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sCMOS Sensors

Our Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) sensors enable imaging excellence when leading-edge performance requirements are needed. Our TRL9 designs specialize in extremely low-noise and low-light imaging.

Low Noise, High Dynamic Range

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

The sCMOS 3.1 portfolio features: 
  • Extremely low 0.25e- RMS Read Noise to count photons
  • Over 90% quantum efficiency for light collection and conversion
  • High intra-scene dynamic range for complex light scenes
  • High speed operation to capture dynamic events in rolling and global shutters
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Our Products and Services

Scientific Imaging

Extremely low noise, high frame rate, and deep full well capacity sensors are optimized for scientific applications.

Space Imaging

Commercial Off The Shelf and qualified sensors (COTS+) used for space flight missions.

Low Light & Security

For the most demanding ultra-low-light and security  applications.

Machine Vision

Our sensors enable high resolution 4k imaging in the most challenging industrial applications.

Professional Video

Our family of high-definition color sensors for Pro Video applications.

Applications & Advantages

Our sCMOS sensors allow our customers to collect images under lower light conditions and at higher speeds than are possible with standard technology. Other demanding camera applications that have benefited from our sCMOS technology include space, professional video, surveillance, and industrial inspection.

Life Sciences

The high sensitivity of our sensors applied to sequencing systems is aiding scientists in the study of complex genetic challenges. We’re helping provide a window into the biological world to help develop a deeper understanding of health, disease, and food supply.

Scientific

Our breakthrough sCMOS sensors continue to be the pre-eminent sensors used for scientific instruments. The high fidelity of sCMOS provides high resolution and low noise at high frame rate without compromising full well capacity to achieve high dynamic range.

Security/Surveillance

Security and surveillance systems must operate from bright daylight to lower light levels. Our sCMOS sensor technology addresses this problem by providing extremely high sensitivity to light in the visible and near infra-red regions of the spectrum, together with very low sensor noise.

Machine Vision

Sorting out defective products via assembly line inspection, industrial inspection systems benefit from our high dynamic range combined with high resolution and high frame rate.

Space

Technology Readiness Level 9. For decades, our sCMOS and CCD sensors have been used in numerous space imaging applications and missions. Working with a sensor designer who understands the harsh environment and strict requirements of space imaging is critical to success. Fairchild Imaging has a long history of providing commercial image sensors that have been space qualified and used in flight and orbital missions. Knowing what is required and how to deliver it through a flexible supply chain makes us your premier partner to ensure high performance and high quality.

Professional Video

Our sensors are fueling the digital revolution in professional broadcast and feature-film cameras. We’re providing demanding professionals the required image quality and more by advancing cameras from HD(2k) to Ultra HD(8k) resolution — beyond 15 stops of dynamic range — and to higher frame rates.

Medical & Inspection

Our intraoral and extraoral x-ray sensors are improving dental hygiene worldwide. Dental and medical applications can leverage our knowledge in sensors, fiber optics, scintillators, custom packaging and high-volume manufacturing of FDA approved products.

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