Kepler KL400 BI CMOS Camera: 95% Peak QE, 1.6 e- Noise

Also Available with 45mm Shutter

Absolute Quantum Efficiency

See the Kepler page for details and alternate configurations.

The Kepler KL400 provides ultra-high sensitivity, ultra-low noise with high frame rates, all at a game-changing price to performance ratio.

Link to KL400BI Specification Sheet in pdf format.

Link to Kepler Camera Overview in pdf format.

Technical Data

Sensor Type Back Illuminated CMOS
Sensor GPixel GSense400BSI
Shutter Type Rolling
Active Pixels 2048 x 2048
Pixel Size (microns) 11 x 11 µm
Imaging Area (Diagonal) 22.5 X 22.5 mm (31.8 mm)
Full Well Capacity 90000 electrons
Typical Readout Noise 1.6 e-
Dynamic Range 94.6 dB
Frame Rate 24 fps (Rolling HDR)
Cooling Method Air and Liquid (see Note 1)
Max. Cooling (Air) 45°C below ambient
Temperature Stability 0.1°C
Dark Current (typical) 0.015 eps at -20C
Interface USB 3.0 (Optional QSFP; see Note 2)
Data Bit Depth 16 bit (see Note 3)
Optional shutter 45mm
Optional Mounts Nikon or Canon
Subarray Readout Standard
External Trigger In/Out Standard
SDK / Software Kepler SDK / FLI Pilot
Weight 3 lbs (1.3 kg)
  • Note 1: Liquid circulation connectors sold separately.
  • Note 2: QSFP = Quad Small Form factor Pluggable: high speed fiber optic interface
  • Note 3: 16 bit data merged from two 12 bit conversions