IRIS 9High Resolution Imaging

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Iris 9 Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera is designed to deliver extremely high resolution images for live cell imaging applications.

Iris 9 delivers a 9 Megapixel sensor with a 17.8 mm field of view ensuring it can maximize amount of data in a single frame.

  • 73% Quantum Efficiency
  • 4.25 µm x 4.25 µm Pixel Area
  • 9 Megapixel

Key Features

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Resolution and Pixel Size

The small, 4.25 µm pixels provide highly detailed images across the imaging plane, which allows for the highest resolution when using lower magnification objectives.

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sCMOS Sensitivity

The low noise and high quantum efficiency across a wide range of wavelengths produces higher quality images with lower exposure times than conventional CCD cameras.

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Advanced Triggering

Programmable Scan Mode provides increased control over the rolling shutter exposure and read-out functionality of CMOS sensors by providing access to the sensor timing settings to allow optimization around applications that require control over the line time.

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Superior Background Quality

The Iris 9 features Pattern Noise Reduction Technology and Correlated Noise Reduction Technology to ensure that it delivers clean, pattern-free images with minimal pixel defects, delivering improved image quality in low light conditions.

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Compact Form Factor

The Iris 9 is a compact 76 x 76 x 88 mm with optimized cooling for the size, ideal for integration into new or existing configurations.

Family Specifications

Sensor sCMOS
Quantum Efficiency 73%
Pixel Size 4.25 µm x 4.25 µm
Supported Interfaces PCIe and USB 3
Spectrum Capabilities Visible (400-700 nm)
Near Infrared (700-1000 nm)
Read Noise (median) 1.5 e–
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Camera Models

Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
IRIS 9
Megapixels
9
Sensor Area
12.61 mm x 12.61 mm
17.8 mm diagonal
Frame Rate
30 fps @ 16-bit
Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
IRIS 15
Megapixels
15
Sensor Area
21.49 mm x 12.61 mm
24.9 mm diagonal
Frame Rate
30 fps @ 16-bit