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pco.edge 4.2 LT USB sCMOS Camera

Meet the pco.edge 4.2 LT USB sCMOS Camera—the tool you didn't know you needed. Designed for scientists and researchers, this camera delivers exceptional image quality and precise measurements. With its outstanding 2048 x 2048 pixel resolution and 6.5 µm pixel size, it’s engineered for high sensitivity and brilliant detail. Time to elevate your imaging!

pco.edge 4.2 LT USB sCMOS Camera

Say goodbye to noise and hello to clarity! The pco.edge 4.2 LT harnesses a cutting-edge sCMOS sensor, bringing you the highest quantum efficiency and a remarkable 16-bit dynamic range. Whether you’re capturing delicate biological samples or intricate materials, this camera won't disappoint. Its USB connectivity means you can easily use it with various devices, placing high-performance imaging right at your fingertips. Discover how this camera can transform your research today!

The pco.edge 4.2 LT sCMOS camera features a unique sensor stabilized at 10°C, enabling 10-second exposure times. With forced air cooling, it provides an excellent price-to-performance ratio, making it a popular choice in the scientific community, particularly for fluorescence microscopy. 

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Specifications :
Interface USB 3.0
Sensor technology sCMOS
Color type monochrome
Resolution (pixel) 2048 x 2048 pixels
Sensor diagonal 18.8 mm
Pixel size 6.5 x 6.5 μm
Maximum frame rate
@ full resolution 
40 fps
Maximum pixel rate 220 MPixel/s
Peak QE 82 % @ 580 nm
Typical read noise *(1)  0.8 e-
Dark current @ sensor temperature < 0.8 @ 10 °C e-/pixel/s
Maximum dynamic range 37,500 : 1
Shutter type Rolling Shutter, Global Reset
Sensor cooling *(2) air
Dimensions (H x W x L) 76 x 70 x 99 mm
  1. *The readout noise values are given as median (med). All values are raw data without any filtering.
  2. *air = air forced with fan | water = external water connection


Applications :
  • Widefield microscopy
  • Fluorescent microscopy
  • Digital pathology
  • PALM
  • STORM
  • GSDIM
  • dSTORM
  • Superresolution microscopy
  • Lightsheet microscopy
  • Selective plane imaging microscopy (SPIM)
  • Calcium imaging
  • FRET
  • FRAP
  • 3D structured illumination microscopy
  • High speed bright field ratio imaging
  • High throughput screening
  • High content screening
  • Biochip reading
  • TIRF
  • TIRF microscopy / waveguides
  • Spinning disk confocal microscopy
  • Live cell microscopy
  • 3D metrology
  • TV / broadcasting
  • Ophtalmology
  • Electro physiology
  • Lucky astronomy
  • Photovoltaic inspection


Brochures & Datasheets :

   pco.edge 4.2 LT USB Datasheet (pdf / English)

   pco.edge 3.1, 4.2, 4.2 LT and 5.5 User Manual (pdf / English)

   pco.aquamatic III User Manual (pdf / English)


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