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-U3-122S6M Blackfly S BFS-U3-122S6C
Resolution 4096x3000 4096x3000
Sensor Sony IMX304, CMOS, 1.1 Sony IMX304, CMOS, 1.1
Pixel Size (µm) 3.45 3.45
Firmware Version 2309.0.533.0 2309.0.533.0
ADC Bit Depth 12 12
Quantum Efficiency Mono (% at 525 nm) 63.68 N/A
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) N/A 47.85
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) N/A 58.46
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 630 nm) N/A 44.34
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 2.28 2.23
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (DN) 13.94 13.81
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.38 40.39
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.71 6.71
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 4.58 4.93
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 2.91 2.87
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10917 10951
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (γ) 17142 18841
Dynamic Range (dB) 71.47 71.65
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.87 11.90
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

Blackfly S BFS-U3-122S6M Spectral Response Curve



Blackfly S BFS-U3-122S6C Spectral Response Curve