Iris 9™ Scientific CMOS Camera Datasheet
CMOS, EMCCD AND CCD CAMERAS FOR LIFE SCIENCES

Large Field of View Scientific CMOS
Iris 9 Scientific CMOS camera is designed to deliver extremely
high-resolution images for live cell microscopy applications.
Iris 9 delivers a 9 Megapixel sensor with a 17.8mm field ofview ensuring it can maximize the number of cells captured ina single frame.
Primary applications:

The 4.25µm pixels provide highly detailed images acrossthe imaging plane and allow for Nyquist spatial sampling at40X magnification. The camera can capture dynamic cellular
events at 30 frames per second for the full frame, and atthousands of frames per second with regions.

Light Sheet Microscopy
Multi-Color FluorescenceHigh Content Screening
Tiling Applications

The Iris 9 has a high quantum efficiency and low noise levels
to maximize dim signal detection and allowing for the use ofshorter exposure times to minimize cellular photo-damage.

9 Megapixel (2968 x 2968)
17.8mm Field of View
4.25µm x 4.25µm Pixel Area

The Iris 9 is the ideal camera to deliver high resolution images
at high frame rates for live-cell microscopy applications.

30 Frames per Second
73% Quantum Efficiency

Features

Advantages

9 Megapixel Sensor
17.8mm Field of View

Maximize the imaging area and increase the number of cells acquired per frame

Optimized 4.25µm Pixel Size

Image the finer details of your samples and maintain proper spatial sampling at 40X magnification

Fast Frame Rates

Capture dynamic cellular events with high temporal resolution

High Quantum Efficiency

Maximizes the ability to detect signals, enables shorter exposure times and minimizes photo-toxicity

Low Read Noise

Maximize ability to detect extremely faint fluorescence signals

Large Dynamic Range

Measure both bright and dim signal levels within the same image

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Specifications

Camera Performance

SensorGPixel GSense 5130 Scientific CMOS sensor

Active Array Size

2968 x 2968 (9 Megapixel)

Pixel Area

4.25µm x 4.25µm (18.06µm2)

Sensor Area

12.61mm x 12.61mm
17.8mm diagonal

Peak QE%>73%

Read Noise

1.5e-Full-Well Capacity

16,000e-

Bit Depth

16-bitReadout Mode

Rolling Shutter
Effective Global Shutter

Binning

2x2 (on FPGA)

Cooling Performance

Sensor Temperature

Dark Current

Air Cooled

0ºC @ 30ºC Ambient

0.5e-/pixel/second

Specifications

Camera Interface

Digital Interface

PCIe

Lens Interface

C-Mount

Mounting Points¼ 20” mounting point on each side

Triggering Mode

Function

Input Trigger Modes

Trigger-First: Sequence triggered on first rising edge
Edge: Each frame triggered on rising edge

Output Trigger Modes

Any Row: Expose signal is high while any row is acquiring data
All Rows: Effective Global Shutter – Expose signal is high when all rows are acquiring data
Signal is high for set Exposure time
Rolling Shutter: Effective Global Shutter – Expose signal is high when all rows are acquiring data
Signal is High for set Exposure time – Readout Time

Output Trigger Signals

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Expose Out, Read Out, Trigger Ready

Note: Specifications are subject to change.

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QUANTUM EFFICIENCY (%)

80
70

Frame Rate (PCIe interface)60

Array Size

16-bit502968 x 296830402968 x 1500

59302968 x 512

174202968 x 128

695

10
Accessories (Included)

0400500

600

700800900

WAVELENGTH (NM)

PCIe Card/Cable

ManualTrigger Cable

QuickStart Guide

Power Supply

93.05

AIRFLOW IN

AIRFLOW OUT

788
18.49
C-MOUNT FLANGEFOCAL DISTANCE(0,0) PIXELINDICATOR

4X 1/4-20 UNC

PCIE

76

6.35

38

12

TRIGGER I/O PORTS
4X SMA(0,0) PIXEL

76

POWER

Photometrics is a registered trademark.
Iris 9 is a trademark of Photometrics.
All other brand and product names are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Specifications in this datasheet are subject to change.
Refer to the Photometrics website for most current specifications.

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