Optical & low light
Cooled, low-noise scientific imaging with a 36.9 mm square sensor, 9 µm pixels and interface-specific acquisition modes.
Representative manufacturer photograph; housing and connectors depend on the selected configuration. Select the photograph to enlarge.
From photon to signal
The current 16MP specification gives 74% peak QE. The original response plot retains the manufacturer’s CMT and CMN trace labels; confirm which sensor configuration is required.
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Original manufacturer QE plot, including the CMT and CMN labels. The sheet does not define those codes; no alternative sensor identity is inferred from them.
The details behind the selection
Compare sensor configurations, coating options, operating limits and integration details directly below. Check the operating mode and temperature alongside each performance value.
| Parameter | Published specification |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4096 x 4096 |
| Pixel Size (μm) | 9 x 9 |
| Frame Rate | 9.5 fps (Camera Link), 4.5 fps (1GigE), 20 fps (5GigE) |
| Full Well Capacity | 70,000 electrons |
| Read Out Noise | 4.5 electrons rms |
| Dark Current | <1 electron/pixel/second (air cooled) |
| Sensor Temperature (ºC) | Operating at -10°C (active air cooling) |
| Digital Output | 16-bit |
| Peak QE | 74% |
| Exposure | 60 µs to 60 minutes (Camera Link, 1GigE), 25 µs to 60 minutes (5GigE) |
| Software Corrections | Non-uniform corrections including bright pixel, flat-field, and dark current corrections |
| Camera Interfaces | Camera Link Base, Gigabit Ethernet (1GigE), Gigabith Ethernet (5GigE) |
| Type of Shutter | Rolling shutter |
| Optical Interface | F-Mount as standard, other formats available on request |
| Characteristics | Camera Link | 1GigE | 5GigE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4096 x 4096 | ||
| Pixel Size (µm) | 9 x 9 | ||
| Frame Rate | 9.5 fps | 4.5 fps | 20 fps |
| Full Well Capacity | 70,000 electrons | ||
| Read Out Noise | 4.5 electrons rms | ||
| Dark Current | <1 electron/pixel/second (air cooled) | ||
| Sensor Temperature (ºC) | Operating at -10°C (active air cooling) | ||
| Digital Output | 16-bit | ||
| Peak QE | 74% | ||
| Exposure | 60 µs to 60 minutes | 25 µs to 60 minutes | |
| Software Corrections | Non-uniform corrections including bright pixel, flat-field, and dark current corrections | ||
| Camera Interfaces | Camera Link Base | Gigabit Ethernet (1GigE) | Gigabith Ethernet (5GigE) |
| Type of Shutter | Rolling shutter | ||
| Optical Interface | F-Mount as standard, other formats available on request | ||
Plan the integration
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Original camera outline and dimensions for the source-sheet configuration. Confirm the mount and interface for the selected model.
Build your enquiry
Choose a published configuration, add the integration topics you want to discuss, and keep the exact model in your enquiry.
| Configuration | Pixels | Pitch / input | Cooling / acquisition | Read noise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4096 × 4096 | 9 µm 36.9 × 36.9 mm | −10°C with active air cooling 9.5 fps | 4.5 e− rms | |
| 4096 × 4096 | 9 µm 36.9 × 36.9 mm | −10°C with active air cooling 4.5 fps | 4.5 e− rms | |
| 4096 × 4096 | 9 µm 36.9 × 36.9 mm | −10°C with active air cooling 20 fps | 4.5 e− rms |
Technical overview
Cooled, low-noise scientific imaging with a 36.9 mm square sensor, 9 µm pixels and interface-specific acquisition modes.
| Resolution | 4096 × 4096 pixels |
|---|---|
| Pixel pitch | 9 µm |
| Read noise | 4.5 e− rms |
| Digitization | 16-bit |
Explore the wider range
6 product ranges · 6 camera configurations
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Representative equipment; the complete configuration depends on your application.
Custom camera and detector integration from sensor selection and cooling through mechanics, interfaces and software.