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QHY1920M [MONOCHROME]

Regular price $16,99900AUD
SKU: QHY1920-110129

QHY1920M [MONOCHROME] is not in stock but it can be backordered.

 

The QHY1920M is a high-speed, high-sensitivity scientific CMOS camera designed for precision imaging in demanding environments. With a 2.3 Megapixel monochrome sensor (1920 x 1080) and high sensitivity in the IR Spectra, it is ideal for capturing subjects in low light conditions.

Thanks to its global shutter technology, the QHY1920M reads out the entire sensor simultaneously, making it perfect for applications that require distortion-free imaging such as solar and planetary astrophotography, motion analysis, industrial inspection, and scientific experiments involving fast transient events.

The camera features a 12-bit ADC, the combination between a QE of 60-80% at the NIR and pixel size of 12 µm delivers excellent light sensitivity. It supports exposure times from 15 µm to 300 seconds, with full ROI control, binning capabilities, and external trigger support for precise synchronization.

To ensure optimal performance in long exposures, the QHY1920M includes a thermoelectric cooling system (TEC) capable of reducing the sensor temperature up to 32 °C below ambient, significantly minimizing dark current and thermal noise.

Equipped with a high-speed USB 3.0 interface and an internal DDR2 buffer, the camera ensures fast and stable data transfer even under heavy load. Its robust and compact body makes it suitable for laboratory, industrial, and astronomical settings alike.

 

 

Specifications

Sensor Gpixel GSENSE2020BSI (BSI Scientific CMOS – Global Shutter)
Resolution 2.3 Megapixels
Pixel size 12 µm
Effective image area 23 mm x 14.4 mm
Effective pixel area 1920 x 1080
Quantum efficiency 60-80% at the NIR
Exposure range 15 µs – 300 s
Read noise 0.74 e⁻ to 8.2 e⁻
Dark current 0.055 e⁻/pixel/sec @ -20°C
Full well capacity 51,000 e⁻
Bit rate 12-bit ADC
Frame rate 58 FPS @ full frame rates (both @ 8bit and 16bit)
Cooling ΔT of -32°C Dual Stage TEC cooler
Memory buffer 128MB DDR2
ROI Supported
Optical window AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating
Shutter type Electronic rolling shutter
Computer interface
USB 3.0
Back focus 15 mm
Weight 705 g
Power supply 12V 3A (5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector)

 

ROI Frame Rate

768lines 58 FPS @ 8bit - 58 FPS @ 16bit
480lines 58 FPS @ 8bit - 58 FPS @ 16bit

 

QHY1920PRO II Architecture

 

Guide to installing QHY and ASCOM drivers for QHYCCD cameras.

 

Downloads

ZWO camera software QHY camera drivers