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A transformative addition to your imaging toolkit. Offers compact design with high spatiotemporal resolution and PCIe interface for efficient data transfer with lowest latency.
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What is xiB?

The xiB cameras stream images to the host computer via 4 lanes on a PCI Express Gen2 bus, boasting an impressive 20 Gbit/s of bandwidth.
Together with minimal latencies and CPU load, the PCIe technology is ideal for high resolution CMOS sensors or sCMOS sensors with dual-ADC outputs.
The active EF lens mount adapter enables the combination with a wide array of superb optics, with direct control over the aperture and focus.
The use of optical fiber cables allows up to 100 m distances between cameras and host computer without performance penalty.

  • Fast bandwidth of 20 Gbit/s, real data throughput up to 1550 MB/s

  • High resolution from 12 Mpix to 50 Mpix and 30 to 133 FPS

  • Versatile mini camera - Subtle 60 x 60 x 36 mm, 160 grams

  • Long reach - Can work with optical cable at 300 m distances

  • Power efficient - Low power consumption of mere 6 watts

  • Cool - Minimal heat dissipation with additional heatsink

  • Support for Windows, Linux, macOS, ARM, NVIDIA Jetson modules

  • Synchronization - 2/2 isolated, 4 bi-directional non-isolated GPI/GPO

  • Interface complies with PCI Express external cabling specifications

  • Active EF-mount allows remote control of aperture and focus

  • Range of various accessories and no need in frame grabbers

  • DMA is omitting frame grabbers and providing the lowest latencies

  • Customizable - With possibility of board level or embedded versions

Models and sensors

High speed and high resolution monochrome and color models.

Model Resolution Sensor type Sensor model Sensor resolution Sensor size Pixel size Bits Frame rate
CB120CG-CM 12.5 MPix Color  CMV12000  4096 x 3072  APS-C  5.5 µm 8,10,12 bits 138 FPS
CB120MG-CM 12.5 MPix Monochrome  CMV12000  4096 x 3072  APS-C  5.5 µm 8,10,12 bits 138 FPS
CB200CG-CM 19.6 MPix Color  CMV20000  5120 x 3840  35mm Full Frame  6.4 µm 12 bits 32 FPS
CB200MG-CM 19.6 MPix Monochrome  CMV20000  5120 x 3840  35mm Full Frame  6.4 µm 12 bits 32 FPS
CB500MG-CM 47.5 MPix Monochrome  CMV50000  7920 x 6004  35mm Full Frame  4.6 µm 12 bits 30 FPS
CB500CG-CM 47.5 MPix Color  CMV50000  7920 x 6004  35mm Full Frame  4.6 µm 12 bits 30 FPS
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Full resolution at RAW 8 bits; server computers with bigger PCIe TLP packet size can increase the throughput by an additional 10 %.

Keyfacts of xiB cameras

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PRECISE
High resolution (up to 50 Mpix) global shutter sensors without motion artifacts
DIVERSE
Large format Full frame 35 mm sensors including taped glass versions
COMPACT
Periscope like design and a size of mere 60 x 60 x 36 mm simplifies multi-camera setups for 360 panorama applications
CUSTOMIZABLE
Adaptable housing structure with mounting holes for alignment of the sensor and easy access to its surface
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
ROBUST
Full metal housing, CNC-machined with precision, no moving parts or sheet metal covers for maximum stability and durability
FUNCTIONAL
Active Canon EF-mount option for aperture and focus control through the camera
RELIABLE
Designed for 24/7 operations to last for years. Low TCO and fast ROI
COMPATIBLE
Windows, Linux, MacOS. Support for various machine vision libraries

PCI Express camera ideal for these industries and applications

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Broadcasting
Cinematography, entertainment, instant replays for sports imaging - baseball, tennis, football, basketball and more. Print and film scanning.
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Security
Wide area motion scanning and boarder or stadium surveillance, people counting, geographical information systems (GIS), aviation.
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VR and AR
Virtual and augmented reality. High definition motion capture and tracking, 360 panorama, 3D face and body scanner for video games.
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Quality inspection
Flat panel display (FPD), printed circuit board (PCB), photovoltaics, metrology, electroluminescence on solar panels, semiconductor wafer scanning.
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Aerial mapping
Photogrammetry, videogrammetry - City street or outdoor 3D mapping and surveying with UAV / UAS drones or autonomous vehicles.
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Medical and scientific
Medical technology, material and life science microscopy (IR-DIC), genomics, pharmaceutical, patient diagnostics, biometrics and cell biology.
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Machine vision
Industrial and factory automation, production line monitoring, sorting, electronics bonding examination, assemblies defect detection, gauging.