VA Imaging VEN-161-61U3C-M06 1/2.9" Color CMOS (Sony IMX296) Boardlevel Camera, PCB with No Housing, 1.6 Megapixels, 1440 x 1080, 61 fps, Global Shutter, No Mount, USB 3.0 Output

USB3 Vision Camera IMX296

The Venus USB3.0 camera lineup features an industrial boardlevel camera equipped with a USB3.0 connection. This USB3.0 interface is well-suited for cameras requiring both high resolution and fast data transfer rates. Additionally, it integrates effectively with embedded systems like Raspberry Pi (version 4 or newer) and NVIDIA platforms.

This particular model is ideal for applications that meet the following criteria:
- Industrial-grade boardlevel camera
- Cable length up to 4.5 meters
- Single-cable connectivity
- Compatible with PCs and embedded systems: ARM V7 & ARM V8 architectures
- Supports hardware triggering

The VEN series cameras with M12 mounts do not include an IR Cut filter. If your application requires one, consider the VEN-161-61U3C with a CS-mount (which includes an IR Cut filter) along with our CS-mount to M12 adapter.

A 50 cm open-ended I/O cable is supplied with the camera.

For additional information, you may refer to the manual.

Flexible housing options

Our board level cameras offer customizable housing choices to match your needs. The Venus USB3.0 camera series is available in these formats:
VEN-161-61U3C-M06: Without housing: 32.5x32.5x8.1mm | 7 grams
VEN-161-61U3C-M05: M12 mount: 35x35x15.1mm | 32 grams
VEN-161-61U3C-M01: CS-mount: 35x35x15.8mm | 31 grams
VEN-161-61U3C-M01 plus 5mm extension ring: C-Mount: 35x35x20.8mm | 34 grams

If you are using an M12 lens, you can either choose the M12 mount or the CS-mount variant combined with our C-to-M12 adapter.

Warranty & Product Life Cycle

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to stringent quality standards. These industrial cameras carry TÃœV Rheinland certification and come with a 3-year warranty. Each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years following its market release, with many models supported for significantly longer periods. For further details on our product life cycle management, please consult this article.

Industrial Color Camera

A color camera employs a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB value for each pixel is derived by processing the pixel’s own value along with those of adjacent pixels. This method results in images that are generally less sharp compared to monochrome cameras. Because of the RGB filter on each pixel, under white light conditions, a color sensor captures approximately 66% fewer photons than a monochrome sensor, making it less sensitive to light. To address this limitation, the following adjustments can be made:
- Increase illumination intensity
- Raise the gain setting
- Extend shutter speed or exposure time
- Opt for a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Choose a lens with better light-gathering capability
Compared to security cameras and webcams, industrial color cameras feature larger and more light-sensitive pixels, delivering superior image quality.