The plug-and-play quantitative phase imaging camera uses advanced wavefront sensing technology to measure phase shifts in light after it passes through or reflects off a sample, revealing optical path differences that correlate with refractive index and thickness. It captures both intensity and phase images in one shot, avoiding artefacts from multiple exposures or mechanical scanning. The system is compatible with white-light and laser illumination, supports a broad spectral range from visible to near-IR, and interfaces easily via Gigabit Ethernet. Its compact footprint and simple microscope integration make it suitable for diverse imaging workflows across research and industrial applications.

True Quantitative Phase Imaging

This camera captures both phase and intensity information in a single acquisition, enabling accurate optical path difference measurement without artefacts from multi-exposure methods.

Compact Plug-and-Play Design

Its robust, lightweight form factor ensures quick integration with any standard optical microscope via a C-mount interface, simplifying setup and reducing downtime.

High Sensitivity and Resolution

With phase resolution under 2 nm RMS and the ability to resolve lateral features down to 0.2 µm (at high magnification), this system provides detailed structural and optical insights essential for advanced imaging tasks.

Broad Spectral Compatibility

Operating across the visible to near-infrared range (400 – 1100 nm), it supports a wide variety of illumination sources, including white light and lasers for versatile imaging conditions.

Real-Time Data Acquisition

An acquisition rate of 10 fps enables dynamic phase imaging and time-lapse studies, supporting live cell monitoring and other evolving phenomena.

Dry Mass Measurement

The high dry mass resolution (< 0.5 pg) allows quantification of cell and sample mass distribution, useful in cell biology, growth studies, and drug response analysis.

Robust Data Interface

Gigabit Ethernet connectivity supports reliable, high-speed data transfer and remote operation over standard network infrastructure.

Non-Invasive, Label-Free Imaging

Phase imaging avoids the need for stains or fluorescent markers, ensuring sample integrity, reducing preparation time, and eliminating phototoxicity.

Life Sciences and Cell Biology

Quantitative phase imaging enables live, label-free monitoring of cellular morphology, growth, and dry mass evolution, crucial for cytotoxicity assays, cell cycle studies, and stem cell research.

Biomedical Research and Diagnostics

Measurement of optical path differences and refractive index variations supports tissue inspection, morphology studies, and early detection of disease-related changes without stains or dyes.

Material Science and Metrology

Accurate phase data assists in assessing thin films, refractive index mapping, surface microstructure, and defect detection in industrial materials and optical components.

Pharmaceutical and Drug Development

Time-lapse phase imaging tracks cell response to compounds over time, enabling high-content screening and quantitative analysis in preclinical studies.

Microscopy Enhancements

Phase imaging augments traditional brightfield and DIC microscopy, revealing details invisible to intensity-only imaging and enabling multimodal workflows.

Education and Research Institutions

Universities and labs use quantitative imaging to teach and study advanced optics, cell behaviour, and material properties with a hands-on imaging platform.

United Spectrum Instruments offers expert support, local integration services, and technical training for advanced imaging systems like the plug-and-play quantitative phase imaging camera. Our team assists with setup, calibration, and workflow optimisation, ensuring seamless incorporation into research and industrial environments. With responsive after-sales support and deep understanding of microscopy and metrology applications, we help customers unlock the full potential of quantitative phase imaging technology. Partnering with United Spectrum Instruments means reliable performance, application expertise, and ongoing service tailored to your scientific and industrial imaging needs.