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   Started up in Pisa in the early ‘90s, DTA s.r.l. is the very first Italian company that designs, produces and markets its own line of professional cooled CCD cameras, customized devices, software and digital image systems.
Located in Cascina (PISA), DTA developed the first commercially available high performance CCD (HCCD) digital camera in 1994 and continues to provide innovative imaging solutions for scientists, researchers and manufacturers, thus complying with the needs of well-known Research and University Centers as well as private companies, both in Italy and abroad in a lot of scientific fields.

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Products list
■ CHROMA series
 
→ CHROMA CX3
→ CHROMA C3 Plus
→ CHROMA C4
■ DISCOVERY
■ Electra
■ HiRes series
 
→ HiRes IV
→ HiRes IV Plus
■ iCAM
CHROMA series
CHROMA series is characterized by high sensitivity, fast image downloading, reduced weight and dimensions. This includes the cameras: CHROMA CX 3, CHROMA C3 Plus and CHROMA C4 (just as PRELIMINARY).
All this kinds use Kodak KAF CCD sensors, displaying a wide range of resolutions and pixels dimensions. The sensors are front-illuminated, supported by an excellent Quantum Efficiency.
All of them (apart to those with the antiblooming option) can offer a 100% fill factor, allowing one to shoot marvellous images.
Among the main application fields: Biology, Astronomy, Plasma Physics, Semiconductor Physics.
Models
CHROMA CX3
CHROMA C3 Plus
CHROMA C4
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
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CHROMA CX3                                                                           ↑Back (CHROMA series)
Every component is integrated in the aluminium head: CCD, electromechanical shutter, Peltier cooling system, electronics, a motorized filter wheel (optional). The camera is connected to the PC by means of a parallel port (alternatively, a fiber optic connection can be made).
Manual
version 1.5 updated 04/06/2004
Drawings
CHROMA CX3[PPT]
CHROMA CX3 with C-mount[ppt]
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme 丒updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 亱C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
CX260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
CX400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
CX400E
CX400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
CX1600E
CX1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
CX1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
CX3200E
CX3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF-3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
CX5000C KAF-5101CE 2614x1966 6.8x6.8 17.8x13.4
40 0.5 31, 34, 31 68
CX6000E
CX6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
"C" stands for coloured sensor, "E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed Up to 2.2 Mpixel/s
Filter wheel 8 or 6 positions accordingto different models
A/D Converter 14 bit
Max total noise (Typ.) 10e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount 42x0.75 or C*
Spectral response 350-1000
Backfocus 26.8/17.5 mm
Cooling Single stage Peltier -40oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 1600 g
Dimensions 155x134x62 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* The C mount panel is a customization of the camera, so involve a little additional cost
** With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.
The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- 2.5 m PC parallel link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
FOL Serial fiber optic link (fiber :  30 m,  ST 62/125 mount).
Different lengths on demand
RGB RGB interference + Blank, dia. 25 mm
WEL 8-position integrated filter wheel (6-position for CX6000), filter: 25mm dia., 4 mm max thickness
NIK-C Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-C Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
PAR 2.5 m standard parallel port link cable
M10 10 m parallel link cable for FDL-PCI
XTE 1/4" mounting post
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
CPA Front panel with C mount and backfocus (you can not fit the filter wheel)
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CHROMA C3 Plus                                                                      ↑Back (CHROMA series)
The CHROMA C3 Plus is an upgrade for the CHROMA CX 3: it has a better resolution due to 16 bit A/D Converter, a readout speed >= 1Mpixel/s and, more, it is equipped of three integrated peripherals:

1) two 32-bit generators able to yield impulses starting from 100 ns with internal time base, or from 20 ns with external time base;
2) a 32-bit time delay with a 100 ns step with an internal time base or 20 ns with external time base;

By means of these three devices, you can run an MCP, a LASER or other external devices, as well as synchronize them to the image acquisition.
Manual
version 1.5 updated 04/06/2004
Drawings
CHROMA C3P
CHROMA C3P with C-mount
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 亱C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
C3P-260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
C3P-400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
C3P-400E
C3P-400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
C3P-1600E
C3P-1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
C3P-1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
C3P-3200E
C3P-3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF-3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
C3P-5000C KAF-5101CE 2614x1966 6.8x6.8 17.8x13.4
40 0.5 31, 34, 31 68
C3P-6000E
C3P-6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
"C" stands for coloured sensor, "E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed >= 1 Mpixel/s
Filter wheel 8 or 6 positions according to different models
A/D Converter Settable: 12, 14, 16 bit
Max total noise (Typ.) 10e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount 42x0.75 or C*
Spectral response 350-1000
Backfocus 26.8/17.5 mm
Cooling Single stage Peltier -40oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 1600 g
Dimensions 155x134x62 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* The C mount panel is a customization of the camera, so involve a little additional cost
** With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.
The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- 2.5 m PC parallel link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
FOL Serial fiber optic link (fiber :  30 m,  ST 62/125 mount).
Different lengths on demand
RGB RGB interference + Blank, dia. 25 mm
WEL 8-position integrated filter wheel (6-position for CX6000), filter: 25mm dia., 4 mm max thickness
NIK-C Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-C Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
PAR 2.5 m standard parallel port link cable
M10 10 m parallel link cable for FDL-PCI
XTE 1/4" mounting post
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
CPA Front panel with C mount and backfocus (you can not fit the filter wheel)
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 CHROMA C4                                                                            ↑Back (CHROMA series)
The CHROMA C4 is the new generation of CHROMA camera series. It maintains the general characteristic of CHROMA C3, such as the 16 A/D Converter, the three integrated peripherals, with a pulse and time delay generator from 20 nanoseconds to 86 seconds, the mechanical dimensions, but more, it is characterized by:

- Readout speed >= 1 Mpixel/s
- 8-channel analog input (12 bits)
- 8-bit programmable (both for the input and for the output) parallel port
- Double-stage Peltier cooling system (perfoming -50亱 C below ambient) 
Optional :
- 2 D/A outputs (12 bits)
- Integrated USB link
- Integrated electronical focusing
Drawings
CHROMA C4
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 亱C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
C4-260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
C4-00LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
C4-400E
C4-400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
C4-1600E
C4-1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
C4-1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
C4-3200E
C4-3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF-3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
C4-5000C KAF-5101CE 2614x1966 6.8x6.8 17.8x13.4
40 0.5 31, 34, 31 68
C4-6000E
C4-6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
"C" stands for coloured sensor, "E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed > 1 Mpixel/s
Filter wheel 8 or 6 positions accordingto different models
A/D Converter Settable: 12, 14, 16 bit
Max total noise (Typ.) 10e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount 32x0.75 (on request, it can also mount 42x0.75 or C)
Spectral response 350-1000
Backfocus 26.8/17.5 mm
Cooling Double stage Peltier -50oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 1600 g
Dimensions 157x134x96.5 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.
The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- 2.5 m PC parallel link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
FOL Serial fiber optic link (fiber :  30 m,  ST 62/125 mount).
Different lengths on demand
RGB RGB interference + Blank, dia. 25 mm
WEL 8-position integrated filter wheel (6-position for CX6000), filter: 25mm dia., 4 mm max thickness
NIK-C Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-C Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
PAR 2.5 m standard parallel port link cable
M10 10 m parallel link cable for FDL-PCI
XTE 1/4" mounting post
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
CPA Front panel with C mount and backfocus (you can not fit the filter wheel)
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DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY series is marked by high sensitivity, reduced weight and dimensions and low costs. Every component is integrated in the aluminium head: CCD, electromechanical shutter, Peltier cooling system, electronics. DISCOVERY will offer you professional performances at cheap costs.
The camera is connected to the PC by means of a bi-directional parallel port.
This series uses Kodak KAF CCD, displaying a wide range of resolutions and pixels dimensions. The sensors are front-illuminated, supported by an excellent quantum efficiency. All of them (apart from those with the anti-blooming option) can offer a 100% fill factor, allowing one to shoot marvellous images!
Among the main application fields: Astronomy, Plasma Physics.
Manual
version 1.3 updated 04/03/2004
Drawings
Discovery
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 °C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
DS260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
DS400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
DS400E
DS400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
DS1600E
DS1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
DS1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
"E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed Up to 100 Kpixel/s
Filter wheel External
A/D Converter 14 bit
Max total noise (Typ.) 10e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface Bidirectional parallel
Mount C
Spectral response 350-1000 nm
Backfocus 17.5 mm
Cooling Single stage Peltier -40oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control ±0.1 °C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window **