Low Light Imaging/Semiconductor Cooled Camera
CTR3CMOS00503KMA Low Light Imaging/Semiconductor Cooled Camera with Sony IMX426LLJ sensor, 0.5MP (800×620) for professional imaging.
Application context
CTR3CMOS00503KMA: The Sony IMX426LLJ sensor, 0.5MP (800×620) resolution, and 9.0 µm × 9.0 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 20 fps @ 800×620 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
CTR3CMOS00503KMA: The Sony IMX426LLJ sensor, 0.5MP (800×620) resolution, and 9.0 µm × 9.0 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 20 fps @ 800×620 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The CTR3CMOS00503KMA is a low-light & cooled camera in the CTR3CMOS series, built around a Sony IMX426LLJ sensor, 0.5MP (800×620) resolution, 9.0 µm × 9.0 µm pixels, frame rates up to 20 fps @ 800×620, a USB3.0 interface. It suits low light imaging/semiconductor cooled camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Model | CTR3CMOS00503KMA |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX426LLJ |
| Effective Pixels / Resolution | 0.5MP (800×620) |
| Frame Rate (Full Resolution and Key Resolution Modes) | 20 fps @ 800×620 |
| Exposure Time | 6 µs ~ 300 s |
| Shutter Type | Global Shutter |
| Color Type | Monochrome |
| Pixel Size | 9.0 µm × 9.0 µm |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 7.2 mm × 5.58 mm |
| Diagonal | 1/1.8" (9.11 mm) |
| Dynamic Range | 72 dB |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit/12-bit |
| Sensitivity | 8100 mV |
| Data Interface | USB3.0 |
|---|---|
| GPIO | 1x optically isolated input, 1x optically isolated output, 2x non-isolated I/O ports |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Dimensions | 80 mm × 80 mm × 45.5 mm |
| Weight | 396.6 g |
| Power Supply | USB3.0 interface power / DC 12 V power |
| Operating Temperature / Humidity | 10 °C ~ +50 °C / 20%-80% non-condensing |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature / Humidity | 30 °C ~ +70 °C / Available on request |
| OS Support | Windows/Linux/macOS/Android multi-platform SDK (native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, TWAIN, etc.) |
| Certification | CE/FCC |
System integration
Use these checks to connect CTR3CMOS00503KMA to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Lens Mount: C-mount. Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.
Sensor: Sony IMX426LLJ · Resolution: 0.5MP (800×620). 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.
Frame Rate: 20 fps @ 800×620 · 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.
GPIO: 1x optically isolated input, 1x optically isolated output, 2x non-isolated I/O ports. 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.
Dynamic Range: 72 dB. 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.
Tell us your sensor, resolution, spectral range, frame-rate, interface, and software requirements and we will confirm the matching configuration and lead time.
Model selection
Compare CTR3CMOS00503KMA with the closest available models in the CTR3CMOS family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | CTR3CMOS00503KMA (current) | CTR3CMOS00390KMA | CTR3CMOS01700KMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX426LLJ | Sony IMX287LLR | Sony IMX432LLJ |
| Resolution | 0.5MP (800×620) | 0.39MP (720×540) | 1.7MP (1600×1100) |
| Sensor size | 7.2 mm × 5.58 mm | 4.97 mm × 3.73 mm | 14.4 mm × 9.9 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 9.0 µm × 9.0 µm | 6.9 µm × 6.9 µm | 9.0 µm × 9.0 µm |
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