What does Fairchild Imaging scientific CMOS sensor do?

Fairchild Imaging scientific CMOS sensors utilize a patented architecture to realize world class low-noise performance (i.e., low light) while maintaining high native dynamic range. This is accomplished while simultaneously pushing the limits of resolution and frame rate.

What makes a sCMOS sensor a scientific CMOS?

Our sCMOS sensors are revolutionary imaging devices, called scientific CMOS (sCMOS) since they are designed with a superior combination of features able to meet the extreme performance requirements of many scientific applications. sCMOS sensors exhibit the following exceptional qualities: Extremely low read noise to preserve small signal levels

When did the new sCMOS technology come out?

The new sCMOS technology was launched in 2009 during the Laser World of Photonics fair in Munich. The companies Andor Technology, Fairchild Imaging and PCO Imaging developed the technology for image sensors as a joint venture.

How does sCMOS help in low light photography?

With sCMOS, digital information for each frame is generated rapidly and with an improved low-light image quality. The sCMOS sensor’s low read noise and larger area provides a low-noise, large field-of-view (FOV) image that enables researchers to scan across a sample and capture high-quality images.

What are the features of the Fairchild cis2020?

The sensor is housed in a 168-pin CLCC package. These features, combined with 4.2 megapixel resolution and 100 fps imaging rates, make the CIS2020 an imaging device ideally suited for a variety of low light-level camera applications including: security/surveillance, industrial, professional video, and scientific/medical.

Who are the inventors of scientific CMOS technology?

Inventors of the breakthrough scientific CMOS (sCMOS) technology, we continue to push the limits of image sensor performance. At Fairchild Imaging we’re allowing you to see what others can’t.