U3ISPM Series

Product Introduction

The U3ISPM series C-mount USB3.0 CMOS cameras represent high-performance hardware ISP cameras specifically designed for advanced microscopy imaging and industrial inspection. The series utilizes Aptina or Panasonic high-sensitivity, low-noise CMOS image sensors, equipped with built-in hardware ISP (Ultra-Fine color processing engine) video stream processing, supporting hardware-level demosaicing, white balance, color correction, auto exposure and other functions, effectively reducing host CPU burden while achieving high-speed, precise real-time image processing and output.

The U3ISPM series supports USB3.0 high-speed data transmission interfaces, enabling high frame rate image and video stream output to meet real-time imaging requirements in scientific research and industrial fields. Resolution coverage spans from 16 to 20 megapixels, accommodating various precision imaging tasks. The housing features integrated aluminum alloy CNC precision machining for durability, suitable for various experimental and industrial field environments.

Products include ToupView/ToupLite professional image processing software as standard, with comprehensive support for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android multi-platform SDK, facilitating secondary development and system integration. The U3ISPM series finds wide application in biomedical microscopy imaging, materials science, electronics/semiconductor inspection, educational experiments and industrial online inspection across multiple fields, representing the ideal choice for users pursuing high performance and efficiency.

Product Features

  • C-mount CMOS cameras featuring Aptina/Panasonic CMOS sensors
  • USB3.0 interface ensuring high transmission rates
  • Built-in hardware ISP Ultra-Fine color engine ensuring precise color reproduction
  • Lower computer CPU utilization with ultra-high frame rates
  • Advanced video and image processing application software ToupView/ToupLite provided with camera
  • Windows/Linux/macOS/Android multi-platform standard SDK provided
  • Aluminum alloy CNC precision-machined anodized housing

Product Models

Select the U3ISPM Series that fits your application requirements

Product Model Effective Pixels Sensor Size Shutter Type Frame Rate (FPS) Sensor Type Data Interface Color Actions
U3ISPM20000KPA 20M (5120×3840)
7.17 mm × 5.38 mm 1/1.8"
Rolling Shutter
17.8 fps@5120×3840 60 fps@2560×1920
AR2020 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
U3ISPM18000KPA (Discontinued) 18M (4912×3684)
6.14 mm × 4.61 mm 1/2.3"
Rolling Shutter
13.1 fps@4912×3684 34.3 fps@2456×1842 54.4 fps@1228×922
AR1820 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
U3ISPM16000KPA (Discontinued) 16M (4632×3488)
6.18 mm × 4.67 mm 1/2.33"
Rolling Shutter
16 fps@4632×3488 30 fps@2320×1740 27 fps@1536×1160
MN34120 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
U3ISPM16000KPB (Discontinued) 16M (4640×3506)
17.60 mm × 13.30 mm 4/3"
Rolling Shutter
22 fps@4640×3506 30 fps@3360×2526 43 fps@2304×1750 49 fps@1536×1168
MN34230 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the professional features of the U3ISPM series microscopy imaging cameras

The U3ISPM series is a high-frame-rate USB 3.0 microscopy camera with built-in hardware ISP, offering resolutions from 16 to 18 megapixels. Specifically designed for microscopy imaging scenarios requiring fast preview and high color consistency, it combines superior image quality with ease of use.

  • Real-time Processing: Hardware-level real-time completion of exposure, white balance, and color enhancement processing
  • Color Accuracy: Achieves consistent and precise color output without post-processing adjustments
  • Low CPU Usage: Significantly reduces PC load, enabling smooth operation even on standard laptops
  • Instant Results: Real-time output of high-quality images, improving work efficiency

Featuring a high-speed sensor + large buffer design, it achieves frame rates of up to 20 fps at full resolution, and dozens of frames per second in partial ROI mode. The USB 3.0 interface ensures high-speed stable transmission without requiring additional capture cards.

Widely applicable to brightfield, fluorescence, and histological observation in biomedical fields; experimental demonstrations and real-time interaction in research and education; rapid inspection of PCB defects, solder joints, and microstructures in industrial testing.

High-speed ROI Function: Flexible switching between high-resolution and high-frame-rate modes.

Cross-platform Support: Provides full-platform SDK for Windows/Linux/macOS/Android.

Industrial-grade Design: Aluminum alloy CNC housing with excellent heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding.

In-depth Product Introduction

Hardware ISP Color Engine Technology

Built-in professional-grade hardware ISP processor that performs real-time auto exposure control, auto white balance algorithms, color enhancement, and correction calculations. Compared to software processing, hardware ISP reduces latency to nanosecond levels and improves color consistency by 300%, ensuring each image has precise and consistent color performance.

High-speed Sensor + Large Buffer Architecture

Utilizes next-generation high-speed CMOS sensors combined with large-capacity onboard buffer to achieve high-speed acquisition of 16 megapixels @ 22 fps. The sensor features 3.8 µm large pixel size, ensuring excellent optical performance. Intelligent buffer management technology prevents data loss and guarantees stable image transmission.

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Interface

Features USB 3.0 high-speed interface with 5 Gbps bandwidth, supporting plug-and-play operation without requiring capture card installation. Optimized data transmission protocols ensure stable high-speed transmission across various operating systems, enabling smooth full-resolution preview even on standard laptops.

Multi-bit Depth Dynamic Switching

Supports dynamic switching between 8-bit/12-bit output modes. The 8-bit mode is suitable for routine observation and educational demonstrations with smaller file sizes; the 12-bit mode provides 4096 grayscale levels with wider dynamic range, ideal for quantitative analysis and research imaging. Users can flexibly choose according to application requirements.

Industrial-grade Reliability Design

Features aerospace-grade aluminum alloy CNC unibody housing, providing excellent heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding. Fanless passive cooling design ensures zero-noise operation. Combined with comprehensive cross-platform SDK (Windows/Linux/macOS/Android) and rich sample code, it significantly reduces system integration cycles.

Applications

Application demonstrations of the U3ISPM series in various microscopy imaging fields

Core Advantages of U3ISPM Series

Hardware ISP Engine

Real-time color processing with accurate reproduction

High-speed Imaging

16 megapixels @ 22 fps

Plug and Play

USB 3.0 interface, no capture card required

Multi-bit Depth

Flexible 8/12-bit switching

Large Buffer Design

Stable high-speed data transmission

Aluminum Alloy Housing

CNC craftsmanship with excellent heat dissipation

Low System Requirements

Smooth operation on standard laptops

Full Platform SDK

Windows/Linux/macOS/Android