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title: "Modifying the sensor sensitivity"
slug: "adjust-the-sensor-sensitivity"
updated: 2024-01-13T18:52:19Z
published: 2024-01-13T18:52:19Z
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# Adjust the sensor sensitivity

NOTEWhen modifying the sensor sensitivity the PRNU and DSNU reference data become invalid. 

1. Deactivate DSNU and PRNU references.
2. Create new data sets for shading and black reference.

## Low speed of the inspected object and good illumination

| 1. In the Configuration window navigate to *Camera Image Calibration* → *Sensitivity*. 2. Below *Camera sensitivity gain* select **a low sensitivity gain**: Achieve the highest dynamic range for areas with high contrast (completely dark to absolutely reflective). → E.g. pin inspection in electrical connectors. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/camera-features-image-tfnr0owt.png) |
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## High speed of the inspected flat object and bad illumination

| 1. In the Configuration window navigate to *Camera Image Calibration* → *Sensitivity*. 2. Below *Camera sensitivity gain* select **a high sensitivity gain**: Achieve a good image quality for flat objects. → E.g. solar cell, web or wafer inspection. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/camera-features-image-tfnr0owt.png) |
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## Sensitivity values

### 8k sensor

| Sensitivity | Description | Full-well capacity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0 | Low sensitivity for optimal SNR | – |
| 1 | Measured value | 13 ke |
| 2 | – | – |
| 3 | – | – |
| 4 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – |
| 6 | – | – |
| 7 | Maximum sensitivity | – |

ke: kilo-electrons

### 10k and 15k sensor

| Sensitivity | Description | Full-well capacity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0 | Low sensitivity for optimal SNR | 40 ke |
| 1 | Medium sensitivity / high SNR | 20 ke |
| 2 | Maximum sensitivity / standard SNR | 10 ke |

ke: kilo-electrons