4 MP 13.5µm Pixels CCD Camera

UVISI134BUG Camera for Demanding Low-Light Applications

The UVISI134BU camera features a back-illuminated CCD sensor with ≥95% peak quantum efficiency. It offers 2048 × 2048 resolution and 13.5 μm pixels. The camera delivers high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and a broad spectral response from 200 nm to 1060 nm. It is ideally suited for demanding low-light applications that require both high resolution and superior photon detection.

Features
Back-illuminated CCD sensors
2048 x 2048 resolution with 13.5 micron pixels
TEC cooling
High QE (peak >95%)
Readout noise as low as 3e-
Wide dynamic range (16-bit readout)
Designed for low-light applications
Built-in 512 MB buffer (4 Gb)
CE/FCC Cerifcation,Multi-platform SDK
Software

AttosView supports Windows® 7 (64-bit),10 and 11 operating systems.
The SDK supports development languages such as C/C++, C #/VB.net, Python, Java, etc,
Third-party support including LabVIEW, MATLAB, Micro-Manager, DirectShow, and TWAIN.

Images Acquired by the UV-VIS Camera

The UVISI134BU camera is an ideal solution for a wide range of low light applications, including astronomical observation, spectroscopy, biomedical imaging (particularly in living tissue), and quantum optics. Engineered to excel in demanding photon-limited environments, it delivers exceptional sensitivity and low-noise performance, enabling the capture of faint signals with remarkable clarity.

Common Specifications
Product ModelUVISI134BUG
Sensor ModelCCD42-40 BSI
Spectral Range200nm-1060nm
Pixel Size13.5µm x 13.5 µm
Target size2.4″
Resolution2048 x 2048 
Frame rate9fps@16bit 
Memory512MB (4Gb) 
Conversion Gain0.655DN/e-
Dynamic range90.5dB
Readout Noise3e-
Full Well Capacity100ke-
SNR90.5dB 
Dark current250e-/s/pix@ 20℃ die temp 
Exposure Time Range1us-600s 
Gain range1x
Shutter ModeRolling shutter
BinningSoftware 2×2~8×8
Data interfaceUSB3.0
Data FormatMono 16
Cooling performance70 °C below ambient temperature
Working temperature-50~60℃
Storage Temperature-60~85℃
Humidity20%-80%,no condensation
Lens mount C-mount
SoftwareAttosView/ SDK
Certification CE,FCC
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UVISI261BUG Camera Dimensions & Ports
ParameterSpecification
Dimension100mm × 80mm × 79.25mm
ItemSpecification
1DC 19V power port
2USB 3.0 port
3GigE port
Camera Pin Signal
Table1: USB port, GigE port, CL port refrigerated camera pin signal definitions
Swir051 Series Camera Pin SignalColorPinSignalDescription of the signal
White1GDNDirect-coupled signal ground
Red212V12VDC power input
Blue3OPTO_GNDOpto-isolated signal ground
Yellow4DIR_GPIO0Direct-coupled General Purpose I/O (Software configurable input/output) (line2)
Black5DIR_GPIO1Direct-coupled General Purpose I/O (Software configurable input/output) (line3)
Green6OPTO_INOpto-isolated input signal (line0)
Pink7OPTO_OUTOpto-isolated output signal (line1)
I/O electrical characteristics

Opto-isolated input circuit (line0)

Logic 0 input level: 0~2.2VDC (OPTO_IN pin)
Logic 1 input level: 3.3~24VDC (OPTO_IN pin)
Maximum input current:30mA

When the input level is between 2.2V and 3.2V, the circuit operation state is uncertain, please do not let SWIR camera work within this voltage range.

Input rise delay (TDR): 6us
Input fall delay (TDF): 6us

Figure 1:Input logic levels

Opto-isolated output circuit (line1)

The opto-isolated output maximum current is 30mA.

Figure 2: Output logic levels

The electrical characteristics of the opto-isolated output (external voltage 5V, external resistor 1K) are shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Opto-isolated output signal’s electrical characteristics
Parameter nameParameter notationParameter value
Output logic lowVL742mV
Output logic highVH4.134V
Output rise timeTR4us
Output fall timeTF1.8us
Output rise delayTDR12us
Output fall delayTDF2us

The output of the corresponding output current and VL when using different voltages and resistors in externalcircuit are shown in Table 3.

Table 3:Opto-isolated output logic’s low levels parameters
External voltageExternal resistorVLOutput current
3.3V1KΩ510mV2.82mA
5V1KΩ742mV4.31mA
12V2.4KΩ795mV4.68mA
24V4.7KΩ850mV4.97mA

Input and output I/O circuit (line2/line3)

1. Line2/line3 is set as input pin
Logic 0 input level: 0~0.6VDC (DIR_GPIO0/DIR_GPIO1 pins)
Logic 1 input level: 2.0~24VDC (DIR_GPIO0/DIR_GPIO1 pins)
Maximum input current: 25mA
When the input level is between 0.6V and 2.0V, the circuit action state is uncertain, please avoid the input voltage range working in this range.

To prevent damage to the GPIO pins, please connect the pin GND first, and then input voltage to the Line2 pin.
Input rise delay (TDR): 0.02us
Input fall delay (TDF): 0.02us

Figure 3: Input logic levels

2. Line2/line3 are set as output pins
The maximum current allowed through this pin is 25mA.

The external pull-up voltage is 5V, the pull-up resistor is 1KΩ, and the GPIO is configured to output the logic level and electrical characteristics as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Output logic levels

When the ambient temperature is 25 degrees Celsius, the relationship between the external voltage, resistance and low-level voltage output is shown in Table 4.

Table 4:Non-isolated output Logic’s low level parameters
External voltageExternal resistorVL(GPIO)
3.3V1KΩ0.11V
5V1KΩ0.167V
12V2.4KΩ0.184V
24V4.7KΩ0.385V
Table 5: Non-isolated output electrical characteristics
Parameter nameParameter notationParameter value 
Output rise time TR 0.08us 
output fall time TF 0.02us 
Output rise delay TDR 0.1us 
Output fall delay TDF 0.04u
AttosView

AttosView support all Attostek UV-VISion and SWIR cameras ,it is a professional software that integrates camera control, image acquisition and processing, image browsing and analysis functions.

AttosView has the following characteristics:

  • x86: XP SP3 and above; CPU support SSE2 and above
  • x64: Win7 and above
  • Support video mode and Trigger Mode (Raw format or RGB format)
  • Automatic capture and quick recording capabilities
  • Support multiple languages
  • Hardware ROI and digital binning capabilities
  • Rich image processing functions, such as image stitching, real-time overlay, flat field correction, dark field correction, etc.
Introduction to SDK content

ascamsdk support a variety of APIs, including: Native C/C++,.NET/C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, LabView, Matlab, etc. Compared with other APIs, Native C/C++ API as a low-level API is characterized by using pure C/C++ development without relying on other runtime libraries. The interface is simple and the control is flexible.

SDK support platform
  • Win32:
    x86: XP SP3 and above; the CPU needs to support at least the SSE2 instruction set.
    x64: Win7 and above.
    arm: Win10 and above.
    arm64: Win10 and above.
  • WinRT: x86, x64, arm, arm64; Windows 10 and above.
  • macOS: x86 and x64 bundle; macOS 10.10 and above.
  • Linux: core 2.6.27 and above.
    x86: The CPU needs to support at least the SSE3 instruction set; GLIBC 2.8 and above.
    x64: GLIBC 2.14 and above.
    armel: GLIBC 2.17 and above; compiled by toolchain arm-linux-gnueabi (version 4.9.2).
    armhf: GLIBC 2.17 and above; compiled by toolchain arm-linux-gnueabihf (version 4.9.2).
    arm64: GLIBC 2.17 and above; compiled by toolchain aarch64-linux-gnu (version 4.9.2).
  • Android: arm, arm64, x86, x64; compiled by android-ndk-r18b
Third-party interface software

The UVISI064 Series cameras supports a variety of third-party interface software to facilitate user integration and development. Specifically, it includes SDK and demo programs for LabVIEW and MATLAB, as well as DirectShow plugins, Micro-Manager plugins, and TWAIN SDK plugins. These enable seamless compatibility with mainstream development environments and third-party software, significantly streamlining system integration and secondary development workflows.

CameraLink Frame Grabber Driver

For CameraLink interface cameras, we recommend using frame grabbers from the following brands: Magewell, FIREBIRD, and Hikvision.

AttosView

Support all Attostek UV-VISion and SWIR cameras.

Click the button below to download the camera software.

SDK

Support a variety of APIs. 

Click the button below to download the SDK.

Third-party software

LabVIEW SDK and demo programs:

MatLab SDK demo program:

DirectShow plugin:

Micromanager plugin:

TWAIN SDK plugin:

CameraLink driver

Only supports SWIR051ACL model

Magewell:

FIREBIRD:

Hikvision:

AttosView Recommended System Requirements

Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 /11(32 & 64 bit), Mac OSX, Linux

Processor (CPU)

≥3.0 GHz Intel Core i5 or Higher

Memory (RAM)

≥8 GB

Hard Drive

NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD)

Graphics Card

Dedicated Adapter with ≥256 MB RAM

Motherboard

USB 3.0 (-USB) Cameras: Integrated Intel USB 3.0 Controller or One Unused One Unused PCle3.0*16 Slot

Connectivity

Internet Connectivity for Driver Installation

User interface design

The image below shows the interface of the Attosview software. For more detailed information, please download the product manual.

As User Interface Design
Q1 : Why High-Sensitivity Cameras Are Preferred in Digital Microscopy

High-sensitivity cameras are preferred because they can detect and capture extremely low light signals and enhance both image quality and experimental flexibility in digital microscopy, overcoming limitations in traditional microscopy.

Q2 : What is a visible light camera?

A visible light camera is a type of imaging device designed to capture pictures or video using only the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (approximately 400–700 nanometers in wavelength), which is the same range detectable by the human eye.

Q3 : What advantages does sCMOS offer over CCD?

Ultra-low read noise: sCMOS read noise approaches 1 e⁻, far outperforming traditional CCDs.
High frame rate: Parallel readout architecture supports 100 fps or higher.
Wide dynamic range: Captures bright and dark regions simultaneously with ratios up to tens of thousands to one.
Large field of view and high resolution: Suits high-resolution, wide-field imaging.

Q4 : What applications is the UVISI064 series camera suitable for?

They are used widely in biological microscopy, fluorescence imaging, fast object inspection, astronomy, X-ray imaging, cold atom research, and other precision-science scenarios.

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Optional accessories – lenses

AttosView offers an optional YLGD series continuous zoom optical system for visible light cameras, designed specifically for high-precision imaging scenarios. The YLGD series continuous zoom optical system series provides multiple focal length options and is suitable for various professional applications such as security surveillance, industrial vision inspection, and scientific observation, ensuring excellent image clarity, operational flexibility, and environmental adaptability. For inquiries, please contact sales@attostek.com