CCD cameras with USB 3.0 - xiD family

Scientific grade quality CCD sensors from Sony, fastest 4 tap readout speed, bus powered over USB 3.0

CCD cameras with USB 3.0 - Board level

Board level cameras with Sony "EXview HAD CCD II" sensors, compact, customizable, ideal for OEM

CCD cameras with USB 3.1 - COOLED

Peltier TE COOLed version of cameras with temperature controlled CCD sensors and incredible speed (Engineering samples)

CCD cameras with USB 3.0 - Knowledge Base

Easy to use, Easy to integrate, Easy to customize and Easy to acquire

xiD - USB 3.0 Cameras with CCD

What is xiD?

Compact USB 3.0 Scientific grade CCD camera family

Quality components - Sony "EXview HAD CCD II" sensors delivering 2.8, 6.1, 9.1 and 12 Mpix
Fastest - Highest speed using full 4 TAP readout potential
Industry standard interface - Compliant with USB 3.0 SuperSpeed specification
Versatile mini camera - Subtle 60 x 60 x 37 mm, 320 grams
Power - Lowest power consumption starting at 3 Watt, bus powered with USB3 cable
Cool - Minimal heat dissipation with passive Cooling elements
Compatibility - USB 3.0 support for Windows 7 and 10, macOS, Linux, ARM and 30 Libraries
Connectivity and Synchronization - Programmable opto-isolated input and output, 3 status LEDs
Bandwidth potential - 5Gb/s interface 400Mpix/s data throughput
Software interfaces - GenICam / GenTL and highly optimized xiAPI SDK for Image Processing
High grade - Quality class of sensors is combined with specially selected IR filters
Long Exposure times - Up to 1500 seconds depending on the model
Highly Customizable - Available in Board level and with Peltier TE Cooling

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Models

xiD Monochrome and Color models:

B/W model	Color model	Sensor	Resolution	Pixel µm	ADC bits	FWC	Power Watt	DR dB⁽²⁾	Frames per sec⁽¹⁾
MD028MU-SY	MD028CU-SY	SONY ICX674	1934 x 1456, 2.8 MP	4.54	8,10,12,14	20000	3.6 W	71.1	57
MD061MU-SY	MD061CU-SY	SONY ICX694	2754 x 2204, 6.1 MP	4.54	8,10,12,14	19500	3.9 W	71.8	28.4
MD091MU-SY	MD091CU-SY	SONY ICX814	3384 x 2708, 9.1 MP	3.69	8,10,12,14	12000	4.2 W	68.4	20
MD120MU-SY	MD120CU-SY	SONY ICX834	4242 x 2830, 12 MP	3.1	8,10,12,14	10000	4.8 W	63.1	15.3

(1) Maximum frame rates measured at 52 MHz, 4 taps, RAW 14 bits; +20% in overclocked mode, 12bit packed

(2) 26 MHz readout frequency

All models are also adjustable for Board level version - special conditions may apply. For Cooled models check prepared xiJ line

Common features:

Sensor technology	CCD, Global shutter
Acquisition modes	Continuous, software trigger, hardware trigger
Partial image readout	ROI / AOI (region/area of interest), Binning modes supported
Image data formats	8, 10, 12 or 14 bit RAW pixel data
SDK/API	programmable with C++ and C#, Python
Color image processing*	Host based de-Bayering, sharpening, Gamma, color matrix, true color CMS
Hot/blemish pixels correction*	On camera storage for bad pixels, host assisted correction
Auto adjustments*	Auto white balance, auto gain, auto exposure
Flat field corrections*	Host assisted pixel level shading and lens corrections. This feature is being developed and tested.
Interface	USB 3.0 standard Micro B with screw lock threads compliant to USB3 Vision standard
General purpose I/O	2x opto-isolated input, 2x opto-isolated output, power LED, 2x LED software programmable
Signal conditioning*	Programmable debouncing time
Synchronization	Hardware trigger input, software trigger, exposure strobe output, busy output
Lens mount	Standard C mount
Power requirements	3 to 5.2 Watt, supplied via USB 3.0 interface or power cable
Dimensions	60 x 60 x 37 mm
Weight	320 grams
Environment	Operating 0°C to 50°C on housing, RH 80% non-condensing, -30°C to 60°C storage
Conformity	CE, FCC, RoHS, GenICam/GenTL, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
Operating systems	Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64) and 10, Linux Ubuntu, macOS, ARM
Minimum host hardware	Intel i3 3.0GHz, +2GB RAM available physical memory, NVIDIA or Radeon 128MB, Motherboard with PCIe x1 Gen 2 slot, compatible USB 3.0 host adapter
Software support	xiAPI SDK, adapters and drivers for 30 various image processing Libraries
Firmware updates	Field firmware update through xiCOP

(*) Feature is available only when the camera is in XIMEA API mode.

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Accessories

xiD Accessories

Passive cables		Availability
CBL-U3-1M0	1.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector	Now
CBL-U3-3M0	3.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector	Now
CBL-U3-3M0-ANG	3.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector, angled	Now
CBL-U3-5M0	5.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector	Now
Special power cables
CBL-U3-3M0-YP	3.0m Y-shaped power USB3 Cable, thumbscrews	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CBL-U3-5M0-YP	5.0m Y-shaped power USB3 Cable, thumbscrews	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Synchronization cables
CBL-MD-PWR-SYNC-3M0	3.0 meter sync cable, thread lock, GPIO: ground, General Input, General Output, Aux Power	N ow
Mounting brackets
MECH-60MM-BRACKET-T	xiD series tripod mounting bracket	Now
Host adapters
U31PE1G3-V1-X2	PCI express x1 Gen2 adapter, 2x USB 3.1 ports, asmedia ASM1142	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
U3PE-FL1100-X4	PCI express x1 Gen2 adapter, 4x USB 3.0 ports, Fresco Logic FL1100	Now
Lenses	Several lenses from different vendors (Fujinon, Kowa, Ricoh, Tamron etc.)	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cable Extenders 50 - 100m	Fiber optics cables from different vendors	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Software

USB 3.0 supported operating systems:

Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 10
Linux Ubuntu
macOS
ARM (planned)
C/C++, Python, GenICam, .NET

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Vision Libraries:

Download Vision Libraries support files

API Manual

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Documents

PDF Flyers and documentation

xiD Brochure

xiJ Cooled models

xiD Manual

xiD Board level guide

GPIO Specification

xiD 3D Step file

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Applications

xiD Advantages for Scientific and Machine Vision Applications

Genuine - scientific grade USB 3.0 camera, no power cables or frame grabbers
Precise - high quality Sony EXview HAD CCD II Global shutter sensors deliver high resolution images without smear
Fast - 4x times faster than GigE, 5x than Firewire and 10x USB 2.0
Performance - utilization of full speed potential through 4tap (QuadTap) readout mode
Crystal-clear - ultra-low read-out noise, high Dynamic range 14 bits/pixel images in all modes
Sensitive - improved light efficiency with enhanced sensitivity in the near-infrared quantum spectrum
Robust - sturdy full metal jacket, no sheet metal covers
Integration - single PCB offers ideal setting for embedding into OEM products and proprietary enclosures
Adjustable - partial readout, binning and ROI modes, external triggering and flash light synchronization
Variability - scientific applications, traffic, outdoor, factory automation and many more
Cost efficient - excellent value and price, low TCO and fast ROI

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USB 3.0 Camera Industries and Applications

Ophthalmology and Retinal imaging
Material and Life science
Medical Imaging and Light Microscopy (IR-DIC)
Pharmaceutics and Healthcare
Robotic Welding
Industrial Automation, Machine Vision, Photovoltaics
Intelligent Transportations Systems (ITS)
Open road tolling and Traffic monitoring
ANPR / ALPR
Biometrics
Gauging, Metrology
Defect detection, OCV / OCR
Astronomy, Astrography
Cell Biology, sorting
Semiconductor wafer and bonding scanning
Flat panel inspection
Dentistry, Dermatology
Print and Film scanning
Laser beam profiling
Histology, Pathology
Rail and Road applications
Fluorescence
Low light
UAV, UAS - Photogrammetry, Surveying

and others

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