Lu1170

1.3 Megapixel CMOS Board Level USB 2.0 Camera Module

OEM Megapixel USB Camera

Lumenera’s Lu1170 CMOS OEM digital camera module is designed to be a cost-effective, versatile solution for clinical, life science, materials science and microscopy system integrators.

With 1280x1024 resolution and on-board processing, the Lu1170 delivers outstanding image quality for a wide variety of scientific OEM applications. 

Live video preview provides for real-time focus, while auto exposure and auto white balance efficiently capture your optimal image over a USB 2.0 digital interface. USB 2.0 digital interface ensures a simple plug-and-play installation — and one standard cable minimizes camera clutter. Hardware and software based synchronization trigger is available as an option provided. On-board memory is available for frame buffering. These board level camera modules are also offered in custom enclosures (Lu1175), as well as custom form factors and configurations.

Lu1170 is supported by an experienced team of technical support and imaging experts. We understand your imaging needs and are here to help you get the most out of your camera. Contact us with your next instrumentation project. 

Product Highlights:

  • Low noise, progressive scan 1.3 megapixel CMOS image sensor
  • Crisp color quality for the most demanding brightfield and darkfield microscopy applications including clinical pathology and cytology, life science and geology
  • Stable, reliable camera drivers for running multiple cameras on a PC or other USB devices
  • 15 fps at  full 1280x1024 resolution and 60 fps at 640x480 resolution
  • Faster frame rates with reduced region of interest

Odering Options:

  • Lu1170M — 1.3 Megapixel Board Level OEM Monochrome CMOS Camera Module
  • Lu1175M — 1.3 Megapixel Enclosed Monochrome CMOS OEM Camera
  • LuSDK — Software Developer’s Kit

Technical Specifications: 

Camera Sensor
Image Sensor  1/1.8” CMOS format, monochrome, 8.50mmx6.80mm array 
Effective Pixels 1616x1216, 4.4µm square pixels
Frame Rate 12 fps at 1616x1216
Dynamic Range >66dB
Digital Output 8 and 12-bit
Read Noise 12 e- rms
Readout Frequency 28.6 MHZ
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.00x2.50x 1.63 inches (board level)
2.25x 3.85x 1.56 inches (enclosed)
Camera Controls
Mass  300g
Power Requirement  USB bus power, or external 5VDC — 500mA
Power Consumption  ~2.5Watts
Operating Temperature  0° C to +50° C 
Operating Humidity  5%-95%, Non-condensing 
Integration Time 1/1000  to 16 sec
Shutter Global Shutter
ROI User Selectable
Auto Exposure Automatic / Manual
White Balance  Automatic / Manual
Gain  1 to 10x programmable
Interface Connector Standard USB 2.0 high-speed interface 
Dimensions (LxWxH) 3.85x2.00x2.75 inches 
Lens Mount C-Mount lens adapter
Binning Options 2x2, 3x3, 4x4

  • TWAIN Compliant
  • A generic TWAIN driver for all INFINITY cameras allows communication with the most popular third party software.
  • Common SDK for Ease of Integration
  • When choosing a camera, one key differentiator to consider is ease of integration. All of Lumenera’s USB 2.0 cameras are designed on a common SDK. The feature rich API library eliminates design risk and allows easy integration and camera exchange.
  • High-Speed USB 2.0
  • For ease of installation on any computers