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9. Specifications
Parsec 8300
CCD Sensor (Parsec 8300C) Kodak KAF-8300CE
CCD Sensor (Parsec 8300M) Kodak KAF-8300-AXE
CCD detector size 17.96mm x 13.52mm
Sensor format 22.5mm diagonal
Pixel array 3326x2504 (8,328,304 total)
Pixel size 5.4µm x 5.4µm
Exposure range 0.002 seconds to infinity
A/D conversion 16 bit
Binning 1x1 and 2x2
Full Well Capacity 25,500e-
Read Noise (RMS) 8e-
Dark Signal (at 0ºC) 0.15e-/pixel/second
Thermoelectric cooling 40°C below ambient temperature
Operating Power Range 10VDC to 13.8VDC
Camera current draw Approximately 2A (at 12VDC)
USB connection 2.0 High speed
IR-cut filter (Parsec 8300C) Yes
IR-cur filter (Parsec 8300M) No
Optical window Fully coated with anti-reflection coatings
Backfocus Distance from T-threads 29.24mm (1.15")
Weight 900g (32 oz)
Autoguider capability Yes
Mounting 2" nosepiece or T-thread
Parsec 10100C
CCD Sensor Kodak KAI-10100-CXC
CCD detector size 17.86mm x 13.49mm
Sensor format 22.5mm diagonal
Pixel array 3760x2840 (10,678,400 total)
Pixel size 4.75µm x 4.75µm
Exposure range 0.002 seconds to infinity
A/D conversion 16 bit
Binning 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4
Full Well Capacity 25,000e-
Read Noise (RMS) 9e-
Dark Signal (at 0ºC) 0.15e-/pixel/second
Thermoelectric cooling 40°C below ambient temperature
Operating Power Range 10VDC to 13.8VDC
Camera current draw Approximately 2A (at 12VDC)
USB connection 2.0 High speed
IR-cut filter Yes
Optical window Fully coated with anti-reflection coatings
Backfocus Distance from T-threads 29.24mm (1.15")
Weight 900g (32 oz)
Autoguider capability Yes
Mounting 2" nosepiece or T-thread