Low Light Imaging/Semiconductor Cooled Camera
MTR3CMOS16000KPA Low Light Imaging/Semiconductor Cooled Camera with MN34230PLJ (C) sensor, 16MP (4640×3506) for professional imaging.
Application context
MTR3CMOS16000KPA: The MN34230PLJ (C) sensor, 16MP (4640×3506) resolution, and 3.8 µm × 3.8 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 6 fps @ 4640×3506; 20 fps @ 2304×1750; 48 fps @ 1536×1160 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
MTR3CMOS16000KPA: The MN34230PLJ (C) sensor, 16MP (4640×3506) resolution, and 3.8 µm × 3.8 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 6 fps @ 4640×3506; 20 fps @ 2304×1750; 48 fps @ 1536×1160 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The MTR3CMOS16000KPA is a low-light & cooled camera in the MTR3CMOS series, built around a MN34230PLJ (C) sensor, 16MP (4640×3506) resolution, 3.8 µm × 3.8 µm pixels, frame rates up to 6 fps @ 4640×3506; 20 fps @ 2304×1750; 48 fps @ 1536×1160, a USB3.0 interface. It suits low light imaging/semiconductor cooled camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Model | MTR3CMOS16000KPA |
|---|---|
| Sensor | MN34230PLJ (C) |
| Effective Pixels / Resolution | 16MP (4640×3506) |
| Frame Rate (Full Resolution and Key Resolution Modes) | 6 fps @ 4640×3506; 20 fps @ 2304×1750; 48 fps @ 1536×1160 |
| Exposure Time | 0.15 ms ~ 1 h |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Color Type | Color |
| Pixel Size | 3.8 µm × 3.8 µm |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 17.6 mm × 13.3 mm |
| Diagonal | 4/3" (22.06 mm) |
| Dynamic Range | Available on request |
| Bit Depth | 8/12-bit |
| Sensitivity | 2413 LSB (Gain = 0 dB), 89.1 LSB dark current |
| Data Interface | USB3.0 |
|---|---|
| GPIO | Available on request |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Dimensions | Circular or square housing optional |
| Weight | Available on request |
| Power Supply | USB3.0 interface power + external DC 12 V 3 A cooling power supply |
| Operating Temperature / Humidity | 10 °C ~ +50 °C / 30%~80%RH |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature / Humidity | 20 °C ~ +60 °C / 10%~60%RH |
| 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 MTR3CMOS16000KPA 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: MN34230PLJ (C) · Resolution: 16MP (4640×3506). 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: 6 fps @ 4640×3506; 20 fps @ 2304×1750; 48 fps @ 1536×1160 · 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: 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.
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.
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 MTR3CMOS16000KPA with the closest available models in the MTR3CMOS family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | MTR3CMOS16000KPA (current) | MTR3CMOS16000KMA | MTR3CMOS20000KMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | MN34230PLJ (C) | MN34230ALJ (M) | IMX183 (M, RS) |
| Resolution | 16MP (4640×3506) | 16MP (4648×3506) | 20MP (5440×3648) |
| Sensor size | 17.6 mm × 13.3 mm | 17.6 mm × 13.3 mm | 13.056 mm × 8.755 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 3.8 µm × 3.8 µm | 3.8 µm × 3.8 µm | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm |
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