Scientific Camera
SS21MPA-U3-CXP Scientific Camera with GSPRINT4521-AVC (sCMOS) sensor, 21.0 MP (5120×4096) for professional imaging.
Application context
SS21MPA-U3-CXP: The GSPRINT4521-AVC (sCMOS) sensor, 21.0 MP (5120×4096) resolution, and 4.5 µm × 4.5 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The Available on request frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
SS21MPA-U3-CXP: The GSPRINT4521-AVC (sCMOS) sensor, 21.0 MP (5120×4096) resolution, and 4.5 µm × 4.5 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The Available on request frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The SS21MPA-U3-CXP is a scientific camera in the SS series, built around a GSPRINT4521-AVC (sCMOS) sensor, 21.0 MP (5120×4096) resolution, 4.5 µm × 4.5 µm pixels, frame rates up to Available on request, a USB3.0/CXP interface. It suits scientific camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Model | SS21MPA-U3-CXP |
|---|---|
| Sensor | GSPRINT4521-AVC (sCMOS) |
| Shutter Type | Global Shutter |
| Color Type | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 21.0 MP (5120×4096) |
| Sensor Size | 23.04 mm × 18.432 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 1.8" (29.51 mm) |
| Pixel Size | 4.5 µm × 4.5 µm |
| Frame Rate | Available on request |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
| Dynamic Range | Available on request |
| Sensitivity | Available on request |
| GPIO | 1× opto-isolated input, 1× opto-isolated output, 2× non-isolated I/O ports |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Available on request |
| Data Interface | USB3.0/CXP |
| Power Supply | 19 V DC |
| Dimensions | Available on request |
|---|---|
| Weight | Available on request |
| Operating Temperature | 30 °C to +60 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | 40 °C to +85 °C |
| Storage Humidity | Available on request |
| OS Support | Windows/Linux |
|---|---|
| Certification | Available on request |
System integration
Use these checks to connect SS21MPA-U3-CXP to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Lens Mount: Available on request. Use a lens image circle that covers the sensor and check flange distance before adding C/CS, F-mount or M42 adapters.
Sensor: GSPRINT4521-AVC (sCMOS) · Resolution: 21.0 MP (5120×4096). 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: Available on request · Interface: USB3.0/CXP. 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× non-isolated I/O ports. 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 SS21MPA-U3-CXP with the closest available models in the SS family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | SS21MPA-U3-CXP (current) | SS21MMA-U3-CXP | SS10MPA-U3-CXP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | GSPRINT4521-AVC (sCMOS) | GSPRINT4521-AVM (sCMOS) | GSPRINT4510-AVC (sCMOS) |
| Resolution | 21.0 MP (5120×4096) | 21.0 MP (5120×4096) | 10.0 MP (4608×2176) |
| Sensor size | 23.04 mm × 18.432 mm | 23.04 mm × 18.432 mm | 20.736 mm × 9.792 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 4.5 µm × 4.5 µm | 4.5 µm × 4.5 µm | 4.5 µm × 4.5 µm |
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