High Sensitivity CMOS Cameras For High Speed Imaging

A new family of high sensitivity CMOS cameras from IDS featuring a 1.3 MPixel sensor with a global shutter is available from STEMMER IMAGING. One of the few global shutter CMOS cameras on the market, it is not only suited to imaging fast moving objects, but offers a sensitivity 2-3 x that of conventional CMOS sensors. The new e2v sensor brings performance comparable to CCD cameras but at CMOS prices, giving outstanding price/performance.

byNews Desk

September 7, 2010

A good all-round performer, the new camera family is available in USB (UI-1240) and GigE Vision (UI-5240) versions. With both colour and monochrome models available within each data interface family there is also a comprehensive choice of configurations. These range from the compact SE versions to the ruggedised RE versions whose housings meet the IP65 / IP67 protection classes when used together with an optional lens tube.

The new e2v sensor has a 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution and an unrivalled level of colour fidelity. Operating at up to 60 frames/s in the GigE version, this fast, sensitive sensor has a precise, short exposure time of 9µs and a fast line scan mode. It can be used for imaging of fast moving objects which previously would have required the use of high-power flash lighting or more expensive CCD cameras.