Teledyne Imaging: Next Generation Large Area CMOS

Abstract

Teledyne Imaging, part of Teledyne Technologies, has released a new and innovative CMOS sensor technology, LACera™. LACera, large area CMOS, is a significant step forward in CMOS capabilities for advanced imaging which will enable the next generation of scientific discovery. Exclusively developed by Teledyne Imaging, LACera advanced imaging technology draws on Teledyne's decades of expertise in CMOS sensor and camera development. Applications as diverse as next generation genomics, astronomical photometry, ultra-high-resolution x-ray and electron imaging require CMOS sensors and cameras with low light sensitivity and speed. LACera CMOS technology delivers greater than 90% quantum efficiency and proprietary low noise architecture with up to 18-bit readout – a combination of performance not previously available in wafer scale sensors. The first implementation of LACera in a commercial product is found in the COSMOS™ family of scientific cameras. COSMOS delivers deep-cooled, low-noise performance on a multi-megapixel scale, with global shutter, 18-bit readout, and glow reduction technology. COSMOS addresses many of the challenges of today's CMOS technology by maintaining performance when scaling to larger formats and combining speed and low noise. COSMOS is available from 3k x 3k to 8k x 8k sensor sizes, with large 10 micron pixels for maximum field of view. COSMOS large array cameras provide >90% peak quantum efficiency for high sensitivity and over 50 fps for capturing dynamic events. Other benefits include 0.7 e- read noise for detection of faint objects, and deep cooling to ensure low dark current. An advanced pixel structure allows for true global shutter alongside back-illuminated CMOS. This product introduction session will provide detailed information about LACera and COSMOS. Please join us to hear about this exciting and innovative technology and visit www.largeareaCMOS.com for more information.