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Product Description
ASI664MC is a remarkable new planetary CMOS camera. The 1/1.8" Sony IMX664 sensor features a small pixel size of 2.9µm pixel and a high resolution of 2704*1536(4.15MP). In high-speed mode, the frame rate reaches 95fps, while the readout noise remains at a low level, as low as 0.46e!
The larger sensor size and higher resolution compared with ASI662MC result in sharper images for a better astrophotography experience. The ASI664MC adopts Sony IMX664 sensor with the latest STARVIS 2 technology.
Compared to the previous generation of sensors, it has a lower readout noise and an extreme large full well capacity which is 3 times larger than that of IMX462. This helps effectively avoid overexposure issues and also allow longer exposures. In low light conditions, the camera performs excellent, capturing very clear images of celestial objects.
ASI664MC vs ASI662MC
ASI664MC can be considered as an iteration of ASI662MC. With the great improvement in sensor size and resolution, it provides a larger FOV and also results in high-quality images containing more details.
| Model | ASI662MC | ASI664MC | ASI585MC |
| Color or Mono | Color | Color | Color |
| Format | 1/2.8" | 1/1.8" | 1/1.2" |
| Diagonal | 6.45mm | 9.02mm | 12.84mm |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 2.07MP |
2704X1536 4.15MP |
3840X2160 8.29MP |
| Pixel Size | 2.9um | 2.9um | 2.9um |
| Sensor Size | 5.57 X 3.13mm | 7.84 X 4.45mm | 11.14 X 6.27mm |
| FPS | 107.6 | 95 | 46.9 |
| Shutter | Rolling | Rolling | Rolling |
| Readout Noise | 0.8-6.9e (1.22@19db gain) |
0.46-5.8e (3.2@19db gain) |
0.8-12e (2.4e@15db gain) |
| QE | 91% | 91% | 91% |
| Full Well | 38.2Ke | 36.5Ke | 47Ke |
| ADC | 12Bit | 12Bit | 12Bit |
| Back Focus | 12.5mm | 12.5mm | 6.5mm/17.5mm |
USB 3.0 & 256M DDR3 Memory
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 256MB DDR3 cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission. Under long exposure, it effectively avoids frame dropping and greatly reduces the glow effect caused by slow reading speed.
Zero Amp Glow
ASI664MC adopts no-glow circuity to avoid the annoying amp glow being produced, and ensure the image quality no matter how long the exposure and how high the gain value is.
Camera Curve
Low read noise, high dynamic range
The camera has a built-in HCG mode, which can effectively reduce readout noise at high gain and keep the dynamic range at the same level as it does at low gain. At gain 252 and above, the HCG mode is automatically turned on; the dynamic range is close to 11bit; the readout noise can be lower than 1.0e.
Quantum Efficiency
QE curve and readout noise are very important parameters to measure the camera's performance. Higher QE and lower readout noise are necessary to improve the image signal-to-noise ratio. According to our estimation, the QE peak value of ASI664MC is about 91%.
Protective Window
ASI664MC adopts an AR-coated filter as the protective window (Diameter: 21mm, thickness: 1.1mm). It improves the camera's performance in UV and NIR wavelengths.
What's in the Box
Specifications
| Sensor | 1 / 1.8" CMOS Sony-IMX664 |
| Sensor Size |
7.8X4.5mm |
| QE peak | 91% |
| Back focus length | 12.5mm |
| Max fps | 95 |
| Full well | 36.5Ke |
| Shutter | Rolling shutter |
| Resolution | 2704x1536 |
| Pixel Size | 2.9um |
| Exposure Range | 32μs~2000s |
| Interface | USB 3.0 /USB 2.0 Type-B |
| Read Noise |
0.46e |
| ADC | 12bit |
| Dimension | 62mm diameter |
| Weight | |
| Working Temperature | -5°C~50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C~60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity | 0-80% |
| Supported OS | WIN7/8/10 32&64, Linux, Mac |
Additional Articles, Videos, and Links
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