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TECHSPEC UC series Edmund Optics 25 mm 1/2″ Lens

Original price was: USD 482.38.Current price is: USD 401.99.

25mm f/1.85 ultra-compact C-mount lens. Supports high-res sensors up to 1/1.8″, featuring manual iris/focus locks and a lightweight 35g design.

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TECHSPEC UC series Edmund Optics 25 mm 1/2" Lens

Model Identifier TECHSPEC UC series 25 mm
Official Part Number AE00181
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

The Edmund Optics TECHSPEC UC series 25 mm lens is a high-resolution C-mount imaging solution designed for precision vision applications. Supporting up to 6 megapixels and optimized for pixel sizes as small as 2.2 µm, it offers manual focus and iris control with integrated locking screws. While designed for 1/2" sensors, its optical design is also compatible with 1/1.8" sensor formats.

Key Features

  • C-mount interface
  • Manual focus with lock
  • Manual iris with lock
  • 6 megapixel resolution
  • Optimized for 1/2" sensors
  • Suitable for 1/1.8" sensors

6 megapixel resolution support optimized for minimal pixel sizes of 2.2 µm.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Focal length25.0 mm
Maximal image circle1/2"
Aperture range (F)1.8 - 16
Minimal pixel size2.2 µm
Minimal object distance (M.O.D.)0.2 m
Angle of view (H)14.08°
Back focal length12.7 mm
Immersion depth5.6 mm
Bildwinkel vertikal10.6° x 14.1°
Optical class1/1.8"
Resolution6.00 MP
Item numberAE00181

Industrial Applications

1. AutomatedOpticalInspection(AOI)forHigh-DensityPCBs

IntegrationintocompactAutomatedOpticalInspectionsystemsforfactoryautomationtoverifysolderjointintegrityanddetectmicro-defectsondenselypopulatedprintedcircuitboards[1.3].

Problem Solved

Detecting microscopic soldering defects on tight PCB assembly lines requires high spatial resolution without optical distortion. The lens's 6.00 MP resolution and 2.2 µm minimal pixel size allow for precise sub-millimeter defect detection. Additionally, its narrow 14.08° angle of view and 0.2 m minimal object distance (M.O.D.) provide a highly magnified, distortion-free view of extremely small surface-mount electronic components.

6.00 MP Resolution2.2 µm Minimal Pixel Size14.08° Angle of View0.2 m M.O.D.

2. Low-Light Biomedical Microplate Analysis

Employed in automated biomedical instrumentation to capture high-resolution images of assay microplates and cellular cultures in confined laboratory environments.

Problem Solved

Automated cellular analysis systems struggle with low-light fluorescence imaging within the tight physical enclosures of incubation units. The wide f/1.8 maximum aperture (from the 1.8 - 16 aperture range) captures maximum light for accurate biomedical analysis. Its compatibility with a 1/1.8" optical class sensor and 0.2 m M.O.D. enables incredibly close-up, high-resolution plate reading without utilizing extensive machine footprint.

Aperture f/1.8 - 161/1.8" Optical ClassLow-Light FluorescenceBiomedical Instrumentation

3. Vision-Guided Robotic Micro-Assembly

Mounted directly onto robotic end-effectors in factory automation environments to provide close-range, high-resolution visual feedback for the precise picking and placing of miniature mechanical or electronic components.

Problem Solved

Attaching machine vision directly to dynamic robotic arms requires lightweight lenses that avoid restricting movement. The lens's highly compact physical profile, proven by a shallow 5.6 mm immersion depth and short 12.7 mm back focal length, minimizes the payload and physical interference on the end-effector. The 25.0 mm focal length provides precise spatial tracking and visual feedback at close distances without getting in the robotic system's physical path.

25.0 mm Focal Length5.6 mm Immersion Depth12.7 mm Back Focal LengthFactory Automation

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