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Low Light Imaging/Semiconductor Cooled Camera

MTR3CMOS21000KPA

MTR3CMOS21000KPA Low Light Imaging/Semiconductor Cooled Camera with IMX269 (C) sensor, 21MP (5280×3954) for professional imaging.

Sensor
IMX269 (C)
Resolution
21MP (5280×3954)
Pixel Size
3.3 µm × 3.3 µm
Frame Rate
17 fps @ 5280×3954; 17 fps @ 3952×3952; 56 fps @ 2640×1976; 67 fps @ 1760×1316; 192 fps @ 584×438
Interface
USB3.0
MTR3CMOS21000KPA

Application context

Why this design is used

Scientific imaging

MTR3CMOS21000KPA: The IMX269 (C) sensor, 21MP (5280×3954) resolution, and 3.3 µm × 3.3 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 17 fps @ 5280×3954; 17 fps @ 3952×3952; 56 fps @ 2640×1976; 67 fps @ 1760×1316; 192 fps @ 584×438 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.

Instrument integration

MTR3CMOS21000KPA: The IMX269 (C) sensor, 21MP (5280×3954) resolution, and 3.3 µm × 3.3 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 17 fps @ 5280×3954; 17 fps @ 3952×3952; 56 fps @ 2640×1976; 67 fps @ 1760×1316; 192 fps @ 584×438 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.

Specifications

MTR3CMOS21000KPA

23 specification rows

The MTR3CMOS21000KPA is a low-light & cooled camera in the MTR3CMOS series, built around a IMX269 (C) sensor, 21MP (5280×3954) resolution, 3.3 µm × 3.3 µm pixels, frame rates up to 17 fps @ 5280×3954; 17 fps @ 3952×3952; 56 fps @ 2640×1976; 67 fps @ 1760×1316; 192 fps @ 584×438, a USB3.0 interface. It suits low light imaging/semiconductor cooled camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.

Key Parameters

ModelMTR3CMOS21000KPA
SensorIMX269 (C)
Effective Pixels / Resolution21MP (5280×3954)
Frame Rate (Full Resolution and Key Resolution Modes)17 fps @ 5280×3954; 17 fps @ 3952×3952; 56 fps @ 2640×1976; 67 fps @ 1760×1316; 192 fps @ 584×438
Exposure Time0.1 ms ~ 1 h
Shutter TypeRolling Shutter
Color TypeColor

Imaging Performance

Pixel Size3.3 µm × 3.3 µm
Sensor Size17.4 mm × 13.1 mm
Diagonal4/3" (21.78 mm)
Dynamic RangeAvailable on request
Bit Depth8/12-bit
Sensitivity400 mV (1/30s), 0.1 mV dark current

Interface & Mechanical

Data InterfaceUSB3.0
GPIOAvailable on request
Lens MountC-mount
DimensionsCircular or square housing optional
WeightAvailable on request
Power SupplyUSB3.0 interface power + external DC 12 V 3 A cooling power supply

Environment & Certification

Operating Temperature / Humidity10 °C ~ +50 °C / 30%~80%RH
Storage Temperature / Humidity20 °C ~ +60 °C / 10%~60%RH
OS SupportWindows/Linux/macOS/Android multi-platform SDK (native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, TWAIN, etc.)
CertificationCE, FCC

System integration

Integration and compatibility

Use these checks to connect MTR3CMOS21000KPA to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.

Lens and microscope interface
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 and sampling
Sensor: IMX269 (C) · Resolution: 21MP (5280×3954)
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.
Interface and data rate
Frame Rate: 17 fps @ 5280×3954; 17 fps @ 3952×3952; 56 fps @ 2640×1976; 67 fps @ 1760×1316; 192 fps @ 584×438 · 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.
Hardware synchronization
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.
Cooling and noise floor
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.

Technical FAQ

Integration questions for MTR3CMOS21000KPA

What lens mount is required for the MTR3CMOS21000KPA?

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.

What sensor and pixel pitch does the MTR3CMOS21000KPA use?

Sensor: IMX269 (C) · Resolution: 21MP (5280×3954). 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.

How does the MTR3CMOS21000KPA connect to the acquisition computer?

Frame Rate: 17 fps @ 5280×3954; 17 fps @ 3952×3952; 56 fps @ 2640×1976; 67 fps @ 1760×1316; 192 fps @ 584×438 · 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.

Does the MTR3CMOS21000KPA support hardware triggering?

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.

What is the noise performance of the MTR3CMOS21000KPA?

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.

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Model selection

Nearby series comparison

Compare MTR3CMOS21000KPA with the closest available models in the MTR3CMOS family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.

Selection parameterMTR3CMOS21000KPA (current)MTR3CMOS20000KPAMTR3CMOS26000KMA
SensorIMX269 (C)IMX183 (C, RS)IMX571 (M, RS)
Resolution21MP (5280×3954)20MP (5440×3648)26MP (6224×4168)
Sensor size17.4 mm × 13.1 mm13.056 mm × 8.755 mm23.48 mm × 15.67 mm
Pixel size / frame rate3.3 µm × 3.3 µm2.4 µm × 2.4 µm3.76 µm × 3.76 µm

Other cameras on the IMX269 sensor

The IMX269 appears in 3 models across the catalogue, differing in cooling, shutter, interface and colour filter. Compare them side by side before settling on a variant.