• 1024 x 768 Pixel Resolution
• 1/3" Image Sensor with Square Pixels
• Choose from 30 fps or 15 fps (Full Frame Mode)
• C-Mount Objective Connector
• Global Shutter
• Universal Trigger Input
• Digital Output

The DCU223C ultra compact, lightweight color CCD camera features a USB connection, making it extremely versatile for a wide range of applications including industrial automation, quality control, medical imaging, microscopy, and security technology. The DCU223C model is equipped with a high-quality SONY 1/3" CCD sensor with XGA resolution (1024 x 768) and provides a full frame repetition rate of 30 fps.

The DCU223C can achieve higher frame rates by using the Area of Interest (AOI) or Binning functions; the former increases the frame rate by only reading a selected area of the sensor, whereas the latter increases the frame rate by combining pixel readings before transferring them to the PC, but in this case, image resolution is sacrificed. The computer can communicate digitally with the camera through the USB 2.0 interface, thus enabling the user to transmit images and control camera settings seamlessly.

The C-Mount threading of the CCD camera can be easily connected to components with Thorlabs' standard SM1 threadings via one of the two included SM1 adapters.This CCD camera also comes with an extensive Windows compatible software package. Standard drivers like Direct Show (WDM), Active X, and TWAIN are provided. In addition, over 20 demo programs (including source code) are supplied.

Two SM1 adapters with external thread and with internal tread for the objective C threading and a mounting adapter plate is also provided with the CCD camera; by using the included M4 x 10 mm or UNC8-32 x 3/4" screw, the camera can be threaded onto Thorlabs' TR series post. Every unit also ships with four M3 x 6 mm screws for mounting the adapter plate to the camera, a USB 2.0 cable, a software CD, and a manual.

• Sensor
• Sensor Type: CCD
• Exposure Mode: Electronic Global Shutter
• Read Out Mode: Progressive Scan
• Resolution: 1024 x 768 Pixels
• Optical Sensor Class: 1/3”
• Exact Sensitive Area: 4.76 mm x 3.57 mm
• Exact Optical Sensor Dimension (Diagonal): 6.0 mm (0.24”)
• Pixel Size: 4.65 µm x 4.65 µm
• Sensor Name: Sony ICX204AK
• Minimum Opt. Power Density Required: 1.4 nW/mm²
• A/D Converter Resolution: 8 Bit
• S/N Ratio: =38 dB
• Frame Rates
Pixel Clock Range: 5 – 30 MHz
• Frame Rate, Freerun Mode: 30 fps
• Frame Rate, Trigger Mode, 1 ms Exposure Time: 27 fps
• Exposure Time in Freerun Mode: 66 µs – 1040 ms
• Exposure Time in Trigger Mode: 66 µs – 10 min
• Binning: Vertical
• Mode: Monochrome
• Factor, Max Resolution, Frame Rate: 2x, 1280 x 384 Pixel, 53 fps
• Factor Max Resolution, Frame Rate: 4x, 1280 x 192 Pixel, 85 fps
• AOI: Horizontal, Vertical
• Frame Rate at 320 x 240 Pixel (Cif): 78 fps
• Absolute Image Width, Step Width: 16 – 1024 Pixel, 16
• Absolute Image Height, Step Width: 120 – 768 Pixel, 2
• Position Raster Horizontal: 2
• Position Raster Vertical: 2
• Gain
• Monochrome Model: Master, RGB
• Offset Control, Mode: Auto, Manual, Additive
• Trigger
• Hardware Trigger: Asynchronous
• Trigger Delay with Rising Edge, Jitter: 43.2 µs, ±4 µs
• Trigger Delay with Falling Edge, Jitter: 61.5 µs, ±4 µs
• Additive Trigger Delay To the Sensor: 0 or 15 µs-4 s
• Sensor Delay to the Exposure Start: <100 µs
• Power Consumption: 150 - 230 mA at 5 V
• Housing
• Objective Connector: C-Mount
• Protective Window, Removable: IR Filter (BG 40)
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Power Supply: < 1.5 W, via USB
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
• Security Labels: CE, FCC, Class B
• Dimension (H x W x D): 1.59" x 1.26" x 1.35" (40.35 mm x 32 mm x 34.4 mm)
• Weight: 0.21 lbs (96 g)
• Objective Connector: C-Mount