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).

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Resolution 2448 x 2048 2448 x 2048
Sensor Sony IMX250, CMOS, 2/3" Sony IMX250, CMOS, 2/3"
Pixel Size (µm) 3.45 3.45
Firmware 1804.2.7.0 1811.1.15.0
ADC 12-bit 12-bit
Polarization Angle (degree) 0 45 90 135 0 45 90 135
Quantum Efficiency Mono (% at 530 nm) 24 25 24 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 460 nm) N/A N/A N/A N/A 17 18 17 18
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 530 nm) N/A N/A N/A N/A 22 23 22 23
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 625 nm) N/A N/A N/A N/A 19 19 18 19
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 2.42 2.40
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (DN) 13.59 13.81
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.55 40.38
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.74 6.71
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 12.10 12.94
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 2.92 2.90
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 11359 10914
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (γ) 47141 48694
Dynamic Range (dB) 71.81 71.51
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.93 11.88
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.18 0.17

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