Microscopy Camera/Microscope Camera
U3CMOS18000KPA
U3CMOS18000KPA Microscopy Camera/Microscope Camera with AR1820 (C) sensor, 18M (4912×3684) for professional imaging.
- Sensor
- AR1820 (C)
- Resolution
- 18M (4912×3684)
- Pixel Size
- 1.25 µm × 1.25 µm
- Frame Rate
- 5.6 fps @ 4912×3684; 18.1 fps @ 2456×1842; 32.2 fps @ 1228×922
- Interface
- USB3.0

Specifications
U3CMOS18000KPA
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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.
Key Parameters
| 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 |
Imaging Performance
| 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 |
Interface & Mechanical
| 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 |
Environment & Certification
| 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 |
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