pco.edge 4.2
groundbreaking sCMOS technology for outstanding image quality

The pco.edge 4.2 is is equipped with an innovative scientific CMOS sensor providing crisp images and precise measurements. It can be optionally upgraded with a water cooling system.

The pco.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.

Camera Link HS guarantees uncompressed and secure data transfer. The latest standard of high-performance data interfaces enables the bridging of long distances via fiber optic cable.

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You can find more detailed info in pco.edge 4.2’s data sheet and the scientific camera overview.
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thermal stabilization at 0°C / +5 °C / +7 °C
extreme low readout noise of 0.8 e- med
high resolution of 2048 x 2048 pixel
dynamic range of 37 500 : 1 (USB / Camera Link HS) / 33 000 : 1 (CL)
quantum efficiency up to 82%
exposure times from 100 µs to 20 s
maximum frame rate 100 fps
rolling shutter or global reset (USB) mode
lightsheet mode
Camera Link HS, Camera Link full or USB 3.0 interface
small form factor: 102 x 79 x 70 mm (USB / CL)
optional: water cooling system

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parameter	unit	setpoint	pco.edge 4.2
resolution (hor x ver)	pixel		2048 x 2048
pixel size (hor x ver)	µm		6.5 x 6.5
peak quantum efficiency	%	@ 590 nm typ.	up to 82
dynamic range A/D	bit		16
readout noise	e- med	USB CL CLHS	0.8 0.9 0.8
frame rate	fps	@ full frame (USB) @ full frame (CL/CLHS)	40 100
exposure time range		@ Rolling Shutter (USB) @ Global Reset (USB) @ Rolling Shutter (CL)	100 µs - 20 s 30 µs - 2 s 100 µs - 10 s
region of interest (ROI)			selectable
optical input			Nikon F-mount, C-mount
data interface			CameraLink (full, 10tap) Camera Link HS USB 3.0

pco.edge 4.2 sensor quantum efficiency curve

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