Microscopy Camera/Microscope Camera
ICMOS03100KPA Microscopy Camera/Microscope Camera with Aptina MT9T001 (C) sensor, 3.1MP (2048×1536) for professional imaging.
Application context
ICMOS03100KPA: The Aptina MT9T001 (C) sensor, 3.1MP (2048×1536) resolution, and 3.2 µm × 3.2 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 12 fps @ 2048×1536 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
ICMOS03100KPA: The Aptina MT9T001 (C) sensor, 3.1MP (2048×1536) resolution, and 3.2 µm × 3.2 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 12 fps @ 2048×1536 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The ICMOS03100KPA is a microscopy camera in the ICMOS series, built around a Aptina MT9T001 (C) sensor, 3.1MP (2048×1536) resolution, 3.2 µm × 3.2 µm pixels, frame rates up to 12 fps @ 2048×1536, a USB2.0 (UVC) interface. It suits microscopy camera/microscope camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Model | ICMOS03100KPA |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Aptina MT9T001 (C) |
| Effective Pixels / Resolution | 3.1MP (2048×1536) |
| Frame Rate (Full Resolution) | 12 fps @ 2048×1536 |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Color Type | Color |
| Pixel Size | 3.2 µm × 3.2 µm |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 6.55 mm × 4.92 mm |
| Diagonal | 1/2" (8.19 mm) |
| Dynamic Range | 61 dB |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Sensitivity | 1.0 V/lux-sec |
| Data Interface | USB2.0 (UVC) |
|---|---|
| GPIO | Not supported (no external trigger) |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Dimensions | 29 mm × 29 mm × 29 mm |
| Weight | Available on request |
| Power Supply | USB powered |
| Operating Temperature / Humidity | 10 °C ~ 50 °C / 30%~80%RH |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature / Humidity | 20 °C ~ 60 °C / 10%~60%RH |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
| OS Support | Windows/Linux/macOS UVC + SDK (native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, TWAIN, etc.) |
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System integration
Use these checks to connect ICMOS03100KPA 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: Aptina MT9T001 (C) · Resolution: 3.1MP (2048×1536). 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: 12 fps @ 2048×1536 · Interface: USB2.0 (UVC). 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: Not supported (no external trigger). 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: 61 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 ICMOS03100KPA with the closest available models in the ICMOS family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | ICMOS03100KPA (current) | ICMOS01300KMA | ICMOS10000KPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Aptina MT9T001 (C) | onsemi MT9M001 (M) | Aptina MT9J003 (C) |
| Resolution | 3.1MP (2048×1536) | 1.3MP (1280×1024) | 10MP (3584×2748) |
| Sensor size | 6.55 mm × 4.92 mm | 6.66 mm × 5.32 mm | 5.99 mm × 4.59 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 3.2 µm × 3.2 µm | 5.2 µm × 5.2 µm | 1.67 µm × 1.67 µm |
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