E3ISPM Series

Product Introduction

The E3ISPM series represents C-mount USB3.0 hardware ISP cameras featuring Sony Exmor/Exmor R/Exmor RS back-illuminated CMOS sensors, combining high sensitivity with low readout noise. The integrated 12-bit Ultra-Fine hardware ISP video stream engine completes demosaicing, auto exposure/gain, one-touch white balance, color/saturation/gamma/brightness/contrast processing and other real-time operations within the camera, significantly reducing host CPU utilization while improving transmission stability.

The cameras support real-time 8/12-bit switching and arbitrary ROI functionality, with resolution coverage from 1.5 MP to 45 MP. The USB3.0 high-speed link ensures smooth preview and acquisition performance. The housing features precision-machined zinc-aluminum alloy CNC construction for robust reliability and long-term stability. Bundled with ToupView/ToupLite software and cross-platform SDK support (Windows/Linux/macOS/Android) for seamless system integration and secondary development.

Typical applications include brightfield/darkfield/low-light and fluorescence microscopy, biomedical image analysis, semiconductor and materials inspection, industrial online inspection.

Product Features

  • Back-illuminated CMOS sensors (Sony Exmor/Exmor R/Exmor RS, depending on model) with high sensitivity and low noise
  • 12-bit Ultra-Fine hardware ISP: Demosaic, AE/AGC, AWB, one-touch white balance, color/saturation, gamma, brightness/contrast processing
  • Parallel A/D architecture balancing low noise with low power consumption
  • Bit depth and data: Real-time 8/12-bit switching with RAW/Bayer output support (depending on model)
  • Resolution coverage from 1.5–45 MP (depending on model) meeting diverse requirements from educational to research/industrial scenarios
  • Arbitrary ROI/windowing for flexible balance of resolution, frame rate and bandwidth
  • USB3.0 (5 Gbit/s) high-speed transmission for stable preview and recording
  • Zinc-aluminum alloy CNC housing with robust construction and excellent heat dissipation and shielding performance
  • C-mount standard lens interface compatible with various microscopy and industrial optical systems
  • Support for free-running, software/hardware trigger modes
  • Bundled ToupView/ToupLite software with Windows/Linux/macOS/Android SDK, compatible with DirectShow/TWAIN
  • Support for field firmware upgrades, compliant with CE/FCC/RoHS standards (depending on model)

Product Models

Select the E3ISPM Series that fits your application requirements

Product Model Effective Pixels Sensor Size Shutter Type Frame Rate (FPS) Sensor Type Data Interface Color Actions
E3ISPM45000KPA 45M (8176×5616)
18.93 mm × 13.00 mm 1.4"
Rolling Shutter
8.1 fps@8176×5616 30.0 fps@4088×2808 8.1 fps@7408×5556 33.0 fps@4088×2808 10.4 fps@8176×4320 34.7 fps@4096×2160 62.5 fps@2048×1080 86.5 fps@1344×720
IMX294 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM45000KPB 45M (8176×5616)
18.93 mm × 13.00 mm 1.4"
Rolling Shutter
8.1 fps@8176×5616(C) 30.0 fps@4080×2808(M) 8.1 fps@7408×5556(C) 33.0 fps@3696×2778(M) 10.4 fps@8176×4320(C) 34.7 fps@4096×2160(M) 62.5 fps@2048×1080(M) 86.5 fps@1344×720(M)
IMX492 (C,RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM32000KPA 32M (5600×5600)
12.96 mm × 12.96 mm 1.15"
Rolling Shutter
8.1 fps@5600×5600 30.0 fps@2800×2800 30.0 fps@1400×1400
IMX294 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM25000KPA 25M (4928×4928)
5.519 mm × 5.519 mm 1/2.3"
Rolling Shutter
12 fps@4928×4928 46 fps@2464×2464 100 fps@1648×1648
IMX511 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM21000KPA 21M (5280×3954)
17.4 mm × 13.0 mm 4/3"
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
E3ISPM20400KPA 20.4M (4496×4496)
12.32 mm × 12.32 mm 1.1"
Global Shutter
17.5 fps@4496×4496 64.4 fps@2240×2240 64.4 fps@1120×1120
IMX541 (C,GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM20000KPA 20M (5440×3648)
13.06 mm × 8.76 mm 1"
Rolling Shutter
15 fps@5440×3648 50 fps@2736×1824 60 fps@1824×1216
IMX183 (C,RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM20000KPD 20M (5440×3648)
13.06 mm × 8.76 mm 1"
Rolling Shutter
15 fps@5440×3648 50 fps@2736×1824 60 fps@1824×1216
IMX283 (C,RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM20000KPC 20M (5440×3648)
13.06 mm × 8.76 mm 1"
Rolling Shutter
20 fps@5440×3648 48 fps@2736×1824 58 fps@1824×1216
IMX183 (C,RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM18000KPA 18M (4880×3720)
5.86 mm × 4.46 mm 1/2.2"
Rolling Shutter
17 fps@4880×3720 40 fps@2448×1836 50 fps@1728×1296
SONY Special (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM15600KPA 15.6M (3952×3952)
13.0 mm × 13.0 mm 1.1"
Rolling Shutter
17 fps@3952×3952 56 fps@1976×1976 67 fps@1316×1316
SONY Special (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM12400KPA 12.4M (4096×3000)
11.22 mm × 8.22 mm 1/1.1"
Global Shutter
28.2 fps@4096×3000 100.9 fps@2048×1500 100.9 fps@1024×750
IMX545 (C,GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM12300KPA 12.3M (4096×3000)
14.13 mm × 10.35 mm 1.1"
Global Shutter
23.4 fps@4096×3000 46.3 fps@2048×1500
IMX304 (C,GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM12000KPA 12M (4000×3000)
7.40 mm × 5.55 mm 1/1.7"
Rolling Shutter
25 fps@4000×3000 50 fps@2048×1080
IMX226 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM12000KPB 12M (4056×3040)
6.29 mm × 4.71 mm 1/2"
Rolling Shutter
30 fps@4056×3040 60 fps@2028×1520 120 fps@1014×760
IMX577 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM12000KPC 12M (3536×3536)
7.07 mm × 7.07 mm 1/1.6"
Rolling Shutter
27 fps@3536×3536 60 fps@1768×1768
IMX676 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM09000KPA 9M (4096×2160)
14.13 mm × 7.45 mm 1"
Global Shutter
34 fps@4096×2160 60 fps@2048×1080
IMX305 (C,GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM09000KPB 9M (3008×3000)
11.31 mm × 11.28 mm 1"
Rolling Shutter
40 fps@3008×3000 123 fps@1488×1500 186 fps@992×998
IMX533 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM08300KPA 8.3M (3840×2160)
6.22 mm × 3.50 mm 1/2.5"
Rolling Shutter
32 fps@3840×2160 65 fps@1920×1080
IMX274 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM08300KPB 8.3M (3840×2160)
7.68 mm × 4.32 mm 1/1.8"
Rolling Shutter
35 fps@3840×2160 60 fps@1920×1080
IMX334 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM08300KPC 8.3M (3840×2160)
11.14 mm × 6.26 mm 1/1.2"
Rolling Shutter
45 fps@3840×2160 60 fps@1920×1080
IMX485 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM08300KPD 8.3M (3840×2160)
11.14 mm × 6.26 mm 1/1.2"
Rolling Shutter
45 fps@3840×2160 60 fps@1920×1080
IMX585 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM08300KPE 8.3M (3840×2160)
7.68 mm × 4.32 mm 1/1.8"
Rolling Shutter
45 fps@3840×2160 60 fps@1920×1080
IMX678 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM08000KPA 8M (2808×2808)
13.00 mm × 13.00 mm 1.15"
Rolling Shutter
30 fps@2808×2808(14-bit) 139 fps@1392×1392 139 fps@696×696
IMX294 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM06300KPA 6.3M (3072×2048)
7.37 mm × 4.92 mm 1/1.8"
Rolling Shutter
30 fps@3072×2048 38 fps@1536×1024
IMX178 (C,RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM06300KPB 6.3M (3072×2048)
7.37 mm × 4.92 mm 1/1.8"
Rolling Shutter
59 fps@3072×2048 59 fps@1536×1024
IMX178 (C,RS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM05100KPA 5.1M (2448×2048)
6.71 mm × 5.61 mm 1/1.8"
Global Shutter
63 fps@2448×2048 208.4 fps@1224×1024
IMX547 (C,GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM05000KPA 5M (2448×2048)
8.45 mm × 7.07 mm 2/3"
Global Shutter
35 fps@2448×2048 50 fps@1224×1024
IMX264 (C,GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM03100KPA 3.1M (2048×1536)
7.07 mm × 5.30 mm 1/1.8"
Global Shutter
53 fps@2048×1536 85 fps@1024×768
IMX265 (C,GS) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM03100KPB 3.1M (2048×1536)
5.12 mm × 3.84 mm 1/2.8"
Rolling Shutter
50 fps@2048×1536 50 fps@1920×1080
IMX123 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM02100KPA 2.1M (1920×1080)
11.14 mm × 6.26 mm 1/1.2"
Rolling Shutter
96 fps@1920×1080
IMX482 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM02000KPA 2M (1920×1080)
7.2 mm × 4.05 mm 1/2"
Rolling Shutter
125 fps@1920×1080
IMX385 (C) USB3.0 Color View Details
E3ISPM01500KPA 1.5M (1440×1080)
4.968 mm × 3.726 mm 1/2.9"
Global Shutter
164 fps@1440×1080 320 fps@720×540
IMX273 (C,GS) USB3.0 Color View Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the professional features of E3ISPM series microscopy imaging cameras

The E3ISPM series is a research-grade microscopy digital camera launched by Tucsen, featuring Sony Exmor back-illuminated CMOS sensors combined with our proprietary 12-bit hardware ISP image processing engine. Specifically designed for low-light and fluorescence imaging, it delivers "instant capture" high-quality digital images directly at the microscope.

  • Real-Time Processing: Ultra-Fine™ HISP VP completes demosaicing, auto exposure, white balance, and color correction inside the camera
  • High-Quality Output: Direct output of 8/12-bit high-quality images without post-processing
  • Low CPU Usage: Dramatically reduces computer CPU load, improving overall system efficiency
  • Zero-Latency Imaging: Reduces backend processing delays for true "instant capture"

Supports flexible ROI selection and multiple pixel binning modes (2×2/3×3/4×4 binning), allowing flexible switching between high resolution and high frame rates based on application requirements to meet different imaging scenarios.

Widely used in live cell and histological imaging, fluorescent protein (GFP/RFP) observation, FISH fluorescence in situ hybridization, semiconductor defect detection, material surface and microstructure analysis, as well as university research and teaching applications.

Hardware ISP Integration: Unique in its class for integrating 12-bit ISP within the camera body for more stable performance.

Research-Grade Image Quality: Maintains professional imaging quality while effectively controlling costs, outstanding cost-performance ratio.

Complete Ecosystem: Provides ToupView/ToupLite software and open-source SDK, reducing secondary development costs.

In-Depth Product Introduction

Ultra-Fine™ HISP VP Hardware ISP Engine

Features our proprietary 12-bit hardware image signal processor that performs real-time demosaicing, auto exposure control, auto white balance, and color correction inside the camera. Compared to software ISP, processing speed is improved by more than 10× with latency reduced to microsecond levels, achieving true "what you see is what you get" at the microscope.

Sony Exmor Back-Illuminated CMOS Technology

Features the latest Sony Exmor back-illuminated CMOS sensors with quantum efficiency >70% and dark current <0.1 e⁻/pix/s. The back-illuminated structure significantly improves photoelectric conversion efficiency, particularly suitable for low-light and fluorescence imaging applications, delivering clear images even under extremely low illumination conditions.

USB 3.0 High-Speed Data Transfer

Utilizes USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface with bandwidth up to 5 Gbps, maintaining real-time preview at over 10 fps even for 45-megapixel models. No additional power supply required, plug-and-play compatibility with various microscope systems.

Flexible Imaging Modes

Supports arbitrary ROI area selection, 2×2/3×3/4×4 pixel binning, and 8-bit/12-bit data depth switching. Exposure time adjustable from 0.1 ms to 15 s, meeting comprehensive requirements from high-speed dynamic observation to long-term accumulative exposure.

Complete Hardware and Software Ecosystem

Provides multi-platform support for Windows/Linux/macOS, bundled with ToupView professional acquisition software and ToupLite lightweight tools. Open SDK interfaces including C/C++, C#/VB.NET, DirectShow, and Twain facilitate system integration and secondary development. All-metal CNC housing design with no fans or mechanical moving parts ensures long-term stable operation.

Key Application Areas

E3ISPM series applications across various microscopy imaging fields

E3ISPM Series Core Advantages

12-Bit Hardware ISP

Ultra-Fine™ HISP VP real-time processing engine

Sony Exmor CMOS

Back-illuminated sensors, quantum efficiency >70%

USB 3.0 High-Speed Transfer

45 MP maintains 10+ fps preview

Flexible Imaging Modes

Arbitrary ROI + multiple pixel binning

Cross-Platform SDK

Windows/Linux/macOS full coverage

Industrial-Grade Design

All-metal CNC housing, fanless silent

Ultra-Low Dark Current

<0.1 e⁻/pix/s, suitable for long exposure

High Cost-Performance

Research-grade image quality, controlled costs