The Imaging Source DFM 36CX290-ML Color FPD-Link III Board Camera

Highlights

The Imaging Source DFM 36CX290-ML Color FPD-Link III Board Camera is a compact 2.1 MP embedded vision camera built around the Sony IMX290 STARVIS CMOS sensor. It captures 1,920 × 1,080 color images at up to 60 fps with 2.9 µm pixels and a rolling shutter.

Designed for embedded vision systems requiring greater distance between the camera and processor, the DFM 36CX290-ML uses an FPD-Link III interface with a FAKRA connection. Its compact 30 × 30 × 27.5 mm design supports extended camera-to-host distances while providing high-bit-depth color imaging for embedded vision applications.

Features

• 2.1 MP resolution with an image size of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels.
• Up to 60 fps at full resolution.
• Sony IMX290 sensor based on STARVIS CMOS technology.
• Rolling shutter provides full-HD color image acquisition.
• 2.9 µm pixels on a 1/2.8-inch sensor.
• 12-bit Bayer RG output provides high-bit-depth raw color image data.
• 12-bit dynamic range supports detailed color image acquisition.
• FPD-Link III interface supports extended camera-to-processor cable distances.
• FAKRA connection provides a compact serialized camera interface.
• Optional M12x0.5 lens mount supports compact embedded optics.
• 15 µs to 1 s exposure range provides flexible image-acquisition control.
• 0–72 dB gain range supports operation across varying illumination levels.
• Low power consumption of approximately 80 mA at 18 VDC supports embedded installations.
• Compact board-level design measures 30 × 30 × 27.5 mm and weighs approximately 12 g.
• 36C FPD-Link III platform supports extended-distance embedded vision architectures.

Applications

• Embedded vision systems
• Color inspection
• Industrial automation
• Robotics
• Computer vision
• Low-light color imaging
• IoT imaging systems
• Remote embedded camera installations
• Multi-camera vision systems
• General machine vision