Monochrome · Multi-purpose astronomy
AE676M
- Sensor
- Sony IMX676M Monochrome CMOS
- Sensor Type
- Monochrome CMOS
- Resolution
- 12.5 MP (3536x3536)
- Pixel Size
- 2.0 µm
- Frame Rate
- 31 fps
- Cooling
- Single-stage TEC: up to 5 °C below ambient without fan; up to 20 °C with magnetic fan; ±0.1 °C temperature stability. Measured at 25 °C with ventilation during long exposures.
Complete Specifications
Sensor & Imaging
| Sensor | Sony IMX676M Monochrome CMOS |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Monochrome CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 7.07x7.07mm (1/1.6") |
| Resolution | 12.5 MP (3536x3536) |
| Pixel Size | 2.0 µm |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
| Peak QE | >83% |
| Spectral Range | Broad visible and near-infrared response; endpoints not published |
| Sensor Diagonal | 1/1.6" |
| Color Filter Array | Mono |
| Sensor Type | Monochrome CMOS |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 31 fps |
|---|---|
| ADC | 12-bit |
| Dynamic Range | 69.7dB |
| Read Noise | 3.83-1.04e- |
| Full Well | 11.696ke- |
| Maximum SNR | 40.6dB |
| Frame Buffer | 512MB |
| Frame Rate Modes | 16 fps (12-bit) / 31 fps (8-bit) at 3536 × 3536 over USB 3.0; 1.5 / 3 fps over USB 2.0 |
Interface & Connectivity
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
|---|---|
| HDR Output | 16-bit |
Cooling & Mechanical
| Mount | C-mount / M42 adapters; see connection drawings |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Single-stage TEC: up to 5 °C below ambient without fan; up to 20 °C with magnetic fan; ±0.1 °C temperature stability. Measured at 25 °C with ventilation during long exposures. |
| Protective Window | AR/LP825 |
Other Published Specifications
| Model | AE676M |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Application | Multi-purpose astronomy |
Technical Files & Images
Related Products
| Selection parameter | AE676M (current) | AE676CSame IMX676 sensor | AIOCAMW12MPASame IMX676 sensor | E3ISPM12000KPCSame IMX676 sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX676M Monochrome CMOS | Sony IMX676 color CMOS | Sony IMX676(C) 1/1.6" (7.07×7.07 mm) | IMX676 (C) |
| Image type | Monochrome | Color | Color | Color |
| Resolution | 12.5 MP (3536x3536) | 12.5 MP (3536 × 3536) | 12MP (3536×3536) | 12M (3536×3536) |
| Pixel size | 2.0 µm | 2 µm | 2.0 μm × 2.0 μm | 2.0 µm × 2.0 µm |
| Published QE | >83% | >83% | — | — |
| Read noise | 3.83-1.04e- | 3.79–1.01 e⁻ | — | — |
| Frame / line rate | 31 fps | 31 fps | 27 fps @ 3536×3536; 60 fps @ 1768×1768 | 27 fps @ 3536×3536; 60 fps @ 1768×1768 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 Type-C | HDMI2.0 USB3.2 NETWORK Wi-Fi6 | USB3.0 |
| Cooling / shutter | Single-stage TEC: up to 5 °C below ambient without fan; up to 20 °C with magnetic fan; ±0.1 °C temperature stability. Measured at 25 °C with ventilation during long exposures. | Single-stage TEC; detachable fan, ΔT up to 20 °C | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |