Sona sCMOS

Sona sCMOS

Sona sCMOS

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Sona camera platform by Andor is a high-performance, vacuum-cooled sCMOS camera designed for fluorescence microscopy. It features back-illuminated sensors with 95% quantum efficiency, providing high sensitivity and speed.
Key Specifications
  • Sensitivity: 95% peak QE
  • Speed: Up to 135 fps
  • Field of View: Up to 32 mm
  • Linearity: >99.7%
  • Sensor Enclosure: UltraVacTM
  • Warranty: 5-year vacuum warranty
Key Applications
  • Developmental Biology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Super-resolution
  • Transcriptomics
  • Intracellular Trafficking
  • Plasma Membrane Studies
Product Features
  • High Sensitivity: Back-illuminated sensors for maximum photon collection.
  • High Speed: Sona-6 Extreme mode accelerates speeds up to 135 fps.
  • Large Imaging Area: Up to 32 mm field of view with unique Antiglow technology.
  • Extended Dynamic Range: Captures full 16-bit image detail.
  • Permanent Vacuum Seal: Ensures deep cooling and longevity.
Sona-6 Extreme
This model features a 6.5 μm pixel size, balancing sensitivity, speed, and resolution. It is compatible with SRRF-Stream+ for super-resolution imaging.
Sona-11
Offers the largest sensor with a 32 mm diagonal, providing a 62% larger field of view than competitors, ideal for light-starved applications and single molecule imaging.
Super-Resolution Capabilities
SRRF-Stream+ technology enables real-time super-resolution microscopy on conventional fluorescence microscopes, enhancing workflow and image quality.
Technical Data
  • Sensor Type: Back-Illuminated Scientific CMOS
  • Array Size: Up to 2048 x 2048 pixels
  • Pixel Size: Options of 6.5 μm and 11 μm
  • Read Noise: As low as 1.0 e-
  • Dark Current: As low as 0.1 e-/p/s
  • Max Speed: Up to 135 fps
Software and Accessories
Sona cameras are compatible with various software options including Fusion, Solis Imaging, and Andor SDK3, supporting integration with third-party imaging packages.
Specifications
The Sona cameras are equipped with SRRF-Stream+ for real-time super-resolution. They can be converted to C-mount for use with Regions of Interest (ROIs). Various mounting kits and accessories are compatible with different microscope brands such as Leica, Nikon, and Olympus. Cooling performance can be enhanced with a re-circulator and an optional chiller unit.
Upgrades
Users can upgrade their Sona cameras to include SRRF-Stream+ functionality. There is also an option to upgrade USB 3.0 models to CoaXPress for higher speed, which includes necessary hardware and a remote firmware upgrade session.
Operating Conditions
The cameras operate within a temperature range of 0°C to +30°C and can be stored between -10°C and 50°C. They require a power supply of 100 - 240 VAC and have a typical power consumption of 40 - 46 W.
Minimum Computer Requirements
To operate the Sona cameras, a computer with at least a 3.0 GHz single-core or 2.4 GHz dual/quad-core processor, 8 GB RAM, and a hard drive with 850 MB/sec write speed is recommended. The system should run on Windows 8.1, 10, or Linux.
Support and Contact Information
Andor provides technical support and guidance through its regional offices located in Europe, Japan, North America, and China. Contact details for each region are provided for further assistance.
Conclusion
This document serves as a comprehensive guide for current and potential users of the Sona camera series, detailing specifications, upgrade options, and support resources.
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Catalog excerpts

Sona sCMOS-1

Sona sCMOS Now Even Faster and More Sensitive Key Specifications Sensitive: 95% peak QE Fast: up to 135 fps Productive: up to 32 mm field of view Accurate: >99.7% linearity Protected: UltraVacTM sensor enclosure Longevity: 5-year vacuum warranty Developmental biology Neuroimaging Super-resolution Transcriptomics Intracellular trafficking Plasma membrane studies

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Sona sCMOS-2

Introduction | Sona-6 Extreme | Sona-11 | Super-Resolution | Specifications | Ordering Introducing Sona The most sensitive back-illuminated sCMOS Cameras Sona is Andor’s high performance, vacuum-cooled sCMOS camera platform, specifically for fluorescence microscopy. It has been designed from the ground up to extract the very best performance from the latest back-illuminated sCMOS sensors with 95% quantum efficiency. Extended QE Response Back-illuminated sCMOS for highest possible photon collection. Capture every photon! Permanent Vacuum Seal Technology The only backilluminated sCMOS with permanent...

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Sona sCMOS-3

Introduction | Sona-6 Extreme | Sona-11 | Super-Resolution | Specifications | Ordering Sona-6 Extreme: Extreme Sensitivity& Speed Sona-6 Extreme features a back-illuminated sensor with 95% QE and a 6.5 μm pixel size. This sensor format provides a perfect balance of sensitivity, speed, and resolution. Exceptionally flexible, and ideally suited to 40x and 60x magnification and today’s microscope port sizes.Compatible with SRRF-Stream+ Super-resolution. Summary Model Sensor Size Pixel Size Quantum Efficiency Read Noise 1.0 e- (Low Noise, 12-bit) 1.6 e- (High Dynamic Range, 16-bit) 1.9 e- (High Speed,...

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Sona sCMOS-4

Introduction | Sona-6 Extreme | Sona-11 | Super-Resolution | Specifications | Ordering Sona-11: For the Widest Field of View Sona-11 has the biggest sensor on the market with a full 32 mm sensor diagonal! Andor’s unique technology usefully accesses the entire 2048 x 2048 array offering 62% larger field of view than competing back-illuminated cameras. The 95% QE and larger pixel size of 11 µm provides optimal photon collection, for the most light-starved applications. Study structures and processes within the cell in perfect resolution using techniques such as confocal, TIRF and Single Molecule...

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Sona sCMOS-5

Introduction | Sona-6 Extreme | Sona-11 | Super-Resolution | Specifications | Ordering Super-Resolution Ready SRRF-STREAM+ Want to enable fast and easy super-resolution down to 100 nm? Our exclusive camera-based technology enables superresolution microscopy on conventional modern fluorescence microscopes in real-time. SRRF (Super-Resolution Radial Fluctuations), is a highly effective approach to super-resolution developed by the Henriques research group (Gustafsson et al., 2016). Andor’s unique and exclusive implementation of SRRF-Stream+ allows camera-based real-time superresolution with low...

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Sona sCMOS-6

Introduction | Sona-6 Extreme | Sona-11 | Super-Resolution | Specifications | Ordering Technical Data Pixel Size Image Area Quantum Efficiency Sensor operating temperature•4 Air cooled Water/liquid cooled Dark Current Air cooled (@-25°C ) Water/liquid cooled (@ -45°C) Active area pixel well depth Dynamic Range Data Range Pixel Binning (on FPGA) O: Fire Row 1, Fire Row n, Fire All, Fire Any, Arm, I: External Internal, External, External Start, External Exposure, Software Trigger Modes Software Exposure Events•6 Start exposure - End exposure (row 1), Start exposure - End exposure (row n) Image...

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Sona sCMOS-7

Introduction | Sona-6 Extreme | Sona-11 | Super-Resolution | Specifications | Ordering Technical Data Frame Rates Max Frame Rate (fps) Mechanical Drawings Dimensions in mm [inches] (shown for C-mount) 12-bit 12-bit 16-bit (Fast Speed) (Fast Speed) Note: frame rates do not differ if partial or full rows are selected. Sona-6 Extreme Max Frame Rate (fps) ROI Size (W x H) High Dynamic range Mode (16-bit) USB High Speed Mode (11-bit) USB Note: Support feet are recommended for mounting on microscope side ports. Adjustable support feet. Standard optical height 110 mm, TR-IXONMNT-110. Note: CoaXPress...

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Sona sCMOS-8

Introduction | Sona-6 Extreme | Sona-11 | Super-Resolution | Specifications | Ordering Creating the Optimum Product for you Step 1. Camera Type Choose the camera type Sona-11 (32 mm): 4.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated sCMOS, 11 µm pixel, 95% QE, 48 fps, USB 3.0, F-mount*, SRRF-Stream+ ready Sona -11 (22 mm): 2.0 Megapixel Back Illuminated sCMOS, 11 µm pixel, 95% QE, 70 fps, USB 3.0, C-mount, SRRF-Stream+ ready Sona-6 Extreme: 4.2 Megapixel Back Illuminated sCMOS, 6.5 µm pixel, 95% QE, 43 fps, USB 3.0, C-mount, SRRF-Stream+ ready Sona-6 Extreme: 4.2 Megapixel Back Illuminated sCMOS, 6.5 µm pixel,...

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Sona sCMOS-9

Order Today At Andor we are committed to finding the correct solution for you. With a dedicated team of technical advisors, we are able to offer you one-to-one guidance and technical support on all Andor products. For a full listing of our local sales offices, please see: andor.oxinst.com/contact Our regional headquarters are: Europe Japan Belfast, Northern Ireland Tokyo Phone +44 (28) 9023 7126 Phone +81 (3) 6732 8968 Fax +44 (28) 9031 0792 Fax +81 (3) 6732 8939 North America China Concord, MA, USA Beijing Phone +1 (860) 290 9211 Phone +86 (10) 5884 7900 Fax +1 (860) 290 9566 Fax +86 (10) 5884...

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