pco.panda 26 DS sCMOS Camera
Our pco.panda 26 DS is an ultra-compact sCMOS camera with 5120 x 5120 pixel resolution designed for particle image velocimetry (PIV) applications. Featuring outstanding double shutter capabilities, the pco.panda 26 DS is the perfect camera solution for performing effective double imaging – essential for PIV measurements in flow analysis. The pco.panda 26 DS camera features a small 2.5 x 2.5 µm pixel size with a resolution capacity well-suited for use in optical systems.
With a true charge domain global shutter, the pco.panda 26 DS camera can achieve remarkably low readout noise and dark current. In addition, its pixel architecture enables double shutter image acquisition with an interframing time of only 1 µs. The single cable solution via USB 3.1 connection eliminates the need for an external power supply allowing for faster data transfer. Due to its ultra-compact housing and interface, the pco.panda 26 DS can be easily integrated into your PIV or Flow Visualization setup.
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| Length | 72.0 mm |
| Width | 65.0 mm |
| Height | 65.0 mm |
| Weight (kg) | 0.6 |
| Dynamic Range (log) | 66.0 dB |
| Forced Air | false |
| Readout Noise RMS | 2.5 e- |
| Pixel Size (H x V) | 2.5 x 2.5 |
| Thermo Electric Cooling | false |
| Frame rate (Full Sensor) |
6.0 fps 1.0 fps |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency | 65.0 % |
| Dark Current | 2.0 e-/s |
| 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) | 32.0 °C |
| Operational Modes |
Standard Double Shutter |
| 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 | false |
| Included Lens Mount | C-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 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 |
F-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 | ≤ 1.2 % |
| Sensor Manufacturer | GPixel |
| Power Supply | power over USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| Exposure Minimum | 6 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) | 3.4 mm (±10 %) |
| Double Shutter Interframing Time | 1000.0 ns |
| Chroma | mono |
| Rolling Shutter | false |
| Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) | 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %) |
| Trigger Cable Connector | SMA |
| Double Shutter | true |
| Power Consumption | max. 6 W |
| Storage Temperature Range | -10 °C to +60 °C |
| Pixel Rate | 187 MPixel/s |
| Compliance Label |
CE FCC UKCA KC |
| Region of Interest Horizontal (ROI) | horizontal: steps of 8 columns (min. 24) |
| Trigger Output Signals |
exposure busy |
| Part Number | 85108075016 |
| Length | 72.0 mm |
| Width | 65.0 mm |
| Height | 65.0 mm |
| Weight (kg) | 0.6 |
| Dynamic Range (log) | 66.0 dB |
| Forced Air | false |
| Readout Noise RMS | 2.5 e- |
| Pixel Size (H x V) | 2.5 x 2.5 |
| Thermo Electric Cooling | false |
| Frame rate (Full Sensor) |
6.0 fps 1.0 fps |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency | 65.0 % |
| Dark Current | 2.0 e-/s |
| 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) | 32.0 °C |
| Operational Modes |
Standard Double Shutter |
| 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 | false |
| Included Lens Mount | C-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 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 |
F-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 | ≤ 1.2 % |
| Sensor Manufacturer | GPixel |
| Power Supply | power over USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| Exposure Minimum | 6 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) | 3.4 mm (±10 %) |
| Double Shutter Interframing Time | 1000.0 ns |
| Chroma | mono |
| Rolling Shutter | false |
| Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) | 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %) |
| Trigger Cable Connector | SMA |
| Double Shutter | true |
| Power Consumption | max. 6 W |
| Storage Temperature Range | -10 °C to +60 °C |
| Pixel Rate | 187 MPixel/s |
| Compliance Label |
CE FCC UKCA KC |
| Region of Interest Horizontal (ROI) | horizontal: steps of 8 columns (min. 24) |
| Trigger Output Signals |
exposure busy |
| Part Number | 85108075016 |
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