4 MP 6.5 μm Pixels sCMOS Camera

The UVISI064 Series High-Sensitivity Camera

The UVISI064 Series camera utilizes the GSENSE2020BSI back-illuminated sCMOS sensor, with 6.5 µm pixel size and 4 MP resolution. It delivers extremely low noise, high frame rates, and high quantum efficiency. Equipped with an efficient cooling system and anti-fogging design and supports USB 3.0 and CameraLink interfaces and is suitable for scientific and industrial applications such as fluorescence imaging, spectral analysis, gene sequencing, and semiconductor inspection.

Features
200nm-1100nm spectral response,6.5 µm Pixel size
Multiple interfaces:USB3.0 / CameraLink 
TEC high-efficiency cooling structure
Rolling shutter / global reset
11-bitADC / 12-bit ADC / 16-bit combined HDR 
Supports external I/O trigger control 
4Gb (512MB) RAM (Model-Dependent)
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

The UVISI064 series high-sensitivity camera covers a spectral range from ultraviolet to visible and near-infrared light, meeting the stringent requirements of multi-band precision imaging scenarios. It excels in applications such as life science research, quantum physics experiments, fluorescence imaging, spectral analysis, gene sequencing, and semiconductor inspection.

Common Specifications
ModelUVISI064BU, UVISI064BCL
Sensor type GSENSE2020BSI sCMOS
Spectral range200nm-1100nm 
pixel size6.5µm x 6.5 µm 
Target size1.2” 
Resolution2048 x 2048
Memory512MB (4Gb)
Conversion gain11bit : 1.03
12bit : 0.42(HCG), 13.33(LCG)
12bit CMS: 0.43
Dynamic RangeHDR 11HL: 91.83dB 
Read noise12bit CMS: 1.07e
Full well charge12bit: 53.07ke-(LCG)
SNR12bit: 47.25dB(LCG)
Sensitivity 1.1×10⁸ e-/((W/m2 ).s)@550nm 
Dark currentTypical: 0.45e-/s/pix@ -30℃ die temp 
QE 95%@560nm 
Exposure time range 12us-10s 
Shutter mode Rolling shutter / Global reset
Binning modeSoftware 2×2, 3×3. 4×4, Hardware FPGA 2×2
Digital I/O One optical-coupling isolated input,
One optical-coupling isolated output,
Tow non-isolated input and output 
Data FormatMono 11 / Mono 12 / Mono 16 
Cooling temperature differenceBelow room temperature 40 degrees Celsius
Power supplyDC12V power supply
Power consumption<25W
Temperature Working temperature: -30~60℃,
Storage Temperature: -40~85℃
Humidity 20%-80%,no condensation
Size80*80*101.5
Weight860g
Lens mount C-mount
SoftwareComplete SDK / AttosView / CL View software based on Delsa acquisition card 

Figure: The spectral QE of GSENSE2020BSI

Figure: Transmittance curve

UVISI064BU sCMOS Camera Dimensions & Port

The dimensions of the UVISI064BU camera 

ParameterSpecification
Dimension80*80*101.5mm
Camera lens interfaceStandard C mount
Data interfaceUSB3.0

The dimensions of the UVISI064BCL camera 

ParameterSpecification
Dimension80*80*101.5mm 
Camera lens interface Standard C mount 
Data interface CameraLink
UVISI064BCL sCMOS Camera Dimensions & Port

The ports of the UVISI064BU camera

Item Specification
1Filter window, AR window for mono camera 
2C mount
3Thermo outlet
4Power LED indicators
5System LED indicators
6TEC LED indicators
7FAN LED indicators 
8DC 12V power port, 5.5 ´ 2.1mm
9USB 3.0/ USB 2.0 port
10Trigger 7PIN
11Air inlet

The ports of the UVISI064BCL camera

Item Specification
1Filter window, AR window for mono camera 
2C mount
3Thermo outlet
4Trigger 7PIN
5Power LED indicators
6System LED indicators
7TEC LED indicators
8FAN LED indicators 
9DC 12V power port, 5.5 ´ 2.1mm
10CameraLink port 
11USB-Mini-B port 
12Air inlet
UVISI064 Series Camera Pin Signal
Table1: USB port, GigE port, CL port refrigerated 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_GPIO0Direct-coupled General Purpose I/O (Software configurable input/output) (line2)
Black5DIR_GPIO1Direct-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.

4MP 6.5µm Pixel High Sensitivity sCMOS Scientific Cameras

Table 1: Key Specifications

ModelUVISI064BUUVISI064BCL
Sensor typeGSENSE2020BSI sCMOS
Spectral range200nm-1100nm 
QE95%@560nm 
Pixel size 6.5µm x 6.5µm 
Target size1.2” 
Resolution2048 x 2048
1024 x 1024(bin 2×2) 
Frame rate89 fps@2048×2048;
100 fps@1024×1024
108 fps@2048×2048;
108 fps@1024×1024
Data interfaceUSB3.0CameraLink
Gain Range1x 1x-21x

 Table 2: Camera capture mode

Pixel Format Sensor Operate ModeHCG/LCG Support Model 
UVISI064BUUVISI064BCL
RAW8ADC 11bit√ × √ 
ADC 11bit High Speed × √ √ 
RAW11ADC 11bit√ × √ 
ADC 11bit High Speed × √ √ 
RAW12ADC 12bit√ √ √ 
2-CMS × √ √ 
Global Reset √ √ √ 
RAW16 (HDR 11HL)ADC 11bit × √ √ 
RAW16 (HDR 12HL)ADC 12bit × √ √ 

HDR 11HL:ADC 11Bit HCG + ADC 11Bit LCG = HDR 16Bit

HDR 12HL:ADC 12Bit HCG + ADC 12Bit LCG = HDR 16Bit

2-CMS Low Noise Mode.

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4 MP Back Illuminated sCMOS Camera, 6.5μm Pixels, USB 3.0 Interface
2 Weeks
$6,500.00
4 MP Back Illuminated sCMOS Camera, 6.5μm Pixels, CameraLink Interface
2 Weeks
$6,600.00

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