QHY6060

The QHY6060 is a big-format scientific CMOS camera equipped with impressive features for astrophotography and scientific imaging. Let’s explore its specifications:

• Sensor and Resolution:

  • The QHY6060 utilizes the Gpixel GSENSE6060 sensor, available in both monochrome (QHY6060PH-M) and color (QHY6060PH-C) versions.
  • This full-frame sensor boasts an impressive 37.7 megapixels with a pixel size of 10μm x 10μm.
  • The sensor offers a resolution of 6K x 6K, providing high-detail images.

• Back-Illuminated and Front-Illuminated Versions:

  • The QHY6060 comes in both back-illuminated (BSI) and front-illuminated (FSI) versions.
  • The BSI version achieves a remarkable 95% peak quantum efficiency (QE), making it highly sensitive to light.
  • The FSI version has a still impressive 72% peak QE.

• Cooling System:

  • The camera features a 2-stage TEC cooler that can cool the sensor to -25°C below ambient temperature.
  • It is also compatible with air cooling and water cooling setups.
  • The liquid cooling option can achieve temperatures as low as -45°C to -47°C below ambient.

• High-Speed Interface:

  • The QHY6060 uses a USB 3.0 high-speed interface for efficient data transfer.
  • It can achieve a full frame rate of 5.6 FPS at 8-bit or 4.0 FPS at 16-bit.

• Image Buffer:

  • The camera includes a 2GB DDR3 memory buffer, ensuring smooth data handling during high-speed image acquisition.

• Optic Window and Adapters:

  • The AR+AR coated optic window minimizes reflections and halos around bright stars.
  • Customization options for adapters are available.

In summary, the QHY6060 combines high resolution, low noise, and efficient cooling, making it an excellent choice for serious astrophotographers and scientific researchers¹²³. You can find more information about this camera on the QHYCCD website.