sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP Scientific Camera

Product Introduction

The sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP combines a GSENSE6504BSI scientific CMOS sensor with ultraviolet quartz glass and CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2 interfaces for high-throughput ultraviolet scientific imaging.

Key Features

  • GSENSE6504BSI scientific CMOS sensor with 95% QE at 450 nm
  • 2048×2048 resolution, 6.5 µm pixels and 200–1100 nm spectral response
  • CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2 up to 298 fps at 8-bit and 12-bit
  • Ultraviolet quartz glass for UV imaging
  • Air cooling 40 °C or water cooling 55 °C below ambient
  • 12 µs–300 s exposure, external I/O triggering and Mono 8/12/16 output

Product Details

Specifications
Model sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP
Sensor GSENSE6504BSI (CMOS sensor)
Shutter Type Rolling shutter / global reset
Color Type Monochrome
Resolution 4.2 MP (2048×2048)
Sensor Size 1.2"
Sensor Diagonal 1.2"
Pixel Size 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm
Performance Parameters
Frame Rate CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2: 298 fps @ 8-bit, 298 fps @ 12-bit, 170 fps @ 16-bit
Exposure Time 12 µs – 300 s
Bit Depth Mono 8 / Mono 12 / Mono 16
Dynamic Range 62.1 dB (High Sensitivity Mode); 86 dB (HDR Mode)
Sensitivity 9.2×10⁷ e⁻/((W/m²)·s) @ 450 nm
Interface Parameters
GPIO 1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated I/O ports
Lens Mount C-mount
Data Interface CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2
Power Supply 19 V / 4.74 A power adapter
Physical Parameters
Dimensions 85 mm × 85 mm × 118 mm
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
Storage Humidity 20%–80% (non-condensing)
Other Parameters
Operating System —
Certification —

Product Overview

sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP is a scientific-grade cooled camera featuring a GSENSE6504BSI (CMOS sensor) back-illuminated sCMOS image sensor with the following characteristics:

  • High-resolution imaging: 4.2 MP (2048×2048) resolution, 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm pixel size, sensor format 1.2"
  • Shutter design: Features Rolling shutter / global reset design, supports monochrome imaging, suitable for fluorescence imaging, spectral analysis, gene sequencing and other scientific applications
  • High-speed data transmission: Supports CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2 high-speed data interface, maximum frame rate up to CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2: 298 fps @ 8-bit, 298 fps @ 12-bit, 170 fps @ 16-bit , data output formats include Mono 8 / Mono 12 / Mono 16
  • Excellent dynamic range: Dynamic range up to 62.1 dB (High Sensitivity Mode); 86 dB (HDR Mode) , sensitivity of 9.2×10⁷ e⁻/((W/m²)·s) @ 450 nm
  • Cooling system: Built-in cooling stabilizes the sensor and effectively reduces dark current
  • Rich interfaces: Supports GPIO interface, lens mount is standard C-mount interface
  • Compact design: Overall dimensions 85 mm × 85 mm × 118 mm , weight approximately 976 g , power supply 19 V / 4.74 A power adapter
  • Software: SDK development kit / ToupView software

Core Performance Metrics

Frame Rate

Up to CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2: 298 fps @ 8-bit, 298 fps @ 12-bit, 170 fps @ 16-bit

Resolution

4.2 MP (2048×2048)

Dynamic Range

62.1 dB (High Sensitivity Mode); 86 dB (HDR Mode)

Cooling Capacity

Air cooling 40 °C below ambient / water cooling 55 °C below ambient

Scientific Imaging Features

Back-illuminated Sensor

Features back-illuminated sCMOS sensor with higher quantum efficiency, particularly suitable for weak light imaging applications

Cooling Noise Reduction

Built-in cooling system effectively reduces dark current and noise, improving image quality and signal-to-noise ratio

High Sensitivity

Sensitivity reaches 9.2×10⁷ e⁻/((W/m²)·s) @ 450 nm , meeting high-precision requirements for scientific imaging

Flexible Control

Supports ROI, binning, trigger control and other functions, adapting to different research requirements

The sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP camera, with its excellent scientific imaging performance, stable cooling system, and rich interface configuration, is an ideal choice for research institutions, medical facilities, and high-end industrial applications, capable of meeting various precision imaging and analysis requirements.

sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP Product Manual

PDF format, includes detailed technical parameters and dimensional structure


SDK Development Kit

Supports Windows, Linux, macOS and other multi-platforms


3D Model Files

STEP format, for mechanical design integration

sMAX6504B Series

sMAX6504B-UV-U20-CXP · Ultraviolet quartz glass · U20-CXP

Product features

  • GSENSE6504BSI scientific CMOS sensor with 95% QE at 450 nm
  • 2048×2048 resolution, 6.5 µm pixels and 200–1100 nm spectral response
  • CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2 up to 298 fps at 8-bit and 12-bit
  • Ultraviolet quartz glass for UV imaging
  • Air cooling 40 °C or water cooling 55 °C below ambient
  • 12 µs–300 s exposure, external I/O triggering and Mono 8/12/16 output

Core specifications

Sensor
GSENSE6504BSI (CMOS sensor)
Resolution
4.2 MP (2048×2048)
Pixel size
6.5 µm × 6.5 µm
Frame rate
CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2: 298 fps @ 8-bit, 298 fps @ 12-bit, 170 fps @ 16-bit
Dynamic range
62.1 dB (High Sensitivity Mode); 86 dB (HDR Mode)
Readout noise
0.74 e⁻ (High Sensitivity Mode); 0.72 e⁻ (HDR Mode)
Full well capacity
1.03 ke⁻ (High Sensitivity Mode); 13.48 ke⁻ (HDR Mode)
S/N 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/pix @ -10 °C; ≤0.01 e⁻/s/pix @ -20 °C
Quantum efficiency
95% @ 450 nm
Exposure
12 µs – 300 s
Data interface
CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2
GPIO
1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated I/O ports
Power / consumption
19 V / 4.74 A power adapter; <46 W @ USB3.2 / available on request @ CXP
Dimensions / weight
85 mm × 85 mm × 118 mm; 976 g

Performance curves

GSENSE6504BSI quantum-efficiency curve

GSENSE6504BSI quantum-efficiency curve

Ultraviolet quartz glass transmission curve

Ultraviolet quartz glass transmission curve

Dimensions and mechanical drawings

U20-CXP air-cooled dimensions

U20-CXP air-cooled dimensions

U20-CXP water-cooled dimensions

U20-CXP water-cooled dimensions

Applications