The MX716 is a brand-new introduction to the Starlight Xpress product line and offers both a
substantial increase in imaging area and resolution, combined with an exceptionally high QE
and STAR 2000 self-guiding capability.

The ICX249AL, as used in the MX716, is a new kind of Sony interline imager - the 'EXview'
CCD, which has the greatest quantum efficiency yet offered in an interline device and which
significantly exceeds that of the Kodak 'Blue plus' process used for the KAF series of CCDs
throughout the visible and infrared spectrum. The fundamental QE is of the order of 70% from
650nM to 470nM, and compares well with the 40-50% of earlier devices.

The MX716 camera specification:
CCD type: Sony ICX249AL EXview CCD with ultra low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
CCD pixel data: Pixel size: 8.6 x 8.3uM, image format 752 x 580 pixels
CCD size: Imaging area: 6.47mm (horizontal) x 4.83mm (vertical).
Spectral response: Peak response at 590nM, 30% at 400nM (Violet) and 70% at 670nM (Near
infra-red).
Quantum efficiency: Approx. 65% peak at 590nM.
Readout noise: Less than12 electrons RMS - Parallel Port, Less than 8 electrons RMS -
USB Port
Full-well capacity: Greater than 70,000 e-
Anti-blooming: Overload margin greater than 800x
Dark current: Dark frame saturation time greater than 100 hours. Less than 0.1 electrons/
second at +10C ambient.
Data format: 16 bits.
Computer interface: 8 bit unidirectional parallel port with bi-directional status lines (Standard
Centronics interface). 25 pin 'D' style plug for LPT1, 2 or 3, via a 5 metre x 6mm diameter
cable, OR USB port design
Image download time: Typically 12 seconds with a 200MHz PC and 'Fast Interface' module.
USB version approximately 3.5 seconds.
Power requirements: 115VAC / 240VAC @ 12VA, or 12VDC @ 750 milliamps max.
Cooling system: Regulated constant-current cooling supply built-in. Single-stage
thermoelectric cooler to give a CCD temperature of approximately -30C below ambient.
Size: 50 x 100mm black anodised aluminium barrel with M42 thread at CCD window end and
15 way 'D' style input plug at rear.
Weight: 200g.

Price with Port Accelerator - £895.00 + £10.00 p&p.
With USB Interface - £895.00 + £10.00 p&p.

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