Ritz Camera & Image, 27 Horton Plz, San Diego, CA 92101, US

Astronomical Research Cameras (ARC) in San Diego, CA has been a leading provider of imaging array controllers for over four decades. Their Gen III controllers, known as Leach, ARC, or SDSU controllers, have been widely used in astronomy, scientific detector development, and electron microscopy. However, with the introduction of their Gen IV controllers, designed for DC-coupled readout circuits, the company has decided to liquidate due to disappointing sales. As the founder embarks on a new adventure, ARC leaves behind a legacy of open and modular systems, offering users the ability to tailor their controllers to individual requirements and preferences. With a focus on providing low positive voltages, flexible array clocking, and readout capabilities, ARC's Gen IV controllers offer excellent stability, extensive diagnostic capabilities, and detector-limited readout noise. These controllers have been designed to operate and read out imaging arrays containing DC-coupled readout circuits, catering to the evolving needs of the astronomy and scientific detector development communities. While the Gen III controllers are still available, customers are encouraged to plan their hardware orders accordingly, as their end-of-life is on the horizon.Generated from the website