Scientific Camera
sMAX16AM-U3-CL sMAX scientific sCMOS camera offers GSENSE imaging, deep cooling, anti-fog design, USB3 or Camera Link output and SDK support.
Application context
sMAX16AM-U3-CL: The GSENSE4040 (sCMOS) sensor, 16.8 MP (4096×4096) resolution, and 9 µm × 9 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3); 23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link); 80 fps @ 2048×2048 (USB3); 90 fps @ 2048×2048 (Camera Link) frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
sMAX16AM-U3-CL: The GSENSE4040 (sCMOS) sensor, 16.8 MP (4096×4096) resolution, and 9 µm × 9 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3); 23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link); 80 fps @ 2048×2048 (USB3); 90 fps @ 2048×2048 (Camera Link) frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The sMAX16AM-U3-CL is a scientific camera in the sMAX series, built around a GSENSE4040 (sCMOS) sensor, 16.8 MP (4096×4096) resolution, 9 µm × 9 µm pixels, frame rates up to 20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3); 23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link); 80 fps @ 2048×2048 (USB3); 90 fps @ 2048×2048 (Camera Link), a USB3/Camera Link interface. It suits scientific camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Model | sMAX16AM-U3-CL |
|---|---|
| Sensor | GSENSE4040 (sCMOS) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
| Color Type | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 16.8 MP (4096×4096) |
| Sensor Size | 36.9 mm × 36.9 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 4.1" (52.18 mm) |
| Pixel Size | 9 µm × 9 µm |
| Frame Rate | 20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3); 23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link); 80 fps @ 2048×2048 (USB3); 90 fps @ 2048×2048 (Camera Link) |
|---|---|
| Exposure Time | 12 µs ~ 1 h |
| Bit Depth | 8/12/16-bit |
| Dynamic Range | 58.5 dB (HCG) / 67.5 dB (LCG) (12-bit); 82.5 dB (HDR16) |
| Sensitivity | 23.82 V/(lux·s) @ 600 nm |
| GPIO | 1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated I/O ports |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | M54 × 0.75 |
| Data Interface | USB3/Camera Link |
| Power Supply | 19 V 4.74 A DC |
| Dimensions | 100 mm × 100 mm × 127.7 mm |
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| Weight | 1317 g |
| Operating Temperature | 30 °C to +45 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 0 – 95% |
| Storage Temperature | 40 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Humidity | Available on request |
| Operating System | Windows/Linux |
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| Certification | Available on request |
System integration
Use these checks to connect sMAX16AM-U3-CL to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Lens Mount: M54 × 0.75. Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.
Sensor: GSENSE4040 (sCMOS) · Resolution: 16.8 MP (4096×4096). Match pixel pitch to the diffraction-limited spot the optics deliver. Sampling finer than the optics resolve multiplies data volume without adding information; sampling coarser discards resolution you have paid for.
Frame Rate: 20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3); 23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link); 80 fps @ 2048×2048 (USB3); 90 fps @ 2048×2048 (Camera Link) · Interface: USB3/Camera Link. Confirm the host can sustain the interface bandwidth continuously, not in burst. A camera that outruns the write path stalls acquisition rather than dropping quietly to a lower rate.
GPIO: 1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated I/O ports. Confirm edge polarity, pulse-width limits and whether each line is opto-isolated before connecting TTL or GPIO signals. A software exposure command is not equivalent to a hardware trigger.
Dynamic Range: 58.5 dB (HCG) / 67.5 dB (LCG) (12-bit); 82.5 dB (HDR16). Judge these figures at the exposure time you will actually use. Cooling matters where dark current accumulates over seconds; read noise dominates short exposures where it never does.
Tell us your sensor, resolution, spectral range, frame-rate, interface, and software requirements and we will confirm the matching configuration and lead time.
Model selection
Compare sMAX16AM-U3-CL with the closest available models in the sMAX family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | sMAX16AM-U3-CL (current) | sMAX04BM-U100 | sMAX16AM-U3-CL-GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | GSENSE4040 (sCMOS) | GSENSE2020BSI (sCMOS) | GSENSE4040 (sCMOS) |
| Resolution | 16.8 MP (4096×4096) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 16.8 MP (4096×4096) |
| Sensor size | 36.9 mm × 36.9 mm | 13.31 mm × 13.31 mm | 36.9 mm × 36.9 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 9 µm × 9 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm | 9 µm × 9 µm |
The GSENSE4040 appears in 2 models across the catalogue, differing in cooling, shutter, interface and colour filter. Compare them side by side before settling on a variant.
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