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).

BFS-U3-28S5M BFS-U3-28S5C
Resolution 1936 x 1464 1936 x 1464
Sensor Sony IMX421, CMOS, 1" Sony IMX421, CMOS, 1"
Pixel Size (µm) 4.5 4.5
Firmware 1901.0.154.0 1901.0.154.0
ADC 12-bit 12-bit
Conversion Gain High Low High Low
Quantum Efficiency Mono (% at 530 nm) 76 77 N/A N/A
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 460 nm) N/A N/A 54 55
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 530 nm) N/A N/A 68 69
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 625 nm) N/A N/A 63 65
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 2.65 6.03 2.68 6.06
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (DN) 15.36 15.07 15.30 15.02
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.39 44.02 40.45 44.04
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.71 7.31 6.72 7.31
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 4.16 8.44 4.67 9.49
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 3.15 6.53 3.18 6.56
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10940 25219 11103 25332
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (γ) 14441 32566 16314 36662
Dynamic Range (dB) 70.81 71.73 70.87 71.74
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.76 11.91 11.77 11.92
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.40 0.17 0.40

BFS-U3-28S5M

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