Monochrome · Cooled UV–VIS Scientific Imaging
sMAX6504B-VIS-U10-10G
- Sensor
- GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS)
- Resolution
- 4.2 MP (2048×2048)
- Pixel size
- 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm
- Published QE
- 95% @ 450 nm
- Read noise
- 0.74 e⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 0.72 e⁻ (HDR mode)
- Cooling
- TEC, 40 °C below ambient (air-cooled) / 55 °C below ambient (water-cooled); anti-fog sensor and window

QE & Performance Curves
Complete Specifications
Sensor & Imaging
| Sensor | GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS) |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter / global reset |
| Color Type | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) |
| Sensor Size | 13.31 mm × 13.31 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 1.2″ |
| Pixel Size | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm |
| Spectral Response Range | 200–1100 nm |
| Quantum Efficiency | 95% @ 450 nm |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 10GigE: 248 fps @ 8-bit, 124 fps @ 12-bit, 124 fps @ 16-bit; USB3.2 Gen 2x1: 224 fps @ 8-bit, 112 fps @ 12-bit, 112 fps @ 16-bit (2048×2048) |
|---|---|
| Exposure Time | 12 µs ~ 300 s |
| Bit Depth | Mono 8 / Mono 12 / Mono 16 |
| Readout Modes | High sensitivity / high full well / balanced / high dynamic range (HDR) |
| Readout Noise | 0.74 e⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 0.72 e⁻ (HDR mode) |
| Conversion Gain | 0.26 e⁻/DN (high sensitivity mode); 0.21 e⁻/DN (HDR mode) |
| Full Well Capacity | 1.03 ke⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 13.48 ke⁻ (HDR mode) |
| Dynamic Range | 62.1 dB (high sensitivity mode); 86 dB (HDR mode) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 30.1 dB (high sensitivity mode); 41.3 dB (HDR mode) |
| Sensitivity | 9.2×10⁷ e⁻/((W/m²)·s) @ 450 nm |
| Dark Current | ≤0.05 e⁻/s/pixel @ −10 °C; ≤0.01 e⁻/s/pixel @ −20 °C |
| Binning | Software 2×2 ~ 8×8; hardware 1×1, 1×2, 2×1, 2×2 |
| Onboard Memory | 1024 MB (8 Gb) |
| Frame Rate | 248 fps @ 2048×2048 (10GigE, 8-bit); 224 fps @ 2048×2048 (USB3.2 Gen 2x1, 8-bit) |
Interface & Connectivity
| External Trigger | Supported via digital I/O |
|---|---|
| GPIO | 1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated I/O ports |
| Data Interface | USB3.2 Gen 2x1 / 10GigE |
| Interface | USB3.2 Gen 2x1 / 10GigE |
Cooling & Mechanical
| Sensor Window | AR-coated protective glass (AR 1100 nm) |
|---|---|
| Cooling | TEC, 40 °C below ambient (air-cooled) / 55 °C below ambient (water-cooled); anti-fog sensor and window |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Power Supply | 19 V / 4.74 A power adapter |
| Power Consumption | <46 W (USB3.2); <55 W (10GigE) |
| Dimensions | 85 mm × 85 mm × 118 mm |
| Weight | 976 g |
| Operating Temperature | −30 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20%–80% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
Other Published Specifications
| Model | sMAX6504B-VIS-U10-10G |
|---|---|
| Software | SDK and camera control software |
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| Selection parameter | sMAX6504B-VIS-U10-10G (current) | sMAX6504B-UV-U10-10GSame GSENSE6504BSI sensor | sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXPSame GSENSE6504BSI sensor | sMAX6504B-VIS-U20-CXPSame GSENSE6504BSI sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS) | GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS) | GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS) | GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS) |
| Image type | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) | 4.2 MP (2048×2048) |
| Pixel size | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm |
| Published QE | 95% @ 450 nm | 95% @ 450 nm | 95% @ 450 nm | 95% @ 450 nm |
| Read noise | 0.74 e⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 0.72 e⁻ (HDR mode) | 0.74 e⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 0.72 e⁻ (HDR mode) | 0.74 e⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 0.72 e⁻ (HDR mode) | 0.74 e⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 0.72 e⁻ (HDR mode) |
| Full well | 1.03 ke⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 13.48 ke⁻ (HDR mode) | 1.03 ke⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 13.48 ke⁻ (HDR mode) | 1.03 ke⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 13.48 ke⁻ (HDR mode) | 1.03 ke⁻ (high sensitivity mode); 13.48 ke⁻ (HDR mode) |
| Frame / line rate | 10GigE: 248 fps @ 8-bit, 124 fps @ 12-bit, 124 fps @ 16-bit; USB3.2 Gen 2x1: 224 fps @ 8-bit, 112 fps @ 12-bit, 112 fps @ 16-bit (2048×2048) | 10GigE: 248 fps @ 8-bit, 124 fps @ 12-bit, 124 fps @ 16-bit; USB3.2 Gen 2x1: 224 fps @ 8-bit, 112 fps @ 12-bit, 112 fps @ 16-bit (2048×2048) | CoaXPress 2.0 ×4: 298 fps @ 8-bit, 298 fps @ 12-bit, 170 fps @ 16-bit; USB3.2 Gen 2x2: 298 fps @ 8-bit, 298 fps @ 12-bit, 170 fps @ 16-bit (2048×2048) | CoaXPress 2.0 ×4: 298 fps @ 8-bit, 298 fps @ 12-bit, 170 fps @ 16-bit; USB3.2 Gen 2x2: 298 fps @ 8-bit, 298 fps @ 12-bit, 170 fps @ 16-bit (2048×2048) |
| Interface | USB3.2 Gen 2x1 / 10GigE | USB3.2 Gen 2x1 / 10GigE | USB3.2 Gen 2x2 / CoaXPress 2.0 ×4 | USB3.2 Gen 2x2 / CoaXPress 2.0 ×4 |
| Cooling / shutter | TEC, 40 °C below ambient (air-cooled) / 55 °C below ambient (water-cooled); anti-fog sensor and window | TEC, 40 °C below ambient (air-cooled) / 55 °C below ambient (water-cooled); anti-fog sensor and window | TEC, 40 °C below ambient (air-cooled) / 55 °C below ambient (water-cooled); anti-fog sensor and window | TEC, 40 °C below ambient (air-cooled) / 55 °C below ambient (water-cooled); anti-fog sensor and window |




