Scientific Camera
MAX102AC-U3 MAX Sony scientific camera combines Exmor CMOS imaging, TEC cooling, anti-condensation optics and SDK support.
Application context
MAX102AC-U3: The IMX461AQR (C, RS) sensor, 102 MP (11648×8742) resolution, and 3.76 µm × 3.76 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 3.5 fps @ 11648×8742; 8.7 fps @ 5824×4370; 27.8 fps @ 3872×2912; 82.5 fps @ 1280×970 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
MAX102AC-U3: The IMX461AQR (C, RS) sensor, 102 MP (11648×8742) resolution, and 3.76 µm × 3.76 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 3.5 fps @ 11648×8742; 8.7 fps @ 5824×4370; 27.8 fps @ 3872×2912; 82.5 fps @ 1280×970 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The MAX102AC-U3 is a scientific camera in the MAX Sony series, built around a IMX461AQR (C, RS) sensor, 102 MP (11648×8742) resolution, 3.76 µm × 3.76 µm pixels, frame rates up to 3.5 fps @ 11648×8742; 8.7 fps @ 5824×4370; 27.8 fps @ 3872×2912; 82.5 fps @ 1280×970, a USB3.0 interface. It suits scientific camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Model | MAX102AC-U3 |
|---|---|
| Sensor | IMX461AQR (C, RS) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Color Type | Color |
| Resolution | 102 MP (11648×8742) |
| Sensor Size | 43.80 mm × 32.87 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 4.1" (54.76 mm) |
| Pixel Size | 3.76 µm × 3.76 µm |
| Frame Rate | 3.5 fps @ 11648×8742; 8.7 fps @ 5824×4370; 27.8 fps @ 3872×2912; 82.5 fps @ 1280×970 |
|---|---|
| Exposure Time | 150 µs ~ 3600 s |
| Bit Depth | 8/16-bit |
| Dynamic Range | 82.8 dB |
| Sensitivity | 484 mV @ 1/30 s; 0.04 mV @ 1/30 s |
| GPIO | 1× opto-isolated input, 1× opto-isolated output, 2× direct-connect GPIO |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | M54×0.75 (native); optional M72×0.75 front adapter ring |
| Data Interface | USB3.0 |
| Power Supply | DC 19 V, 4 A |
| Dimensions | 110 mm × 110 mm × 123.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to +50 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 30%–80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | 20 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 10%–60% RH (non-condensing) |
| OS Support | Multi-platform SDK for Windows/Linux/macOS/Android (native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, TWAIN, etc.) |
|---|---|
| Certification | Available on request |
System integration
Use these checks to connect MAX102AC-U3 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Lens Mount: M54×0.75 (native); optional M72×0.75 front adapter ring. Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.
Sensor: IMX461AQR (C, RS) · Resolution: 102 MP (11648×8742). 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: 3.5 fps @ 11648×8742; 8.7 fps @ 5824×4370; 27.8 fps @ 3872×2912; 82.5 fps @ 1280×970 · 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× opto-isolated input, 1× opto-isolated output, 2× direct-connect GPIO. 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: 82.8 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 MAX102AC-U3 with the closest available models in the MAX Sony family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MAX102AC-U3 (current) | MAX102AC-10G | MAX102AM-10G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | IMX461AQR (C, RS) | IMX461AQR (C, RS) | IMX461ALR (M, RS) |
| Resolution | 102 MP (11648×8742) | 102 MP (11648×8742) | 102 MP (11648×8742) |
| Sensor size | 43.80 mm × 32.87 mm | 43.80 mm × 32.87 mm | 43.80 mm × 32.87 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 3.76 µm × 3.76 µm | 3.76 µm × 3.76 µm | 3.76 µm × 3.76 µm |
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