The imaging solutions division of BAE Systems, Fairchild Imaging has launched the Fairchild Imaging CIS1021, a high definition scientific complementary metal oxide semiconductor (sCMOS) image sensor.
CIS1021 sCMOS imaging sensor
The key features of the CIS1021 image sensor includes an intra-scene dynamic range of over 88dB, a quantum efficiency peak of more than 55%, a programmable ROI readout and a low dark current output.
The low-noise sensor chip has been designed for both industrial and scientific applications and can provide high sensitivity and high dynamic range in HDTV resolution. Through its scientific application in “lucky imaging”, the sCMOS sensor aid researchers in the field of astronomy by reducing the blurring effects caused by atmospheric turbulence while capturing high resolution images of stars and planets.
Capable of capturing images at 100fps at a high resolution of 1920 x 1080 HDTV format, the CIS1021, 5X faster than other scientific imagers, is ideal for capturing dynamic events and kinetic applications required to capture more information in a shorter time frame. The high dynamic range provided by the CIS1021 allows scientists to simultaneously collect weak and strong signals from DNA and cell samples. This allows scientists to gain more information from dim and bright areas without causing any damage to the sample. The life sciences applications of the CIS1021 include drug discovery, real-time polymerase chain reaction and live cell microscopy. The sensor can be used in surveillance, aerial imaging and fluorescence-based medical diagnostics applications.