MTR3CMOS Series

Product Introduction

The MTR3CMOS series are C-mount USB3.0 multi-channel CMOS cameras designed for simultaneous imaging requirements of multi-color fluorescence and complex optical paths. The cameras integrate multi-channel color separation optics (model dependent) internally, capable of separating different wavelength/color channels from samples and acquiring them synchronously, significantly improving imaging efficiency while avoiding timing errors from sequential switching. Equipped with high-sensitivity, low-noise CMOS sensors and built-in Ultra-Fine image processing engine, they deliver high signal-to-noise ratio images even under weak signal conditions. USB3.0 high-bandwidth links and built-in buffering ensure stable transmission of large multi-channel data volumes. Each channel supports independent exposure/gain/ROI/bit depth settings, facilitating fine optimization according to spectral lines and brightness differences. The housing features precision aluminum alloy CNC construction for long-term stable and reliable operation. Includes ToupView/ToupLite and cross-platform SDK (Windows / Linux / macOS / Android) for easy system integration and secondary development.

Product Features

  • Integrated multi-channel color separation optics (model dependent): separates different wavelength/color channels and acquires them synchronously, suitable for multi-color fluorescence/multi-band applications
  • Multi-channel synchronization: supports external hardware triggering and inter-channel timing coordination, reducing sequential switching errors and motion artifacts
  • High-sensitivity low-noise CMOS sensors (model dependent), suitable for low-light and long-duration observation
  • Independent parameters per channel: exposure/gain/ROI/bit depth can be set separately, facilitating optimization according to spectral lines and brightness differences
  • Data link: USB3.0 (5 Gbit/s) high-speed transmission with built-in buffering improves stability for multi-channel large data volumes
  • Bit depth support: 8 / 12 / 16-bit (model dependent), enhancing weak signal gradation and dynamic range
  • Ultra-Fine image processing: demosaicing, AE/AGC, AWB/one-click white balance, color correction, Gamma, contrast/brightness/saturation, LUT, etc. (model dependent)
  • Acquisition modes: free-running, software trigger, external hardware trigger; supports multi-device/light source/motion platform timing coordination
  • Channel calibration and registration: supports software-side channel registration and false color/composite display (software/model dependent)
  • Structure and interface: C-mount main interface, aluminum alloy CNC housing, stable and durable, convenient for long-term deployment
  • Software and ecosystem: includes ToupView/ToupLite; provides Windows / Linux / macOS / Android SDK (compatible with DirectShow / TWAIN)
  • Typical applications: multi-color fluorescence imaging, dual/multi-band observation, biomedical research, materials and semiconductor multi-channel analysis, etc.

Product Models

Select the MTR3CMOS Series that fits your application requirements

Product Model Effective Pixels Sensor Size Shutter Type Frame Rate (FPS) Sensor Type Data Interface Color Actions
MTR3CMOS45000KMA 45MP (8176×5616)
19.11 mm × 13.00 mm 1.44" (23.11 mm)
Rolling Shutter
8.1 fps@8176×5616 30.0 fps@4080×2808 8.1 fps@7408×5556 33.0 fps@3696×2778 10.4 fps@8176×4320 34.7 fps@4096×2160 62.5 fps@2048×1080 86.5 fps@1360×720
IMX492 (M, RS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS26000KPA 26MP (6224×4168)
23.48 mm × 15.67 mm 1.76" (28.23 mm)
Rolling Shutter
14 fps@6224×4168 37 fps@3104×2084 110 fps@2064×1386
IMX571 (C, RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS26000KMA 26MP (6224×4168)
23.48 mm × 15.67 mm 1.76" (28.23 mm)
Rolling Shutter
14 fps@6224×4168 37 fps@3104×2084 110 fps@2064×1386
IMX571 (M, RS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS21000KPA 21MP (5280×3954)
17.4 mm × 13.1 mm 1.36" (21.78 mm)
Rolling Shutter
17 fps@5280×3954 17 fps@3952×3952 56 fps@2640×1976 67 fps@1760×1316 192 fps@584×438
IMX269 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS20000KPA 20MP (5440×3648)
13.056 mm × 8.755 mm 0.98" (15.72 mm)
Rolling Shutter
19 fps@5440×3648 48.8 fps@2736×1824 59.4 fps@1824×1216
IMX183 (C, RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS20000KMA 20MP (5440×3648)
13.056 mm × 8.755 mm 0.98" (15.72 mm)
Rolling Shutter
19 fps@5440×3648 48.8 fps@2736×1824 59.4 fps@1824×1216
IMX183 (M, RS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS16000KPA 16MP (4640×3506)
17.6 mm × 13.3 mm 1.38" (22.06 mm)
Rolling Shutter
6 fps@4640×3506 20 fps@2304×1750 48 fps@1536×1160
MN34230PLJ (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS16000KMA 16MP (4648×3506)
17.6 mm × 13.3 mm 1.38" (22.06 mm)
Rolling Shutter
22.5 fps@4648×3506 43 fps@2304×1750 48 fps@1536×1168
MN34230ALJ (M) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS10300KPA 10.3MP (4128×2808)
19.11 mm × 13.0 mm 1.44" (23.11 mm)
Rolling Shutter
30 fps@4128×2808 38.5 fps@4096×2160 59.8 fps@2048×1080 87.2 fps@1360×720
IMX294 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS10300KMA 10.3MP (4128×2808)
19.11 mm × 13.0 mm 1.44" (23.11 mm)
Rolling Shutter
30 fps@4128×2808 38.5 fps@4096×2160 59.8 fps@2048×1080 87.2 fps@1360×720
IMX492 (M, RS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS09000KPA 9MP (2992×3000)
11.28 mm × 11.28 mm 1" (15.95 mm)
Rolling Shutter
40 fps@2992×3000 62 fps@1488×1500 186 fps@992×998
IMX533 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS09000KMA 9MP (2992×3000)
11.28 mm × 11.28 mm 1" (15.95 mm)
Rolling Shutter
40 fps@2992×3000 62 fps@1488×1500 186 fps@992×998
IMX533 (M) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS08300KPA 8.3MP (3840×2160)
11.14 mm × 6.26 mm 0.8" (12.78 mm)
Rolling Shutter
45 fps@3840×2160 70 fps@1920×1080
IMX585 (C, RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS07100KPA 7.0MP (3200×2200)
14.4 mm × 9.9 mm 1.09" (17.47 mm)
Global Shutter
51.3 fps@3200×2200 133.8 fps@1584×1100
IMX428 (C, GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS07100KMA 7.0MP (3200×2200)
14.4 mm × 9.9 mm 1.09" (17.47 mm)
Global Shutter
51.3 fps@3200×2200 133.8 fps@1584×1100
IMX428 (M, GS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS02300KPA 2.3MP (1920×1200)
23.0 mm × 14.4 mm 1.7" (27.14 mm)
Rolling Shutter
120 fps@1920×1200
SC2110 (C, RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS02300KMA 2.3MP (1920×1200)
23.0 mm × 14.4 mm 1.7" (27.14 mm)
Rolling Shutter
120 fps@1920×1200
SC2110 (M, RS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS01700KPA 1.7MP (1600×1100)
14.4 mm × 9.9 mm 1.09" (17.47 mm)
Global Shutter
98.6 fps@1600×1100
IMX432 (C, GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
MTR3CMOS01700KMA 1.7MP (1600×1100)
14.4 mm × 9.9 mm 1.09" (17.47 mm)
Global Shutter
98.6 fps@1600×1100
IMX432 (M, GS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS01300KMA 1.3MP (1280×1024)
12.493 mm × 9.994 mm 1" (16 mm)
Rolling Shutter
30 fps@1280×1024 30 fps@640×512
GLUX9701BSI (M, UV, RS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS00500KMA 0.5MP (800×600)
12.8 mm × 9.6 mm 1" (16 mm)
Rolling Shutter
60 fps@800×600 60 fps@400×300
GLUX1605BSI (M, UV, RS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details
MTR3CMOS08300KMA 8.3MP (3840×2160)
11.2 mm × 6.3 mm 0.8" (12.85 mm)
Rolling Shutter
24 fps@3840×2160
IMX585 (M, RS) USB3.0 Monochrome View Details

Package List #

Standard configuration and packing information for MTR3CMOS cooled CMOS cameras (USB3.0 · -45 °C deep cooling)

Standard packing list
  1. Carton size: L: 50 cm W: 30 cm H: 30 cm (20 pcs, 12-17 kg/carton)
  2. 3-A instrument safety case: L: 28 cm W: 23.0 cm H: 15.5 cm (1 pc, 2.8 kg/case)
  3. One MTR3CMOS series camera
  4. Desiccant tube
  5. Power adapter: Input: AC 100~240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz, Output: DC 12 V 3 A
  6. High-speed USB 3.0 A-to-B gold-plated data cable / 1.5 m
  7. CD (drivers and application software, Ø 12 cm)
Optional accessories
  1. Adjustable eyepiece tube adapters
    Dia. 23.2 mm eyepiece to C-mount: 108001/AMA037, 108002/AMA050, 108003/AMA075, 108004/AMA100
    Dia. 31.75 mm eyepiece to C-mount: 108008/ATA037, 108009/ATA050, 108010/ATA075, 108011/ATA100
  2. Fixed eyepiece tube adapters
    Dia. 23.2 mm eyepiece to C-mount: 108005/FMA037, 108006/FMA050, 108007/FMA075, 108008/FMA100
    Dia. 31.75 mm eyepiece to C-mount: 108011/FTA037, 108012/FTA050, 108013/FTA075, 108014/FTA100
  3. 108015 (Dia. 23.2 mm to 30.0 mm ring) - Adaptor ring for 30 mm eyepiece tubes
  4. 108016 (Dia. 23.2 mm to 30.5 mm ring) - Adaptor ring for 30.5 mm eyepiece tubes
  5. Micrometer calibration slide
    106011/TS-M1 (X = 0.01 mm/100 Div.)
    106012/TS-M2 (X,Y = 0.01 mm/100 Div.)
    106013/TS-M7 (X = 0.01 mm/100 Div., 0.10 mm/100 Div.)
Note: The MTR3CMOS series integrates dual-stage TEC cooling to reach 45 °C below ambient. For options H and I, confirm your camera model (C-mount, microscope camera, or telescope camera). Engineers at Topvision Optoelectronics can recommend the appropriate microscope or telescope adapter for your application.
Standard packing list; refer to the in-box checklist for final accessories

Product Dimensions #

Dimensional reference for MTR3CMOS cooled CMOS cameras

MTR3CMOS series dimensions
MTR3CMOS series
Standard dimensions Outline drawing
MTR3CMOS series camera outline
MTR3CMOS square housing dimensions
MTR3CMOS series (square)
Standard dimensions Outline drawing
MTR3CMOS series camera outline
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The MTR3CMOS series from Topvision Optoelectronics is a dual-stage thermoelectrically cooled USB 3.0 scientific CMOS camera built for low-light, fluorescence, and research-grade measurements. High-performance Sony Exmor sensors pair with efficient dual-stage cooling to lower the sensor temperature 40 °C below ambient, suppressing thermal noise and dark current. An anti-condensation structure keeps the sensor frost-free at ultra-low temperatures for consistent, low-noise imaging.

Key Features

Sony Exmor CMOS sensors

High QE, low dark current, wide dynamic range

Dual-stage TE cooling

40 °C delta for precise thermal noise reduction

Anti-condensation design

Specialized chamber prevents frosting at low temps

Wide resolution range

0.5 MP to 45 MP for versatile deployment

Performance Highlights

Cooling capacity

-40 °C

Precise temperature control
Resolution

0.5-45 MP

Broad coverage
Dynamic range

Up to 80 dB

Multiple gain modes
Data depth

16-bit

Research-grade precision

In-depth Product Overview

Sony Exmor scientific CMOS technology

Sony's latest Exmor CMOS architecture integrates column-parallel A/D converters and digital noise cancellation to deliver ultra-low read noise with high-speed throughput. Optimized pixel structures and circuit design elevate quantum efficiency and dynamic range, maintaining exceptional imaging performance under low-light conditions. Pixel sizes from 1.7 µm to 16 µm cover both high-resolution detail capture and high-sensitivity requirements.

High-efficiency dual-stage TEC system

A precisely engineered dual-stage thermoelectric cooling (TEC) system keeps the sensor 40 °C below ambient with stable temperature control. Efficient thermal management and PID regulation allow real-time monitoring and software adjustment. The deep cooling dramatically reduces CMOS dark current and thermal noise, substantially improving signal-to-noise ratios during long exposures for scientific imaging.

Innovative anti-condensation sealed design

A unique sealed chamber combined with advanced anti-condensation measures prevents frosting or fogging when the sensor is deeply cooled. Specialized desiccants and inert gas filling isolate external moisture, while the optical window features anti-fog coatings to maintain clarity even under high humidity or rapid temperature shifts. This ensures reliable imaging during extended operation.

Precise exposure and multi-mode triggering

Exposure control spans from 0.1 ms to 1 h with selectable 8-, 12-, or 16-bit output, covering fast dynamic capture through long, low-light integrations. Trigger options include software, external hardware, and burst triggering, enabling accurate multi-camera synchronization and complex experimental timing. The high-speed USB 3.0 interface delivers 5 Gbps bandwidth with USB 2.0 backward compatibility for excellent system integration.

Comprehensive hardware and software integration

The built-in Ultra-Fine hardware ISP engine provides accurate color reproduction and detail enhancement. Professional ToupView/ToupLite software bundles image acquisition, processing, measurement, and reporting tools. Extensive SDK coverage spans Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android with interfaces for C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, and TWAIN. A CNC-machined aluminum body with vibration-damping fan design maintains efficient heat dissipation while minimizing mechanical vibration for long-term stability.

Applications

Application showcases of the MTR3CMOS series across scientific imaging fields

Core advantages of the MTR3CMOS series

Exmor CMOS

Sony scientific sensor

Deep cooling

-40 °C dual-stage TE

Anti-condensation

Sealed chamber protection

Wide resolution

0.5-45 MP coverage

High-speed imaging

Up to 110 fps

16-bit precision

Research-grade bit depth

Extended exposure

Up to 1 hour

USB 3.0

5 Gbps stable transfer