VA Imaging VEN-160-227U3C-FPC 1/2.9" Color CMOS (Sony IMX273) Boardlevel Camera, 1.6 Megapixels, 1440 x 1080, 227 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, FPC Connector, USB 3.0 Output

USB3 Vision OEM Camera IMX273

The Venus USB3.0 FPC camera lineup consists of industrial boardlevel cameras featuring a USB3.0 interface. It incorporates a specialized FPC connector that minimizes the footprint compared to a conventional USB3.0 connector. This design results in a more compact camera that is simpler to embed within equipment. Included is a small PCB adapter converting the FPC connector to a USB3 Micro B port, allowing straightforward testing of the camera. This adapter board can be detached to conserve space. USB3.0 offers an ideal interface for cameras requiring high resolution and fast frame rates. Additionally, it is well suited for embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi (version 4 or newer) and NVIDIA platforms.

This particular model is recommended if your application meets these criteria:
- A highly compact camera (29x29x33.3mm) with an ultra-small connection interface is necessary
- FPC cable lengths of 100, 200, or 500mm are preferred
- Only a single cable connection is desired
- Compatibility with PCs and embedded systems: ARM V7 & ARM V8 architectures
- Support for hardware triggering

Warranty & Product Life Cycle

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to stringent quality standards. These industrial cameras hold TÃœV Rheinland certification and come with a three-year warranty. Each camera model remains available for at least seven years following its market release, with many models supported for significantly longer periods. For further details regarding our product life cycle management, please refer to this article.

Industrial Color Camera

A color camera utilizes a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB values for each pixel are computed by combining the pixel’s own value with those of adjacent pixels. This process typically results in images that are less sharp compared to monochrome cameras. Because of the RGB filter on each pixel, under white light conditions, each pixel captures up to 66% fewer photons than a monochrome sensor. Consequently, color cameras exhibit lower light sensitivity than monochrome counterparts. To address this limitation, the following approaches can be applied:
- Increase illumination intensity
- Raise the sensor gain
- Extend shutter speed or exposure duration
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Use a lens with enhanced light-gathering capability
Compared to standard security cameras and webcams, industrial color cameras feature larger, more light-sensitive pixels, delivering superior image quality.