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UA Series

Product Introduction

The UA series provides USB2.0 microscopy imaging solutions featuring dedicated onboard buffer architecture integrated around the sensor to smooth burst data and enhance link anti-jitter capability, achieving more stable real-time transmission under USB2.0 (480 Mbit/s) bandwidth. Resolution coverage spans approximately 1.3–16 MP, suitable for educational, routine scientific research, and general industrial documentation applications. The built-in Ultra-Fine color processing engine performs demosaicing, auto exposure/gain control, one-click white balance, and color/gamma/contrast processing on the camera/software side, reducing host CPU usage while delivering natural and consistent color presentation. The housing features aluminum alloy CNC precision construction for durability and reliability, while included ToupView/ToupLite software and cross-platform SDK support (Windows/Linux/macOS/Android) facilitate system integration and secondary development.

Product Features

  • Sensor: Aptina (onsemi) CMOS sensors (model dependent) with high sensitivity and low noise
  • Resolution coverage of approximately 1.3–16 MP, meeting general microscopy documentation requirements
  • USB2.0 high-compatibility link (480 Mbit/s) with plug-and-play operation, compatible with legacy and modern platforms and various hosts
  • Onboard buffer design adjacent to sensor: improves stability and reduces frame loss and bandwidth jitter effects
  • Ultra-Fine color engine: Demosaic, AE/AGC, AWB, one-click white balance, color/gamma/brightness/contrast, LUT
  • Bit depth and data: supports 8/12-bit (model dependent) with RAW/Bayer output capability
  • Image functions: ROI/windowing, image mirroring/flipping with bandwidth control for long-cable and complex environment adaptation (model dependent)
  • Lens interface: Standard C-mount interface for easy integration with microscopy/industrial optical systems
  • Construction: Aluminum alloy CNC housing with excellent heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding performance, consistent appearance with UCMOS series (model dependent)
  • Power supply: USB bus powered with simplified cabling, suitable for long-term continuous operation
  • Software and ecosystem: includes ToupView/ToupLite; provides Windows/Linux/macOS/Android SDK (compatible with DirectShow/TWAIN)
  • Typical applications: Brightfield, darkfield, low-light/fluorescence educational demonstration and documentation, material/biological routine observation, general experimental imaging
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Product Models

UA | C-mount USB2.0 | Onboard Buffer Stable Transmission | Ultra-Fine Color Engine | 1.3–16 MP

Model Sensor / Size Resolution Pixel Size Shutter Frame Rate Interface Color Action
UA1600CA
MN34120(C) 0.48" (7.74 mm) | 6.18mm × 4.66mm
16M (4632×3488) 1.335 µm × 1.335 µm Rolling Shutter
2 fps@4632×3488 8 fps@2320×1740 11 fps@1536×1160
USB2.0 Color View Details
UA1200CA
IMX577(C) 0.47" (7.59 mm) | 5.95mm × 4.71mm
12M (3840×3040) 1.55 µm × 1.55 µm Rolling Shutter
3 fps@3840×3040 11 fps@1920×1516 47 fps@960×758
USB2.0 Color View Details
UA1000CA
IMX577(C) 0.44" (7 mm) | 5.56mm × 4.26mm
10M (3584×2748) 1.55 µm × 1.55 µm Rolling Shutter
3.3 fps@3584×2748 12 fps@1792×1374 53 fps@896×684
USB2.0 Color View Details
UA630CA
IMX178(C) 0.55" (8.86 mm) | 7.37mm × 4.92mm
6.3M (3072×2048) 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm Rolling Shutter
5 fps@3072×2048 20 fps@1536×1024
USB2.0 Color View Details
UA630MA
IMX178(M) 0.55" (8.86 mm) | 7.37mm × 4.92mm
6.3M (3072×2048) 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm Rolling Shutter
5 fps@3072×2048 20 fps@1536×1024
USB2.0 Monochrome View Details
UA510CA
AR0521(C) 0.45" (7.13 mm) | 5.70mm × 4.28mm
5.1M (2592×1944) 2.2 µm × 2.2 µm Rolling Shutter
7.0 fps@2592×1944 27.7 fps@1296×972 100.5 fps@648×486
USB2.0 Color View Details
UA410CA
IMX347(C) 0.56" (8.96 mm) | 7.795mm × 4.408mm
4.1M (2688×1536) 2.9 µm × 2.9 µm Rolling Shutter
8.5 fps@2688×1536 11.5 fps@2048×1536 15 fps@1536×1536 34 fps@1344×768
USB2.0 Color View Details
UA410CB
IMX664(C) 0.56" (8.96 mm) | 7.795mm × 4.408mm
4.1M (2688×1520) 2.9 µm × 2.9 µm Rolling Shutter
8.5 fps@2688×1520 34 fps@1344×760
USB2.0 Color View Details
UA310CB
IMX123(C) 0.4" (6.4 mm) | 5.12mm × 3.84mm
3.1M (2048×1536) 2.5 µm × 2.5 µm Rolling Shutter
11.5 fps@2048×1536 29.5 fps@1024×768
USB2.0 Color View Details
UA130CA
SC1235(C) 0.38" (6 mm) | 4.80mm × 3.60mm
1.23M (1280×960) 3.75 µm × 3.75 µm Rolling Shutter
25 fps@1280×960 25 fps@1280×720
USB2.0 Color View Details

Package Contents #

Standard kit and packaging for the UA C-mount USB2.0 CMOS camera series

Standard Items
  1. Shipping carton: L 52 cm × W 32 cm × H 33 cm (20 pcs, 12–17 kg per carton)
  2. Inner box: L 15 cm × W 15 cm × H 10 cm (0.50–0.55 kg per box)
  3. UA 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, 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 accessory options F and G, please confirm whether you need microscope or telescope adapters. ToupTek engineers can recommend the correct C-mount adapter based on your application.
Actual accessories may vary; refer to the packing slip shipped with the camera.

Product Dimensions #

Mechanical outline for UA C-mount USB2.0 CMOS cameras

UA camera dimensions
UA Series
Standard Size Reference drawing
Use this outline to confirm mechanical clearance and mounting depth.
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The UA series represents ToupTek’s advanced A-level USB2.0 CMOS microscopy cameras. With an integrated buffer and optimized USB2.0 pipeline, the system delivers stable, real-time image transfer. Covering 1.3 MP to 16 MP, the series features high-quality Aptina CMOS sensors and a standard C-mount, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of microscopy documentation tasks.

Key Features

Premium Aptina Sensors

High clarity, excellent sensitivity, and low-noise performance.

Dedicated Buffer for Fast Transfer

Maximizes USB2.0 throughput with stable real-time streaming.

Ultra-Fine Color Engine

Accurate color reproduction with consistent tone across sessions.

Cross-Platform SDK Support

Comprehensive APIs for rapid integration into custom systems.

Performance Highlights

Resolution

1.3–16 MP

Extensive sensor lineup
Interface

USB2.0

High-speed buffered transfer
Frame Rate

Up to 30 fps

Resolution-dependent
Data Depth

8 bit

Optimized for everyday imaging

In-Depth Technology Overview

Advanced USB2.0 Transfer Pipeline

UA cameras integrate a dedicated buffer with an optimized USB2.0 controller to maintain full-speed data transfer. The design minimizes dropped frames and latency, making the series reliable for real-time viewing and capture on a wide range of computers, including legacy desktops and modern laptops.

High-Quality Aptina CMOS Sensors

The sensor lineup covers resolutions from 1.3 MP to 16 MP. Each sensor combines excellent sensitivity, low read noise, and broad dynamic range, ensuring clean imagery for brightfield, darkfield, and fluorescence microscopy. The standard C-mount supports both microscopes and optical benches with ease.

Ultra-Fine Color Processing

ToupTek’s Ultra-Fine color engine corrects tone, saturation, and gamma in hardware, ensuring consistent rendering across sessions and lighting conditions. Users retain full manual control over exposure, gain, white balance, and color curves, supporting both routine observation and quantitative analysis.

Cross-Platform SDK and Software

The UA series ships with ToupView software for Windows and macOS, offering live measurement, annotation, fluorescence pseudocolor, HDR, focus stacking, and time-lapse capture. Developers can integrate UA cameras via SDKs for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android, with APIs in C/C++, C#, Python, DirectShow, and TWAIN to streamline system development.

Application Highlights

Typical scenarios supported by UA USB2.0 CMOS cameras.

Live-cell imaging with UA camera
Live-Cell Observation

Monitor cell division and motility in real time for teaching and research.
Fluorescence imaging with UA camera
Fluorescence Detection

Capture fluorescent labels such as GFP and RFP with stable color fidelity.
Histology imaging with UA camera
Histology Digitization

Convert pathology slides into high-resolution digital archives.
Materials inspection with UA camera
Materials Analysis

Inspect microstructures and surface defects in metals, polymers, and composites.
Semiconductor inspection with UA camera
Semiconductor Inspection

Detect PCB solder defects and wafer anomalies during quality control.
Teaching with UA camera
Teaching & Research

Provide digital microscopy capability for classrooms and training labs.

UA Series Advantages

Aptina CMOS

High-sensitivity sensors with low noise and excellent fidelity.

Buffered USB2.0

Stable 5 V power and data over a single cable.

Ultra-Fine Color

Consistent tonal reproduction across diverse illumination.

Developer-Friendly

Cross-platform SDK with extensive sample projects.