BFS-U3-200S6C-C Blackfly S Color 20.0 MP USB3 Vision (Sony IMX183)
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CCD and CMOS Cameras

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Description
The Blackfly S model, BFS-U3-200S6C-C, is an area scan, machine vision camera featuring Sony’s IMX183 sensor. This 20 MP, 1” device is built using Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R technology, giving it excellent low-light performance. The Blackfly S camera family and Spinnaker SDK provide industry leading features and tools for accurate imaging, process automation, and streamlined application development.
Features
- 5472 x 3648 at 18 FPS
- Sony IMX183 CMOS
- Rolling shutter with global reset
- Color
- C-mount
Specifications
Resolution | 5472 x 3648 |
Frame Rate | 18 FPS |
Megapixels | 20 MP |
Chroma | Color |
Sensor Name | Sony IMX183 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Readout Method | Rolling shutter with global reset |
Sensor Format | 1″ |
Pixel Size | 2.4 µm |
Lens Mount | C-mount |
ADC | 10-bit and 12-bit |
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) | 63 |
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) | 69 |
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 640 nm) | 43 |
Temporal Dark Noise (e-) | 3.29 |
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (y) | 5.49 |
Saturation Capacity (e-) | 15279 |
Acquisition Modes | Continuous, Single Frame, Multi Frame |
Partial Image Modes | Pixel binning, decimation, ROI |
Image Processing | Color correction matrix, gamma, lookup table, saturation, and sharpness |
Image Buffer | 240 MB |
User Sets | 2 user configuration sets for custom camera settings |
Flash Memory | 6 MB non-volatile memory |
Opto-isolated I/O Ports | 1 input, 1 output |
Non-isolated I/O Ports | 1 bi-directional, 1 input |
Auxiliary Output | 3.3 V, 120 mA maximum |
Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
Power Requirements | 8-24 V via GPIO or 5 V via USB3 |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | <3 W |
Dimensions | 29 mm x 29 mm x 30 mm |
Mass | 36 grams |
Machine Vision Standard | USB3 Vision v1.0 |
Compliance | CE, FCC, KCC, RoHS. The ECCN for this product is: EAR099. |
Temperature (Operating) | 0° to 50°C |
Temperature (Storage) | -30° to 60°C |
Humidity (Operating) | 20 to 80% (no condensation) |
Humidity (Storage) | 30 to 95% (no condensation) |
Warranty | 3 years |
Resources & Documents
bfs-u3-200s6-datasheet-avs.pdf | Data Sheet |