PCO Computer Optics GmbH Jan 22, 2009

The product range of PCO cameras covers digital camera systems with high dynamic range, high resolution, high speed and low noise, which are sold in the scientific and industrial market all over the world. Currently PCO is one of the leading…

… manufacturers of scientific cameras. Worldwide representatives, together with our own sales department and technical support assure that PCO keeps in touch with our customers and their needs. The actual wide range of specialized camera systems is the result of technical challenge and product specific know-how. A design according to advanced techniques, a high standard of production, and strict quality controls guarantee a reliable operation of the cameras. Our own developments in conjunction with excellent contacts with leading manufacturers of image sensors ensure our access to state-of-the-art CCD and CMOS-technology for our cameras.

Product range:
sensitive cameras - 12bit & 14bit dynamic range, low noise CCD cameras
intensified cameras - high resolution MCP image intensifier CCD cameras
speed cameras - ultra and high speed cameras
specialized cameras - CCD cameras with double shutter (PIV) features or modulation options

PCO also offers OEM developments of the cameras for industrial applications, where high dynamic range and high performance are required.

The new pco.camera series was introduced on the Vision 2002. Common features are the camRAM image memory (up to 2GB) in the camera for fastest possible image data rates and selectable standard interfaces (IEEE1394, camera link, USB2.0, ethernet). The pco.4000 has an exceptionally high resolution (4032x2688 pixel) and comprises a utilizable dynamic of 14bit and a frame rate of 3.5fps (160MB/s). The pco.1200 hs (hs = high speed) is a CMOS camera with 680fps at full resolution (1280x1024 pixel). It has a utilizable dynamic of 10bit and the very high image data rate of 1GB/s.