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LCMOS Series

Product Introduction

The LCMOS series features USB2.0 microscopy cameras with integrated buffer memory near the sensor on the circuit board to smooth burst data and enhance link anti-jitter capability, achieving more stable real-time transmission under 480 Mbit/s bandwidth. The front-end adopts a standard 23.2 mm eyepiece tube direct-insertion structure with built-in reducer to proportionally reduce objective lens imaging, providing better field-of-view matching with sensor size while reducing vignetting. Compatibility with additional teaching and stereo microscopes is achieved through 23.2→30 / 23.2→30.75 mm adapter sleeves. Resolution coverage spans approximately 1.2–14 MP, suitable for educational, routine scientific research, and general microscopy documentation applications. Select models offer C-mount (stainless steel bayonet) versions for convenient integration with standard microscopy/industrial optical systems. Included ToupView/ToupLite software and cross-platform SDK support (Windows/Linux/macOS/Android) facilitate system integration and secondary development.

Product Features

  • 23.2 mm eyepiece tube direct-insertion design with built-in reducer for better field-of-view to sensor matching and reduced vignetting (model/optical path dependent)
  • Resolution coverage of approximately 1.2–14 MP (model dependent), meeting educational and general microscopy documentation requirements
  • USB2.0 (480 Mbit/s) data link with plug-and-play operation and excellent compatibility
  • Onboard buffer design adjacent to sensor: improves transmission stability and reduces frame loss and bandwidth jitter effects
  • Sensor: Aptina (onsemi) and other high-sensitivity CMOS sensors (model dependent) with low-noise imaging
  • Ultra-Fine color processing engine: Demosaic, AE/AGC, AWB/one-click white balance, color correction, gamma, brightness/contrast/saturation, LUT
  • Supports automatic/manual exposure with ROI metering and image flipping (model dependent)
  • Compatible with 23.2→30 / 23.2→30.75 mm adapter sleeves for broader tube diameter compatibility
  • (Optional) C-mount stainless steel bayonet versions for convenient integration with standard optical systems (model dependent)
  • Metal CNC housing balancing durability, heat dissipation, and electromagnetic shielding
  • Includes ToupView/ToupLite; provides Windows / Linux / macOS / Android SDK (compatible with DirectShow / TWAIN)
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Product Models

Select the LCMOS Series that fits your application requirements

Product Model Effective Pixels Sensor Size Shutter Type Frame Rate (FPS) Sensor Type Data Interface Color Actions
LCMOS14000KPA 14MP (4096×3288)
5.73mm × 4.60mm 0.46" (7.35 mm)
Rolling Shutter
2.7 fps@4096×3288 10 fps@2048×1644 35 fps@1024×822
MT9F002 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS12000KPA 12MP (3840×3040)
5.95mm × 4.71mm 0.47" (7.59 mm)
Rolling Shutter
3 fps@3840×3040 11 fps@1920×1516 47 fps@960×758
IMX577 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS10000KPA 10MP (3584×2748)
5.56mm × 4.26mm 0.44" (7 mm)
Rolling Shutter
3.3 fps@3584×2748 12 fps@1792×1374 53 fps@896×684
IMX577 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS09000KPA 9MP (3488×2616)
5.41mm × 4.05mm 0.42" (6.76 mm)
Rolling Shutter
3.5 fps@3488×2616 13 fps@1744×1308 55 fps@872×654
Special (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS08000KPA 8MP (3264×2448)
5.06mm × 3.79mm 0.4" (6.32 mm)
Rolling Shutter
4 fps@3264×2448 15 fps@1600×1200 62 fps@800×600
Special (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS05100KPA 5.1MP (2592×1944)
5.70mm × 4.28mm 0.45" (7.13 mm)
Rolling Shutter
7.0 fps@2592×1944 27.7 fps@1296×972 100.5 fps@648×486
AR0521 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS03100KPB 3.1MP (2048×1536)
5.12mm × 3.84mm 0.4" (6.4 mm)
Rolling Shutter
11.5 fps@2048×1536 29.5 fps@1024×768
IMX123 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS01300KPA 1.3MP (1280×1024)
4.60mm × 3.70mm 0.37" (5.9 mm)
Rolling Shutter
15 fps@1280×1024 26 fps@640×512 48 fps@320×256
MT9M111 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS01200KPB 1.2MP (1280×960)
4.80mm × 3.60mm 0.38" (6 mm)
Rolling Shutter
28 fps@1280×960 30 fps@640×480
AR0130 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS10000KPA (Discontinued) 10MP (3584×2748)
5.98mm × 4.59mm 0.47" (7.54 mm)
Rolling Shutter
3.7 fps@3584×2748 13 fps@1792×1374 35 fps@896×684
MT9J003 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS09000KPB (Discontinued) 9MP (3488×2616)
5.83mm × 4.37mm 0.46" (7.29 mm)
Rolling Shutter
3.9 fps@3488×2616 15 fps@1744×1308 47 fps@872×654
Special (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS08000KPB (Discontinued) 8MP (3264×2448)
5.45mm × 4.09mm 0.43" (6.81 mm)
Rolling Shutter
4.4 fps@3264×2448 17 fps@1600×1200 55 fps@800×600
Special (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS05100KPA (Discontinued) 5.1MP (2592×1944)
5.70mm × 4.28mm 0.45" (7.13 mm)
Rolling Shutter
6.8 fps@2592×1944 18 fps@1280×960 55 fps@640×480
MT9P001 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS03100KPA (Discontinued) 3.1MP (2048×1536)
6.55mm × 4.92mm 0.51" (8.19 mm)
Rolling Shutter
11.5 fps@2048×1536 32 fps@1024×768 45 fps@680×510
MT9T001 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS03100KPB (Discontinued) 3.1MP (2048×1536)
5.12mm × 3.84mm 0.4" (6.4 mm)
Rolling Shutter
12 fps@2048×1536 48 fps@1024×768 48 fps@680×510
IMX036 (C) USB2.0 Color View Details
LCMOS02000KPB (Discontinued) 2.0MP (1600×1200)
5.12mm × 3.84mm 0.4" (6.4 mm)
Rolling Shutter
16 fps@1600×1200 40 fps@800×600
Special (C) USB2.0 Color View Details

Packing List #

Standard kit and packaging for the LCMOS large-pixel USB2.0 CMOS camera series

Standard Items
  1. Shipping carton: L 40 cm × W 36 cm × H 36 cm (16 pcs, 12–17 kg per carton)
  2. Inner box: L 16.4 cm × W 16.4 cm × H 9.6 cm (0.70–0.80 kg per box)
  3. LCMOS series camera (1 pc)
  4. High-speed USB2.0 Type-A male to Type-B male gold-plated cable (2.0 m)
  5. Software CD (drivers and application suite, Ø 12 cm)
Optional Accessories
  1. Adjustable eyepiece adapters
    Dia. 23.2 mm eyepiece to C-mount: 108001/AMA037, 108002/AMA050, 108003/AMA075
    Dia. 31.75 mm eyepiece to C-mount: 108008/ATA037, 108009/ATA050, 108010/ATA075
  2. Fixed eyepiece adapters
    Dia. 23.2 mm eyepiece to C-mount: 108005/FMA037, 108006/FMA050, 108007/FMA075
    Dia. 31.75 mm eyepiece to C-mount: 108011/FTA037, 108012/FTA050, 108013/FTA075
  3. 108015 (Dia. 23.2 mm to 30.0 mm ring) – adapter ring for 30 mm eyepiece tubes
  4. 108016 (Dia. 23.2 mm to 30.5 mm ring) – adapter ring for 30.5 mm eyepiece tubes
  5. 108017 (Dia. 23.2 mm to 31.75 mm ring) – adapter ring for 31.75 mm eyepiece tubes
  6. Calibration reticles
    106011/TS-M1 (X = 0.01 mm / 100 divisions)
    106012/TS-M2 (X, Y = 0.01 mm / 100 divisions)
    106013/TS-M7 (X = 0.01 mm / 100 divisions; 0.10 mm / 100 divisions)
Note: For options F and G, please confirm whether you need microscope or telescope adapters. ToupTek engineers will recommend the suitable C-mount adapter for your application.
This packing list is for reference; please refer to the packing slip shipped with the camera for final contents.

Product Dimensions #

Mechanical outline for LCMOS large-pixel USB2.0 CMOS cameras

LCMOS series outline dimensions
LCMOS Series
Standard size Outline drawing
58 × 58 × 67 mm precision housing
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LCMOS cameras are ToupTek’s high-sensitivity, high-performance USB3.0 CMOS microscopy cameras engineered for fluorescence, low-light, and scientific research workflows. Sony Exmor / Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensors deliver outstanding quantum efficiency and ultra-low read noise, while the hardware image pipeline and large buffer architecture provide scientific-grade imaging quality and integration flexibility.

Key Features

Back-Illuminated Sony Sensors

Exmor / Exmor R architecture with exceptional quantum efficiency and ultra-low noise.

Hardware ISP Engine

On-board noise reduction, color correction, gamma, and demosaic processing.

High-Capacity DDR3 Buffer

Works with USB3.0 to secure high-resolution, real-time transfer.

Intelligent Image Control

Auto exposure, white balance, and gain with live parameter adjustments.

Performance Highlights

Resolution Range

2–14 MP

Multiple sensor options
Frame Rate

45+ fps

At full resolution
Exposure Range

0.1 ms–60 s

Ultra-wide control range
Data Depth

8 / 12 bit

Scientific dynamic range

In-Depth Technical Overview

Scientific-Grade Back-Illuminated Sony CMOS Sensors

LCMOS cameras employ Sony Exmor and Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS architectures—among the most advanced sensor technologies available. The back-illuminated design places the photodiode above the circuitry to maximize photon collection, delivering quantum efficiency beyond 95%. Read noise below 1.5 e⁻ unlocks exceptional low-light performance for fluorescence imaging, live-cell observation, and other sensitivity-critical tasks. Pixel sizes from 2.4 µm to 6.0 µm strike a balance between resolution and sensitivity.

High-Performance Hardware ISP Engine

A built-in hardware ISP (image signal processor) handles real-time noise reduction, color correction, demosaicing, and gamma adjustment. Compared with host-side processing, the hardware pipeline reduces PC load, accelerates throughput, and minimizes latency. As a result, the camera preserves outstanding image quality even at high frame rates, ensuring that research applications receive reliable, high-fidelity data.

High-Capacity DDR3 Buffer Technology

On-board DDR3 high-speed memory works alongside the USB3.0 interface to form a stable, efficient data pipeline. The generous buffer keeps acquisition smooth and lossless even at maximum resolution and frame rate. Typical models deliver more than 45 fps at full resolution, while ROI and binning modes push the rate even higher. The design excels in time-lapse capture, dynamic process recording, and other applications that demand uninterrupted acquisition.

Comprehensive Intelligent Image Control

Automated exposure, white balance, and gain dramatically simplify operation. Exposure time is adjustable from 0.1 ms to 60 s to accommodate lighting conditions from brightfield to extreme low light. Brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness are all tunable in real time. Users can output 8-bit or 12-bit data, with the higher bit depth offering expanded dynamic range for fluorescence and scientific imaging. Flexible 2×2 and 4×4 binning modes further improve low-light sensitivity.

Scientific-Grade Reliability Design

Precision CNC-machined aluminum alloy construction delivers excellent heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding. The fanless, vibration-free design avoids the interference and noise associated with active cooling, allowing stable long-duration operation. Passive thermal management keeps the sensor within its optimal temperature range, reducing dark current noise. This reliability makes the camera ideal for long-term unattended deployments and integration into automated research platforms.

Applications

Representative microscopy applications for the LCMOS high-sensitivity series.

Application Scenarios

Live-cell imaging with LCMOS camera
Live-Cell Imaging

Observe mitosis and dynamic cellular processes in real time.
Fluorescence imaging with LCMOS camera
Fluorescent Protein Imaging

Capture GFP, RFP, and other fluorophores with high sensitivity.
Histology imaging with LCMOS camera
Histology Imaging

Digitize pathology slides at high resolution for diagnostics.
Materials analysis with LCMOS camera
Materials Surface Analysis

Inspect microstructures and defects with high precision.
Semiconductor inspection with LCMOS camera
Semiconductor Defect Inspection

Automatically detect wafer and PCB surface defects.
Teaching and research with LCMOS camera
Teaching & Research

Enable digital microscopy in classrooms and research labs.

LCMOS Series Advantages

Research-Grade Imaging

Back-illuminated CMOS technology.

Hardware ISP

Real-time image processing.

DDR3 Buffer

High-speed, stable transfer.

Ultra-Low Noise

Outstanding low-light imaging.

Extended Exposure

Up to 60 s integration.

12-bit Depth

Scientific dynamic range.

Fanless Design

Zero vibration and noise.

Open SDK

Easy system integration.