--- title: Scientific Imaging Sensors description: Fairchild Imaging’s sCMOS 3.1 sensors define new capabilities in scientific imaging performance with extremely low read noise and high quantum efficiency. --- [Skip to content](https://fairchildimaging.com/scientific-imaging#main-content) [![2024 FCIMG LOGO\_GRADIENT\_BLUE TEXT\_RED\_ON WHITE](https://fairchildimaging.com/hubfs/2024%20FCIMG%20LOGO_GRADIENT_BLUE%20TEXT_RED_ON%20WHITE.svg)](https://fairchildimaging.com?hsLang=en) - sCMOS Sensors - [Applications Overview](https://fairchildimaging.com/scmos-sensors) - [Scientific Imaging](https://fairchildimaging.com/scientific-imaging) - [Space Imaging](https://fairchildimaging.com/space-imaging) - [Low Light & Security Imaging](https://fairchildimaging.com/low-light-imaging) - [Machine Vision](https://fairchildimaging.com/machine-vision) - [Professional Video](https://fairchildimaging.com/professional-video) - X-Ray Sensors - [Medical & Inspection](https://fairchildimaging.com/xray-imaging) - [F40](https://fairchildimaging.com/f40) - About Us - [Our Story](https://fairchildimaging.com/about-us) - [News & Events](https://fairchildimaging.com/news-events) - [Careers](https://fairchildimaging.com/careers) - [Quality](https://fairchildimaging.com/quality) - [Contact Us](https://fairchildimaging.com/contact-us) English This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Scientific Imaging ## Extremely low read noise and high quantum efficiency expand the bounds of scientific imaging. Fairchild Imaging’s sCMOS 3.1 sensors define new capabilities in image performance. With read noise so low that cameras can count photons, to high frame rate performance in 4K, these sensors have supported Nobel Prize winning research. [**+   HWK4123 image sensor product brief**](https://fairchildimaging.com/hwk4123-product-brief?hsLang=en)**  ** **[            +   HWK4123 white paper](https://fairchildimaging.com/hubfs/White%20Papers/HWK4123%20White%20Paper_Aug%202025.pdf?hsLang=en)** [**+   LTN4323 image sensor product brief**](https://fairchildimaging.com/ltn4323-product-brief?hsLang=en) [Let's Talk About Your Project](https://fairchildimaging.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ![LTN4323 image sensor](https://fairchildimaging.com/hubfs/Products/LTN4323%20image%20sensor.jpg) ## sCMOS Sensors Overview   | Sensor | HWK4123 | LTN4323 | CIS2521 | CIS2020 | CIS1910 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Resolution | 9.4MP | 10.5MP | 5.5 MP | 4.2MP | 2.1MP | | Optical Format | 4/3” | 4/3” | 4/3” | 4/3” | 1” | | Active Array Size | 4100 x 2300 | 4432 x 2368 | 2560 (H) x 2160 (V) | 2048 (H) x 2048 (V) | 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) | | Maximum Frame Rate | 120 fps @ full frame rate 1000 fps @ 276 rows (ROI) | 120 fps @ full frame rate 1000 fps @ 290 rows | 100 fps (RS), 50 fps (GS) | 100 fps | 100 fps (RS), 50 fps (GS) | | ADC Resolution | 12 bits @ ≤60 fps 11 bits @ 120 fps | 12 bits @ ≤60 fps 11 bits @ 120 fps | 22 bits (2 x 11-bit) | 22 bits (2 x 11-bit) | 22 bits (2 x 11-bit) | | Pixel |   |   | | | | | Pixel Size | 4.6 µm x 4.6 µm | 4.6 µm x 4.6 µm | 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm | 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm | | Shutter Type | Rolling w/ global reset; Global | Rolling w/ global reset; Global | Rolling Shutter and Global Shutter | Rolling Shuter | Rolling Shutter and Global Shutter | | RMS Read Noise | 0.25e- RMS @ 5 fps 0.50e- RMS @ 120 fps | 0.5e- RMS @ 5 fps 0.9 e- RMS @ 120 fps | \<2 e- RMS (RS) \<5 e- RMS (GS) | 1e- RMS | \<1.2 e- RMS (RS) \<4 e- RMS (GS) | | Dynamic Range | 89 dB | 92 dB | \>83.5 dB | \>90 dB | \>88 dB | | Peak Quantum Efficiency | 90% | 91% | \>60% | \>70% | \>50% | |   | [**Product Brief**](https://fairchildimaging.com/hwk4123-product-brief?hsLang=en) [**HWK4123 white paper**](https://fairchildimaging.com/hubfs/White%20Papers/HWK4123%20Whitepaper-1.pdf) | [**Product Brief**](https://fairchildimaging.com/ltn4323-product-brief?hsLang=en)   | [**Product Brief**](https://fairchildimaging.com/cis2521-product-brief?hsLang=en)   | [**Product Brief**](https://fairchildimaging.com/cis2020-product-brief?hsLang=en)   | [**Product Brief**](https://fairchildimaging.com/cis1910-product-brief?hsLang=en)   | ## Connect with our team Our team is ready to help you find the solution that best fits your needs and makes your project a success. Get started today. [Start My Project](https://fairchildimaging.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [![2024 FCIMG LOGO\_GRADIENT\_BLUE TEXT\_RED\_ON WHITE](https://fairchildimaging.com/hubfs/2024%20FCIMG%20LOGO_GRADIENT_BLUE%20TEXT_RED_ON%20WHITE.svg)](https://fairchildimaging.com?hsLang=en) © 2026 All rights reserved. | [Privacy Policy](https://www.hamamatsu.com/us/en/website/privacy-policy.html) Fairchild Imaging provides sales, service, and support to our global customers. Our worldwide presence helps ensure responsive and expert support for the selection, integration, and service of Fairchild Imaging CMOS sensors.