CCD
The CCD detector of the Boller & Chivens spectrograph is a back illuminated Tektronix chip of format 1024x1024 pixels (TK1024AB grade 1). The device specifications are tabulated below.
| Type | Tektronix TK1024 AB grade 1 |
| Format | 1024 x 1024 pixeles |
| Pixel size | 24 x 24 micron |
| Dark current | 0.4 e-/hora |
| Operating temperature | -110° C |
| Full Well Capacity | 503 ke- |
| Bias Mean Level | 1000 ADU at 1x gain |
| Readout rate | 40 Khz. |
| ADC Resolution | 16 bit |
Gain/Noise measurements
| Measurements at 1X Gain | 7.68 e-/ADU | Noise | 8.4 e- RMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurements at 4X Gain | 1.85 e-/ADU | Noise | 3.7 e- RMS |
Quantum Efficiency Curve

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