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Scientific sCMOS Cameras for High-Speed, Low-Noise Imaging

Pembroke Instruments supplies scientific sCMOS cameras for low-noise imaging, high-speed spectroscopy, EUV/VUV/X-ray detection, fluorescence imaging, microscopy, semiconductor inspection, and quantitative research applications. Scientific CMOS technology combines high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, fast frame rates, and excellent linearity, making sCMOS cameras a strong choice when researchers and engineers need to capture faint signals, bright features, and fast events with stable, repeatable performance.

Our featured CHARLIE sCMOS camera is a back-illuminated, deeply cooled detector platform designed for advanced imaging and spectroscopy in the EUV, VUV, soft X-ray, and hard X-ray ranges. Pembroke Instruments helps customers evaluate camera format, pixel size, cooling, interface requirements, vacuum compatibility, triggering, software, and integration needs.

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Why Choose a Scientific sCMOS Camera?

Low Noise and High Sensitivity

sCMOS sensors are engineered for quantitative imaging where weak signals must be detected with low read noise, high quantum efficiency, and stable detector response.

High Frame Rates

Scientific sCMOS cameras support fast acquisition for dynamic experiments, high-repetition-rate sources, machine vision, and time-sensitive spectroscopy workflows.

Wide Dynamic Range

High full-well capacity and HDR operating modes allow users to capture bright and faint features in the same scene with strong measurement linearity.

Featured Scientific sCMOS Camera: CHARLIE

CHARLIE is a 4 megapixel, back-illuminated scientific sCMOS camera for demanding imaging and spectroscopy applications in EUV, VUV, soft X-ray, and hard X-ray research. It is designed for users who need high quantum efficiency, high frame rates, deep cooling, low noise, and flexible local or remote operation.

  • Back-illuminated sCMOS sensor with high QE up to 99%
  • Single-photon sensitivity for EUV, VUV, and X-ray applications
  • Up to 48 fps at full frame
  • Deep sensor cooling to -50°C for very low dark current
  • 12-bit SDR and 16-bit HDR acquisition modes
  • GigE and USB 3.0 interfaces for local or networked operation
  • Compact design with rotatable flange options
  • UHV-compatible configurations for vacuum-based experiments
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CHARLIE scientific sCMOS camera for EUV VUV and X-ray imaging and spectroscopy

CHARLIE 2k2k 11 sCMOS Camera
2048 x 2048 pixels, 11 µm pixel size, deep cooling, HDR mode, GigE and USB 3.0 operation.

CHARLIE sCMOS Camera Specifications

Parameter CHARLIE 2k2k 11 Why It Matters
Detector technology Back-illuminated scientific CMOS Improves sensitivity for demanding low-light and high-energy imaging applications.
Usable pixels 2048 x 2048 Provides a 4 megapixel format for imaging and spectroscopy.
Pixel size 11 x 11 µm Balances spatial resolution, signal collection, and detector format.
Cooling Sensor cooling to -50°C Reduces dark current and improves detection limits.
Frame rate Up to 48 fps at full frame Supports high-repetition-rate experiments and faster data acquisition.
Dynamic range modes 12-bit SDR and 16-bit HDR Helps capture bright and faint features in quantitative measurements.
Full well capacity 91 ke- typical in HDR mode Improves charge capacity for stronger dynamic range performance.
Interfaces GigE and USB 3.0 Allows flexible local, remote, and networked camera operation.
Software and SDK support greateyes Vision plus SDKs and drivers Supports integration into laboratory, beamline, OEM, and automation workflows.

Applications for Scientific sCMOS Cameras

Scientific sCMOS cameras are used when conventional industrial cameras do not provide the sensitivity, cooling, dynamic range, or measurement stability required for advanced research and industrial imaging.

X-ray SpectroscopyLow-noise detection for spectral measurements and advanced laboratory instrumentation.
EUV LithographyBack-illuminated sCMOS imaging for EUV source and process development.
High Harmonic GenerationHigh sensitivity and frame rate for detecting HHG signals.
Free Electron LasersFast full-frame imaging for high-repetition-rate X-ray experiments.
Coherent Diffraction ImagingQuantitative imaging for advanced microscopy and beamline experiments.
SAXS and RIXSDetector performance for scattering and spectroscopy techniques.
NEXAFS SpectroscopyHigh-sensitivity detection for near-edge X-ray absorption measurements.
X-ray PtychographyHigh dynamic range imaging for computational reconstruction workflows.

sCMOS Camera Integration Support

Need help selecting the right scientific sCMOS camera? Pembroke Instruments can help evaluate sensitivity, field of view, pixel size, spectral response, cooling, mechanical interface, vacuum compatibility, triggering, software, and data acquisition requirements.

For applications where CCD technology may be a better fit, visit our scientific CCD camera page. For broader imaging use cases, see our CCD and sCMOS imaging applications.

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