pco.edge 4.2
PCO

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Groundbreaking sCMOS technology in a compact design

The pco.edge 4.2 is is equipped with an innovative scientific CMOS sensor providing crisp images and precise measurements. The pco.edge series can be optionally upgraded with a water cooling system.
PCO’s edge 4.2 camera system is designed for users who require highest quantum efficiency, best 16 bit dynamic range, high frame rates, long exposure times and extremely low readout noise.

Key Features:

  • thermal stabilization at 0°C / +5 °C
  • extreme low readout noise of 0.8 e- med
  • high resolution of 2048 x 2048 pixel
  • dynamic range of 37 500 : 1 (USB) / 33 000: 1 (CL)
  • quantum efficiency up to 70%
  • exposure times from 100 µs to 20 s
  • maximum frame rate 100 fps
  • rolling shutter or global reset mode
  • lightsheet mode
  • camera link full or USB 3.0 interface
  • small form factor: 102 x 79 x 70 mm
  • optional: water cooling system

parameter unit setpoint pco.edge 4.2
resolution (hor x ver) pixel 2048 x 2048
pixel size
(hor x ver)
µm² 6.5 x 6.5
peak quantum efficiency % @ 590 nm typ. > 70
dynamic range A/D bit 16
readout noise e- med @ 30 fps
@ 100 fps
< 0.8
< 1.0
imaging frequency,
frame rate
fps @ full frame @ slow scan
@ full frame @ fast scan
35
100
exposure time range s @ rolling shutter 500 µs .. 10 s
region of interest
(ROI)
selectable
optical input Nikon f-mount,
c-mount
data interface camera link
(full, 10tap)
or USB 3.0