Color · Cooled high-resolution scientific camera
MAX251AC-CXP
- Sensor
- IMX811AQR (C, RS)
- Resolution
- 251 MP class (19200 × 12800 pixels)
- Pixel size
- 2.81 µm × 2.81 µm
- Read noise
- 1.48 e− HCG / 3.15 e− LCG (November 2026 announcement)
- Cooling
- TEC air cooling, 35 °C below ambient
Complete Specifications
November 2026 model specifications
Product announcement (6 November 2026)| Model | MAX251AC-CXP |
|---|---|
| Sensor | IMX811AQR (C, RS) |
| Color Type | Color |
| Resolution | 251 MP class (19200 × 12800 pixels) |
| Pixel Size | 2.81 µm × 2.81 µm |
| Interface | CoaXPress |
| Frame Rate | Up to 12.4 fps @ 19200 × 12800 (November 2026 announcement; bit depth not stated) |
| Spectral Range | 400–1000 nm |
| Cooling | TEC air cooling, 35 °C below ambient |
| Sensor format | 4.1-inch medium format (announced format designation) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter with global reset |
| Memory | 2048 MB (16 Gb) |
| Dark Current | 0.0003 e−/pixel/s at −30 °C |
November 2026 gain-mode performance
Product announcement (6 November 2026)| Parameter | HCG | LCG |
|---|---|---|
| Readout Noise | 1.48 e− | 3.15 e− |
| Dynamic Range | 77.3 dB | 78.9 dB |
| Maximum SNR | 40.4 dB | 44.5 dB |
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Related Products
| Selection parameter | MAX251AC-CXP (current) | MAX251AC-10GSame IMX811 sensor | MAX251AC-U3Same IMX811 sensor | MAX251AM-10GSame IMX811 sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | IMX811AQR (C, RS) | IMX811AQR (C, RS) | IMX811AQR (C, RS) | IMX811ALR (M, RS) |
| Image type | Color | Color | Color | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 251 MP class (19200 × 12800 pixels) | 251 MP class (19200 × 12800 pixels) | 251 MP (19200×12800) | 251 MP class (19200 × 12800 pixels) |
| Pixel size | 2.81 µm × 2.81 µm | 2.81 µm × 2.81 µm | 2.81 µm × 2.81 µm | 2.81 µm × 2.81 µm |
| Read noise | 1.48 e− HCG / 3.15 e− LCG (November 2026 announcement) | 1.48 e− HCG / 3.15 e− LCG (November 2026 announcement) | 3.18 e− ( low noise mode 1.9 e−) | 1.48 e− HCG / 3.15 e− LCG (November 2026 announcement) |
| Frame / line rate | Up to 12.4 fps @ 19200 × 12800 (November 2026 announcement; bit depth not stated) | Up to 4.7 fps @ 19200 × 12800 (November 2026 announcement; bit depth not stated) | 1.5 fps @ 19200×12800 | Up to 4.7 fps @ 19200 × 12800 (November 2026 announcement; bit depth not stated) |
| Interface | CoaXPress | 10GigE | USB3.0 | 10GigE |
| Cooling / shutter | TEC air cooling, 35 °C below ambient | TEC air cooling, 35 °C below ambient | Rolling Shutter | TEC air cooling, 35 °C below ambient |