Description
The Aries 6504 is built on a next-generation back-illuminated sCMOS platform, delivering generational improvements in readout noise, frame rate, and dark current. Designed for high-speed, high-dynamic-range imaging under low-light conditions, the camera achieves a readout noise of 0.8 e⁻ (RMS) and supports full-resolution acquisition at 297 fps with 4.2 megapixels. With a dark current of ≤0.01 e⁻/pixel/s at −20 °C, Aries 6504 is well suited for a wide range of high-speed, low-light imaging applications in life sciences, physical sciences, and industrial inspection.
Overview
The Aries 6504 is built on a next-generation back-illuminated sCMOS platform, delivering generational improvements in readout noise, frame rate, and dark current. Designed for high-speed, high-dynamic-range imaging under low-light conditions, the camera achieves a readout noise of 0.8 e⁻ (RMS) and supports full-resolution acquisition at 297 fps with 4.2 megapixels. With a dark current of ≤0.01 e⁻/pixel/s at −20 °C, Aries 6504 is well suited for a wide range of high-speed, low-light imaging applications in life sciences, physical sciences, and industrial inspection.
95% QE & 0.8 e⁻ (RMS)
High Sensitivity for Low-Light Imaging
The Aries 6504 is built on a back-illuminated sCMOS platform with 95% QE and 6.5 μm pixels, achieving 0.8 e⁻ (RMS) readout noise and delivering a significant SNR improvement over prior-generation BSI sCMOS cameras.
297 fps @ 4.2 MP
High Speed with Sub-Electron Noise
In the Speed mode, the Aries 6504 operates at up to 297 fps at full 4.2 MP resolution, representing a threefold increase in frame rate compared with previous-generation sCMOS cameras of the same sensor format. Sub-electron readout noise down to 0.8 e⁻ is maintained under high-speed readout,, enabling efficient photon utilization in high-speed, low-light conditions.
0.01 e-/pixel/s @ −20 °C
Low Dark Current for Long-Exposure
At −20 °C, the Aries 6504 exhibits a dark current as low as 0.01 e⁻/pixel/s, approximately one-fifth that of previous-generation 6.5 μm sCMOS cameras. This reduction significantly improves long-exposure performance and supports applications requiring extended integration times under low-light conditions.
Specifications
| Model | Aries 6504 |
| Sensor Type | BSI sCMOS |
| Sensor Model | GSENSE6504BSI |
| Peak QE | 95 % @ 450nm |
| Color/Mono | Mono |
| Array Diagonal | 18.8 mm |
| Effective Area | 13.3 mm x 13.3 mm |
| Resolution | 2048 (H) x 2048 (V) |
| Pixel Size | 6.5 μm x 6.5 μm |
| Full-Well Capacity | 15ke- @ HDR mode |
| Dynamic Range | 86dB @ HDR mode |
| Frame Rate | 170fps @ HDR mode |
| 297fps @ Speed mode | |
| Readout Noise | 0.8e- (RMS) @ HDR mode |
| Shutter Type | Rolling, Global reset |
| Exposure Time | 6.6 μs ~ 10 s |
| DSNU | 0.2 e- |
| PRNU | 0.30% |
| Cooling Method | Air, Liquid |
| Max. Cooling Temperature | Liquid：-20℃ @ Liquid temperature 20℃) |
| Air：-10℃ @ Ambient temperature 25℃； | |
| Dark Current | ≤0.01e-/pixel/s @ -20℃ |
| Binning | 2 x 2, 4 x 4 |
| ROI | Support |
| Trigger Mode | Hardware, Software |
| Output Trigger Signals | Readout End,Global Exposure,Exposure Start, Trigger Ready,first row,any row,High,Low |
| Trigger Interface | SMA |
| Data Interface | USB3.2 Gen2, CXP2.0 x 2 |
| Data Bit Depth | 12 bit, 16 bit |
| Optical Interface | C-mount |
| Power Supply | DC12V |
| Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Dimensions | 80×80×108mm * |
| Weight | 950 g |
| Software | Mosaic, SamplePro |
| SDK | C，C++ |
| Operating System | Windows 10/11, Ubuntu 22.04 |
| * Remark | The dimensions listed refer to the bare camera body only; water-cooling connectors, adapters, and interfaces are not included. For full details, see the mechanical drawing. |
