Monochrome · Scientific Camera
MAX04BM
- Sensor
- GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS)
- Resolution
- 4.2 MP (2048×2048)
- Pixel size
- 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm
- Published QE
- 93.7% @ 550 nm
- Read noise
- 3.04e-( HCG 10.5x) 32.59e-( LCG 1.5x) 3.82e-( HDR)
QE & Performance Curves
Published curves (1)
Complete Specifications
Sensor & Imaging
| Sensor | GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Color Type | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) |
| Sensor Size | 13.31 mm × 13.31 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 4/3" (18.82 mm) |
| Pixel Size | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm |
Published Performance — Model Table
Published model-table value| Peak QE (model table) | 93.7% @ 550 nm |
|---|
Published Performance
Camera catalogue (2026-09-17) · p. 54| Conversion Gain | 0.42e-/ADU( HCG 10.5x) 12.81e-/ADU( LCG 1.5x) 0.46e-/ADU( HDR) |
|---|---|
| Readout Noise | 3.04e-( HCG 10.5x) 32.59e-( LCG 1.5x) 3.82e-( HDR) |
| Full Well Capacity | 1.68ke-( HCG 10.5x) 51.01ke-( LCG 1.5x) 29.74ke-( HDR) |
| Dynamic range | 54.8dB( HCG 10.5x) 63.9dB( LCG 1.5x) 77.8dB( HDR) |
| Maximum SNR | 32.2dB( HCG 10.5x) 47.1dB( LCG 1.5x) 44.7dB( HDR) |
| Sensitivity | 1.1×10^8 ( e-/(( W/m2).s)) |
| Peak QE | 93.7% @550nm |
| Dark current | 1.65( e-/s/pix)@-10°C |
| Gain range | 1x-21x |
| Exposure time | 12μs-3600secec |
| Binning | Software 2×2~8×8, Hardware 2×2 |
| Data Format | 8-bit / 16-bit |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 45 fps @ 2048×2048; 45 fps @ 1024×1024 |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth | 8-bit/HDR 16-bit |
| Dynamic Range | 79.1 dB |
| Sensitivity | 1.1×10^8 (e-/((W/m^2)·s)); Peak QE 93.7% @ 550 nm; 0.15 (e-/s/pix) @ -15 °C |
Interface & Connectivity
| GPIO | 1× opto-isolated input, 1× opto-isolated output, 2× direct GPIO |
|---|---|
| Data Interface | USB3.0 |
| Interface | USB3.0 |
Cooling & Mechanical
| Lens Mount | C-mount (native); optional M42×1 adapter |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | DC 19 V, 4 A |
| Dimensions | Available on request |
| Weight | Available on request |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to +50 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 30% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | 20 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 10% to 60% RH (non-condensing) |
Other Published Specifications
| Model | MAX04BM |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Multi-platform SDK for Windows/Linux/macOS/Android (native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.) |
| Certifications | Available on request |
Technical Files & Images
Technical images (1)
Related Products
| Selection parameter | MAX04BM (current) | BIGEYE4200KMBSame GSENSE2020BSI sensor | BIGEYE4200KMCSame GSENSE2020BSI sensor | BIGEYE4200KMDSame GSENSE2020BSI sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) | GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) | GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) | GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) |
| Image type | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) |
| Pixel size | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm |
| Published QE | 93.7% @ 550 nm | — | — | — |
| Read noise | 3.04e-( HCG 10.5x) 32.59e-( LCG 1.5x) 3.82e-( HDR) | — | — | — |
| Full well | 1.68ke-( HCG 10.5x) 51.01ke-( LCG 1.5x) 29.74ke-( HDR) | — | — | — |
| Frame / line rate | 45 fps @ 2048×2048; 45 fps @ 1024×1024 | 22 fps @ 2048×2048; 22 fps @ 1024×1024 | 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024; 44 fps @ 680×680; 44 fps @ 512×512 | 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024 |
| Interface | USB3.0 | USB3.0 | USB3.0 | USB3.0 |
| Cooling / shutter | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter |