Lw135R

Very Low Noise Research-Grade 1.4 Megapixel USB 2.0 Camera

Lumenera’s 1.4 megapixel research-grade USB 2.0 camera offers very low dark current noise. Product highlights include a high quality Sony HAD ICX205 CCD sensor with excellent NIR sensitivity, and up to 14-bit pixel data.

Low Noise CCD Sensor with Global Shutter

Lumenera’s and Lw135R digital cameras have improved noise performance over their predecessors. These redesigned research-grade cameras accumulate very little dark current noise making them ideal for OEM applications that require long integration times including gel documentation, microplate readers, PCR, cell counting and machine vision. High sensitivity allows these cameras to be deployed in the most light-challenged applications. With a fully global electronic shutter and small image integration time, this camera can capture high-speed motion images with no blur. The scientific grade option (-SCI) is built under a strictly controlled clean room environment to ensure that there are no visible defects found in the optical path. This is a key requirement for applications using collimated light sources, including custom and OEM microscopy. Board level (Lw130R) as well as custom form factors also available.

NIR Streaming Video Control

The Lw135R utilizes a high quality CCD sensor providing sensitivity in the Near Infrared (NIR) (with the -WOIR option). Full streaming of uncompressed video along with still image captures are easily controlled through a set of stable, reliable USB device drivers. Region of interest and binning modes allow the camera to run at faster frame rates while only providing the image data you need. Image capture synchronization is achievable using either a hardware or software trigger and is complemented by 32 MB of onboard memory for frame buffering to ensure delivery of each image to your application.

Product Highlights

  • High quality Sony ½” Sony ICX205 sensor  
  • Incredibly low dark current noise in an uncooled camera
  • Monochrome, interline transfer progressive scan, 1.4 megapixel CCD sensor
  • 15 fps at full 1392 x 1040 resolution, 22 fps 640 x 480 
  • Binning and Region of Interest (ROI) options improve sensitivity and provide higher frame rates

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Technical Specifications

Camera Specifications

Image Sensor½” Interline Sony ICX205, mono, progressive scan CCD sensor, 7.6 x 6.2 mm array
Effective Pixels1392 x 1040, 4.65μm square pixels
Frame Rate30 fps at 1392 x 1040
Dynamic RangeHigh
Sensitivity60 dB
Auto ExposureManual
White BalanceManual
Dimensions1.740 x 2.240 x 2.037 inch / 57.2 x 97.8 x 44.9 mm (enclosed)
Mass300 g (enclosed)
Power RequirementUSB bus, optional external 5 V DC, 500 mA (not included)
Power Consumption~2.5 W
Operating Temperature0 to 50°C
Operating Humidity5 to 95%, Non-condensing
Interface ConnectorStandard USB cable
Lens MountC-Mount (CS-Mount option)