Portable USB Microscope
PZM0840U510A PZM system combines 0.7–5.6× zoom optics, HDMI/USB/Wi-Fi imaging and replaceable illumination for inspection microscopy.
Application context
PZM0840U510A: The Sony IMX335(C) sensor, 5.1MP (2592×1944) resolution, and 2.0 μm × 2.0 μm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 26 fps@2592×1944; 26 fps@1280×960; 26 fps@640×480 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
PZM0840U510A: The Sony IMX335(C) sensor, 5.1MP (2592×1944) resolution, and 2.0 μm × 2.0 μm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 26 fps@2592×1944; 26 fps@1280×960; 26 fps@640×480 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The PZM0840U510A is an intelligent imaging camera in the PZM series, built around a Sony IMX335(C) sensor, 5.1MP (2592×1944) resolution, 2.0 μm × 2.0 μm pixels, frame rates up to 26 fps@2592×1944; 26 fps@1280×960; 26 fps@640×480, a USB2.0 interface. It suits portable usb microscope where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Product Model | PZM0840U510A |
|---|---|
| Product Series | Portable USB Microscope |
| Sensor Model | Sony IMX335(C) |
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| Sensor Size | 1/2.8" (5.18×3.89 mm) |
| Diagonal | 6.5 mm |
| Pixel Size | 2.0 μm × 2.0 μm |
| Resolution | 5.1MP (2592×1944) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
| Color Type | Color |
| Frame Rate | 26 fps@2592×1944; 26 fps@1280×960; 26 fps@640×480 |
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| Output Interface | USB2.0 |
| Lens Mount | PZM0840 continuous zoom body |
| Storage Support | Computer storage |
| Software Support | ToupView, ToupLite, Multi-platform SDK |
| Power Supply | USB2.0 power supply |
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| Dimensions | 141.5 mm × 44 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 0.8 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C ~ +50 °C |
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| OS Support | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32&64-bit), Linux, macOS, Android |
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| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
System integration
Use these checks to connect PZM0840U510A to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Lens Mount: PZM0840 continuous zoom body. Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.
Sensor: Sony IMX335(C) · Resolution: 5.1MP (2592×1944). 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: 26 fps@2592×1944; 26 fps@1280×960; 26 fps@640×480 · Interface: USB2.0. 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.
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 PZM0840U510A with the closest available models in the PZM family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | PZM0840U510A (current) | PZM0840H1080PA |
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| Sensor | Sony IMX335(C) | Sony IMX307(C) |
| Resolution | 5.1MP (2592×1944) | 2MP (1920×1080) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" (5.18×3.89 mm) | 1/2.8" (5.57×3.13 mm) |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 2.0 μm × 2.0 μm | 2.9 μm × 2.9 μm |
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