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xiX-Xtreme camera family

What is xiX-Xtreme?

Extending the xiX camera series with a 32 Gbit/s backend allows the integration of the newest generation of Sony high-speed sensors.
This product line-up offers the fast global shutter Sony Pregius™ S sensors, reaching the full sensor specifications at the smallest form factor.
An innovative housing concept with detachable sensor head optimizes heat dissipation to improve the image quality and simplify integration into tight spaces.

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High resolutions starting from 16.1 Mpix through to 24.5 Mpix
Compact cameras with Sony Pregius™ S sensors: IMX532, IMX531, IMX530
Global shutter CMOS utilizing backside illumination (BSI) technology
Full high-speed potential with 16.1 Mpix streaming at 160 FPS
PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes interface offers 32 Gbits bandwidth
Lowest latency - PCI Express with almost non-existent delay
Support for Windows, macOS, Linux, ARM and various NVIDIA Jetson modules
Options to enhance sensor performance by fan and water heatsinks
Short interframe time feature - under 1μs ideal for PIV applications
HDR ability through dual ADC - high and low gain readout mode
Small camera head form footprint - 26 x 26 x 31 mm
Possibility to detach the sensor part of camera from heated body
Synchronization and hardware triggering - programmable GPIO

Models and sensors

Model	Resolution	Sensor type	Sensor model	Sensor resolution	Sensor size	Pixel size	Bits	Frame rate
MX161CG-SY-X4G3-FF	16.1 MPix	Color	IMX532	5328 x 3040	1.1"	2.74 µm	8,10,12 bits	160 FPS
MX161MG-SY-X4G3-FF	16.1 MPix	Monochrome	IMX532	5328 x 3040	1.1"	2.74 µm	8,10,12 bits	160 FPS
MX203CG-SY-X4G3-FF	20.3 MPix	Color	IMX531	4512 x 4512	1.1"	2.74 µm	8,10,12 bits	110 FPS
MX203MG-SY-X4G3-FF	20.3 MPix	Monochrome	IMX531	4512 x 4512	1.1"	2.74 µm	8,10,12 bits	110 FPS
MX245CG-SY-X4G3-FF	24.5 MPix	Color	IMX530	5328 x 4608	1.2"	2.74 µm	8,10,12 bits	107 FPS
MX245MG-SY-X4G3-FF	24.5 MPix	Monochrome	IMX530	5328 x 4608	1.2"	2.74 µm	8,10,12 bits	107 FPS

SWIPE FOR MORE

(1) Maximum frame rates measured at 8 bits per pixel RAW data in free run mode.

(2) All models can be offered with air or liquid cooling as well as copper or fiber connection options.

Keyfacts

Keyfacts of xiX cameras

PRECISE

Utilizes Sony Pregius S™ sensors to their maximum potential. 16 Mpix IMX532, 20 Mpix IMX531, 24 Mpix IMX530.

FAST

PCIe connection for blazing speed at 32 Gbit/s. 16 Mpix at 160 FPS, 20 Mpix at 110 FPS, 24 Mpix at 107 FPS.

SMALLEST

Huge performance in a small package. Removable head can be detached and allows the electronics with heat output to be placed away from sensitive locations.

OMNIPRESENT

Built for maximum flexibility and with multi-camera setups in mind, ideal for photogrammetry and VR.

LIGHT-WEIGHT

Payload-friendly SWaP for mobile, robotics, gimbals, or UAV/UAS applications. Designed to have the minimum size with sensor head dimensions of 26x26mm, low weight of 40 gram and power consumption of 15 Watt.

ROBUST

Designs borne from industrial origin offer best-in-class durability. All XIMEA cameras are built in housings milled from original block material with no sheet metal. Electronic designs are proven robust enough for space travel.

ADAPTABLE

Flexible cabling options for size restricted installations. Low profile connectors and shielded cabling offer best-in-class performance in tight spaces. Able to be quickly and easily interchanged with a plethora of combinations.

LOW-LATENCY

Minimum latency and CPU load. PCIe interface comes with the lowest latency possible, delivering data directly to RAM (DMA) with no overhead from critical processing infrastructure.

COMPATIBLE

Windows, Linux, MacOS. Support for various machine vision libraries.

Applications

xiX camera applications

Quality inspection

Flat panel display (FPD), printed circuit board (PCB) examination, solar panel, photovoltaics, semiconductor wafer, metrology, print and film scanning.

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Robotics

Accurate robotic arms, deep learning tasks, portable medical devices and remotely controlled miniature robots, alignment and assembly.

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Ultra-fast scanning

3D and facial action coding scanning (FACS), face recognition, eye tracking, body scanner, people counting. High-definition motion capture.

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VR and AR

Virtual and augmented reality: 360 spherical panorama, cyclorama imaging, head mounted camera (HMC), stereo camera systems.

Aerial mapping

Photogrammetry, videogrammetry - City street or outdoor 3D mapping, wide area motion imaging, stadium and border surveillance.

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Vehicles

Autonomous, self-driving, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), drones.

Broadcasting

Cinematography, entertainment, Instant replays and rapid process capturing, e.g. golf, hockey, ping pong, baseball, tennis, football, basketball and more.