EMVA 1288 Imaging Performance

Measurements are taken based on guidelines in the EMVA 1288 standard; the full definition can be found at EMVA.org. Camera settings are: maximum bit depth, 16-bit pixel format, and ISP disabled. The center wavelength is 525 nm unless otherwise noted. Results are captured at room temperature (20°C).

Blackfly S BFS-PGE-13Y3M Blackfly S BFS-PGE-13Y3C
Resolution 1280x1024 1280x1024
Sensor On Semi P1300, CMOS, 1/2 On Semi P1300, CMOS, 1/2
Pixel Size (µm) 4.8 4.8
Firmware Version 2111.0.112.0 2111.0.112.0
ADC Bit Depth 10 10
Quantum Efficiency Mono (% at 525 nm) 53.35 N/A
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) N/A 38.26
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) N/A 39.78
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 630 nm) N/A 36.66
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 9.66 9.48
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (DN) 65.59 63.15
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 37.62 37.77
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.25 6.27
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 19.04 25.09
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 10.16 9.98
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 5778 5979
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (γ) 10830 15026
Dynamic Range (dB) 55.10 55.55
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.15 9.23
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.15 0.15

Blackfly S BFS-PGE-13Y3M Spectral Response Curve



Blackfly S BFS-PGE-13Y3C Spectral Response Curve