ORCA-Flash4.0 V3 Digital CMOS camera C13440-20CU

Building on our extensive experience with high performance scientific cameras and advanced imaging applications, Hamamatsu introduces the new ORCA-Flash4.0 V3. This one camera expertly handles applications ranging from the acquisition of beautiful scientific images to experiments that demand detection, quantification and speed. With on-board FPGA processing enabling intelligent data reduction, highly refined in-camera, pixel-level calibrations, increased USB3.0 frame rates, purposeful and innovative triggering capabilities, patented lightsheet read out modes and individual camera noise characterization the ORCA-Flash4.0 V3 is the precision instrument for imaging.
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Features
- Calibrated for Quantitative Accuracy
- Flexibility for Customized Data Control
- Patented Tools for Advanced Imaging: Lightsheet Readout Mode
- Focus on the Relevant Data
- Powerful Triggering for Synchronizationa
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PC recommendations
With the introduction of the ORCA-Flash4.0, users are now able to stream 4 megapixel images to their computers 100 frames per second. The computer recommendations for this high data rate can be met by using the guidelines listed this PC Recommendations for ORCA-Flash4.0.
Specifications
Type number | C13440-20CU |
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Quantum efficiency | 82 % (peak QE: @560 nm) |
Imaging device | sCMOS |
Effective no. of pixels | 2048 (H)×2048 (V) |
Cell size | 6.5 μm×6.5 μm |
Effective area | 13.312 mm×13.312 mm |
Full well capacity | 30 000 electrons (typ.) * |
Readout speed | 100 frames/s (Full resolution, standard scan, Camera Link) * 40 frames/s (Full resolution, standard scan, USB 3.0, 16 bit) * 53 frames/s (Full resolution, standard scan, USB 3.0, 12 bit) * 80 frames/s (Full resolution, standard scan, USB 3.0, 8 bit) * |
Readout noise | Standard scan (at 100 frames/s, typ.):1.6 electrons rms (1.0 electrons median) Slow scan (at 30 frames/s, typ.): 1.4 electrons rms (0.8 electrons median) |
Cooling method | Peltier cooling |
Cooling temperature | Forced air (Ambient at +20 ℃): -10 ℃ Water (+20 ℃): -10 ℃ Water (+15 ℃): -30 ℃ |
Dark current | 0.06 electrons/pixel/s (Air Cooled to -10° C) (typ.) 0.06 electrons/pixel/s (Water Cooled to -10° C) (typ.) 0.006 electrons/pixel/s (Water Cooled to -30° C) (typ.) |
Dynamic range | 37 000:1 (typ.) |
Interface | Camera Link / USB 3.0 |
A/D converter | 16 bit / 12 bit / 8 bit |
Lens mount | C-mount |
* Typical value 2 Enabled with optional Camera Link board for PC
Readout Modes | Normal Area, Lightsheet, W-VIEW Mode, Dual Lightsheet |
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Binning | 2×2, 4×4 |
Master Pulse Generator (Pulse Modes) | Internal Sync, Start Trigger, Burst |
Master Pulse Generator (Pulse Interval in 1 μs increments) | 10 μs to 10 s |
Hot Pixel Correction | Off, Low, Medium, High |
Dark Signal Non-Uniformity (DSNU)* | 0.3 electrons rms |
Photo Response Non-Uniformity (PRNU) at half level of full light range (15,000 electrons)* | 0.06 % rms |
Photo Response Non-Uniformity (PRNU) at low light level (700 electrons)* | 0.3 % rms |
Linearity error, full light range (EMVA 1288 standard)* | 0.5 % |
Linearity error, low light range (< 500 electrons signal)* | 0.2 % / Less than approx. 1 electron absolute error |
On-camera Connectivity | Both USB 3.0 and Camera Link** |
V2 Compatibility Mode (for use with legacy software) | Yes |
*Typical value
**Enabled with optional Camera Link board for PC
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