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
Product Models
Select the UA Series that fits your application requirements
| Product Model | Effective Pixels | Sensor Size | Shutter Type | Frame Rate (FPS) | Sensor Type | Data Interface | Color | Actions |
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| UA1600CA | 16M (4632×3488) |
6.18mm × 4.66mm
0.48" (7.74 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
2 fps@4632×3488
8 fps@2320×1740
11 fps@1536×1160
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MN34120(C) | USB2.0 |
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| UA1200CA | 12M (3840×3040) |
5.95mm × 4.71mm
0.47" (7.59 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
3 fps@3840×3040
11 fps@1920×1516
47 fps@960×758
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IMX577(C) | USB2.0 |
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| UA1000CA | 10M (3584×2748) |
5.56mm × 4.26mm
0.44" (7 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
3.3 fps@3584×2748
12 fps@1792×1374
53 fps@896×684
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IMX577(C) | USB2.0 |
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| UA630CA | 6.3M (3072×2048) |
7.37mm × 4.92mm
0.55" (8.86 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
5 fps@3072×2048
20 fps@1536×1024
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IMX178(C) | USB2.0 |
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| UA630MA | 6.3M (3072×2048) |
7.37mm × 4.92mm
0.55" (8.86 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
5 fps@3072×2048
20 fps@1536×1024
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IMX178(M) | USB2.0 |
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| UA510CA | 5.1M (2592×1944) |
5.70mm × 4.28mm
0.45" (7.13 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
7.0 fps@2592×1944
27.7 fps@1296×972
100.5 fps@648×486
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AR0521(C) | USB2.0 |
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| UA410CA | 4.1M (2688×1536) |
7.795mm × 4.408mm
0.56" (8.96 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
8.5 fps@2688×1536
11.5 fps@2048×1536
15 fps@1536×1536
34 fps@1344×768
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IMX347(C) | USB2.0 |
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| UA410CB | 4.1M (2688×1520) |
7.795mm × 4.408mm
0.56" (8.96 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
8.5 fps@2688×1520
34 fps@1344×760
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IMX664(C) | USB2.0 |
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| UA310CB | 3.1M (2048×1536) |
5.12mm × 3.84mm
0.4" (6.4 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
11.5 fps@2048×1536
29.5 fps@1024×768
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IMX123(C) | USB2.0 |
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| UA130CA | 1.23M (1280×960) |
4.80mm × 3.60mm
0.38" (6 mm)
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Rolling Shutter |
25 fps@1280×960
25 fps@1280×720
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SC1235(C) | USB2.0 |
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Package Contents #
Standard kit and packaging for the UA C-mount USB2.0 CMOS camera series
Standard Items
- Shipping carton: L 52 cm × W 32 cm × H 33 cm (20 pcs, 12–17 kg per carton)
- Inner box: L 15 cm × W 15 cm × H 10 cm (0.50–0.55 kg per box)
- UA series camera (1 pc)
- High-speed USB2.0 Type-A male to Type-B male gold-plated cable (2.0 m)
- Software CD (drivers and application, Ø 12 cm)
Optional Accessories
- 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 - 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 - 108015 (Dia. 23.2 mm to 30.0 mm ring) – adapter ring for 30 mm eyepiece tubes
- 108016 (Dia. 23.2 mm to 30.5 mm ring) – adapter ring for 30.5 mm eyepiece tubes
- 108017 (Dia. 23.2 mm to 31.75 mm ring) – adapter ring for 31.75 mm eyepiece tubes
- 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)
Product Dimensions #
Mechanical outline for UA C-mount USB2.0 CMOS cameras
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 lineupInterface
USB2.0
High-speed buffered transferFrame Rate
Up to 30 fps
Resolution-dependentData Depth
8 bit
Optimized for everyday imagingIn-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.
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.