GS3-U3-51S5C-C, 5 Megapixel Color Grasshopper3 USB 3.0 Camera, Sony IMX250 2/3″ CMOS, C-Mount
By: Point Grey
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CCD and CMOS Cameras
Point Grey : GS3-U3-51S5C-C
Description
The high performance Point Grey GS3-U3-51S5C-C Grasshopper3 camera line combines the benefits of CCD with the affordability and data throughput of USB 3.0. Its FPGA and frame buffer-based architecture provides optimal reliability, a rich set of features, and a full image processing pipeline including color interpolation, gamma, and lookup table functionality. The Grasshopper3 offers a powerful, easy-to-use, and cost-effective alternative to Camera Link and dual GigE LAG solutions.
Specifications
| Resolution | 2448 x 2048 |
| Frame Rate | 75 FPS |
| Megapixels | 5.0 MP |
| Chroma | Color |
| Sensor Name | Sony IMX250 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Readout Method | Global shutter |
| Sensor Format | 2/3″ |
| Pixel Size | 3.45 µm |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| ADC | 10-bit and 12-bit |
| Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) | 53 (Mode 0) / 53 (Mode 7) |
| Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) | 66 (Mode 0) / 67 (Mode 7) |
| Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) | 58 (Mode 0) / 58 (Mode 7) |
| Temporal Dark Noise (e-) | 4.97 (Mode 0) / 2.32 (Mode 7) |
| Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (y) | 8.56 (Mode 0) / 4.36 (Mode 7) |
| Saturation Capacity (e-) | 10196 (Mode 0) / 10330 (Mode 7) |
| Dynamic Range (dB) | 65.41 (Mode 0) / 71.27 (Mode 7) |
| Gain Range | 0 dB to 48 dB |
| Exposure Range | 0.006 ms to 4 seconds |
| Trigger Modes | Standard, bulb, overlapped, multi-shot |
| Partial Image Modes | Pixel binning, ROI |
| Image Processing | Gamma, lookup table, and sharpness |
| Image Buffer | 128 MB |
| User Sets | 2 user configuration sets for custom camera settings |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB non-volatile memory |
| Opto-isolated I/O Ports | 1 input, 1 output |
| Non-isolated I/O Ports | 2 bi-directional |
| Serial Port | 1 (over non-isolated I/O) |
| Auxiliary Output | 3.3 V, 150 mA maximum |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Power Requirements | 5-24 V via GPIO or 5 V via USB 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 4.5 W |
| Dimensions | 44 mm x 29 mm x 58 mm |
| Mass | 90 grams |
| Machine Vision Standard | USB3 Vision v1.0 |
| Compliance | CE, FCC, KCC, RoHS |
| Temperature (Operating) | 0° to 50°C |
| Temperature (Storage) | -30° to 60°C |
| Humidity (Operating) | 20 to 80% (no condensation) |
| Humidity (Storage) | 20 to 95% (no condensation) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Resources & Documents
| grasshopper3-usb-avs.pdf | Datasheet |
