L3CMOS Series

Product Introduction

The L3CMOS series features C-mount USB3.0 microscopy cameras equipped with Aptina (onsemi) high-sensitivity CMOS sensors and onboard buffer architecture. Under 5 Gbit/s USB3.0 bandwidth, these cameras achieve more stable high frame rate transmission while reducing frame loss and jitter caused by burst data. Resolution coverage spans approximately 2.2–12 MP, suitable for educational, routine scientific research, and general microscopy 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 side, reducing host CPU usage while delivering natural and consistent color presentation. The housing features metal (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) high-performance CMOS sensors (model dependent) with high sensitivity and low noise
  • Resolution range: approximately 2.2–14 MP, covering common microscopy documentation requirements
  • Data interface: USB3.0 (5 Gbit/s) high-speed link for smoother real-time preview and acquisition
  • Onboard buffer design adjacent to sensor: improves transmission stability and data integrity at high frame rates
  • Ultra-Fine color engine: Demosaic, AE/AGC, AWB/one-click white balance, color correction, gamma, brightness/contrast/saturation, LUT
  • Bit depth and data: supports 8/12-bit (model dependent) with RAW/Bayer output capability
  • Image functions: arbitrary ROI/windowing with digital binning support (2×2/3×3/4×4, model dependent) and image flipping
  • Lens interface: Standard C-mount interface compatible with various microscopy/industrial optical systems
  • Construction and power: Aluminum alloy CNC housing with USB bus power for simplified cabling and easy deployment (model dependent)
  • Software and ecosystem: includes ToupView/ToupLite; provides Windows/Linux/macOS/Android SDK (compatible with DirectShow/TWAIN)
  • Typical applications: brightfield/darkfield/low-light microscopy, educational demonstrations and documentation, material/biological sample routine observation

Product Models

Select the L3CMOS Series that fits your application requirements

Product Model Effective Pixels Sensor Size Shutter Type Frame Rate (FPS) Sensor Type Data Interface Color Actions
L3CMOS14000KPA 14M (4096×3286)
5.73mm × 4.60mm 1/2.3" (7.37mm)
Rolling Shutter
6.2 fps@4096×3286 20.8 fps@2048×1644 53.3 fps@1024×822
MT9F002(C) USB3.0 Color View Details
L3CMOS12000KPA 12M (3840×3040)
5.95mm × 4.71mm 1/2.1" (7.57mm)
Rolling Shutter
8.5 fps@3840×3040 49 fps@1920×1516 137 fps@960×758
IMX577(C) USB3.0 Color View Details
L3CMOS10000KPA 10M (3664×2748)
5.68mm × 4.26mm 1/2.3" (7.07mm)
Rolling Shutter
8.5 fps@3664×2748 49 fps@1832×1374 137 fps@912×686
IMX577(C) USB3.0 Color View Details
L3CMOS08500KPA 8.5M (3328×2548)
5.16mm × 3.95mm 1/2.4" (6.46mm)
Rolling Shutter
10 fps@3328×2548 56 fps@1664×1272
Special(C) USB3.0 Color View Details
L3CMOS05100KPA 5.1M (2592×1944)
5.70mm × 4.28mm 1/2.5" (7.11mm)
Rolling Shutter
15.5 fps@2592×1944 49.5 fps@1296×972 97.5 fps@648×486
AR0521(C) USB3.0 Color View Details
L3CMOS03100KPA 3.1M (2048×1534)
4.51mm × 3.37mm 1/3" (5.64mm)
Rolling Shutter
27.3 fps@2048×1534 53.3 fps@1024×770
AR0330(C) USB3.0 Color View Details

Product Overview

Professional features of L3CMOS series microscopy imaging cameras

The L3CMOS series is an ultra-high sensitivity, high-speed USB 3.0 CMOS microscopy imaging camera launched by Tucsen. This series features high-quality Aptina CMOS sensors, providing a wide resolution range from 2.2 to 12 megapixels, equipped with standard C-mount interface and high-speed USB 3.0 data transfer interface, particularly suitable for real-time, dynamic high-resolution microscopy imaging requirements. The all-aluminum alloy CNC integrated housing design is robust, durable, and highly efficient in heat dissipation, ensuring stable long-term operational performance.

Core Features

High-Performance Aptina Sensors

High sensitivity, low noise, high dynamic range quality imaging

On-Board Large Capacity Buffer

Synchronized data transfer and stable high frame rate image output

High-Speed USB 3.0 Interface

5 Gbps bandwidth for fast and stable real-time video transmission

Ultra-Fine Color Engine

Precise reproduction of true colors, enhancing image detail performance

Performance Parameter Highlights

Resolution Range

2.2 - 12 MP

Pixel options
Frame Rate Performance

Up to 50 fps

Higher in ROI mode
Pixel Size

1.4 - 2.2 µm

Fine imaging and high sensitivity
Exposure Range

0.05 - 2000 ms

Precise flexible adjustment

In-Depth Product Introduction

Ultra-High Sensitivity Aptina CMOS Sensors

Features high-performance Aptina CMOS sensors, ensuring ultra-high sensitivity, low noise, and high dynamic range quality imaging performance. Advanced sensor architecture is specifically optimized for photoelectric conversion efficiency, capable of capturing clear images even under extremely low light conditions. Pixel size design ranging from 1.4 µm to 2.2 µm meets both high-resolution fine imaging requirements and provides excellent low-light sensitivity performance.

On-Board Large Capacity Buffer Technology

Built-in on-board large capacity buffer chip enables synchronized data transfer and stable high frame rate image output. Buffer technology effectively prevents image data loss or stuttering, ensuring data integrity during high-speed continuous shooting. Even when processing large amounts of image data, it maintains smooth real-time preview and stable image acquisition, particularly suitable for recording dynamic processes requiring long-term continuous observation.

USB 3.0 Ultra-High Speed Data Transfer

Equipped with high-speed USB 3.0 interface, providing up to 5 Gbps data transfer bandwidth, ensuring fast and stable real-time video transmission. Compared to USB 2.0 interface, transfer speed is improved by more than 10×, fully leveraging the performance advantages of high-resolution sensors. Select models achieve 50 fps high frame rates at full resolution, and through ROI cropping mode can achieve even higher frame rate performance, meeting the precise capture requirements of high-speed dynamic processes.

Precise Ultra-Fine Color Engine

Built-in advanced Ultra-Fine image processing technology uses optimized color algorithms to precisely reproduce true colors, significantly enhancing image detail and color performance. This engine not only ensures color accuracy but also effectively enhances image contrast and clarity, making minute sample details more clearly visible. Particularly suitable for professional applications with extremely high requirements for color accuracy and detail performance, such as pathological diagnosis and material analysis.

Industrial-Grade Robust Structural Design

Features aluminum alloy CNC integrated housing design with precision machining ensuring structural strength and heat dissipation efficiency. No mechanical moving parts design eliminates vibration interference, and natural heat dissipation solution effectively reduces imaging noise. Excellent heat dissipation performance ensures the sensor operates at optimal working temperature, guaranteeing camera long-term operational reliability and image quality consistency. The robust metal housing also provides excellent electromagnetic shielding effects.

Applications

L3CMOS series applications across various microscopy imaging fields

L3CMOS Series Core Advantages

Ultra-High Sensitivity

Aptina high-performance sensors

USB 3.0 High Speed

5 Gbps bandwidth transfer

Large Capacity Buffer

Stable high frame rate output

Precise Colors

Ultra-Fine color engine

High Frame Rate

Up to 50 fps imaging

Aluminum Alloy Housing

CNC integrated design

Full Platform SDK

Rapid integration development

Rich Model Range

2.2 - 12 megapixels