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)