Understanding Read Noise in sCMOS Cameras (Post by Andor Technology)

A representation of the read noise distribution for a sCMOS Sensor.

A representation of the read noise distribution for a sCMOS Sensor.

sCMOS based cameras can provide a much lower noise floor than typical CCD based cameras. A low noise floor means that the camera can detect signals that would otherwise have remained hidden within the noise background which helps to produce a high-fidelity image. A low noise floor also allows for the widest possible dynamic range. One of the main types of noise that makes up this noise floor comes from “Read Noise”.

  • What is Read Noise?
  • What factors affect Read Noise?

 

Read here more about Readout Noise in sCMOS Sensors on Andor Technology's website

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