Microscopy Camera/Microscope Camera
U3CMOS18000KPA Microscopy Camera/Microscope Camera with AR1820 (C) sensor, 18M (4912×3684) for professional imaging.
Application context
U3CMOS18000KPA: The AR1820 (C) sensor, 18M (4912×3684) resolution, and 1.25 µm × 1.25 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Scientific imaging. The 5.6 fps @ 4912×3684; 18.1 fps @ 2456×1842; 32.2 fps @ 1228×922 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
U3CMOS18000KPA: The AR1820 (C) sensor, 18M (4912×3684) resolution, and 1.25 µm × 1.25 µm pixels defines the sensitivity, sampling and field coverage available for Instrument integration. The 5.6 fps @ 4912×3684; 18.1 fps @ 2456×1842; 32.2 fps @ 1228×922 frame-rate listing also sets the fastest full-frame acquisition regime.
Specifications
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The U3CMOS18000KPA is a microscopy camera in the U3CMOS series, built around a AR1820 (C) sensor, 18M (4912×3684) resolution, 1.25 µm × 1.25 µm pixels, frame rates up to 5.6 fps @ 4912×3684; 18.1 fps @ 2456×1842; 32.2 fps @ 1228×922, a USB3.0 interface. It suits microscopy camera/microscope camera where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
| Model | U3CMOS18000KPA |
|---|---|
| Sensor | AR1820 (C) |
| Effective Pixels / Resolution | 18M (4912×3684) |
| Frame Rate (Full Resolution) | 5.6 fps @ 4912×3684; 18.1 fps @ 2456×1842; 32.2 fps @ 1228×922 |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Color Type | Color |
| Pixel Size | 1.25 µm × 1.25 µm |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 6.14 mm × 4.61 mm |
| Diagonal | 1/2" (7.68 mm) |
| Dynamic Range | 65.8 dB |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Sensitivity | 0.62 V/lux·sec |
| Data Interface | USB3.0 |
|---|---|
| GPIO | Available on request |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Dimensions | Available on request |
| Weight | Available on request |
| Power Supply | USB3.0 interface power |
| Operating Temperature / Humidity | 10 °C ~ +50 °C / 30%~80%RH |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature / Humidity | 20 °C ~ +60 °C / 10%~60%RH |
| Operating System | 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 U3CMOS18000KPA 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: AR1820 (C) · Resolution: 18M (4912×3684). 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: 5.6 fps @ 4912×3684; 18.1 fps @ 2456×1842; 32.2 fps @ 1228×922 · 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: 65.8 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 U3CMOS18000KPA with the closest available models in the U3CMOS family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | U3CMOS18000KPA (current) | U3CMOS16000KPB | U3CMOS16000KPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | AR1820 (C) | MN34230PLJ (C) | MN34120 (C) |
| Resolution | 18M (4912×3684) | 16M (4648×3506) | 16M (4632×3488) |
| Sensor size | 6.14 mm × 4.61 mm | 17.60 mm × 13.30 mm | 6.18 mm × 4.66 mm |
| Pixel size / frame rate | 1.25 µm × 1.25 µm | 3.8 µm × 3.8 µm | 1.335 µm × 1.335 µm |
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