Monochrome · Scientific Camera
MAX04CM
- Sensor
- GSENSE400BSI (M, UV, RS)
- Resolution
- 4.2 MP (2048×2048)
- Pixel size
- 11 µm × 11 µm
- Published QE
- 95.3% @ 560 nm (model table)
- Read noise
- 1.51e−( HCG 7.25x) 27e−( LCG 1.29x) 1.98e−( HDR)

QE & Performance Curves
Complete Specifications
Sensor & Imaging
| Sensor | GSENSE400BSI (M, UV, RS) |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Color Type | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) |
| Sensor Size | 22.53 mm × 22.53 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 1.8" (31.86 mm) |
| Pixel Size | 11 µm × 11 µm |
Published Performance — Model Table
Published model-table value| Peak QE (model table) | 95.3% @ 560 nm |
|---|
Published Performance
Camera catalogue (2026-09-17) · p. 55| Conversion Gain | 0.47e−/ADU( HCG 7.25x) 16.03e−/ADU( LCG 1.29x) 0.62e−/ADU( HDR) |
|---|---|
| Readout Noise | 1.51e−( HCG 7.25x) 27e−( LCG 1.29x) 1.98e−( HDR) |
| Full Well Capacity | 1.86ke−( HCG 7.25x) 62.34ke−( LCG 1.29x) 41.35ke−( HDR) |
| Dynamic range | 61.8dB( HCG 7.25x) 67.3dB( LCG 1.29x) 86.4dB( HDR) |
| Maximum SNR | 32.7dB( HCG 7.25x) 47.9dB( LCG 1.29x) 46.2dB( HDR) |
| Sensitivity | 3.25×10^8 ( e-/(( W/m2).s)) |
| Peak QE | 95% @570nm |
| Dark current | 2.20( e-/s/pix)@-10°C |
| Gain range | 1x-8x |
| Exposure time | 12μs-3600secec |
| Binning | Software 2×2~8×8, Hardware 2×2 |
| Data Format | 8-bit / 16-bit |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024 |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth | 8-bit/HDR 16-bit |
| Dynamic Range | 93.9 dB |
| Sensitivity | 3.25×10^8 (e-/((W/m^2)·s)); Peak QE 95.3% @ 560 nm; 1.5 (e-/s/pix) @ -10 °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 | M42×1 or M52×0.75 (large image circle), C-mount not recommended |
|---|---|
| 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 | MAX04CM |
|---|---|
| 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
Related Products
| Selection parameter | MAX04CM (current) | BIGEYE4200KMESame GSENSE400BSI sensor | IUA4200KME-10G(GPixel UV)Same GSENSE400BSI sensor | IUA4200KME(GPixel UV)Same GSENSE400BSI sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | GSENSE400BSI (M, UV, RS) | GSENSE400BSI (M, UV, RS) | GPixel GSENSE400BSI | GPixel GSENSE400BSI |
| Image type | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome(UV) |
| Resolution | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2MP (2048×2048) | 4.2MP (2048×2048) |
| Pixel size | 11 µm × 11 µm | 11 µm × 11 µm | 11 µm × 11 µm | 11 µm × 11 µm |
| Published QE | 95.3% @ 560 nm (model table) | — | — | — |
| Read noise | 1.51e−( HCG 7.25x) 27e−( LCG 1.29x) 1.98e−( HDR) | — | — | — |
| Full well | 1.86ke−( HCG 7.25x) 62.34ke−( LCG 1.29x) 41.35ke−( HDR) | — | — | — |
| Frame / line rate | 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024 | 37 fps @ 2048×2048; 37 fps @ 1024×1024 | 48 fps @ 2048×2048; 48 fps @ 1024×1024 | 37 fps @ 2048×2048; 37 fps @ 1024×1024 |
| Interface | USB3.0 | USB3.0 | 10GigE | USB3.0 (USB3.1 GEN1) |
| Cooling / shutter | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter | Rolling shutter | Rolling shutter |

