QSI 6162WS 16 megapixel, full frame CCD image sensor w/ 8 position filter wheel

Large 16 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor

The 6162-model camera employs an On Semiconductor KAF-16200 16-megapixel full-frame CCD image sensor. The KAF-16200 sensor has a photoactive array of 4490 W x 3599 H pixels. Low dark current of 8e- and a 40,000e- well depth. Micro lenses cover the surface of the CCD to focus the light through the transparent gate to further increase the optical response of the sensor. The 6 µm sized pixels provides extremely high resolution at long focal lengths and superb wide field images at short focal lengths.

The sensor employs a true two-phase charge transfer technology with a transparent gate that significantly increases optical response compared to traditional front illuminated full frame sensors.

The KAF 16200 sensor has excellent response values between 400nm and 1000nm with peak QE over 58%. Low dark current and high pixel charge capacity result in a dynamic range exceeding 69db. Micro lenses cover the surface of the CCD to focus the light through the transparent gate to further increase optical response.

High Performance Design

“The QSI 600 Series was designed from the ground up to attain the highest possible imaging performance from Kodak’s Full-Frame and Interline Transfer CCD image sensors.”

Two separate analogue processing chains, providing dual read rates, allow the QSI 600 Series to meet two seemingly incompatible imaging goals. The QSI 600 Series High Quality mode provides the highest possible Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) for applications that require the lowest noise and widest possible dynamic range. High Speed mode has a read rate of 8MHz providing high speed reads at multiple frames per second. The read mode is easily changed under program control providing exceptional flexibility it tuning the camera’s performance to the desired imaging goals.

Refined Design

The new large format QSI 6162 sets new standards for full-featured, high performance scientific CCD cameras. The striking appearance, refined design and superior fit and finish only hint at the advanced technical performance inside. Some have described it as a work of art.