Groundbreaking sCMOS technology for outstanding image quality
The pco.edge 4.2 LT is is equipped with an innovative scientific CMOS sensor providing crisp images and precise measurements.
PCO’s edge 4.2 LT camera system is designed for users who require highest quantum efficiency, best 16 bit dynamic range, long exposure times and extremely low readout noise.
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All products at a glance: the new sCMOS product overview.
Key Features
- thermal stabilization at +10 °C
- extreme low readout noise of 0.8 e- med
- high resolution of 2048 x 2048 pixel
- dynamic range of 37 500 : 1
- quantum efficiency up to 82 %
- rolling shutter: 100 µs to 10 s
- global reset: 30 µs to 2 s
- maximum frame rate 40 fps
- USB 3.0 interface
- small form factor: 102 x 79 x 70 mm
Technical Data
| parameter | unit | setpoint | pco.edge 4.2LT |
| resolution (hor x ver) | pixel | 2048 x 2048 | |
| pixel size (hor x ver) | µm | 6.5 x 6.5 | |
| peak quantum efficiency | % | @ 590 nm typ. | > 70 |
| dynamic range A/D | bit | 16 | |
| readout noise | e- med | 0.8 | |
| frame rate | fps | 40 | |
| exposure time range | @ Rolling Shutter | 100 µs – 10 s | |
| @ Global Reset | 30 µs – 2 s | ||
| region of interest (ROI) | selectable | ||
| optical input | Nikon F-mount, | ||
| C-mount | |||
| data interface | USB 3.0 |
QE Curves
Monochrome Quantum Efficiency curve of the CIS2020 vs CIS2020A
Comparison between a scientific CCD (left) and a scientific CMOS (right, pco.edge) camera with identical illumination.
Areas of application