16 MP sCMOS High-Resolution Camera

4096 x 4096 Scientific sCMOS Camera

Featuring the GSENSE4040 3.2-inch image sensor, it offers high sensitivity across a broad spectrum of 300–1000nm, achieving a peak quantum efficiency of 73.94% at 600nm. Equipped with efficient cooling module and anti-fogging mechanism, it ensures stable performance in low-light and long-exposure imaging. For connectivity, it provides USB3.0 and CameraLink interfaces, supporting simultaneous output from both. The GPS version (VIS0916FUCL-GPS) integrates a GPS timing module, enabling UTC absolute time synchronization and precise multi-camera synchronization.

Features
300nm-1000nm spectral response,9 µm Pixel size
USB3.0 or CameraLink dual-interface design
TEC high-efficiency cooling structure
Rolling shutter / global reset
12-bit ADC / 16-bit combined HDR
Supports external I/O trigger control 
1024 MB (8 Gb) large-capacity cache
CE/FCC Cerifcation,Multi-platform SDK
Software

AttosView supports Windows® 7 (64-bit),10 and 11 operating systems.
The SDK supports development languages such as C/C++, C #/VB.net, Python, Java, etc,
Third-party support including LabVIEW, MATLAB, Micro-Manager, DirectShow, and TWAIN.

Images Acquired by the UV-VIS Camera

This 16 MP sCMOS high-resolution camera covers ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared wavelengths, making it ideal for multispectral imaging and measurement tasks. Typical applications include fluorescence microscopy, spectroscopy, and low-light or long-exposure scientific imaging. It is also well-suited for astronomical observation and satellite tracking, particularly in scenarios requiring precise time synchronization for coordinated observation, the GPS-equipped model (VIS0916FUCL-GPS) is especially advantageous in such applications.

ModelVIS0916FUCL, VIS0916FUCL-GPS
Sensor modelGSENSE4040 sCMOS
Spectral range300nm – 1000nm 
Color TypeMonochrome
pixel size9 µm x 9 µm 
Target size3.2″ 
Frame Rate20 fps @ 4096×4096 (USB3);
23 fps @ 4096×4096 (Camera Link);
80 fps @ 2048×2048 (USB3);
90 fps @ 2048×2048 (Camera Link)
Bit Depth8/12/16bit
Memory1024MB (8Gb)
Sensitivity23.82 V/(lux-s)@600nm 
Dark current0.15e-/s/pix 
QE74% @ 600nm 
Dark signal inhomogeneity0.5e
Optical signal inhomogeneity0.20%
Exposure time range12us-3600s 
Gain Range1x – 16.5x 
Shutter modeRolling shutter / Global reset 
Binning modeSoftware 2×2, 3×3. 4×4, Hardware 2×2 
Data interfaceUSB3.0 / CameraLink 
Digital I/O1 channel of optically isolated input,
1 channel of optically isolated output,
2 channels of non-isolated input/output port
Data FormatRAW8 / RAW12 / HDR16 
Cooling temperature difference40°C below ambient temperature
Power supplyDC19V 4.74A power supply 
Power consumptionTEC ON:58.7W;TEC OFF:16.2W;TEC OFF + CameraLink Only:8.2W 
Working temperature -30 ~ 45 ℃, 
Storage temperature– 40 ~ 60 ℃ 
Humidity0-95% 
Size 100*100*127.7
Weight1317g
Lens mountM54 x 0.75
SoftwareAttosView, CLView software based on Delsa acquisition card, LabView, MATLAB, etc 
Operating systemWindows, Linux
CertificationCE, FCC

Performance Comparison: 12-bit vs. HDR16 Modes

 12bit(LCG 2.8x)12bit(HCG 16.5x) HDR16 
Conversion gain20.94e-/DN0.86e-/DN0.94e-/DN
Dynamic Range 67.5dB58.5dB82.5dB 
Read noise35.61e-4.06e-4.59e
Full well charge84.33ke-3.45ke-61.49ke
SNR49.3dB35.4dB47.9dB 
As Vis0916 Qe
The spectral response of VIS0916FUCL

The VIS0916BUCL uses UV Quartz glass JGS2 filter, filter size 52.00mm*50.00mm*1.10mm. The transmittance curve is shown below.

VIS0916BUCL & VIS0916BUCL-GPS Camera Dimensions & Ports
ParameterSpecification
Dimension100*100*127.7mm 
Weight1317g
Lens interface M54 x 0.75 
ItemSpecification
1Trigger 7PIN 
2FAN LED indicators 
3TEC LED indicators 
4System LED indicators 
5Power LED indicators 
6DC 19V power port 
7USB 3.0 port 
8/9CameraLink port
Camera Pin Signal
Table1: camera pin signal definitions
Swir051 Series Camera Pin SignalColorPinSignalDescription of the signal
White1GDNDirect-coupled signal ground
Red212V12VDC power input
Blue3OPTO_GNDOpto-isolated signal ground
Yellow4DIR_GPIO1Direct-coupled General Purpose I/O (Software configurable input/output) (line2)
Black5DIR_GPIO2Direct-coupled General Purpose I/O (Software configurable input/output) (line3)
Green6OPTO_INOpto-isolated input signal (line0)
Pink7OPTO_OUTOpto-isolated output signal (line1)
I/O electrical characteristics

Opto-isolated input circuit (line0)

Logic 0 input level: 0~2.2VDC (OPTO_IN pin)
Logic 1 input level: 3.3~24VDC (OPTO_IN pin)
Maximum input current:30mA

When the input level is between 2.2V and 3.2V, the circuit operation state is uncertain, please do not let SWIR camera work within this voltage range.

Input rise delay (TDR): 6us
Input fall delay (TDF): 6us

Figure 1:Input logic levels

Opto-isolated output circuit (line1)

The opto-isolated output maximum current is 30mA.

Figure 2: Output logic levels

The electrical characteristics of the opto-isolated output (external voltage 5V, external resistor 1K) are shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Opto-isolated output signal’s electrical characteristics
Parameter nameParameter notationParameter value
Output logic lowVL742mV
Output logic highVH4.134V
Output rise timeTR4us
Output fall timeTF1.8us
Output rise delayTDR12us
Output fall delayTDF2us

The output of the corresponding output current and VL when using different voltages and resistors in externalcircuit are shown in Table 3.

Table 3:Opto-isolated output logic’s low levels parameters
External voltageExternal resistorVLOutput current
3.3V1KΩ510mV2.82mA
5V1KΩ742mV4.31mA
12V2.4KΩ795mV4.68mA
24V4.7KΩ850mV4.97mA

Input and output I/O circuit (line2/line3)

1. Line2/line3 is set as input pin
Logic 0 input level: 0~0.6VDC (DIR_GPIO0/DIR_GPIO1 pins)
Logic 1 input level: 2.0~24VDC (DIR_GPIO0/DIR_GPIO1 pins)
Maximum input current: 25mA
When the input level is between 0.6V and 2.0V, the circuit action state is uncertain, please avoid the input voltage range working in this range.

To prevent damage to the GPIO pins, please connect the pin GND first, and then input voltage to the Line2 pin.
Input rise delay (TDR): 0.02us
Input fall delay (TDF): 0.02us

Figure 3: Input logic levels

2. Line2/line3 are set as output pins
The maximum current allowed through this pin is 25mA.

The external pull-up voltage is 5V, the pull-up resistor is 1KΩ, and the GPIO is configured to output the logic level and electrical characteristics as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Output logic levels

When the ambient temperature is 25 degrees Celsius, the relationship between the external voltage, resistance and low-level voltage output is shown in Table 4.

Table 4:Non-isolated output Logic’s low level parameters
External voltageExternal resistorVL(GPIO)
3.3V1KΩ0.11V
5V1KΩ0.167V
12V2.4KΩ0.184V
24V4.7KΩ0.385V
Table 5: Non-isolated output electrical characteristics
Parameter nameParameter notationParameter value 
Output rise time TR 0.08us 
output fall time TF 0.02us 
Output rise delay TDR 0.1us 
Output fall delay TDF 0.04u
AttosView

AttosView support all Attostek UV-VISion and SWIR cameras ,it is a professional software that integrates camera control, image acquisition and processing, image browsing and analysis functions.

AttosView has the following characteristics:

  • x86: XP SP3 and above; CPU support SSE2 and above
  • x64: Win7 and above
  • Support video mode and Trigger Mode (Raw format or RGB format)
  • Automatic capture and quick recording capabilities
  • Support multiple languages
  • Hardware ROI and digital binning capabilities
  • Rich image processing functions, such as image stitching, real-time overlay, flat field correction, dark field correction, etc.
Introduction to SDK content

ascamsdk support a variety of APIs, including: Native C/C++,.NET/C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, LabView, Matlab, etc. Compared with other APIs, Native C/C++ API as a low-level API is characterized by using pure C/C++ development without relying on other runtime libraries. The interface is simple and the control is flexible.

SDK support platform
  • Win32:
    x86: XP SP3 and above; the CPU needs to support at least the SSE2 instruction set.
    x64: Win7 and above.
    arm: Win10 and above.
    arm64: Win10 and above.
  • WinRT: x86, x64, arm, arm64; Windows 10 and above.
  • macOS: x86 and x64 bundle; macOS 10.10 and above.
  • Linux: core 2.6.27 and above.
    x86: The CPU needs to support at least the SSE3 instruction set; GLIBC 2.8 and above.
    x64: GLIBC 2.14 and above.
    armel: GLIBC 2.17 and above; compiled by toolchain arm-linux-gnueabi (version 4.9.2).
    armhf: GLIBC 2.17 and above; compiled by toolchain arm-linux-gnueabihf (version 4.9.2).
    arm64: GLIBC 2.17 and above; compiled by toolchain aarch64-linux-gnu (version 4.9.2).
  • Android: arm, arm64, x86, x64; compiled by android-ndk-r18b
Third-party interface software

The UVISI064 Series cameras supports a variety of third-party interface software to facilitate user integration and development. Specifically, it includes SDK and demo programs for LabVIEW and MATLAB, as well as DirectShow plugins, Micro-Manager plugins, and TWAIN SDK plugins. These enable seamless compatibility with mainstream development environments and third-party software, significantly streamlining system integration and secondary development workflows.

CameraLink Frame Grabber Driver

For CameraLink interface cameras, we recommend using frame grabbers from the following brands: Magewell, FIREBIRD, and Hikvision.

AttosView

Support all Attostek UV-VISion and SWIR cameras.

Click the button below to download the camera software.

SDK

Support a variety of APIs. 

Click the button below to download the SDK.

Third-party software

LabVIEW SDK and demo programs:

MatLab SDK demo program:

DirectShow plugin:

Micromanager plugin:

TWAIN SDK plugin:

CameraLink driver

Only supports SWIR051ACL model

Magewell:

FIREBIRD:

Hikvision:

AttosView Recommended System Requirements

Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 /11(32 & 64 bit), Mac OSX, Linux

Processor (CPU)

≥3.0 GHz Intel Core i5 or Higher

Memory (RAM)

≥8 GB

Hard Drive

NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD)

Graphics Card

Dedicated Adapter with ≥256 MB RAM

Motherboard

USB 3.0 (-USB) Cameras: Integrated Intel USB 3.0 Controller or One Unused One Unused PCle3.0*16 Slot

Connectivity

Internet Connectivity for Driver Installation

User interface design

The image below shows the interface of the Attosview software. For more detailed information, please download the product manual.

As User Interface Design
Q1 : Why High-Sensitivity Cameras Are Preferred in Digital Microscopy

High-sensitivity cameras are preferred because they can detect and capture extremely low light signals and enhance both image quality and experimental flexibility in digital microscopy, overcoming limitations in traditional microscopy.

Q2 : What is a visible light camera?

A visible light camera is a type of imaging device designed to capture pictures or video using only the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (approximately 400–700 nanometers in wavelength), which is the same range detectable by the human eye.

Q3 : What advantages does sCMOS offer over CCD?

Ultra-low read noise: sCMOS read noise approaches 1 e⁻, far outperforming traditional CCDs.
High frame rate: Parallel readout architecture supports 100 fps or higher.
Wide dynamic range: Captures bright and dark regions simultaneously with ratios up to tens of thousands to one.
Large field of view and high resolution: Suits high-resolution, wide-field imaging.

Q4 : What applications is the UVISI064 series camera suitable for?

They are used widely in biological microscopy, fluorescence imaging, fast object inspection, astronomy, X-ray imaging, cold atom research, and other precision-science scenarios.

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Optional accessories – lenses

AttosView offers an optional YLGD series continuous zoom optical system for visible light cameras, designed specifically for high-precision imaging scenarios. The YLGD series continuous zoom optical system series provides multiple focal length options and is suitable for various professional applications such as security surveillance, industrial vision inspection, and scientific observation, ensuring excellent image clarity, operational flexibility, and environmental adaptability. For inquiries, please contact sales@attostek.com