GSENSE1517BSI is a 4116 x 4100 (16.8 MP) resolution scientific image sensor with high-performance 15 μm x 15 μm pixels, a large 61.74 mm x 61.50 mm imaging area, peak QE of 92% and minimum read noise 1.2 e‾. The sensor utilizes 12 bit dual-gain HDR, and both 12 bit and 14 bit single gain and 16 bit single gain ADCs to achieve a variety of imaging modes. Both 12 bit HDR and 14 bit STD are supported at up to 4 fps utilizing 10 pairs of LVDS working at 420 Mbps each. For 16 bit STD mode, only 3 pairs of LVDS is utilized. In 12 bit dual-gain HDR mode, an intra-scene dynamic range over 95.3 dB is achieved with 70 ke‾ full well capacity and 1.2 e‾ readout noise. In 14 bit STD mode, either the LG or HG signal can be utilized. Using the HG signal, read noise is 1.5 e‾ and a dynamic range of 79.6 dB is achieved. Using the LG signal, the maximum full well capacity of 70 ke‾. In 16 bit STD mode, with the maximum full well capacity of 70 ke‾ and the readout noise of 5.8 e‾, it can achieve a dynamic range of 81.5 dB. GSENSE1517BSI is assembled in a high-end SiC package designed such that the dead space at 3x package sides is minimized for mosaic tiling. The thermal expansion of SiC is close to that of the silicon die, providing mechanical stability over the sensor’s full operating range. The sensor’s 144 pins Al₂O₃ IPGA ceramic package is offered with removable cover glass for easy assembly into cooled camera systems.

GSENSE1081BSI is designed with large imaging area for demanding scientific imaging applications. Sensor provides active resolution of 8900(H) x 9120(V) with 10 μm x 10 μm pixel size. An inter-scene dynamic range is 84.5 dB combined from maximum full well capacity of 90.68 ke‾ and readout noise of 5.35 e‾. Sensor supports on-chip 16 bit ADC, with LVDS channel running up to 250 MHz, providing frame rate up to 0.34 fps. GSENSE1081BSI is assembled in high-end SiC package with one flexi-cable, by this design, the dead space at 3x package sides is minimized and makes sensor well fit for applications require a mosaic sensor array. The thermal expansion of SiC is close to silicon die which is suitable for deep cooling applications.

The GSENSE400BSI sensor is a 4 Megapixels resolution BSI CMOS image sensor with 11 μm pixel size. As the first backside illuminated scientific CMOS image sensor in the world, GSENSE400BSI features low readout noise of 1.6 e‾, high dynamic range of 94 dB, and low dark current of 0.27 e‾/s/pix at deep cooling of -40 ℃. With special ARC, the sensor provides peak of 95% (570 nm). This image sensor has two operation modes, STD mode in 48 fps or HDR mode which is optimized for high dynamic range (HDR) applications with half frame rate. In HDR mode, the sensor achieves a linear dynamic range of 95 dB. These features make GSENSE400BSI ideal for high-end scientific imaging, corona detection, astronomy, spectroscopic, and forensic imaging applications.

GSENSE4040 is a 16.8 Mega pixel resolution CMOS image sensor. Featured with five transistor (5T) HDR pixel design on a 9 μm pitch, the sensor could achieve 3.7 e‾ dark noise and 74.2 ke‾ FWC simultaneously in HDR mode. GSENSE4040’s maximum frame rate (will full resolution) is 24 fps in HDR mode. It supports 2 x 2 charge binning mode in which x 4 frame rate is achieved. These features make GSENSE4040 an ideal image sensor for various applications. GSENSE4040 is offered in two variations: CMN and CMT. CMN is a monochrome sensor without microlens array and protected by a removable glass lid, which is ideal for X-ray imaging, charged particle detection, and micro-CT application; while CMT is a monochrome sensor with microlens array and sealed with D263<sup class="xiao">®</sup> T lids with anti-reflective coating on both sides, ideal for medical imaging and astronomy applications.

GSENSE6060, and its pin-compatible back-thinned version GSENSE6060BSI, are designed with a large imaging area for demanding astronomical and scientific imaging applications. With its top and bottom readout chains consisting of 2 × 25 LVDS pairs running up to 630 MHz, GSENSE6060’s frame rate is up to 44 fps with 12 bit ADC, allowing scientists to observe with the never-achieved temporal resolution of large format imagers. The two readout chains also provide the possibility for HDR combination up to 89 dB. GSENSE6060 supports up to 4 times correlated multiple sampling (CMS). In CMS mode, both the reset and signal levels of pixel output are sampled for multiple times and summed up for pixel-related noise suppression. The Aluminum Nitride package of GSENSE6060 provides 10x thermal conductivity than the traditional Alumina package, as well as excellent flatness both at the room temperature and deep-cooled temperatures.

GSENSE6060BSI is designed with a large imaging area for demanding astronomical and scientific imaging applications. With its top and bottom readout chains consisting of 2 × 25 LVDS pairs running up to 420 MHz, GSENSE6060BSI’s frame rate is up to 26 fps with 12 bit ADC, allowing scientists to observe with the never-achieved temporal resolution of large format imagers. The two readout chains also provide the possibility for HDR combination up to 90 dB. GSENSE6060BSI supports up to 4 times correlated multiple sampling (CMS). In CMS mode, the reset and pixel output are sampled for multiple times and summed up for pixel-related noise suppression. The Aluminum Nitride package of GSENSE6060BSI provides 10x thermal conductivity than the traditional Alumina package, as well as excellent flatness both at the room temperature and deep-cooled temperatures. GSENSE6060BSI is equipped with removable glass lids.

The GSENSE400BSI sensor is a 4 Megapixels resolution BSI CMOS image sensor with 11 μm pixel size. As the first backside illuminated scientific CMOS image sensor in the world, GSENSE400BSI features low readout noise of 1.6 e‾, high dynamic range of 94 dB, and low dark current of 0.27 e‾/s/pix at deep cooling of -40 ℃. With special ARC, the sensor provides peak of 95% (570 nm). This image sensor has two operation modes, STD mode in 48 fps or HDR mode which is optimized for high dynamic range (HDR) applications with half frame rate. In HDR mode, the sensor achieves a linear dynamic range of 95 dB. These features make GSENSE400BSI ideal for high-end scientific imaging, corona detection, astronomy, spectroscopic, and forensic imaging applications.

GSENSE2020BSI is a backside illuminated (BSI) scientific CMOS image sensor, with 4 MP resolution and 6.5 μm pixel size. With six-transistor (6T) pixel architecture, GSENSE2020BSI features readout noise of 1.6 e‾, full well of 55 ke‾, as well as peak QE of 95%. In addition, the sensor supports correlated multiple sampling (CMS), the read noise can be further reduced to 1.2 e‾ with 2-CMS operation. GSENSE2020BSI’s max. frame rate is 74 fps with 11bit HDR mode. The frame rate, as well as the global reset function, make GSENSE2020BSI the best solution for industrial inspection requiring superior UV sensitivity. In addition, GSENSE2020BSI is pin-compatible with GSENSE2020 and GSENSE2011, allowing easy hardware integration with minimized development, and fast time-to-market.