Muenster, Germany – XIMEA, the innovator of small size high performance cameras, has enhanced the current portfolio with models using the new interesting Sony CMOS Pregius™ S sensors.
The first lineup was introduced in 2020 and now continues with camera models based on IMX545, IMX546, IMX547 and other sensors from the Sony 4th Generation Pregius S family.
This generation of Sony CMOS sensors is utilizing the small pixel size 2.74 µm in combination with BSI - backside illumination technology.
The small pixel facilitates the use of lower cost optics and helps to keep the system dimensions very compact by contributing to closer proximity for multi camera setups.
The miniature size does not mean a compromise in the imaging quality which stays remarkable judging by any kind of EMVA 1288 parameters.
As was already the case with previous generations, 4th continues with high quantum efficiency as well as lower noise and noteworthy Dynamic range above 70 dB.
Plus, all the sensors offer Global shutter readout making them ideal not only for scientific applications, but also for systems where objects move at a higher speed.
Another important factor is the availability of high speed versions for each of the sensor resolutions, namely the IMX535, IMX536, IMX537.
The higher speed models do not only bring additional considerable improvement in frame rate, but also interesting feature set not available for standard sensors.
This is a continuous Sony trend where standard models are cheaper with the same image quality whereas high speed ones are fast and offer complimentary functionality.
Among the exciting features is the Dual ADC of low and high gain modes, the fusion of which produces HDR image as a result.
The processing of Dual ADC is done on the sensor side, plus XIMEA added the off sensor FPGA merging that results in the linear response curve.
The rest of the new features include the ultra-short interval between two shutters, exposure time monitoring and an improved on-sensor thermometer.
To leverage the miniature size of Sony sensors, XIMEA has integrated them into the smallest form factor measuring only 26 x 26 x 33 mm and weighing 38 grams.
This is to date the most compact size for cameras with Sony Pregius S 4th generation supplied with 10 Gbit/s bandwidth.
Earlier mentioned small pixels are 2.74 µm helps with the choice of C-mount lenses thus improving the cost attractivity and allowing a smaller footprint for mobility.
Power requirements are as low as 3 Watt which allows the cameras to be bus powered directly through the cable.
In regard to cables - the sensors are utilizing both USB3 and PCIe interface to offer simplicity and multi camera system synchronization.
To summarize, the sensor models joining the XIMEA portfolio as first are prepared in versions with USB3 or PCIe interface and provide the following parameters:
- 5.1 Mpix, Sony IMX547, color and monochrome, 2472 x 2064, 1/1.8"
- 5.1 Mpix, Sony IMX537, color and monochrome, 2472 x 2064, 1/1.8" with HDR and other features
- 8.1 Mpix, Sony IMX546, color and monochrome, 2856 x 2848, 2/3"
- 8.1 Mpix, Sony IMX536, color and monochrome, 2856 x 2848, 2/3" with HDR and other features
- 12.4 Mpix, Sony IMX545, color and monochrome, 4128 x 3008, 1/1.1"
- 12.4 Mpix, Sony IMX535, color and monochrome, 4128 x 3008, 1/1.1" with HDR and other features
Impressive image quality, unbeatable form factor, attractive price, modularity and customizability make these cameras stand out and they are worth checking out.
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