Common ACIS Configurations
Scientific UseCCDsAimpointFOV (arcmin)Energy ResolutionTime Resolution
Wide Field ImagingI0-I3
S2-S3
I316.9x16.9+
16.9x8.3
130 eV (at 1.49 keV)
280 eV (at 5.9 keV)
3.2 s
High Resolution ImagingS3S38.3x8.395 eV (at 1.49 keV)
150 eV (at 5.9 keV)
3.2 s
Bright Source Fast TimingS3 (CC-mode)S3 (CC-mode)3x1024 pixels (1-D only)95 eV (at (1.49 keV)
150 eV (at 5.9 keV)
2.85 ms
Bright Source High Resolution SpectroscopyS0-S5 + HETGS38.3x50.6Δλ 0.012-0.023 Å FWHM over 1.2-31 Å

0.1-10 keV
3.2 s
Notes:
1. Other chips can also be selected.
2. Energy resolution measures at aimpoint.
3. Energy resolution depends on incident photon energy and position on the array.
4. The High Resolution Camera can also be used for imaging.
5. Time Resolution can be increased by using a sub-array at the expense of FOV.
6. In CC mode, or continuous clocking mode, data is continuously moved through the CCD and framestore yielding very high temporal resolution.
7. One spacial dimension is lost.
8. The Low Energy Transmission Grating can be used for spectroscopy in the 0.07-1.0 keV range.

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