Monochrome · Scientific Camera
sMAX16BM-U3-CL
- Sensor
- GSENSE4040BSI (sCMOS)
- Resolution
- 16.8 MP (4096×4096)
- Pixel size
- 9 µm × 9 µm
- Published QE
- 90% @ 550nm
- Read noise
- 4.06e-(HCG 12x) 35.61e-(LCG 3x) (12bit)
- Cooling
- Below room temperature 40 degrees Celsius

QE & Performance Curves
Complete Specifications
Sensor & Imaging
| Sensor | GSENSE4040BSI (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 |
Published Performance
sMAX16BM manual · p. 5| Spectral range | 200nm - 1100nm |
|---|---|
| Memory | 1024MB (8Gb) |
| Conversion gain — 12bit | 0.35e-/DN(HCG 12x) 10.42e-/DN(LCG 3x) |
| Dynamic Range — 12bit | 55.0dB(HCG 12x) 62.4dB(LCG 3x) |
| Read Noise — 12bit | 4.06e-(HCG 12x) 35.61e-(LCG 3x) |
| Full Well Charge — 12bit | 1.30ke-(HCG 12x) 39.2ke-(LCG 3x) |
| SNR — 12bit | 30.7dB(HCG 12x) 45.9dB(LCG 3x) |
| Sensitivity | 26.58 V/(lux-s)@550nm |
| Dark current | 0.15e-/s/pix |
| Quantum Efficiency | 90% @ 550nm |
| Dark signal inhomogeneity | 0.5e- |
| Exposure time range | 12us-3600s |
| Gain Range | 1x – 12x |
| Binning mode | Software 2x2, 3x3. 4x4 |
| Data Format | RAW8 / RAW12 / HDR16 |
| Cooling temperature difference | Below room temperature 40 degrees Celsius |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3); 23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link) |
|---|---|
| Exposure Time | 12 µs ~ 1 h |
| Bit Depth | 8/12/16-bit |
| Dynamic Range | 55.0 dB (HCG) / 62.4 dB (LCG) (12-bit) |
| Sensitivity | 26.58 V/(lux·s) @ 550 nm |
Interface & Connectivity
| GPIO | 1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated I/O ports |
|---|---|
| Data Interface | USB3/Camera Link |
| Interface | USB3/Camera Link |
Cooling & Mechanical
| Lens Mount | M54 × 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 19 V 4.74 A DC |
| Dimensions | 100 mm × 100 mm × 127.7 mm |
| 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 |
Other Published Specifications
| Model | sMAX16BM-U3-CL |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows/Linux |
| Certification | Available on request |
Technical Files & Images
Related Products
| Selection parameter | sMAX16BM-U3-CL (current) | sMAX16BM-U3-CL-GPSSame GSENSE4040BSI sensor | sMAX04BMSame sMAX series | sMAX04BM-CL100Same sMAX series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | GSENSE4040BSI (sCMOS) | GSENSE4040BSI (sCMOS) | GSENSE2020BSI (sCMOS) | GSENSE2020BSI (sCMOS) |
| Image type | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 16.8 MP (4096×4096) | 16.8 MP (4096×4096) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) |
| Pixel size | 9 µm × 9 µm | 9 µm × 9 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm |
| Published QE | 90% @ 550nm | 90% @ 550nm | 95%@560nm | 95%@560nm |
| Read noise | 4.06e-(HCG 12x) 35.61e-(LCG 3x) (12bit) | 4.06e-(HCG 12x) 35.61e-(LCG 3x) (12bit) | 0.97e- (HDR 11HL) | 0.97e- (HDR 11HL) |
| Full well | 1.30ke-(HCG 12x) 39.2ke-(LCG 3x) (12bit) | 1.30ke-(HCG 12x) 39.2ke-(LCG 3x) (12bit) | 37.85ke- (HDR 11HL) | 37.85ke- (HDR 11HL) |
| Frame / line rate | 20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3); 23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link) | 20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3); 23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link) | 72.5 fps @ 2048×2048; 72.5 fps @ 1024×1024 | 108 fps @ 2048×2048; 108 fps @ 1024×1024 |
| Interface | USB3/Camera Link | USB3/Camera Link | USB 3.0 | Camera Link |
| Cooling / shutter | Below room temperature 40 degrees Celsius | Below room temperature 40 degrees Celsius | Below room temperature 40 degrees Celsius | Below room temperature 40 degrees Celsius |

