Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) - A High-Performance Imaging Breakthrough

FAIRCHILD IMAGING presents a breakthrough low-light imaging technology based on next-generation CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) design and fabrication techniques. Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) is poised for widespread recognition as a true scientific grade CIS, capable of out-performing most scientific imaging devices on the market. 

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Unlike previous generations of CMOS and CCD-based sensors, sCMOS is uniquely capable of simultaneously offering:

  • Extremely low noise
  • Rapid frame rates
  • Wide dynamic range
  • High quantum efficiency (QE)
  • High resolution
  • Large field of view


A 'No Compromise' Scientific CMOS Imager

sCMOS carries an advanced set of performance features that renders it entirely suitable to high fidelity, quantitative scientific measurement. Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) stands alone in its ability to simultaneously deliver on many key performance parameters, overcoming the 'trade-offs' that are inherent to current scientific imaging technology standards, and eradicating the performance drawbacks that have traditionally been associated with conventional CMOS imagers.

Download the sCMOS White Paper - Access the complete sCMOS story, including comparative technology measurements.

Further information you will also find on the official sCMOS-Page.


 


Performance Highlights of the first sCMOS Technology Sensor:

  • Sensor Format: 5.5 megapixels (2560(h) x 2160(v))
  • Read Noise: < 2 e- rms @ 30 frames/s, < 3 e- rms @ 100 frames/s
  • Maximum Frame Rate: 100 frames/s
  • Pixel Size: 6.5 μm
  • Dynamic Range: > 16,000:1 (@ 30 frames/s)
  • QEmax: 60% (with excellent red/NIR response)
  • Read Out Modes: Rolling and Global shutter (user selectable)

Scientific applications of sCMOS technology include:

  • Live cell microscopy
  • Super resolution microscopy
  • Genome sequencing
    (2nd and 3rd gen)
  • Bio- & Chemi - Luminescence
  • Solar astronomy
  • High content screening
  • Ophthalmology
  • Machine vision
  • Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV)
  • TIRF microscopy / waveguides
  • FRET
  • Lucky astronomy / imaging
  • Spectral (hyperspectral) imaging
  • Photovoltaic inspection
  • Flow Cytometry
  • TV / Broadcasting
  • Single Molecule Detection
  • Spinning disk confocal microscopy
  • FRAP
  • Adaptive optics
  • Fluorescence spectroscopy
  • X-ray tomography
  • Biochip reading
  • Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)


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Last updated: 7/3/2009