Cooled UV–VIS Scientific Imaging
sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP
sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP cooled scientific sCMOS camera with a back-illuminated GSENSE6504BSI sensor, 200–1100 nm response behind a UV-grade quartz window for deep-UV work, 0.72 e⁻ read noise, 86 dB HDR dynamic range, TEC cooling to 40 °C (air) or 55 °C (water) below ambient with anti-fog design, and USB3.2 Gen 2x2 or CoaXPress 2.0 ×4 output.
- Sensor
- GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS)
- Resolution
- 4.2 MP (2048×2048)
- Pixel Size
- 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm
- Frame Rate
- 298 fps @ 2048×2048 (CoaXPress 2.0 ×4 or USB3.2 Gen 2x2, 8-bit/12-bit); 170 fps @ 16-bit
- Interface
- USB3.2 Gen 2x2 / CoaXPress 2.0 ×4

Specifications
sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP
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The sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP is a scientific camera in the sMAX series, built around a GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS) sensor, 4.2 MP (2048×2048) resolution, 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm pixels, frame rates up to 298 fps @ 2048×2048 (CoaXPress 2.0 ×4 or USB3.2 Gen 2x2, 8-bit/12-bit); 170 fps @ 16-bit, a USB3.2 Gen 2x2 / CoaXPress 2.0 ×4 interface. It suits cooled uv–vis scientific imaging where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
Specifications
| Model | sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP |
|---|---|
| Sensor | GSENSE6504BSI (sCMOS) |
| Sensor Window | UV-grade quartz glass |
| 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 Parameters
| Frame Rate | 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) |
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| 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 |
| Cooling | TEC, 40 °C below ambient (air-cooled) / 55 °C below ambient (water-cooled); anti-fog sensor and window |
| Binning | Software 2×2 ~ 8×8; hardware 1×1, 1×2, 2×1, 2×2 |
| Onboard Memory | 1024 MB (8 Gb) |
| External Trigger | Supported via digital I/O |
Interface Parameters
| GPIO | 1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated I/O ports |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Data Interface | USB3.2 Gen 2x2 / CoaXPress 2.0 ×4 |
| Power Supply | 19 V / 4.74 A power adapter |
| Power Consumption | <46 W (USB3.2); CoaXPress figure not yet published |
Physical Parameters
| Dimensions | 85 mm × 85 mm × 118 mm |
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| Weight | 976 g |
Environmental Parameters
| Operating Temperature | −30 °C to +60 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 20%–80% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
Other Parameters
| Software | SDK and camera control software |
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