IMAGING PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

FLIR
GRASSHOPPER®3
USB3 Vision

Version 17.2
Revised 1/27/2017

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 1 Specifications

1 Specifications
Model Sensor Maximum Resolution Pixel Size Firmware Results
GS3-U3-14S5M-C Sony ICX285, 2/3", Mono 1384 x 1036 6.45 µm 2.6.3.0 page 3
GS3-U3-14S5C-C Sony ICX285, 2/3", Color 1384 x 1036 6.45 µm 2.6.3.2 page 4
GS3-U3-15S5M-C Sony ICX825, 2/3", Mono 1384 x 1032 6.45 µm 2.10.3.0 page 5
GS3-U3-15S5C-C Sony ICX825, 2/3", Color 1384 x 1032 6.45 µm 2.10.3.0 page 6
GS3-U3-23S6M-C Sony IMX174, 1/1.2", Mono 1920 x 1200 5.86 µm 1.15.3.0 page 7
GS3-U3-23S6C-C Sony IMX174, 1/1.2", Color 1920 x 1200 5.86 µm 2.4.3.0 page 8
GS3-U3-28S4M-C Sony ICX687, 1/1.8", Mono 1928 x 1448 3.69 µm 2.1.3.0 page 9
GS3-U3-28S4C-C Sony ICX687, 1/1.8", Color 1928 x 1448 3.69 µm 2.1.3.0 page 10
GS3-U3-28S5M-C Sony ICX674, 2/3", Mono 1920 x 1440 4.54 µm 2.1.3.0 page 11
GS3-U3-28S5C-C Sony ICX674, 2/3", Color 1920 x 1440 4.54 µm 2.1.3.0 page 12
GS3-U3-32S4M-C Sony IMX252, 1/1.8", Mono 2048 x 1536 3.45 µm 2.17.3.0 page 13
GS3-U3-32S4C-C Sony IMX252, 1/1.8", Color 2048 x 1536 3.45 µm 2.20.3.1 page 14
GS3-U3-41C6M-C CMOSIS CMV4000-3E5, 1", Mono 2048 x 2048 5.5 µm 1.11.3.0 page 15
GS3-U3-41C6C-C CMOSIS CMV4000-3E5, 1", Color 2048 x 2048 5.5 µm 1.11.3.0 page 16
GS3-U3-41C6NIR CMOSIS CMV4000-3E12, 1", NIR 2048 x 2048 5.5 µm 2.3.3.0 page 17
GS3-U3-41S4M-C Sony ICX808, 1/1.8", Mono 2016 x 2016 3.1 µm 2.7.3.0 page 18
GS3-U3-41S4C-C Sony ICX808, 1/1.8", Color 2016 x 2016 3.1 µm 2.7.3.0 page 19
GS3-U3-50S5M-C Sony ICX625, 2/3", Mono 2448 x 2048 3.45 µm 1.15.3.0 page 20
GS3-U3-50S5C-C Sony ICX625, 2/3", Color 2448 x 2048 3.45 µm 1.15.3.0 page 21
GS3-U3-51S5M-C Sony IMX250, 2/3", Mono 2448 x 2048 3.45 µm 2.17.3.0 page 22
GS3-U3-51S5C-C Sony IMX250, 2/3", Color 2448 x 2048 3.45 µm 2.20.3.1 page 23
GS3-U3-60S6M-C Sony ICX694, 1", Mono 2736 x 2192 4.54 µm 2.3.3.0 page 24
GS3-U3-60S6C-C Sony ICX694, 1", Color 2736 x 2192 4.54 µm 2.3.3.0 page 25
GS3-U3-60QS6M-C Sony ICX694, 1", Mono 2736 x 2192 4.54 µm 2.7.3.0 page 26
GS3-U3-60QS6C-C Sony ICX694, 1", Color 2736 x 2192 4.54 µm 2.7.3.0 page 27
GS3-U3-89S6M-C Sony IMX255, 1", Mono 4096 x 2160 3.45 µm 2.25.3.1 page 28
GS3-U3-89S6C-C Sony IMX255, 1", Color 4096 x 2160 3.45 µm 2.25.3.1 page 29
GS3-U3-91S6M-C Sony ICX814, 1", Mono 3376 x 2704 3.69 µm 1.8.3.0 page 30
GS3-U3-91S6C-C Sony ICX814, 1", Color 3376 x 2704 3.69 µm 1.8.3.0 page 31
GS3-U3-120S6M-C Sony ICX834, 1", Mono 4240 x 2824 3.1 µm 2.12.3.0 page 32
GS3-U3-120S6C-C Sony ICX834, 1", Color 4240 x 2824 3.1 µm 2.12.3.0 page 33
GS3-U3-123S6M-C Sony IMX253, 1.1", Mono 4096 x 3000 3.45 µm 2.25.3.1 page 34
GS3-U3-123S6C-C Sony IMX253, 1.1", Color 4096 x 3000 3.45 µm 2.25.3.1 page 35

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 1 Specifications

Measurements are taken based on guidelines in the EMVA 1288

standard; the full definition can be found at EMVA.org. Camera settings
are at maximum bit depth unless otherwise noted. Temporal Dark
Noise is measured at minimum exposure time. The center wavelength
is 525 nm unless otherwise noted. The pixel format is Raw 16 or Mono
16 for mono cameras and Raw 16 for color cameras. Results are
captured at room temperature (20°C).

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 2 GS3-U3-14S5M-C Imaging Performance

2 GS3-U3-14S5M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 56 10
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 55 57
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 11.90 7.30
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 42.15 42.37
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 7.00 7.04
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 23.19 14.02
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 16408 17273
Dynamic Range (dB) 62.43 66.91
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.37 11.11
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.28 0.28

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 3 GS3-U3-14S5C-C Imaging Performance

3 GS3-U3-14S5C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 56 56
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 46 46
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 43 42
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 42 41
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 12.08 7.84
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 42.42 42.08
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 7.05 6.99
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 29.87 19.87
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 17473 16144
Dynamic Range (dB) 62.86 65.74
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.44 10.92
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.29 0.27

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 4 GS3-U3-15S5M-C Imaging Performance

4 GS3-U3-15S5M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 49 12
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 73 77
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 8.31 7.02
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 43.59 43.55
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 7.24 7.23
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 12.15 9.88
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 22856 22621
Dynamic Range (dB) 68.28 69.56
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.34 11.55
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.37 0.36

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 5 GS3-U3-15S5C-C Imaging Performance

5 GS3-U3-15S5C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 49 49
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 50 53
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 53 55
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 56 58
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 8.78 6.08
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 42.97 43.19
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 7.14 7.17
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 18.24 12.21
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 19807 20841
Dynamic Range (dB) 66.59 70.02
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.06 11.63
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.35 0.34

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 6 GS3-U3-23S6M-C Imaging Performance

6 GS3-U3-23S6M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 37.13 37.13
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 76 76
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 14.19 6.83
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 45.11 45.12
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 7.49 7.49
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 19.69 9.77
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 32406 32513
Dynamic Range (dB) 66.87 72.94
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.11 12.11
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.51 0.52

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 7 GS3-U3-23S6C-C Imaging Performance

7 GS3-U3-23S6C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 37.13 37.13
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 63 63
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 73 74
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 51 51
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 13.89 6.78
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 45.14 45.15
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 7.50 7.50
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 20.70 10.44
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 32675 32761
Dynamic Range (dB) 67.13 73.07
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.15 12.14
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.51 0.51

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 8 GS3-U3-28S4M-C Imaging Performance

8 GS3-U3-28S4M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 31.25
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 68 69
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 10.17 7.43
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 39.56 39.30
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.57 6.53
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 15.78 11.64
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 9039 8517
Dynamic Range (dB) 58.56 60.62
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.73 10.07
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.15 0.15

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 9 GS3-U3-28S4C-C Imaging Performance

9 GS3-U3-28S4C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 50 51
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 55 56
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 49 49
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 10.17 7.90
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 39.52 39.36
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.56 6.54
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 20.37 15.82
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 8948 8637
Dynamic Range (dB) 58.47 60.24
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.71 10.01
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.16 0.15

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 10 GS3-U3-28S5M-C Imaging Performance

10 GS3-U3-28S5M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 69 68
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 9.47 9.56
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 41.42 41.30
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.88 6.86
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 14.53 14.74
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 13866 13490
Dynamic Range (dB) 62.87 62.55
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.44 10.39
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.24 0.24

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 11 GS3-U3-28S5C-C Imaging Performance

11 GS3-U3-28S5C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 49 49
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 53 53
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 52 51
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 8.85 8.91
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 41.57 41.45
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.90 6.89
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 18.27 18.50
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 14341 13971
Dynamic Range (dB) 63.71 63.43
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.58 10.54
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.23 0.23

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 12 GS3-U3-32S4M-C Imaging Performance

12 GS3-U3-32S4M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 37.13 37.13
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 70 76
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 5.11 2.34
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.15 40.20
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.67 6.68
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 7.97 3.98
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10341 10482
Dynamic Range (dB) 65.31 71.34
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.85 11.85
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

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 13 GS3-U3-32S4C-C Imaging Performance

13 GS3-U3-32S4C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 37.13 37.13
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 53 54
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 65 65
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 56 57
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 4.75 2.33
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 39.89 39.93
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.63 6.63
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 8.33 4.45
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 9747 9838
Dynamic Range (dB) 65.38 70.82
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.86 11.76
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

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 14 GS3-U3-41C6M-C Imaging Performance

14 GS3-U3-41C6M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0
Pixel Clock (MHz) 384
ADC (Bits) 10-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 53
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 16.81
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 38.82
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.45
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 33.38
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 7620
Dynamic Range (dB) 52.78
Dynamic Range (Bits) 8.78
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.15

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 15 GS3-U3-41C6C-C Imaging Performance

15 GS3-U3-41C6C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0
Pixel Clock (MHz) 384
ADC (Bits) 10-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 44
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 45
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 46
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 17.25
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 39.09
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.49
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 41.69
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 8104
Dynamic Range (dB) 53.19
Dynamic Range (Bits) 8.83
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.14

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 16 GS3-U3-41C6NIR Imaging Performance

16 GS3-U3-41C6NIR Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0
Pixel Clock (MHz) 384
ADC (Bits) 10-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 57
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 17.99
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 39.59
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.58
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 32.01
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 9094
Dynamic Range (dB) 53.84
Dynamic Range (Bits) 8.94
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.15

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 17 GS3-U3-41S4M-C Imaging Performance

17 GS3-U3-41S4M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 75 72
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 9.29 8.64
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 38.10 38.11
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.33 6.33
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 13.32 12.66
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 6459 6478
Dynamic Range (dB) 56.39 57.01
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.37 9.47
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.10 0.10

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 18 GS3-U3-41S4C-C Imaging Performance

18 GS3-U3-41S4C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 48 42
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 56 54
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 48 49
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 8.56 8.24
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 37.84 38.04
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.29 6.32
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 16.72 16.06
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 6088 6367
Dynamic Range (dB) 56.55 57.25
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.39 9.51
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.10 0.10

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 19 GS3-U3-50S5M-C Imaging Performance

19 GS3-U3-50S5M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0
Pixel Clock (MHz) 60
ADC (Bits) 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 58
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 8.73
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 37.90
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.30
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 16.30
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 6168
Dynamic Range (dB) 56.50
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.38
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.10

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 20 GS3-U3-50S5C-C Imaging Performance

20 GS3-U3-50S5C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0
Pixel Clock (MHz) 60
ADC (Bits) 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 41
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 44
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 35
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 9.15
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 38.06
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.32
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 23.19
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 6402
Dynamic Range (dB) 56.43
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.37
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.10

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 21 GS3-U3-51S5M-C Imaging Performance

21 GS3-U3-51S5M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 37.13 37.13
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 70 76
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 5.11 2.37
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.09 40.15
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.66 6.67
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 8.00 4.03
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10208 10361
Dynamic Range (dB) 65.20 71.15
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.83 11.82
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

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 22 GS3-U3-51S5C-C Imaging Performance

22 GS3-U3-51S5C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 37.13 37.13
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 53 53
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 66 67
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 58 58
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 4.97 2.32
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.08 40.14
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.66 6.67
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 8.56 4.36
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10196 10330
Dynamic Range (dB) 65.41 71.27
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.86 11.84
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

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 23 GS3-U3-60S6M-C Imaging Performance

23 GS3-U3-60S6M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 73 75
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 10.73 10.10
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 41.67 41.82
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.92 6.95
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 15.49 14.35
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 14697 15220
Dynamic Range (dB) 62.34 63.14
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.35 10.49
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.23 0.24

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 24 GS3-U3-60S6C-C Imaging Performance

24 GS3-U3-60S6C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 53 53
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 58 58
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 54 54
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 10.15 9.57
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 41.65 41.76
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.92 6.94
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 19.31 18.42
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 14629 15011
Dynamic Range (dB) 62.76 63.47
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.42 10.54
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.23 0.24

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 25 GS3-U3-60QS6M-C Imaging Performance

25 GS3-U3-60QS6M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 49 31.25
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 74 73
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 10.88 8.97
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 41.53 41.36
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.90 6.87
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 15.43 13.05
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 14227 13673
Dynamic Range (dB) 61.94 63.20
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.29 10.50
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.23 0.22

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Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 49 49
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 56 55
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 60 59
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 55 55
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 10.56 9.12
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 41.49 41.31
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.89 6.86
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 19.09 16.82
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 14092 13505
Dynamic Range (dB) 62.11 62.94
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.32 10.45
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.23 0.22

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27 GS3-U3-89S6M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 72 71
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 4.70 2.43
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.23 40.19
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.68 6.67
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 7.24 4.13
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10555 10435
Dynamic Range (dB) 66.15 71.03
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.99 11.80
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

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Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 48 47
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 64 63
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 59 59
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 4.77 2.43
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.29 40.24
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.69 6.68
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 8.22 4.64
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10692 10559
Dynamic Range (dB) 66.15 71.13
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.99 11.81
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

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29 GS3-U3-91S6M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 75 75
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 9.43 9.62
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.00 40.00
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.64 6.64
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 13.53 13.78
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 9996 10007
Dynamic Range (dB) 60.06 59.90
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.98 9.95
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.16 0.16

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Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 55 56
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 60 60
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 52 53
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 9.27 9.30
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.11 40.10
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.66 6.66
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 17.27 17.15
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10262 10227
Dynamic Range (dB) 60.43 60.37
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.04 10.03
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.16 0.16

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31 GS3-U3-120S6M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 78 78
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 10.87 11.18
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 37.87 37.84
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.29 6.29
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 14.82 15.18
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 6125 6085
Dynamic Range (dB) 54.63 54.34
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.07 9.03
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.10 0.10

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Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
Pixel Clock (MHz) 54 54
ADC (Bits) 14-bit 14-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 48 48
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 59 58
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 46 48
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 10.82 11.55
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 37.79 37.97
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.28 6.31
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 20.02 21.39
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 6010 6263
Dynamic Range (dB) 54.50 54.32
Dynamic Range (Bits) 9.05 9.02
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.10 0.10

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33 GS3-U3-123S6M-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency (% at 525 nm) 72 71
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 4.74 2.43
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.24 40.19
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.68 6.68
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 7.28 4.12
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10563 10451
Dynamic Range (dB) 66.09 71.04
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.98 11.80
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

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34 GS3-U3-123S6C-C Imaging Performance

Measurement Video Mode 0 Video Mode 7
ADC (Bits) 10-bit 12-bit
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) 48 47
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) 65 64
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) 59 59
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 4.74 2.43
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.27 40.21
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.69 6.68
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 8.13 4.61
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 10645 10504
Dynamic Range (dB) 66.15 71.08
Dynamic Range (Bits) 10.99 11.81
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.17 0.17

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