UHCCD Series
Product Introduction
The UHCCD series features C-mount USB2.0 microscopy CCD cameras utilizing Sony ultra-high performance HAD (Super/HAD) CCD sensors (model-dependent). The CCD global exposure (Global Exposure) effectively avoids rolling shutter distortion, making them suitable for capturing fast-moving targets. Meanwhile, the HAD structure reduces surface dark current and enhances sensitivity, enabling good imaging quality in low-light and fluorescence scenarios. The cameras employ FPGA precision timing control supporting long exposures up to approximately 240 s, facilitating capture of extremely weak signals. Stable transmission is achieved through USB2.0 (480 Mbit/s) connectivity, with included ToupView software and cross-platform SDK support (Windows/Linux/macOS/Android) for convenient system integration and secondary development.
Product Features
- Sensor: Sony Super/HAD CCD (model-dependent), high sensitivity and low dark current
- Global exposure (Global Exposure), no rolling shutter distortion, suitable for high-speed motion target imaging
- FPGA precision control, long exposure up to approximately 240 s, convenient for weak fluorescence/low-illumination imaging
- Data interface: USB2.0 (480 Mbit/s) stable transmission, plug-and-play
- Integrated aluminum alloy CNC housing, robust and durable, facilitating heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding
- Ultra-Fine color engine: white balance, color correction, Gamma/contrast/brightness, etc. (model-dependent)
- Lens interface: C-mount standard interface, compatible with various microscopy and industrial optical systems
- Software and ecosystem: includes ToupView; provides multi-platform SDK for Windows/Linux/macOS/Android (compatible with DirectShow/TWAIN)
Product Models
Select the UHCCD Series that fits your application requirements
| Product Model | Effective Pixels | Sensor Size | Shutter Type | Frame Rate (FPS) | Sensor Type | Data Interface | Color | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHCCD05200KPA | 5.2MP (2448×2050) |
8.44 mm × 7.07 mm
2/3" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
4.3 fps@2448×2050
10.5 fps@960×720
|
ICX655AQ CCD (C) | USB2.0 | Color | View Details |
| UHCCD05100KPA | 5.1MP (2592×1944) |
7.19 mm × 5.39 mm
1/1.8" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
4 fps@2592×1944
35 fps@560×420
|
ICX452AQ CCD (C) | USB2.0 | Color | View Details |
| UHCCD05000KPA | 5.0MP (2560×1920) |
8.70 mm × 6.53 mm
2/3" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
4.5 fps@2560×1920
9 fps@1280×960
|
ICX282AQ CCD (C) | USB2.0 | Color | View Details |
| UHCCD03100KPB (Discontinued) | 3.1MP (2048×1536) |
7.06 mm × 5.30 mm
1/1.8" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
6 fps@2048×1536
41 fps@640×480
|
ICX252AQ CCD (C) | USB2.0 | Color | View Details |
| UHCCD02000KPA | 2.0MP (1600×1200) |
7.04 mm × 5.28 mm
1/1.8" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
10 fps@1600×1200
|
ICX274AQ CCD (C) | USB2.0 | Color | View Details |
| UHCCD01400KPA | 1.4MP (1360×1024) |
6.32 mm × 4.76 mm
1/2" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
8 fps@1360×1024
|
ICX205AK CCD (C) | USB2.0 | Color | View Details |
| UHCCD01400KPB | 1.4MP (1360×1024) |
6.32 mm × 4.76 mm
1/2" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
15 fps@1360×1024
|
ICX205AK CCD (C) | USB2.0 | Color | View Details |
| UHCCD01400KMB | 1.4MP (1360×1024) |
6.32 mm × 4.76 mm
1/2" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
15 fps@1360×1024
|
ICX205AL CCD (M) | USB2.0 | Monochrome | View Details |
| UHCCD00800KPA | 0.8MP (1024×768) |
4.76 mm × 3.57 mm
1/3" (TBD)
|
Rolling Shutter |
16 fps@1024×768
|
ICX204AK CCD (C) | USB2.0 | Color | View Details |
Product Overview
Professional features of the UHCCD series microscopy imaging cameras
The UHCCD series is an ultra-high performance USB 2.0 C-mount CCD microscopy imaging camera launched by ToupTek Photonics. Featuring Sony Super HAD CCD image sensors with ultra-low dark current and high sensitivity characteristics, it is suitable for various scientific research and industrial imaging tasks. This series delivers outstanding performance in hardware architecture, imaging stability, and software ecosystem, making it particularly suitable for low-light environments or microscopy applications requiring high image quality.
Core Features
Sony Super HAD CCD Technology
Ultra-low dark current, high quantum efficiency, excellent imaging in low-light environments
FPGA Precise Control
Supports up to 4-minute exposure time, ensuring long-term imaging stability
USB 2.0 High-Speed Interface
Stable data transmission, strong compatibility, plug and play
Ultra-Fine Color Engine
ToupTek's proprietary color processing for accurate color reproduction and detail optimization
Performance Parameter Highlights
Resolution Range
0.8 - 5.2 MP
Multiple models availableExposure Time
0.127 ms - 240 s
Ultra-long exposure capabilityPixel Size
2.775 - 4.65 µm
High sensitivityData Bit Depth
8/12 bit
Flexible outputIn-depth Product Introduction
Sony Super HAD CCD Technology Advantages
Employs industry-leading Sony Super HAD CCD image sensors utilizing special structural design with N-type substrate, P-type body, and positive hole accumulation layer. This innovative architecture effectively reduces dark current noise and significantly improves quantum efficiency, achieving excellent low-light environment imaging capabilities. Compared to conventional CCD sensors, Super HAD technology maintains high resolution while dramatically enhancing photosensitivity, making it particularly suitable for fluorescence microscopy, dark-field imaging, and other applications requiring extremely high sensitivity.
FPGA Precision Control System
Features built-in high-performance FPGA chip for precise control and timing management of the CCD sensor. Supports ultra-long exposure times up to 4 minutes (240 seconds), ensuring sufficient signal accumulation under extremely low-light conditions. FPGA's precise clock control guarantees imaging stability during long exposure periods, effectively suppressing thermal noise and drift, making weak fluorescence signal detection and astronomical imaging possible. Also supports flexible ROI settings and pixel binning functions, further enhancing imaging flexibility.
Ultra-Fine Proprietary Color Processing Engine
Equipped with ToupTek Photonics' self-developed Ultra-Fine color engine, achieving precise color reproduction and detail optimization through advanced image processing algorithms. This engine is deeply optimized for microscopy imaging characteristics, accurately restoring true sample colors while enhancing image detail expression. Supports auto white balance, color correction, gamma adjustment, and other functions, combined with flexible 8-bit/12-bit output to meet various needs from routine observation to professional analysis.
Complete Cross-Platform SDK and Software Ecosystem
Provides powerful ToupView professional image processing software integrating image acquisition, processing, measurement, and report generation functions. Supports Windows/Linux/macOS/Android full platforms, equipped with mainstream development interfaces including C/C++, C#/VB.NET, DirectShow, Twain, facilitating system integration and secondary development. The SDK features standardized design and detailed documentation, significantly reducing development difficulty and accelerating time-to-market. Whether for research users or industrial integrators, rapid construction of imaging solutions meeting specific requirements is possible.
Industrial-Grade Robust Hardware Design
Features precision-machined CNC aluminum alloy housing with fanless, no mechanical moving parts design, relying on natural heat dissipation for long-term stable operation. The robust metal structure effectively shields electromagnetic interference and provides excellent shock resistance. The sensor front-end comes standard with IR-CUT filters or dual AR coating, effectively filtering infrared interference light and protecting the sensor from damage. USB power design simplifies wiring, achieving power supply and data transmission through a single cable, particularly suitable for space-constrained application environments.
Applications
Application demonstrations of the UHCCD series in various microscopy imaging fields
Core Advantages of UHCCD Series
Ultra-Low Noise
Sony HAD CCD ultra-low dark current
Long Exposure
Up to 240 seconds stable imaging
FPGA Precision Control
Precise timing, stable imaging
Ultra-Fine Engine
Proprietary color processing technology
Robust Structure
CNC aluminum alloy fanless design
Complete SDK
Multi-platform development support
Rich Model Range
0.8 - 5.2 MP multiple choices
USB Power
Single cable power and data transmission