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The Sony Starvis IMX294CJK Exmor R is a 21.63 mm diagonal (Type 4/3), 10.7 megapixel, back-illuminated mono CMOS sensor.Sony has commercialized the IMX294CJK Type 4/3 back-illuminated CMOS image sensor for low light applications.The IMX294CJK is the first in-house image sensor to adopt the Type 4/3 format and realize output of the number of pixels needed for 4K video at 120 frame/s (in ADC 10-bit output mode). In addition, use of a large-size pixel achieves SNR1s of 0.14 lx, and use of a Quad Bayer pixel structure realizes a High Dynamic Range function with no time difference, enabling video imaging with a wide dynamic range.

STARVIS is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The STARVIS is back-illuminated pixel technology used in CMOS image sensors for low light applications and realizes high picture quality in the visible-light and near infrared light regions.

Exmor R is a Sony's CMOS image sensor with significantly enhanced imaging characteristics including sensitivity and low noise by changing fundamental structure of Exmor™ pixel adopted column parallel A/D converter to back-illuminated type.

Supports Type 4/3 4K output

The IMX294CJK adopts Type 4/3 as the optical size, and supports various output formats (angle of view) including 10M (3704 × 2778) for aspect ratio 4:3, UHD (3840 × 2160) for 16:9, and 4096 × 2160 for 17:9. In addition, the A/D converter can be selected from 10 bits, 12 bits, and 14 bits according to the application.

Exceptional low-illumination performance

Exceptional low-illumination performance of SNR1s: 0.14 lx is realized by use of a large-size optical system and by expanding the area per pixel to 4.63 µm. This makes the IMX294CJK ideal for applications that require low-illumination performance.

Quad Bayer Coding HDR

The IMX294CJK uses a Quad Bayer structure, and outputs data binned in 2 × 2 pixel units in normal mode. In HDR mode, integration can be divided into long-time integration and short-time integration for each 2 pixels in the Quad array.In this case there is no time difference between long-time integration and short-time integration, which realizes HDR with little blending offset when imaging moving subjects.

Specifications

Model QHY294C
Sensor SONY IMX294 Back-Illuminated CMOS
AR Coating On Sensor Yes
Pixel Size 4.63um*4.63um
Effective Pixel Area 4164*2796
Effective Pixels 11.6 Megapixels
Effective Image Area 19.28mm*12.95mm
Fullwell 65ke-
AD Sample Depth 14-bit (output as 16-bit and 8-bit)
Sensor Size Typical 4/3-inch
Frame Rate 4164*2796 16.5FPS@14BIT
2160 lines (eg.4164*2160,4096*2160) 21FPS
1080 lines (eg.4164*2160,1920*2160) 41FPS
960 lines (eg.4164*960,1280*960) 46FPS
768 line s(eg.4164*768,1024*768) 56FPS
480 lines (eg.4164*480,640*480) 87FPS
240 lines (eg.4164*240,320*240) 156FPS
100 lines (eg.4164*100,240*100) 290FPS
Readout Noise 1.6e-1.0e@HGC mode 6.8-4.2e@LGC mode
Dark Current 0.005e/pixel/s@-20C 0.007e/pixel/s@-15C
0.009e/pixel/s@-10C
Exposure Time Range 60us-3600sec
Anti-Glow Control Yes
Shutter Type Electric Rolling Shutter
Computer Interface USB3.0
Built-in Image Buffer 256MByte DDR3 memory
Cooling System Dual Stage TEC cooler(-30 to -35C below ambient)
Anti-Dew Heater Yes
Telescope Interface M42/0.75
Optic Window Type AR+AR High Quality Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating (Color camera users add UV/IR filter for color balance)
Back Focal Length TBD
Weigth 650g

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