Take the 2-minute tour ×   1. I need a CCD camera that can be
used inside vacuum. Not the flange mounted types used in XUV-X-
ray applications, but small compact preferably less than 20 mm
dia housing. Does anyone have experience in using standard CCD
cameras in vacuum, or can anyone suggest possible
sources/references?    2. Is it possible to set electronic
exposure (aka electronic shutter) time, remotely through
software, in a USB based CCD camera?  share|improve this
question  1 Answer 1  I don't see too many issues using a
standard USB camera in a vacuum. Your two largest issues are
likely to be heat dissipation, and outgassing from the camera
components.  Depending on how high a vacuum you need, you may
need to package the camera in a hermetic container. There is
almost inevitably going to be at least a small amount of
soldering flux/VOCs left on the PCBs from production, and it
will outgas when you pump the system down. If you have
sufficient pump capacity, or don't need extremely high vacuum,
it shouldn