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.

contact data sheet sCMOS e-book overview

  • PCO sCMOS eBook
  • 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

contact data sheet

  • 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