Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion Digital CMOS Camera
High-sensitivity, low-noise, fast imaging
The Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion is a high-performance digital CMOS camera designed for advanced scientific imaging, particularly in low-light conditions. It features a back-illuminated sensor with high quantum efficiency, low read noise, and fast frame rates, making it ideal for applications such as fluorescence microscopy and live-cell imaging. The camera also offers precise synchronization capabilities and high dynamic range, enabling detailed and accurate image capture across a wide range of intensities.
Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion Digital CMOS Camera Specifications
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Imaging Device: Scientific CMOS (sCMOS)
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Resolution: 2304 × 2304 pixels
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Pixel Size: 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm
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Effective Area: 14.976 mm × 14.976 mm
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Full Well Capacity: 15,000 electrons
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Readout Noise:
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Fast scan: 1.4 electrons RMS
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Standard scan: 1.0 electrons RMS
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Ultra-quiet scan: 0.7 electrons RMS
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Readout Speed:
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Fast scan: 11.22 ms (89.1 frames/s with CoaXPress or 31.6 frames/s with USB 3.0)
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Standard scan: 42.99 ms (23.2 frames/s with CoaXPress or USB 3.0)
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Ultra-quiet scan: 184.4 ms (5.4 frames/s with CoaXPress or USB 3.0)
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Exposure Time:
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Fast scan: 17 µs to 10 s
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Standard scan: 65 µs to 10 s
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Ultra-quiet scan: 280 µs to 10 s
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Cooling Method: Peltier cooling
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Cooling Temperature:
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Forced-air cooled: -5 °C (ambient temperature: +25 °C)
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Water cooled: -5 °C (water temperature: +25 °C)
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Water cooled (max cooling): Less than -15 °C
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Dark Current:
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Cooling temperature (-5 °C): 0.5 electrons/pixel/s
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Cooling temperature (-15 °C): 0.2 electrons/pixel/s
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Dynamic Range: 21,400:1
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Interfaces: CoaXPress (Dual CXP-6) and USB 3.0
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A/D Converter: 16 bit / 12 bit / 8 bit
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Lens Mount: C-mount
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Power Supply: Approx. 150 VA
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Ambient Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
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Ambient Operating Humidity: 30% to 80%, with no condensation
For further information, it is recommended to reach out to a representative from Nuhsbaum. Our representatives are knowledgeable about the Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion Digital sCMOS Camera offerings and can provide expert guidance and support in selecting the right configuration to meet specific research needs.
Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion Digital CMOS Camera Description
The Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion Digital CMOS camera is a high-performance scientific imaging device engineered for demanding low-light applications such as fluorescence microscopy, live-cell imaging, and high-speed cellular dynamics. It features a back-illuminated scientific CMOS sensor with a resolution of 2304 × 2304 pixels and a pixel size of 6.5 µm, which enables both high sensitivity and spatial resolution. With an exceptional read noise as low as 0.7 electrons RMS and a dynamic range of over 21,000:1, the ORCA-Fusion captures faint signals while preserving fine details, making it highly suitable for quantitative imaging where data accuracy is critical.
Designed with versatility in mind, the camera supports both USB 3.0 and dual CoaXPress interfaces for flexible integration into various microscopy systems. It offers multiple readout modes—fast, standard, and ultra-quiet—allowing users to balance speed and noise according to experimental needs. Advanced Peltier cooling further reduces thermal noise, enabling long-exposure imaging even under low-light conditions. The ORCA-Fusion combines speed, sensitivity, and image fidelity in a compact form factor, making it a powerful and reliable tool for life science researchers and core imaging facilities.
For further information, it is recommended to reach out to a representative from Nuhsbaum. Our representatives are knowledgeable about the Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion Digital sCMOS Camera offerings and can provide expert guidance and support in selecting the right configuration to meet specific research needs.
