pco.edge 3.1
groundbreaking sCMOS technology for outstanding image quality

The pco.edge 3.1 is equipped with an innovative scientific CMOS sensor providing crisp images and precise measurements.

It is designed for users who require high resolution, high frame rates, best 16 bit dynamic range, selectable shutter variants and optionally a color sensor.

contact data sheet sCMOS e-book overview

  • pco.edge 3.1 front
  • pco.edge 3.1 front
  • pco.edge 3.1 side
  • pco.edge 3.1 rear
  • sensor cooling performance: +5 °C
  • extreme low readout noise of 1.1 e- med
  • high resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixel
  • dynamic range of 27 000 : 1
  • quantum efficiency up to 60%
  • rolling shutter: 500 µs to 2 s
  • global shutter: 20 µs to 100 ms
  • global reset: 30 µs to 2 s
  • monochrome or color sensor
  • maximum frame rate 50 fps @ full resolution
  • USB 3.0 interface
  • small form factor: 102 x 79 x 70 mm

contact data sheet

  • parameter unit setpoint pco.edge 3.1
    resolution (hor x ver) pixel 2048 x 1536
    pixel size (hor x ver) µm 6.5 x 6.5
    peak quantum efficiency % @ 590 nm typ. > 60
    dynamic range A/D bit 16
    readout noise e- med < 1.1
    frame rate fps 50
    exposure time range @ Rolling Shutter
    @ Global Shutter
    @ Global Reset     		500 µs - 2 s
    20 µs - 100 ms
    30 µs - 2 s
    region of interest (ROI) selectable
    optical input Nikon F-mount,
    C-mount
    data interface USB 3.0
  • pco.edge 3.1 monochrome QE curve
  • pco.edge 3.1 color QE curve