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GPM662M

ToupTek GPM662M is a astronomy guide camera using the IMX662 sensor, with 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080), 2.9 µm pixels and 17.8 fps. Designed for telescope autoguiding, guide-scope and off-axis guiding, long-exposure tracking. Available from Precisometer for professional astronomy systems in the Benelux.

Sensor
Sony IMX662 monochrome CMOS
Sensor Type
STARVIS 2 back-illuminated monochrome CMOS
Resolution
2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)
Pixel Size
2.9 µm
Frame Rate
17.8 fps
Interface
USB 2.0 Type-C + ST4
GPM662M

Applications & selection

GPM662M applications

Telescope autoguiding

USB 2.0 Type-C + ST4 connectivity supports guide corrections during long-exposure astrophotography.

Guide-scope and off-axis guiding

1.25-inch telescope nosepiece / CS-mount compatibility suits compact guide scopes and appropriately adapted off-axis guiders.

Long-exposure tracking

IMX662 sensitivity helps maintain stable star centroids for deep-sky imaging sessions.

Near-infrared guide-star detection

380–1100 nm monochrome response can improve guide-star availability with suitable optics and filters.

When to choose this camera

Choose the GPM662M when you need a compact IMX662-based guider with USB 2.0 Type-C + ST4, 2.9 µm pixels and 380–1100 nm response.

Specifications

GPM662M

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The GPM662M is an astronomy camera in the GPM guide series, built around a Sony IMX662 monochrome CMOS sensor, 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080) resolution, 2.9 µm pixels, frame rates up to 17.8 fps, a USB 2.0 Type-C + ST4 interface. It suits guide camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.

Sensor & Imaging

ModelGPM662M
StatusCurrent
ApplicationGuide camera
SensorSony IMX662 monochrome CMOS
Sensor TypeSTARVIS 2 back-illuminated monochrome CMOS
Sensor Size1/2.8-inch, 5.57 × 3.13 mm
Resolution2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)
Pixel Size2.9 µm
Shutter TypeRolling shutter

Performance

Frame Rate17.8 fps
ADC12-bit
Peak QE>91%
Dynamic Range75.2 dB
Read Noise5.86–0.4 e⁻
Full Well33.8 ke⁻
Spectral Range380–1100 nm

Interface & Thermal

InterfaceUSB 2.0 Type-C + ST4
Mount1.25-inch telescope nosepiece / CS-mount
CoolingPassive cooling

Additional Published Specifications

Sensor Diagonal6.45mm
Maximum SNR45.3dB
Back Focal Distance / AdapterYes
Protective WindowIR/AR
Color Filter ArrayRGGB
Maximum Frame Rate (USB 2.0)12-bit: 8.9 FPS @ 1920×1080 8-bit: 17.8 FPS @ 1920×1080
Exposure Time Range0.1ms - 1000s
Gain Range1× - 150×
Frame BufferBuilt-in
Gain ModesHCG/LCG dual mode switching
Guide InterfaceBuilt-in ST4 autoguider port
Camera AdapterStandard 1.25-inch for telescope connection Standard CS adapter for industrial lens
Back Focal Distance8.5mm (17.5mm with C-mount, 12.5mm with CS-mount)
External DimensionsDiameter 37mm × Height 72.4mm
Weight65.3 grams
Supported SystemsWindows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 (32 & 64 bit) Mac OS X, Linux
SDK SupportNative C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.

Technical media

Performance graphs and technical drawings

Official sensor-response, performance, and mechanical imagery for the GPM662M.

IMX662 Monochrome Spectral Sensitivity Characteristic
IMX662 Monochrome Spectral Sensitivity Characteristic
LCG Mode Performance Curve - e/ADU, Read Noise, Full Well and Dynamic Range
LCG Mode Performance Curve - e/ADU, Read Noise, Full Well and Dynamic Range
ST4 Guide Interface
ST4 Guide Interface

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Other cameras on the IMX662 sensor

The IMX662 appears in 4 models across the catalogue, differing in cooling, shutter, interface and colour filter. Compare them side by side before settling on a variant.