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-51S5P Blackfly S BFS-PGE-51S5PC
Resolution 2448x2048 2448x2048
Sensor Sony IMX250, CMOS, 2/3 Sony IMX250, CMOS, 2/3
Pixel Size (µm) 3.45 3.45
Firmware Version 2303.0.330.0 2303.0.330.0
ADC Bit Depth 12 12
Polarization Angle (degrees) 0 45 90 135 0 45 90 135
Quantum Efficiency Mono (% at 525 nm) 23.81 24.45 23.88 24.68 NA NA NA NA
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) NA NA NA NA 17.70 18.36 17.91 18.35
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) NA NA NA NA 22.41 22.83 22.30 23.01
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 630 nm) NA NA NA NA 18.72 19.01 18.53 18.93
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 2.48 2.48
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (DN) 13.92 14.11
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.48 40.50
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.72 6.73
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 12.50 13.30
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 2.98 2.98
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 11174 11208
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (γ) 46927 50067
Dynamic Range (dB) 71.49 71.51
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.87 11.88
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.18 0.18

Blackfly S BFS-PGE-51S5P Spectral Response Curve



Blackfly S BFS-PGE-51S5PC Spectral Response Curve