
> 4.  A thinned device is desirable but not necessary.
> 5.  Camera head size smaller than 150 mm cube
> 6.  PC compatible interface
> 
> If anyone is familiar with any cameras and readout electronics which can 
> meet these specifications, please let me know.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Bruce Truax

Hello Bruce,

The MicroMax-5Mhz-1300Y system from Princeton Instruments might be what 
you're looking for. It is a little bit bigger than what you've specified 
but it seems to meet all your other criterias. Check their web page at:

http://www.prinst.com

Hope this helps,

Robert Lamontagne
Dept. de Physique
Universite de Montreal
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