NOCTURN U3 Specifications0 pages
U3
Technical Specifications
60%
0.8
Mono
BLUE
GREEN
RED
0.7
Quantum Efficiency %
Quantum Efficiency (%)
50%
0.6
Camera
40%
0.5
0.4
0.3
20%
> 25000 e-
Sensor Dynamic Range
0.1
0
9.7 µm × 9.7 µm
Sensor Well Capacity
0.2
10%
400
300
1280 × 1024 Pixels
Sensor Pixel Pitch
30%
0%
Specifications
Sensor Resolution
> 60 dB
Sensor Read Noise
500
400
500
600
600
700
700
800
800
900
900
1000
1000
1100 1100
Wavelength (nm) (nm)
Wavelength
Quantum Efficiency Curve shows > 60% at peak
< 5e- median (60 fps mode)
> 60-80% at 600nm
depending on sensor configuration
Sensor Quantum Efficiency
Frame Rate
50 or 60 Hz with full field resolution (user selectable)
Sensor Image Lag
< 0.1%
Sensor Shutter Mode
Rolling
Features
On-Screen Display
Full on-screen display capability with text, standard
geometrical shapes and graphics
Image Correction
Bad pixel replacement and 2 points non-uniformity
correction (NUC)
Gain Control
Automatic gain and exposure control or manual
Digital Zoom
Up to 8X (0.001 increment resolution)
Color*/Monochrome image
Contrast Enhancement
Full color to ~200 mLx; auto-switch to monochrome
User-selectable monochrome for all light conditions
Contrast stretching, equalization and adaptive
equalization
Camera/Imaging Start Up Time
<10 seconds
Housing
Lens Mount
CS-mount
Dimensions (excluding connectors)
(Width × Height × Depth)
41 × 41 × 58 mm
Weight
< 150 g
Input/Output
NOCTURN U3 Camera is powered
by the Kameleon Color CMOS imaging
sensor, optimized for low light imaging.
The Kameleon color CMOS imaging sensor is the first operational
sensor specifically designed with Night Vision, Homeland Security and
Surveillance applications in mind.
This fully solid-state CMOS sensor provides excellent color imaging
across varying light conditions, from daylight to low-light levels. The
unit auto-switches to monochrome under 200mLx - such as those
found at less than full-moon.
The Kameleon color CMOS imaging sensor provides full SXGA
resolution at up to 60 frames per second, with < 5e- read-out
noise and without cooling.
Digital Video Output
Monochrome: Monochrome 8/10 bit over USB3
Color: Monochrome 8/10 bit over USB3 or
24-bit YCbCr or YUV (4:2:2 format) over USB3
Communications
Mechanical Dimensions for U3 Camera Body (in mm)
Serial via external interface or Micro-B USB 3.0
Synchronization via USB3 serial
Frame start trigger (2 to 12 V)
Analog output strobe reference (2 to 12 V)
Environmental and Power
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Input Voltage
Power
* Optional IR cut filter required for color imaging
0° C to +50° C
-50° C to +80° C
USB powered
60/50 Hz mode: 3.5 W (typical)