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DFK 41AU02.AS Colour With IR cut filter

  • Color USB camera with IR cut filter
  • 1/2" CCD, progressive scan
  • Resolution 1280 x 960
  • Max. 15 fps
  • Max exposure time 60 min
  • C/CS Mount

    • Resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels

    The astronomy camera DFK 41AU02.AS exceeds with its high resolution (1280 x 960 pixels). Additionally, the DFK 41AU02.AS can output these high resolutions images at a speed of up to 15 frames per second. Using the shipped software - IC Capture.AS - you can capture lossless and uncompressed images sequences as AVI files.

    Fast display of color images

    Using the original images from the CCD (RAW format) for visualization purposes does not make much sense. Only after color interpolation, is it possible to view the images in common formats. The bandwidth required when transferring interpolated images is considerably broader than when transferring the original RAW formatted images. The CCD camera DFK 41AU02.AS allows color interpolation to be switched off, thus achieving 15 color frames per second. In this case, color interpolation is performed by IC Capture.AS on the host computer. Alternatively, should color interpolation not be desirable at all, AVI files can be written in RAW format.

    Sony® color CCD

    The astro CCD camera DFK 41AU02.AS deploys the color CCD ICX205AK, manufactured by Sony®. This chip has a 1/2" format and 1280 x 960 pixel resolution. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Thanks to the high quality of the ICX205AK, it is often used in scientific image processing applications.

    IR Cut Filter

    Unlike the human eye, CCDs are sensitive to near infrared light (wavelengths over 700nm). It is often not desirable to capture light that is in the near infrared range. Indeed, such light often disturbs an otherwise perfect shot. Therefore, the CCD camera DFK 41AU02.AS ships with an IR cut filter.

    Fast data transfer via USB 2.0

    The astronomy camera DFK 41AU02.AS outputs high resolution images, without compression at high speed. This results in large amounts of data being generated. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a USB 2.0 connector.

    Shipped software for Windows®

    This camera ships with the camera driver IC WDM DCAM TIS and the control software IC Capture.AS

    Camera Parameter Parameter Value
    Product Code DFK 41AU02.AS
    Type color USB camera with IR cut filter
    Connection USB
    Manufacturer The Imaging Source
    Sensor CCD
    Type progressive scan
    Sensor specification Sony ICX205AK  PDF
    Format 1/2"
    Resolution 1280 x 960 pixel
    Dynamic range 8 bit
    Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes
    Gain 0 dB to 36 dB
    FPS @ Max resolution 15 fps
    Video formats @ Frame rate 1280 x 960, BY8 (RAW) @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
    1280 x 960, UYVY @ 7.5, 3.75 fps
    Lens mount C/CS mount
    Supply voltage 4.5 V to 5.5 V via the cable
    Current consumption approx 500 mA @ 5 VDC
    Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm
    Mass 265 g
    Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C
    Max. temperature (storage) -20 °C to 60 °C
    Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %
    Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %
    Subject to change
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