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Overview of the camera's external features, ports, and mounting options.
Details on the camera's low power consumption and the need for a USB cable for power.
Information on the AR protective window for ASI178MM and IR-Cut for ASI178MC.
Explanation of ADC modes (10-bit, 14-bit) and their impact on frame rates and ROI shooting.
Description of hardware and software binning modes (bin2, bin4) and usage recommendations.
Overview of the camera's external features, ports, and mounting options.
Details on the camera's low power consumption and the need for a USB cable for power.
Information on the AR protective window for ASI178MM and IR-Cut for ASI178MC.
Explanation of ADC modes (10-bit, 14-bit) and their impact on frame rates and ROI shooting.
Description of hardware and software binning modes (bin2, bin4) and usage recommendations.
| Sensor | 1 / 1.8″CMOS |
|---|---|
| ADC | 14 bit |
| Diagonal | 8.95mm |
| Resolution | 6.4 Mega Pixels 3096*2080 |
| Pixel Size | 2.4µm |
| Image area | 7.4mm * 5mm |
| Shutter | Rolling shutter |
| Exposure Range | 32µs-1000s |
| Back Focus Distance | 12.5mm |
| Max FPS at full resolution | 60FPS |
| Read Noise | 1.4~2.2e |
| QE peak | TBD |
| Full well | 15k e |
| Interface | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Adapters | 2″/ 1.25″/ M42X0.75 |
| Protect window | AR/IR-Cut window |
| Supported OS | Windows, Linux & Mac OSX |
| Working Temperature | -5°C—45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C—60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity | 20%—80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 20%—95% |
| Dimensions | 62mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 120g |