High-Speed Cameras

Photron FASTCAM Nova S20

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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

ParameterTypical Range
Sensor1-Megapixel CMOS, 1024 × 1024
Sensor Size20.48 × 20.48mm (diagonal 28.96mm)
Pixel Size20µm
Quantum Efficiency78.5% 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 Rate1,100,000fps (type 1100K) / 550,000fps (type 550K) / 220,000fps (type 220K)
Light SensitivityISO 64,000 mono / ISO 16,000 color
ShutterGlobal electronic, 1ms to 0.2µs
Dynamic Range12-bit / 10-bit mono, 36-bit / 30-bit color (selectable)
Memory8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Optional StorageFASTDrive 4TB removable SSD
Interface10-Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions120 × 120 × 217.2mm
Weight3.5kg
Operational Shock30G, 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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