Detectors and Data Acquisition Systems

FRACTAL offers a wide range of consultancy services in CCDs: design, procurement, integration and tests imaging. FRACTAL is specialized in applications for professional astronomical instruments.

  • CCD systems at different levels: from scientific requirements definition to conceptual and detailed design.

    • Large-format scientific CCDs
    • Electron-multiplying CCDs
    • Frame-Transfer CCDs
    • Extended red-response, low fringing CCDs
    • High-speed wavefront sensor CCDs
    • Photon-counting CCDs systems
    • Mosaic CCDs
    • Autoguider CCD systems

  • Specification, design, acquisition and test of detectors (CCDs): head electronics, cryostats, pressure and temperature controllers and H/W and S/W for Data Acquisition (especially for Astronomy).

    • CCD camera characterization/optimization
    • Focal plane array design and assembly
    • Design of complete camera systems
    • Camera calibration source design
    • Electronic design/construction
    • Microcontroller system design/construction


  • Manufacturing specifications, tracking, integration and tests of Data Acquisition Systems:

    • CCD controller programming/special mode implementation
    • Image analysis and camera performance assessment
    • Statistical modelling of camera system


  • Consultancy

    • CCD device selection


  • Training: Course on Scientific Imaging in the visible and near-IR. This course is imparted in English. You can download a brochure here and the course information here