XIMEA - Scientific sCMOS front and back illuminated cameras

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Models sensitive in UV wavelength
Soft X-ray quantum efficiency up to 99%
Exceptional temperature stability
Variety of vacuum flange formats

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Models with Backside Illuminated sensors
Quantum Efficiency up to 95%
Support of 12, 14 and 16 bit modes
Dynamic range up to 90 dB

Highlights

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What is xiJ?

Meticulously engineered to deliver unparalleled performance, our latest scientific imaging systems are compact and highly sensitive.
Equipped with Gpixel's latest scientific complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (sCMOS) sensors utilizing backside illumination sensor architecture (BSI), they provide high spatial-temporal resolution for a wide range of scientific applications, even in low-light conditions.
Utilizing advanced thermoelectric Peltier cooling, an impressive temperature reduction down to -25 °C can be achieved, enabling a minimal dark current of <0.6 [e-/s/pix at -20 °C], providing a stable imaging environment even in challenging conditions.
In addition, our system's housing is carefully crafted from stainless steel and copper to enhance thermal stability and ensure durability.
Indium seals further contribute to the long-term stability of the sensor chamber climate, providing a reliable and robust platform for experiments.
Customize your imaging setup with ease by choosing from a variety of lens mounts, including C-mount and M42-mount.
All of this is streamlined through USB3 interface with USB-C connector that takes advantage of the power delivery protocol (PD2.0).

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Scientific grade family of sCMOS sensors from Gpixel
Resolutions 4.2 Mpix and 15 Mpix
Includes versions with backside illuminated sensors
Extremely low readout noise architecture, down to 1.2 e-
Dynamic range up to 90 dB
Quantum efficiency up to 95 %
Crystal clear 12, 14 and 16 bit/pixel images
Partial readout and binning modes for enhanced sensitivity and speed
Compact dimensions down to 52 x 52 x 62 mm
Available in high-speed PCIe interface or cooled with USB3
Thermoelectric Peltier cooling with additional air or water module
External triggering and synchronization functionality
Variety of sensor options, which can be further customized

Models of USB3 or PCIe cameras sCMOS sensors including BSI versions

Model	Sensor model	Resolution	Sensor size	Pixel size	Full well Capacity	Dynamic range	Readout noise	Peak QE	Frame rate
MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI	GSENSE2020 BSI	4.1 MPix	1.2"	6.5 µm	54000 e-	82.4 dB	1.1 e-	94%	56 FPS
CB042MG-GP-BSI	GSENSE2020 BSI	4.1 MPix	1.2"	6.5 µm	54000 e-	90 dB	1.2 e-	91%	73 FPS
MX042MR-GP-BSI-X4G2	GSENSE2020 BSI	4.1 MPix	1.2"	6.5 µm	54000 e-	90 dB	1.2 e-	91%	73 FPS
MJ042MR-GP-P11-BSI	GSENSE400 BSI	4.1 MPix	2"	11 µm	90000 e-	88.9 dB	2.2 e-	95%	46 FPS
MJ042MR-GP-P11-BSI-UV	GSENSE400 BSI PulSar	4.1 MPix	2"	11 µm	80000 e-	95 dB	2 e-	95%	48 FPS

If you are looking for specific sensor versions (like taped glass) or lower cooling temperatures, please contact our sales team.

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XIMEA model names are made up of short codes that describe key characteristics of a camera. The example below (MJ042MR-GP-P11-BSI-UV) shows how a typical name is put together, and the table explains the codes used in this camera family. It is meant as a quick guide: individual models may deviate, so the datasheet remains the binding reference.

MJMM 042RRR MC RT – GPVV – P11OOO – BSIOOO – UVOOO

SEGMENT	MEANING	CODE	DESCRIPTION
MM	Camera family	MJ	xiJ camera family, USB version
		CB	xiJ camera family, PCIe version
		MX	xiJ camera family, PCIe version
RRR	Resolution¹	e.g. 042	Model specific
C	Color sensing	M	Mono
T	Sensor technology	R	CMOS, rolling shutter
T	Sensor technology	G	CMOS, global shutter
VV	Sensor vendor	GP	Gpixel
OOO	Options²	P6	Pixel size 6.5 µm
		P11	Pixel size 11 µm
		BSI	Back-side illuminated (BSI) sensor
		UV	UV / soft X-ray sensitive version
		X4G2	PCI Express, 4 lanes, Gen2

¹ Approximate resolution in steps of 0.1 megapixels (e.g. 4.2 MP = 042). Some models deviate.

² A name can contain several option codes, and their order can vary between models. Further options are available on request.

Keyfacts

Advantages for Applications using compact cameras with sCMOS

SCIENTIFIC

Equipped with sCMOS sensors for linear response, high sensitivity, suppressed dark current and low noise during long exposures and low-light imaging.

EFFICIENT

Scientific CMOS BSI (backside illuminated) technology enables applications requiring the highest sensitivity from the UV wavelength range through the NIR.

FUNCTIONAL

Flexible binning configurations, ability to utilize RAW data or dual amplifier HDR imaging capabilities for the best results in Dynamic range or Full well capacity.

COOL

Thermoelectric Peltier sensor cooling down to -20 °C, enhanced with air fan or liquid cooler module option.

SIMPLE

USB-C interface with power delivery (PD) protocol for single cable operation.

RELIABLE

Sensor in vacuum for sustained temperature condition and protection. Indium seals for long-term stability.

ROBUST

CNC machined stainless steel, copper and aluminium alloy housing components.

COMPATIBLE

Windows, Linux, MacOS. Support for various machine vision libraries.

COMPACT

52 x 52 x 65 mm compact housing with C-mount and M42 mount.

Applications

Utilization of sCMOS qualities in various fields and applications

Fluorescence

Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET), fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF), high-speed multicolor and light sheet.

Biomedical

Cell biology, cytometry, biochip reading, protein/lipid trafficking, membrane dynamics, DNA sequence and gene expression analysis, biophysics, biometrics, genomics, ion signaling and transport physiology, Corona detection.

Microscopy

Photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM), stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (STORM), ground state depletion microscopy (GSDIM), selective plane illumination microscopy (SPIM), widefield fluorescence microscopy.

Life science

Endoscopy, phosphorescence, digital pathology, ophthalmology, gated stimulated emission depletion (GSTED), electrophysiology, optical coherence tomography (OCT), calcium, ratiometric, voltage sensitive dyes, neuroscience.

Space exploration

Bose-Einstein condensation, BEC dynamics, nanoparticle, astronomy, solar polarimetry, pulsar imaging, space debris and NEO tracking, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS), astrophysics.

Material science

Photoluminescence spectroscopy, mineralogy, photovoltaic inspection, coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS), neutron tomography, quantum dots and optics, intrinsic, spinning disk confocal imaging.

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