K8 Scientific CMOS Camera

For Life Science Imaging Applications and Analysis

Technical Specifications

Sensor typeScientific CMOS
Sensor size (diagonal).18.8 mm
Sensor format2048 px x 2048 px (4.2 Megapixel)
Pixel dimensions6.5 μm x 6.5 μm
Shutter modeRolling shutter
Data interfaceUSB 3 Gen2
Mechanical interfaceC-mount
Exposure range1 ms - 10 s
Frames per second95 fps (in 11-bit mode)
TriggeringYes, MMCX
Sensor cooling-5 °C at 25 °C ambient
Peak quantum efficiency95%
Dark current1.5 e-/pixel/second
Read noise

12-bit 1.0 e- (median) 1.1 e- (RMS)

16-bit 1.6 e- (median) 1.8 e- (RMS)

Full well capacity45000 e-
Dynamic Range25000:1
Bit depth / Colour depth16-bit, 12-bit, 11-bit, 8-bit
Binning options2x2
Operating systemWindows with LAS X application
Power consumption60 W
Operation temperature5 °C - 40 °C

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K8 Scientific CMOS Camera

K8 Scientific CMOS Camera

The K8 is a cooled 4.2 MP sCMOS camera with a 95% peak quantum efficiency (QE) offering up to 95 frames per second acquisition speed at full resolution, with an extremely low read noise (1 e- median). Based on cutting-edge Gpixel scientific CMOS sensor technology with a pixel size of 6.5 µm (18.8 mm sensor diagonal) and an extended dynamic range of 25000:1, this monochrome fluorescence camera is perfectly suited for demanding fluorescence applications.

Pixel: 2048 x 2048 (4.2 Megapixel)

Pixel size: 6.5 µm

QE: 95% max at 580nm

Cooling: Air cooled (-5°C)

Bit depth: 8//11/12/16 bit

Fps: up to 95 fps

Binning: 2 x 2

Interface: USB3.2 Gen2

The K8 camera kit includes camera head, USB3.2 cable and PCIe board, power supply, Leica DVD with camera manual, and a quick start guide

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