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Photron FASTCAM Nova S20

The FASTCAM NOVA S20 brings together unique CMOS image sensor technologies and extensive high-speed digital imaging expertise to provide a camera with the flexibility to be used in a wide variety of applications. Users can select between 10-bit and 12-bit operation, with megapixel recording rates up to 20,000fps (10-bit) and 16,500fps (12-bit). Both modes support a 0.2µs minimum exposure and maximum recording rates up to 1,100,000fps at reduced resolution. All of this comes from a camera that is rugged, compact, lightweight and provides the best light sensitivity in its class.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Typical Range
Sensor	1-Megapixel CMOS, 1024 × 1024
Sensor Size	20.48 × 20.48mm (diagonal 28.96mm)
Pixel Size	20µm
Quantum Efficiency	78.5% at 590nm
Full Frame Rate (12-bit)	16,500fps at 1024 × 1024
Full Frame Rate (10-bit)	18,750fps at 1024 × 1024 / 20,000fps at 1024 × 992
Maximum Frame Rate	1,100,000fps (type 1100K) / 550,000fps (type 550K) / 220,000fps (type 220K)
Light Sensitivity	ISO 64,000 mono / ISO 16,000 color
Shutter	Global electronic, 1ms to 0.2µs
Dynamic Range	12-bit / 10-bit mono, 36-bit / 30-bit color (selectable)
Memory	8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Optional Storage	FASTDrive 4TB removable SSD
Interface	10-Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions	120 × 120 × 217.2mm
Weight	3.5kg
Operational Shock	30G, 11ms, 6-axes
Operating Temperature	-10 to 40°C

Key Specifications

•1024 × 1024 pixel CMOS sensor (1 megapixel), 20µm pixels
•Selectable 10-bit or 12-bit operation
•Megapixel rates: 16,500fps (12-bit) / 18,750fps (10-bit) at 1024 × 1024; 20,000fps (10-bit) at 1024 × 992
•Maximum frame rate: 1,100,000fps, 550,000fps or 220,000fps depending on model type
•ISO 64,000 monochrome / ISO 16,000 color
•Global electronic shutter: 1ms to 0.2µs
•Internal memory: 8GB to 128GB, up to 128 memory partitions
•Dimensions: 120 × 120 × 217.2mm, 3.5kg
•Frame rates above 225,000fps and exposures below 1µs may be subject to export control

Key Features

•User-selectable 10-bit or 12-bit recording
•Sealed body design prevents dust and corrosive particle contamination
•Ruggedized internal mechanical shutter for remote calibration
•Fan stop function eliminates vibration during sensitive measurements
•Download while recording via memory partitions
•Optional FASTDrive 4TB SSD — 128GB recording transferred in about 2 minutes
•Dual slope shutter (20 steps) for extended dynamic range
•Square 1:1 or rectangular image formats
•Monochrome sensor without IR filter — ISO 160,000 equivalent including near-IR response

Lens Options

•Nikon F-mount (G-type compatible) — standard
•C-mount — optional
•Canon EF with remote focus, aperture and Auto-Focus — optional
•M42 adapter — optional

Software & Integration

•Photron FASTCAM Viewer (PFV)
•Photron FASTCAM Analysis (PFA) — optional
•Photron Device Control SDK with LabVIEW and MATLAB libraries
•National Instruments DAQ synchronization plug-in — optional

Applications

•Microscopy
•Detonics and shock wave visualization
•Combustion imaging, including rapidly accelerating or decelerating engines
•Impact studies and surface change analysis
•Multi-camera and DAQ-synchronized testing

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