sMAX6504B-VIS-U20-CXP Scientific Camera
Product Introduction
The sMAX6504B-VIS-U20-CXP combines a GSENSE6504BSI scientific CMOS sensor with visible-light AR-coated protective glass and CXP 2.0x4 / USB3.2 Gen 2x2 interfaces for high-throughput cooled 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
- Double-side AR-coated protective glass for visible 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-VIS-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-VIS-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-VIS-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-VIS-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-VIS-U20-CXP · Double-side AR-coated protective 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
- Double-side AR-coated protective glass for visible 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
AR-coated protective glass transmission curve
Dimensions and mechanical drawings
U20-CXP air-cooled dimensions
U20-CXP water-cooled dimensions
