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-U3-120S6M Blackfly S BFS-U3-120S6C
Resolution 4096x3000 4096x3000
Sensor Sony IMX545, CMOS, 1/1.1 Sony IMX545, CMOS, 1/1.1
Pixel Size (µm) 2.74 2.74
Firmware Version 2302.0.37.0 2302.0.37.0
ADC Bit Depth 12 12
Quantum Efficiency Mono (% at 525 nm) 64.47 N/A
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) N/A 42.96
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) N/A 49.03
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 630 nm) N/A 31.15
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 2.85 2.91
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (DN) 19.76 20.32
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 39.65 39.70
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.59 6.59
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 5.32 7.13
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 3.43 3.49
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 9227 9332
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (γ) 14312 19073
Dynamic Range (dB) 68.60 68.54
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.39 11.38
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.15 0.15

Blackfly S BFS-U3-120S6M Spectral Response Curve



Blackfly S BFS-U3-120S6C Spectral Response Curve