QHY1253P Polarized Camera
QHY1253P Polarized Camera
QHY1253 has IMX253 Global shutter CMOS sensor with the special Polarize version. Monochrome and color version are also available. Compared with QHY550P, 1253P has a bigger sensor. It has important applications in gemstone, geology and material science, biology science.
QHY1253 has built-in two stage TEC cooler. It can cool the sensor to -35C below ambient and reduce the dark current, which greatly improving the dark signal detect performance. Especially for detect the tiny difference of the polarize light. This is necessary for the astronomy, life science and optical lab.
With the on-pixel four direction polarize filter, A polarize sensor can capture the polarize image at only one exposure. No need changes the polarize filter for three times. Polarize detector can be used in industry image to detect the scratch, transmissible object and getting the no-reflection pictures.
Since the polarizer is formed during the semiconductor process, form and formulation of polarizer, uniformity, mass productivity and durability are excellent compared to conventional polarization sensors. Furthermore, The Polarization sensor is covered with an anti-reflection layer which helps to reduce reflectance and avoids poor flare and ghost characteristics.
The QHY1253P Polarized Camera is a specialized scientific camera equipped with the Sony IMX253 sensor, featuring a unique polarized version. Let’s delve into the details:
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Sensor and Polarization:
- Sensor Type: The QHY1253P uses the Sony IMX253 CMOS sensor.
- Pixel Size: Each pixel measures 3.45 μm × 3.45 μm.
- Effective Pixels: It boasts 12 megapixels.
- Effective Image Area: The sensor area is 13.91 mm × 10.34 mm.
- On-Pixel Polarize Filter: The sensor includes a special on-pixel four-direction polarize filter.
- Polarization Imaging: With this unique feature, the camera captures polarized images in a single exposure, eliminating the need to change filters multiple times.
- Applications: The QHY1253P finds applications in gemstone analysis, geology, material science, and biology research.
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Cooling System:
- The camera is equipped with a built-in two-stage TEC (Thermoelectric Cooler) system.
- Cooling Performance: It can cool the sensor to as low as -35°C below ambient temperature, significantly reducing dark current.
- Importance: This cooling capability is crucial for detecting subtle differences in polarized light, making it valuable for astronomy, life sciences, and optical laboratories.
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Global Shutter:
- Unlike rolling shutter technology, the QHY1253P features an electronic global shutter.
- Uniform Exposure: The global shutter ensures uniform exposure time across the entire image area, making it ideal for high-precision applications.
- Undistorted Imaging: It minimizes distortion for high-speed moving objects and atmospheric turbulence.
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Specifications:
- A/D Conversion: 12-bit A/D (output as 16-bit and 8-bit).
- Full Well Capacity: Ranges from 9.8 ke- (1×1 binning) to 3.27 ke- (3×3 binning).
- Read Noise: 1.17 e- to 1.8 e-.
- Exposure Time Range: 20 μs to 300 seconds.
- Computer Interface: USB 3.0.
- Filter Wheel Interface: 4-pin QHYCCD CFW port.
- Frame Rates: Up to 27.2 fps (8-bit) or 13.1 fps (16-bit) in full frame mode.
- ROI Frame Rates: Vary based on region of interest.
- Image Buffer: 128 MB DDR2 memory buffer.
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Applications:
- Gemstone analysis: Detecting unique properties and inclusions.
- Geology: Studying rock formations and mineral composition.
- Material science: Analyzing material properties.
- Biology: Investigating biological samples and structures.
Model | QHY1253 |
COMS Sensor | IMX253 |
Sensor Type | Polarize |
Sensor Size | 13.91mm x 10.34mm |
Effective Pixels | 12MP |
Pixel Size | 3.45um x 3.45um |
Effective Pixel Area | 4032 (H) x 2998 (V) |
Shutter Type | Electric Global Shutter |
Fullwell | 9.8Ke- |
Readout Noise | 1.17e – |
Dynamic Range | 74dB |
Dark Current | TBD |
Full Frame Rate |
14.5fps @ 8Bit
10fps @16Bit |