A set of DSP source code files that provides multiple readouts and programmability of CCD clocking voltages and timing in a simple, generic way is provided in all systems shipped. DSP code that includes many of the capabilities described above has been developed for several types of CCDs. Readout noise values for thinned devices have ranged from 3.8 to 7 electrons rms, and are generally somewhat higher than values obtained for comparable unthinned devices. Image Acquisition Software For systems with the PCI interface board option an image acquisition program written in Java provides a user interface for setting system parameters, loading controller software, issuing commands to the controller and acquiring images in FITS format on the host computer. Image display and analysis is performed by standard packages such as saoimage, ximtool or iraf.
Source code is provided at no charge.
A library of basic C callable routines for controlling the camera from customer written software is also available. Controller board dimensions 3.96 x 9 inches 10.06 x 22.86 cm. Controller housing dimensions 13.25 x 6.75 x 5.50 inches 33.30 x 16.20 x 14.0 cm. Controller weight 14 lbs. The PCI interface board, part number ARC-63, has been introduced within the last few months with Sun Solaris device drivers.