Libra 3412UC Global shutter color CMOS camera (USB 3.0)
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Libra 3412UC Global Shutter Color CMOS Camera, 12 MP, USB 3.0

Libra 3412UC
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A 12 MP global shutter color camera with plug-and-play USB 3.0 for brightfield microscopy and pathology slide scanning.

The Libra 3412UC pairs a 4096 × 3072 global shutter color CMOS sensor with a USB 3.0 interface, so it connects directly to a standard microscope and computer without extra hardware. Auto white balance and AI-based color correction help reproduce stained tissue accurately, and the bundled software adds live stitching and depth-of-field fusion.

Key Features

  • Global shutter exposes all pixels simultaneously, avoiding motion blur and distortion during fast stage movement
  • 4096 × 3072 resolution with 3.4 µm pixels, matched to optical systems below 40× magnification
  • Up to 27 fps at full resolution in 8-bit mode and 18 fps in 12-bit mode over USB 3.0
  • ISP auto white balance and AI-based color correction for faithful color in H&E-stained samples and teaching images
  • Acquisition and analysis software with live image stitching and depth-of-field fusion
  • Three gain modes with median readout noise down to 1.8 e⁻ (12-bit, Sensitive)
  • USB-powered (below 4 W), passively cooled, 45 × 45 × 60 mm and ~162.5 g; IR-cut filter included

Typical Applications

  • Pathology slide scanning
  • Brightfield microscopy
  • Fluorescence scanning
  • Microscopy teaching
  • Industrial inspection

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Model: Libra 3412UC · Acquisition software and drivers are supplied with the camera. Contact WaveQuanta for a quote and lead time.

Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor GMAX 3412
Color / Mono Color (IR-cut filter included)
Resolution 4096 × 3072 (12 MP)
Pixel Size 3.4 µm × 3.4 µm
Effective Area 14.0 mm × 10.5 mm
Array Diagonal 17.4 mm (1.1")
Gain Mode High Capacity, Balanced, Sensitive
Full-Well Capacity 12-bit: 9 ke⁻ High Capacity, 4.4 ke⁻ Balanced, 0.7 ke⁻ Sensitive
Readout Noise 12-bit median: 3.9 e⁻ High Capacity, 2.6 e⁻ Balanced, 1.8 e⁻ Sensitive
Frame Rate 27 fps @ 8-bit, 18 fps @ 12-bit (full resolution)
Shutter Type Global
Exposure Time 1 µs – 10 s
Binning 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 4 × 4
ROI Supported
White Balance AI white balance supported
Image Correction Defect pixel correction (DPC)
Cooling Method Passive cooling
Bit Depth 8-bit, 12-bit
Data Interface USB 3.0
Trigger Hardware, software; Hirose 6-pin connector
Trigger Output Exposure, Readout, Trigger Ready
Optical Interface C-mount (customization available)
Power Supply USB bus power
Power Consumption Below 4 W
Dimensions 45 mm (H) × 45 mm (W) × 60 mm (L)
Weight ~162.5 g
Operating Environment Operating 0 to 40 °C, 10–85% RH; storage −10 to 60 °C, 0–90% RH
Software / SDK Support Acquisition and analysis software; SDK: C, C++, C#, Python
Operating System Windows, Linux
Specification Sheet PDF — Download
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