The Imaging Source is a leading manufacturer of industrial cameras and accessories for factory automation, quality control, logistics, medicine, science, and security.
Their range of cameras with USB 3.1, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and GigE interfaces are known for their excellent quality and ability to meet the performance requirements of a variety of demanding operations
EMBEDDED VISION
Development Kits
The Imaging Source's preassembled embedded development kits for NVIDIA Jetson Nano™ deliver plug-and-play efficiency for the rapid development of embedded vision and AI projects for applications in automation and industrial internet of things.
The development kits come with a flashed SD card containing all necessary MIPI CSI-2 or FPD-Link III drivers and a custom-designed system image.
Leveraging the hardware ISP (Image Signal Processor) available on all Jetson platforms, the NVIDIA libargus interface delivers a processed video stream to the application with de-mosaicing, color correction and white balance algorithms applied.
The pre-assembled development kits include:
NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Board
Sony sensor modules
M12 lens
Pre-flashed SD card
Dedicated cooling fan to prevent thermal throttling
MIPI CSI-2 Sensor Modules
The Imaging Source MIPI CSI-2 sensor modules include a variety of high-performance modules for embedded machine vision applications. These sensor modules feature The Imaging Source's own 28-pin interface and so require an adapter for the target platform interface. This allows system engineers maximum flexibility in the design of their application.
The MIPI CSI-2 protocol enables direct processor / ISP connection, cutting down any latency issues and minimizing footprint. These modules are ideal for single and multi-camera embedded vision applications in automotive and IoT and standard machine vision applications. The sensor modules feature the latest Sony and ONSemi CMOS sensors (global and rolling shutter).
MIPI CSI-2 Board Cameras
The Imaging Source MIPI CSI-2 board cameras, designed for embedded vision applications, combine a MIPI CSI-2 sensor module and a 15-pin CSI-2 adapter for plug-and-play integration with Raspberry Pi 4B, NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ and NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX platforms.
These cameras are available in a variety of options ranging from 0.4 MP to 5 MP with frame rates up to 120.
For more design flexibility please see the MIPI CSI-2 Sensor Module options above.
FPD-LINK III Board Cameras
The Imaging Source FPD-LINK III Board cameras are ideal for single or multi-camera embedded systems in IoT, machine vision, and automotive applications. The FPD-Link III serializer boards offer a similar feature set as the standard MIPI CSI-2 cameras with cable lengths of up to 15m. Image data, commands and power supply are transmitted via a thin coaxial cable. The FPD-Link board cameras can be used with NVIDIA Jetson Nano, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier as well as Raspberry Pi 4 and feature the latest Sony and ONSemi CMOS sensors (rolling or global shutter).
These cameras are available in a variety of options ranging from 0.4 MP to 5 MP with frame rates up to 120.
IP67-RATED FPD-LINK III
The Imaging Source's IP67-rated FPD-LINK III housed cameras are ideal for single or multi-camera embedded systems in IoT, machine vision, and automotive applications.
The ruggedized cameras feature the FPD-Link III interface which allows for cable lengths of up to 15m and are fully compliant (IP6K6 & IP6K7 / ISO 20653) when used with The Imaging Source's FAKRA cables. Image data, commands and power supply are transmitted via a thin coaxial cable. The IP67-rated FPD-Link cameras can be used with the latest NVIDIA® Jetson as well as Raspberry Pi 4 platforms and feature the latest Sony and ONSemi CMOS sensors.
These cameras are available in a variety of options ranging from 0.4 MP to 5 MP with frame rates up to 120.
POLARSENS CAMERAS
USB Polarsens Cameras
The Imaging Source’s Polarsens Cameras are polarized, 5.0 megapixel, 2/3” format, global shutter industrial cameras with USB3.0 interface, with color or monochrome sensors
GigE Polarsens Cameras
The Imaging Source’s Polarsens Cameras are polarized, 5.0 megapixel, 2/3” format, global shutter industrial cameras with GigE interface, with color or monochrome sensors
INDUSTRIAL CAMERAS
USB 3.1 Monochrome
The Imaging Source USB3.1 Monochrome cameras are available in the 37 series and 38 series. These industrial cameras are equipped with low-noise Sony Pregius global-shutter sensors which offer near IR sensitivity.
37 Series cameras have reversible type C connection and optional trigger I/O
38 Series Cameras have up to 12 megapixel resolution and onboard image pre-processing
USB 3.1 Color
The Imaging Source USB3.1 Color cameras are available in the 37 series and 38 series. These industrial cameras are equipped with low-noise Sony Pregius global-shutter sensors which offer exceptional image quality
37 Series cameras have reversible type C connection and optional trigger I/O
38 Series Cameras have up to 12 megapixel resolution and onboard image pre-processing
USB 3.0 Monochrome
The Imaging Source USB 3.0 monochrome industrial cameras are available in the 33, 23, and 27 series, which feature the latest in CCD and CMOS technology from Sony, ON Semiconductor and Aptina.
The 33 Series have onboard image pre-processing and up to 20 megapixel resolution
The 23 Series have compact housing and up to 5 megapixel resolution
The 27 Series have flat housing and up to 10.7 megapixel resolution
USB 3.0 Color
The Imaging Source USB 3.0 color industrial cameras are available in the 33, 23, 42, and 27 series, which feature the latest in CCD and CMOS technology from Sony, ON Semiconductor and Aptina.
The 33 Series cameras have onboard image pre-processing and up to 20 megapixel resolution
The 42 megapixel USB3.0 color compact camera has flat compact housing
The 23 Series cameras have compact housing and up to 5 megapixel resolution
The 27 Series cameras have flat housing and up to 10.7 megapixel resolution
USB 2.0 Monochrome
The Imaging Source USB 2.0 Monochrome cameras are available with either CMOS or CCD sensors. These USB 2.0 cameras feature binning, windowing and high-speed readout with reduced image noise levels and wide dynamic range, and offer up to 5 megapixel resolution.
USB 2.0 Color
The Imaging Source USB 2.0 Color cameras are available with either CMOS or CCD sensors. These USB 2.0 cameras feature binning, windowing and high-speed readout with reduced image noise levels and wide dynamic range, and offer up to 5 megapixel resolution.
GigE Monochrome
The Imaging Source's GigE Vision monochrome camera models offer a variety of imaging solutions and are available in the 38, 33, and 33e series.
The 38 Series cameras offer 9 and 12 megapixel resolution and onboard image pre-processing
The 33 Series cameras are available in VGA-20MP resolution, with CCD or CMOS sensors and frame buffer
The 33e Series cameras offer 1.3-10.7 MP resolution and onboard image pre-processing
GigE Color
The Imaging Source's GigE Vision color camera models offer a variety of imaging solutions and are available in the 38, 33, and 33e series.
The 38 Series cameras offer 9 and 12 megapixel resolution, vibration resistance, and onboard image pre-processing
The 33 Series cameras are available in VGA-20MP resolution, with CCD or CMOS sensors and frame buffer
The 33e Series cameras offer 1.3-10.7 MP resolution and onboard image pre-processing
MICROSCOPE CAMERAS
USB 3.0
The Imaging Source has high-quality microscope cameras which support a wide variety of microscopy applications. The USB3.0 microscope cameras feature Sony's latest STARVIS and Pregius sensors and offer high sensitivity, high dynamic range, low noise and excellent color reproduction. These cameras also include software specialized for microscopy, able to perform screen calibration and measure lengths, angles, circles, and polygons, and capture time-lapse imaging.
BOARD CAMERAS
USB 3.1 Monochrome
The Imaging Source USB 3.1 monochrome board cameras offer up to 6 megapixel resolution and good NIR sensitivity, and are ideal for a range of applications such as industrial automation, quality control, surveillance and medicine. The cameras are compatible with a variety of M12 lenses.
USB 2.0 Monochrome
The Imaging Source USB 2.0 monochrome board cameras are ideal for a wide range of applications where space limitation is an issue. With resolutions available from VGA to 5 megapixel and included software that allows for adjustment of gain, exposure, frame rate and white balance, these cameras are a great for industrial automation, quality control, surveillance and medicine.
USB 2.0 Color
The Imaging Source USB 2.0 monochrome board cameras are ideal for a wide range of applications where space limitation is an issue. With resolutions available from VGA to 5 megapixel and included software that allows for adjustment of gain, exposure, frame rate and white balance, these cameras are a great for industrial automation, quality control, surveillance and medicine.
GigE Monochrome
The Imaging Source Gigabit Ethernet monochrome board cameras feature low-noise CCD and CMOS technology from Sony and Aptina. The cameras have resolution options from VGA to 5 megapixel, and the GigE interface allows for power over ethernet (PoE).
ZOOM AND AUTOFOCUS CAMERAS
USB 3.0 Monochrome Autofocus
The Imaging Source offers USB 3.0 autofocus monochrome cameras, which produce sharp images despite fluctuations in working distance. These cameras available with VGA to 10 megapixel resolution.
USB 3.0 Color Autofocus
The Imaging Source has developed its USB 3.0 autofocus color cameras to provide sharp images despite changing working distances. These autofocus color cameras provide excellent image quality even in poor lighting conditions
USB 2.0 Monochrome Autofocus
The Imaging Source offers its USB 2.0 autofocus monochrome cameras for situations where maintaining exact working distances are virtually impossible. These cameras are available in up to 5 megapixel resolution, and include software for image controls such as gain, filter, and exposure time.
USB 2.0 Color Autofocus
The Imaging Source developed its USB 2.0 autofocus color cameras to provide sharp images despite changing working distances. These color cameras are ideal for traffic surveillance, quality and process control, and electronic inspection.
GigE Monochrome Zoom
The Imaging Source GigE monochrome zoom cameras feature an integrated motorized zoom lens, iris and focus, and the GigE interface provides high speed data transmission and Power over Ethernet (PoE). These monochrome cameras are available with resolutions up to 5 megapixels, and with CCD or CMOS sensors
GigE Color Zoom
The Imaging Source GigE color zoom cameras feature an integrated motorized zoom lens, iris and focus, and are specifically designed for imaging objects of varying sizes or multiple images at differing magnifications. With the highly sensitive color sensors, the GigE color zoom cameras are ideal for applications such as inspection, sorting, process control and measurement.
DFG/HDMI
The Imaging Source DFG/HDMI is an HDMI-to-USB converter than converts HDMI video input to USB3.1 Type C output. The DFG/HDMI supports up to 8.8 megapixel resolution at 30 frames per second.