Monochrome · Scientific Camera
sCCD01AM
- Sensor
- E2V CCD261
- Resolution
- 2048 × 1
- Pixel size
- 15 µm × 15 µm
- Published QE
- 95% @ 800 nm
- Read noise
- 22e- rms
- Cooling
- 55 °C below ambient

QE & Performance Curves
Complete Specifications
Sensor & Imaging
| Sensor | E2V CCD261 |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD image sensor |
| Shutter Type | Available on request |
| Color Type | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 2048 × 1 |
| Sensor Size | 30.7 mm × 4.0 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 1.9" (30.97 mm) |
| Pixel Size | 15 µm × 15 µm |
| Spectral Range | 300–1000 nm |
| Quantum Efficiency | 95% @ 800 nm |
| Data Format | 8-bit / 16-bit |
Published Performance — 2024 Catalogue
Scientific camera catalogue (2024-12-02) · p. 16| Spectral range | 300 nm–1000 nm |
|---|---|
| Memory | 512 MB (4 Gb) |
| Conversion gain | 7 e-/ADU |
| Dynamic range | 86.5 dB |
| Read Noise | 22 e- RMS |
| Full Well Charge | 459 ke- |
| SNR | 56.6 dB |
| Dark current | 184 e-/pixel/s @ -35°C (2048 × 1 binning) |
| Quantum Efficiency | 95% @ 800 nm |
| Exposure time range | ≤ 60 min |
| Gain range | 1× |
| Binning mode | 1 × 264 binning |
| Data format | 8-bit / 16-bit |
| Cooling temperature difference | 50°C below ambient temperature |
Published Performance — Model Specification Table
Model specification table · reviewed 2026-10-12| Exposure Time Range | ≤ 60 min |
|---|---|
| Gain Range | 1× |
| Cooling Capacity | 50 °C below ambient |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 12 fps @ 2048 × 1 |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth | 8-bit / 16-bit |
| Memory | 512 MB (4 Gb) |
| Conversion Gain | 7 e-/ADU |
| Dynamic Range | 86.5 dB |
| Readout Noise | 22e- rms |
| Full Well Capacity | 459 ke- |
| SNR | 56.6 dB |
| Sensitivity | Available on request |
| Dark Current | 184 e-/pixel/s @ -35 °C @ 2048 × 1 binning |
| Dark Signal Non-Uniformity | Available on request |
| Exposure Time Range | ≤60 mins |
| Gain Range | Available on request |
Interface & Connectivity
| GPIO | Available on request |
|---|---|
| Data Interface | USB3 |
| OS Support | Windows/Linux |
| SDK Support | C, C++, C#, Python |
| Interface | USB3 |
Cooling & Mechanical
| Power Supply | Powered by a 12 V / 5 A power adapter |
|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity | 55 °C below ambient |
| Dimensions | 100 × 80 × 79.25 mm |
| Weight | 800 g |
| Operating Temperature | 20 °C to +45 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 0–95% |
| Storage Temperature | 40 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Humidity | Available on request |
Other Published Specifications
| Model | sCCD01AM |
|---|---|
| Photo Response Non-Uniformity | Available on request |
| Software | ToupView, CLView based on Delsa frame grabber, LabVIEW, MATLAB, etc. |
| Certification | Available on request |

