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BIGEYE4200KMC

BIGEYE4200KMC Industrial Camera/Analytical Imaging with GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) sensor, 4.2 MP (2048×2048) for professional imaging.

Sensor
GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS)
Resolution
4.2 MP (2048×2048)
Pixel Size
6.5 µm × 6.5 µm
Frame Rate
44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024; 44 fps @ 680×680; 44 fps @ 512×512
Interface
USB3.0
BIGEYE4200KMC

Application context

Why this design is used

Scientific imaging

BIGEYE4200KMC: The GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) sensor, 4.2 MP (2048×2048) resolution, and 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024; 44 fps @ 680×680; 44 fps @ 512×512 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.

Instrument integration

BIGEYE4200KMC: The GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) sensor, 4.2 MP (2048×2048) resolution, and 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024; 44 fps @ 680×680; 44 fps @ 512×512 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.

Specifications

BIGEYE4200KMC

22 specification rows

The BIGEYE4200KMC is an industrial & analytical camera in the BIGEYE series, built around a GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) sensor, 4.2 MP (2048×2048) resolution, 6.5 µm × 6.5 µm pixels, frame rates up to 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024; 44 fps @ 680×680; 44 fps @ 512×512, a USB3.0 interface. It suits industrial camera/analytical imaging where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.

Key Parameters

ModelBIGEYE4200KMC
SensorGSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS)
Effective Pixels / Resolution4.2 MP (2048×2048)
Frame Rate (Full Resolution)44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024; 44 fps @ 680×680; 44 fps @ 512×512
Shutter TypeRolling Shutter
Color TypeMonochrome

Imaging Performance

Pixel Size6.5 µm × 6.5 µm
Sensor Size13.31 mm × 13.31 mm
Diagonal4/3" (18.82 mm)
Dynamic RangeAvailable on request
Bit Depth8/12-bit
Sensitivity1.1×10^8 (e-/((W/m²)·s)), Peak QE 93.7% @ 550 nm, 80 (e-/s/pix)

Interface & Mechanical

Data InterfaceUSB3.0
GPIOAvailable on request
Lens MountM42×0.75 mount
DimensionsAvailable on request
WeightAvailable on request
Power SupplyUSB powered

Environment & Certification

Operating Temperature / Humidity10 °C to +50 °C / 30% to 80% RH
Storage Temperature / Humidity20 °C to +60 °C / 10% to 60% RH
Operating SystemWindows/Linux/macOS/Android multi-platform SDK (native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.)
CertificationCE, FCC

System integration

Integration and compatibility

Use these checks to connect BIGEYE4200KMC to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.

Lens and microscope interface
Lens Mount: M42×0.75 mount
Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.
Sensor and sampling
Sensor: GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) · Resolution: 4.2 MP (2048×2048)
Match pixel pitch to the diffraction-limited spot the optics deliver. Sampling finer than the optics resolve multiplies data volume without adding information; sampling coarser discards resolution you have paid for.
Interface and data rate
Frame Rate: 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024; 44 fps @ 680×680; 44 fps @ 512×512 · Interface: USB3.0
Confirm the host can sustain the interface bandwidth continuously, not in burst. A camera that outruns the write path stalls acquisition rather than dropping quietly to a lower rate.
Hardware synchronization
GPIO: Available on request
Confirm edge polarity, pulse-width limits and whether each line is opto-isolated before connecting TTL or GPIO signals. A software exposure command is not equivalent to a hardware trigger.
Cooling and noise floor
Dynamic Range: Available on request
Judge these figures at the exposure time you will actually use. Cooling matters where dark current accumulates over seconds; read noise dominates short exposures where it never does.

Technical FAQ

Integration questions for BIGEYE4200KMC

What lens mount is required for the BIGEYE4200KMC?

Lens Mount: M42×0.75 mount. Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.

What sensor and pixel pitch does the BIGEYE4200KMC use?

Sensor: GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS) · Resolution: 4.2 MP (2048×2048). Match pixel pitch to the diffraction-limited spot the optics deliver. Sampling finer than the optics resolve multiplies data volume without adding information; sampling coarser discards resolution you have paid for.

How does the BIGEYE4200KMC connect to the acquisition computer?

Frame Rate: 44 fps @ 2048×2048; 44 fps @ 1024×1024; 44 fps @ 680×680; 44 fps @ 512×512 · Interface: USB3.0. Confirm the host can sustain the interface bandwidth continuously, not in burst. A camera that outruns the write path stalls acquisition rather than dropping quietly to a lower rate.

Does the BIGEYE4200KMC support hardware triggering?

GPIO: Available on request. Confirm edge polarity, pulse-width limits and whether each line is opto-isolated before connecting TTL or GPIO signals. A software exposure command is not equivalent to a hardware trigger.

What is the noise performance of the BIGEYE4200KMC?

Dynamic Range: Available on request. Judge these figures at the exposure time you will actually use. Cooling matters where dark current accumulates over seconds; read noise dominates short exposures where it never does.

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Model selection

Nearby series comparison

Compare BIGEYE4200KMC with the closest available models in the BIGEYE family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.

Selection parameterBIGEYE4200KMC (current)BIGEYE4200KMBBIGEYE4200KMD
SensorGSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS)GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS)GSENSE2020BSI (M, UV, RS)
Resolution4.2 MP (2048×2048)4.2 MP (2048×2048)4.2 MP (2048×2048)
Sensor size13.31 mm × 13.31 mm13.31 mm × 13.31 mm13.31 mm × 13.31 mm
Pixel size / frame rate6.5 µm × 6.5 µm6.5 µm × 6.5 µm6.5 µm × 6.5 µm

Other cameras on the GSENSE2020BSI sensor

The GSENSE2020BSI appears in 10 models across the catalogue, differing in cooling, shutter, interface and colour filter. Compare them side by side before settling on a variant.