SKU: PRODUCT ID:50395
Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion 5.3MP Monochrome sCMOS Microscope Camera
Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion 5.3MP Monochrome sCMOS Microscope Camera
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Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion 5.3MP Monochrome sCMOS Camera
Catalog Number: C14440-20UP
Overview
The Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion (C14440-20UP) is a 5.3-megapixel back-illuminated Gen-III sCMOS camera designed for quantitative, low-light imaging. Engineered for scientific applications that demand both speed and precision, it offers 0.7 e⁻ read noise in ultra-quiet mode, exceptional uniformity, and ~80% peak quantum efficiency. It supports both USB 3.0 and CoaXPress connections for flexible integration into a variety of imaging setups.
Condition
✔ Refurbished with Warranty
Included Items
- Hamamatsu ORCA-Fusion Monochrome sCMOS Camera (C14440-20UP)
- USB 3.0 Card & Cable
- Power Supply
- Mounting Baseplate (Optional)
- 3-meter Trigger Cable
- HCImage Live Software for PCs
Key Features
- Back-Illuminated Gen-III sCMOS Sensor for high sensitivity and uniform response
- 0.7 e⁻ Read Noise in Ultra-Quiet mode for photon-limited applications
- 5.3MP Resolution with 6.5 µm pixel size for high spatial resolution
- Selectable Readout Modes (Fast, Standard, Ultra-Quiet) for imaging flexibility
- Light-Sheet Readout Mode to reduce motion blur in volumetric imaging
- Dual Interface: USB 3.0 and CoaXPress options for real-time data transfer
- Peltier Cooling with air or water-assisted options
- Excellent Image Uniformity, ideal for fluorescence, calcium imaging, and live-cell experiments
- Compact Form Factor, easily integrated into existing systems
Applications
- Live-cell imaging
- Super-resolution microscopy
- Voltage-sensitive dye imaging
- Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy
- Single-molecule fluorescence
- Low-light quantitative imaging
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | C14440-20UP |
| Sensor Type | Back-illuminated Gen-III sCMOS |
| Resolution | 2304 × 2304 (5.3 Megapixels) |
| Pixel Size | 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm |
| Effective Sensor Area | 14.976 mm × 14.976 mm |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency | ~80% (at ~550 nm) |
| Read Noise (rms) | 0.7 e⁻ (Ultra Quiet), 1.0 e⁻ (Standard), 1.4 e⁻ (Fast) |
| Full Well Capacity | ~15,000 e⁻ |
| Dynamic Range | ~21,400 : 1 |
| Cooling Method | Peltier (Air or Water Assisted) |
| Cooling Performance | -5°C (air), ~-15°C (water) |
| Dark Current | ~0.5 e⁻/pixel/s @ -5°C; ~0.2 e⁻/pixel/s @ -15°C |
| Frame Rates (Full Frame) | 31.6 fps (USB 3.0), 89.1 fps (CoaXPress) |
| Exposure Time Range | 17 µs to 10 s (mode-dependent) |
| Readout Modes | Fast, Standard, Ultra-Quiet |
| Triggering | Edge, Level, Start, Sync Readout, Global Reset |
| Interface Options | USB 3.0, CoaXPress |
| Mount Type | C-Mount |
| Included Software | HCImage Live, DCAM-API |
| Dimensions | Approx. 120 × 100 × 115 mm |
| Weight | ~1.6 kg |
Additional Details
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Hamamatsu
- Model:
- Catalog Number: 50395
- Serial Number: 000496
- Condition: Used

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