Industrial Camera/Analytical Imaging
IUC21000KPA Industrial Camera/Analytical Imaging with Sony IMX472AAJK-C sensor, 21.0MP (5280×3956) for professional imaging.
Application context
IUC21000KPA: The Sony IMX472AAJK-C sensor, 21.0MP (5280×3956) resolution, and 3.3 µm × 3.3 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 17.4 fps @ 5280×3956; 69.5 fps @ 2640×1978; 156 fps @ 1760×1318 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
IUC21000KPA: The Sony IMX472AAJK-C sensor, 21.0MP (5280×3956) resolution, and 3.3 µm × 3.3 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 17.4 fps @ 5280×3956; 69.5 fps @ 2640×1978; 156 fps @ 1760×1318 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The IUC21000KPA is an industrial & analytical camera in the IUC series, built around a Sony IMX472AAJK-C sensor, 21.0MP (5280×3956) resolution, 3.3 µm × 3.3 µm pixels, frame rates up to 17.4 fps @ 5280×3956; 69.5 fps @ 2640×1978; 156 fps @ 1760×1318, a USB3.0 interface. It suits industrial camera/analytical imaging where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Model | IUC21000KPA |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX472AAJK-C |
| Effective Pixels / Resolution | 21.0MP (5280×3956) |
| Frame Rate (Full Resolution) | 17.4 fps @ 5280×3956; 69.5 fps @ 2640×1978; 156 fps @ 1760×1318 |
| Exposure Time | 150 µs ~ 15 s |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Color Type | Color |
| Pixel Size | 3.3 µm × 3.3 µm |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 17.3 mm × 13.0 mm |
| Diagonal | 4/3" (21.64 mm) |
| Dynamic Range | 84 dB (HCG) 84 dB (LCG) |
| Bit Depth | 8/12-bit |
| Sensitivity | 982.8 mV (G), 0.55 mV dark current |
| Data Interface | USB3.0 |
|---|---|
| GPIO | 1× optically isolated input, 1× optically isolated output, 2× non-isolated I/O |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Dimensions | 88 mm × 88 mm × 36.3 mm |
| Weight | 564 g |
| Power Supply | DC 12 V |
| Operating Temperature / Humidity | 10 °C to +50 °C / 20% to 80% non-condensing |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature / Humidity | 30 °C to +70 °C / Available on request |
| Operating System | 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 IUC21000KPA 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 IMX472AAJK-C · Resolution: 21.0MP (5280×3956). 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: 17.4 fps @ 5280×3956; 69.5 fps @ 2640×1978; 156 fps @ 1760×1318 · 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: 1× optically isolated input, 1× optically isolated output, 2× non-isolated I/O. 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: 84 dB (HCG) 84 dB (LCG). 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 IUC21000KPA with the closest available models in the IUC family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | IUC21000KPA (current) | IUC20400KPA-10G | IUC24000KPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX472AAJK-C | Sony IMX531-AAQJ-C | Sony IMX410CQK-C |
| Resolution | 21.0MP (5280×3956) | 20.4MP (4480×4480) | 24.0MP (6064×4040) |
| Sensor size | 17.3 mm × 13.0 mm | 12.28 mm × 12.28 mm | 36.02 mm × 24.00 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 3.3 µm × 3.3 µm | 2.74 µm × 2.74 µm | 5.94 µm × 5.94 µm |
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