Status Report on the Schmidt Telescope CCD Camera Controller

Abstract

This document describes a new CCD camera controller adapted to Schmidt telescopes. This report contains the following sections: Generalities; Implementation of a multi CCD camera; Controller boards design requirements; Controller design; Electronic components selection; Current status; Test system; Future readout system; Performance of a 9 wide CCD camera in sky surveillance; plus Appendix 1: Schematics of the controller Appendix 2: Data sheets of the all the major components.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA410889

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  • Alain Maury

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

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  • Amplifiers
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  • Microelectronics
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  • Space
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