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USB 3.0 single-board camera with 18 megapixel colour sensor

The new UI-359xLE USB 3.0 board-level camera from IDS Imaging Development Systems with Aptina’s 18 MP sensor AR1820HS is a high-resolution system suitable for restricted space installations.

13/02/2016 17:05:25

The rolling shutter colour sensor ensures detailed images at VGA, 4K Cinema, or 18 megapixel resolution. Thanks to the latest backside illuminated (BSI) technology, the 1/2in sensor is very light-sensitive. It sits on a board measuring only 36 x 36mm.

Connection options include an 8-pin connector with 5V power supply, trigger and flash, two GPIOs, and an I2C bus to control the peripherals.

This industrial grade camera delivers images in resolutions that include: Full HD (1920 x 1080, 37 fps), 4K Cinema (4,096 x 2,304, 18 fps) and 18 megapixel (4912 x 3684, 11 fps). The BSI sensor shows a much better pixel performance, even under low-light conditions, as the image sensor with its light-sensitive structures is directly located behind the lens, allowing more light to reach the photodiode.

In addition to a board-level version with S-Mount lens holder and a single-board version, a housed version is also available. The IDS Software Suite is included, enabling easy switching from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0 technology.

Written By Sophia Bell

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