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MD120CU-SY

Scientific camera with 12 Mpix Color SONY ICX834 CCD sensor and USB3 interface

Name: SONY ICX834AQ USB3 color xid scientific camera
SKU: 1871

Product statusDecline

Sensor vendorSONY

Sensor modelICX834

Sensor technologyCCD

Shutter typeGlobal shutter

Frame rate15.3 FPS

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Overview

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PRECISE

Sony sensors with EXview HAD CCD II deliver high resolution images

PERFORMANCE

Utilization of full speed potential through 4tap (QuadTap) readout mode

CRYSTAL CLEAR

Low readout noise, high Dynamic range 14 bits/pixel images in all modes

SENSITIVE

Improved light efficiency enhanced in the near-infrared quantum spectrum

Sensor properties
Resolution	12 MPix
Sensor resolution	4244 x 2832
Sensor vendor	SONY
Sensor model	ICX834
Sensor type	Color
Sensor technology	CCD
Sensor size	1"
Sensor active area	13 x 8.8 mm
Sensor diagonal	15.8 mm
Pixel size	3.1 µm
Shutter type	Global shutter

Camera properties
Frame rate	15.3 FPS
Bits	14 bits
On-chip downsampling	1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5
Interface	USB3
Data interface speed	5 Gbit/s
Data connector type	USB3 Micro-B
GPIO count	Inputs: 2, Outputs: 2
Exposure minimum	69 µs
Exposure maximum	1450 s
Power consumption	4.95 Watt
Heat dissipation	Natural convection
Sensor cooling	No

EMVA 1288 results
Dynamic range	61.7 dB
Full well Capacity	10000 e-
Readout noise	9.3 e-
Signal to noise ratio	41.1 dB
Peak QE red	46% 640nm
Peak QE green	58% 525nm
Peak QE blue	48% 470nm
Gain analog max	34 dB
Spectral Range	400 - 1000 nm

Mechanical properties
Lens mount	C-mount
Enclosure type	Standard housing
Physical dimensions (WHD)	60 x 60 x 37.2 mm
Mass - weight	320 gram
Ambient operating temperature	0 - 50 °C
Storage Temperature	-25 - 60 °C

Feature set for xiD family

Technology
Sensor technology	CCD, Global shutter
Acquisition modes	Continuous, software and hardware trigger, fps, triggered exposure and burst
Digital Output	8, 10, 12 and 14 bit RAW pixel data digitization
USB3 Interface	USB 3.0 standard Micro-B with screw lock threads
General purpose I/O	1x opto-isolated input, 1x opto-isolated output, 1x magnetically insulated input and 1x magnetically isolated output, 3X user configurable LEDs
Synchronization	Hardware and software trigger input, exposure strobe output, busy output
Power requirements	Bus powered via USB3 interface or additional power cable
Lens mount	Standard C mount. Available options are board level

Processing
Partial image readout	ROI / AOI (region / area of interest); Binning modes supported up to binning 5x5
Image processing	Host based de-Bayering; sharpening; Gamma; color matrix; true color CMS; lookup table (LUT); hue; saturation; sharpness; white balance
Hot pixel correction	On camera storage of up to 5000 pixel coordinates; host assisted correction
Auto adjustments	Auto white balance; auto gain; auto exposure
Flat field corrections	Host assisted pixel level shading and lens corrections
Signal conditioning	Programmable debouncing time

Software
SDK / API	Programmable with C++ and C#, Python
Software support	one API / SDK for all cameras, adapters and drivers for various image processing Libraries
Viewer programs	CamTool viewer
Firmware updates	Field firmware update through xiCOP tool

Computer
Operating systems	Windows 10 (x86 and x64), Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64), Linux Ubuntu, MacOS 10.8 and newer
Minimum host hardware	Intel i3 3.0GHz, +2GB RAM memory, NVIDIA or Radeon 128MB, Motherboard with PCIe x1 Gen 2 slot, compatible USB 3.0 host adapter

Regulations
Environment side	Operating 0°C to 50°C on housing, RH 80% non-condensing, -30°C to 70°C storage, Ingress Protection: IP40
Conformity	CE, FCC, RoHS, GenICam/GenTL, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed

USB3 CCD xiD camera utilization Fields and Applications

Medical imaging

Pharmaceutics and Healthcare, Dentistry, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Retinal imaging, Histology, Pathology, Biomedicine, Cell biology.

Life and material science

Astronomy and Astrography, Biometrics, Light Microscopy (IR-DIC), Low light, Laser beam profiling, Holography, Laser profiling, Fluorescence.

Traffic

Intelligent Transportations Systems (ITS), Open road tolling and Traffic monitoring ANPR / ALPR, Railway and Truck applications.

Aerial mapping

Photogrammetry, Videogrammetry - city street or outdoor mapping with UAV / UAS and other types of drones or autonomous vehicles.

Machine vision

Industrial Automation, Robotic Welding, Print and Film scanning, Gauging, Metrology, Sorting, Electronics assemblies bonding scanning.

Quality inspection

Flat panel display (FPD), Photovoltaics, Photolithography, Semiconductor wafer scanning, Metrology, Electronics measurement and assemblies.

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Variants

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MD120MU-SY

SONY ICX834 Monochrome Scientific camera with USB3

Resolution: 12 MPixSensor resolution: 4244 x 2832 Interface: USB3 Frame rate: 15.3 FPSSensor technology: CCD Sensor size: 1" Sensor vendor: SONY Sensor model: ICX834

MC124CG-SY

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Resolution: 12.3 MPixSensor resolution: 4112 x 3008 Interface: USB3 Frame rate: 31 FPSSensor technology: CMOS Sensor size: 1.1" Sensor vendor: SONY Sensor model: IMX253

MC124MG-SY

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MX124CG-SY-X2G2

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Resolution: 12.3 MPixSensor resolution: 4112 x 3008 Interface: PCIe X2 Gen 2 Frame rate: 69 FPSSensor technology: CMOS Sensor size: 1.1" Sensor vendor: SONY Sensor model: IMX253

MX124MG-SY-X2G2

SONY IMX253 Monochrome Embedded camera with PCIe X2 Gen 2

MC124CG-SY-BRD

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MC124MG-SY-BRD

SONY IMX253 Monochrome Board Level camera with USB3

MX124CG-SY-PG4-X2G2

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Resolution: 12.4 MPixSensor resolution: 4128 x 3008 Interface: PCIe X2 Gen 2 Frame rate: 61 FPSSensor technology: CMOS Sensor size: 1/1.1" Sensor vendor: SONY Sensor model: IMX545

MX124MG-SY-PG4-X2G2

SONY IMX545 Monochrome Embedded camera with PCIe X2 Gen 2

MX124CG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR

SONY IMX535 Color Embedded camera with PCIe X2 Gen 2

MX124MG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR

SONY IMX535 Monochrome Embedded camera with PCIe X2 Gen 2

MC124CG-SY-PG4

SONY IMX545 Color Industrial camera with USB3

Resolution: 12.4 MPixSensor resolution: 4128 x 3008 Interface: USB3 Frame rate: 30 FPSSensor technology: CMOS Sensor size: 1/1.1" Sensor vendor: SONY Sensor model: IMX545

MC124MG-SY-PG4

SONY IMX545 Monochrome Industrial camera with USB3

MC124CG-SY-PG4-HDR

SONY IMX535 Color Industrial camera with USB3

MC124MG-SY-PG4-HDR

SONY IMX535 Monochrome Industrial camera with USB3

Accessories

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CBL-MD-PWR-SYNC-3M0

3.0m I/O Sync and trigger cable for xiD cameras

U3PE-FL1100-X4-V2

Host adapter for USB Type-A cables - 4 USB3 ports - version 2

MECH-60MM-BRACKET-T

Tripod bracket mount for 60mm cameras

MECH-60MM-HEATSINK

Heatsink for heat dissipation of 60mm cameras

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Links and downloads

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