pco.edge 26 USB sCMOS Camera
Excelitas pco.edge 26 USB sCMOS camera features a 5120 x 5120 pixel resolution with 2.5 x 2.5 µm pixel size to achieve highest spatial resolution critical for imaging in microscopy, quality control, high throughput screening, and other mesoscopic applications. The pco.edge 26 camera also offers optimal performance for microscopy imaging with low magnification. In addition, its true charge domain global shutter allows for an exceptionally low readout noise and dark current. Combined with its adjustable cooling feature, the pco.edge 26 allows extended exposure times of up to 60 seconds.
| Length | 109.0 mm |
| Width | 80.0 mm |
| Height | 85.0 mm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.0 |
| Dynamic Range (log) | 66.0 dB |
| Forced Air | true |
| Readout Noise RMS | 2.5 e- |
| Pixel Size (H x V) | 2.5 x 2.5 |
| Thermo Electric Cooling | true |
| Frame rate (Full Sensor) | 6.0 fps |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency | 65.0 % |
| Dark Current | 0.09 e-/s |
| Working Temperature Image Sensor |
adjustable: -20 °C to +20 °C calibration setpoint: -10 °C |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency Wavelength | 500.0 nm |
| Readout Noise Median | 2.3 e- |
| Sensor Technology | sCMOS FSI |
| Sensor Version | GMAX0505 |
| Fullwell Capacity | 4500 e- |
| Sensor Temperature (Dark Current Reference) | -10.0 °C |
| Operational Modes | Standard |
| Dynamic Range A/D Converter | 12 bit |
| Dynamic Range | 2000:1 |
| Resolution (H x V) | 5120 x 5120 |
| Sensor Diagonal | 18.1 mm |
| Liquid Cooling | true |
| Included Lens Mount |
C-Mount F-Mount |
| Data Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| Line Scanning | false |
| Global Reset | false |
| (Global) Shutter Efficiency / Parasitic Light Sensitivity | 1:10000 |
| Trigger Input Signals |
external exposure start external exposure control low latency external start acquire enable |
| Global Shutter | true |
| Region of Interest Vertical (ROI) | vertical: steps of 2 rows (min. 8) |
| Non Linearity | 0.6 % |
| MTF (Theoretical) | 200.0 lp/mm |
| Optional Lens Mount | TFL-Mount |
| Spectral Range Minimum | 320 nm |
| Dark Signal Non-Uniformity DSNU | 1.0 e- (rms) |
| Binning Vertical |
x2 x4 |
| Bining Method |
average sum |
| Binning Horizontal |
x2 x4 |
| Default Read Out Mode | Standard |
| Operating Temperature Range | +10 °C to + 40 °C |
| Photo Response Non-Uniformity PRNU | 0.9 % |
| Sensor Manufacturer | GPixel |
| Power Supply | power over USB 3.1 Gen 1 and power connector (24 VDC ±10 %) |
| Exposure Minimum | 32 μs |
| Sensor Dimensions (H x V) | 12.8 x 12.8 |
| Spectral Range Maximum | 1000 nm |
| A/D Conversion Factor | 1.1 e-/DN |
| Direct Mounting Distance (No Camera Flange) | 6.2 mm (±10 %) |
| Chroma | mono |
| Rolling Shutter | false |
| Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) | 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %) |
| Trigger Cable Connector | SMA |
| Double Shutter | false |
| Power Consumption | max. 6 W over USB 3.1 Gen 1 and max. 22 W over power connector |
| Storage Temperature Range | -10 °C to +60 °C |
| Pixel Rate | 187 MPixel/s |
| Exposure Maximum | 60 s |
| Compliance Label |
CE FCC UKCA |
| Region of Interest Horizontal (ROI) | horizontal: steps of 8 columns (min. 24) |
| Trigger Output Signals |
exposure busy |
| Part Number | 85108075004 |
- Brightfield microscopy
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Digital pathology
- Light sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM)
- Structured illumination microscopy (SIM)
- High-speed bright field ratio imaging
- High throughput screening
- High content screening
- Biochip reading
- Spinning disk confocal microscopy
- 3D metrology
- Industrial quality inspection


| Length | 109.0 mm |
| Width | 80.0 mm |
| Height | 85.0 mm |
| Weight (kg) | 1.0 |
| Dynamic Range (log) | 66.0 dB |
| Forced Air | true |
| Readout Noise RMS | 2.5 e- |
| Pixel Size (H x V) | 2.5 x 2.5 |
| Thermo Electric Cooling | true |
| Frame rate (Full Sensor) | 6.0 fps |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency | 65.0 % |
| Dark Current | 0.09 e-/s |
| Working Temperature Image Sensor |
adjustable: -20 °C to +20 °C calibration setpoint: -10 °C |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency Wavelength | 500.0 nm |
| Readout Noise Median | 2.3 e- |
| Sensor Technology | sCMOS FSI |
| Sensor Version | GMAX0505 |
| Fullwell Capacity | 4500 e- |
| Sensor Temperature (Dark Current Reference) | -10.0 °C |
| Operational Modes | Standard |
| Dynamic Range A/D Converter | 12 bit |
| Dynamic Range | 2000:1 |
| Resolution (H x V) | 5120 x 5120 |
| Sensor Diagonal | 18.1 mm |
| Liquid Cooling | true |
| Included Lens Mount |
C-Mount F-Mount |
| Data Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| Line Scanning | false |
| Global Reset | false |
| (Global) Shutter Efficiency / Parasitic Light Sensitivity | 1:10000 |
| Trigger Input Signals |
external exposure start external exposure control low latency external start acquire enable |
| Global Shutter | true |
| Region of Interest Vertical (ROI) | vertical: steps of 2 rows (min. 8) |
| Non Linearity | 0.6 % |
| MTF (Theoretical) | 200.0 lp/mm |
| Optional Lens Mount | TFL-Mount |
| Spectral Range Minimum | 320 nm |
| Dark Signal Non-Uniformity DSNU | 1.0 e- (rms) |
| Binning Vertical |
x2 x4 |
| Bining Method |
average sum |
| Binning Horizontal |
x2 x4 |
| Default Read Out Mode | Standard |
| Operating Temperature Range | +10 °C to + 40 °C |
| Photo Response Non-Uniformity PRNU | 0.9 % |
| Sensor Manufacturer | GPixel |
| Power Supply | power over USB 3.1 Gen 1 and power connector (24 VDC ±10 %) |
| Exposure Minimum | 32 μs |
| Sensor Dimensions (H x V) | 12.8 x 12.8 |
| Spectral Range Maximum | 1000 nm |
| A/D Conversion Factor | 1.1 e-/DN |
| Direct Mounting Distance (No Camera Flange) | 6.2 mm (±10 %) |
| Chroma | mono |
| Rolling Shutter | false |
| Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) | 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %) |
| Trigger Cable Connector | SMA |
| Double Shutter | false |
| Power Consumption | max. 6 W over USB 3.1 Gen 1 and max. 22 W over power connector |
| Storage Temperature Range | -10 °C to +60 °C |
| Pixel Rate | 187 MPixel/s |
| Exposure Maximum | 60 s |
| Compliance Label |
CE FCC UKCA |
| Region of Interest Horizontal (ROI) | horizontal: steps of 8 columns (min. 24) |
| Trigger Output Signals |
exposure busy |
| Part Number | 85108075004 |
- Brightfield microscopy
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Digital pathology
- Light sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM)
- Structured illumination microscopy (SIM)
- High-speed bright field ratio imaging
- High throughput screening
- High content screening
- Biochip reading
- Spinning disk confocal microscopy
- 3D metrology
- Industrial quality inspection


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