pco.panda 26 USB
PART/ 85108075011

pco.panda 26 sCMOS Camera

The ultra-compact pco.panda 26 scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera provides high resolution of 5120 x 5120 pixels. It is available in monochrome and color sensor options, making it ideal for various scientific applications. Featuring 2.5 x 2.5 µm pixel size, the pco.panda 26 is an excellent fit for optical systems such as microscopes, even with low magnification.

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The true charge domain global shutter in the pco.panda 26 sCMOS camera allows for low readout noise and dark current. The USB 3.1 connection includes the power supply eliminating the need for an external unit and allowing for fast data transfer. Due to its ultra-compact housing, the pco.panda 26 can be easily integrated into an optical setup and used in a wide range of scientific as well as industrial applications.

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
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
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
external exposure control
low latency external start
acquire enable
Global Shutter true
Region of Interest Vertical (ROI) horizontal: 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 27 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 %)
Chroma mono or color
Rolling Shutter false
Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %)
Trigger Cable Connector SMA
Double Shutter false
Power Consumption max. 6 W
Storage Temperature Range -10 °C to +60 °C
Pixel Rate 187 MPixel/s
Exposure Maximum 20 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 85108075011
pco.panda 26 USB Datasheet
pco.panda 26 User Manual
  • 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
Front View
Front View 45 Degree
Rear View
Side View
  • Firmware
  • Software
    • 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
    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
    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
    external exposure control
    low latency external start
    acquire enable
    Global Shutter true
    Region of Interest Vertical (ROI) horizontal: 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 27 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 %)
    Chroma mono or color
    Rolling Shutter false
    Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %)
    Trigger Cable Connector SMA
    Double Shutter false
    Power Consumption max. 6 W
    Storage Temperature Range -10 °C to +60 °C
    Pixel Rate 187 MPixel/s
    Exposure Maximum 20 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 85108075011
    pco.panda 26 USB Datasheet
    pco.panda 26 User Manual
    • 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
    Front View
    Front View 45 Degree
    Rear View
    Side View
  • Firmware
  • Software
    • Close
    Close
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