XIMEA xiJ User manual

xiJ
[ksi-dʒeɪor sai- dʒeɪ]
•USB 3.1 scientific cameras
Technical Manual
Version 0.06, November, 2022

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1. Introduction
1.1. About This Manual
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing a product from XIMEA.
The purpose of this document is to provide a description of the XIMEA xiJ-Series cameras and to describe the correct way to
install related software and drivers and run it successfully. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new
camera for the first time. Please follow all instructions and observe the warnings.
We hope that this manual can answer your questions, but should you have any further questions or if you wish to claim a
service or warranty case, please contact your local dealer or refer to the XIMEA Support section of our website:
www.ximea.com/support
This document is subject to change without notice.
1.2. About XIMEA
We develop, manufacture and market innovative camera solutions and imaging systems for integrators, OEMs, and the global
markets in general. Our history in research, development, and production dates back to 1992. From our locations in Slovakia,
Germany, and the US, and with a global distributor network, we offer our solutions to all types of companies and institutions
across every imaginable application field.
Industrial cameras, scientific cameras, custom engineering, imaging ecosystems as well as software and tools form the
portfolio.
A 50/50 mix of custom projects and series production guarantees innovative, technology-driven developments, as well as
reliable supply and support.
We utilize the latest CMOS and sCMOS sensors combined with the fastest and highly efficient interfaces such as USB3,
Thunderbolt, and PCIe.
The robust camera packages are the smallest and lightest in class. The mechanical and electrical design aims for a high
degree of flexibility that facilitates all sorts of integrations.
Innovative cooling concepts and deep knowledge in sensor tuning, elevate the imaging performance.
The extensive software support spans across various platforms, operating systems, and programming environments. In
addition, we support generic camera interfaces and a multitude of vision libraries.
Technology-driven and always seeking innovative solutions, our creations are already solving future problems today.
We don‘t just make imaging systems - we invent them.

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1.2.1. Contact XIMEA
XIMEA is a worldwide operating company
Headquarters
Sales worldwide
XIMEA GmbH
Am Mittelhafen 16
48155 Münster
Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Sales America
XIMEA Corp.
12600 W Colfax Ave., Suite A-130
Lakewood, CO 80215
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
R&D, Production
XIMEA s.r.o.
Lesna 52
900 33 Marianka
Slovakia
Internet www.ximea.com
General inquiries [e-mail]
Sales [e-mail]
Support https://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Contact_Support

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1.3. Standard Conformity
The xiJ cameras have been tested using the following equipment:
•Host adapter card, connector Type-A, ref. Asmedia ASM3142 - PCIe USB card U31-PCIE2XG321
•Shielded USB 3.0 Type-A to micro-B cable ref. CBL-U3-3M0 (3m)
•USB type C power injector adapter ref. ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC
•Shielded USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-C cable ref. CBL-U31TC-3M0 (3m)
•Power cable ref. CBL-MJ-PWR-2M0
•Power supply 5-24V DC
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product or the environment may render it ineligible for operation under CE, FCC or
other jurisdictions.
XIMEA recommends using the above configuration to ensure compliance with the following standards:
1.3.1. CE Conformity
The xiJ cameras described in this manual comply with the requirements of the
•EC EMC Directive 2014/30/EU electromagnetic compatibility of equipment
1.3.2. For customers in the US: FCC Conformity
The xiJ cameras described in this manual have been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, which states
that:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the users will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment under above jurisdictions. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
1.3.3. For customers in Canada
The xiJ cameras comply with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
1.3.4. RoHS Conformity
The xiJ cameras comply with the requirements of the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive
2011/65/EU.
1.3.5. WEEE Conformity
The xiJ cameras comply with the requirements of the WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive
2012/19/EU.

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1.3.6. GenICam GenTL API
GenICam standard transport layer interface, grabbing images. GenICam/GenTL provides an agnostic transport layer interface
to acquire images or other data and to communicate with a device. Each XIMEA camera can be GenTL Producer.

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1.4. Helpful Links
•XIMEA Homepage
http://www.ximea.com/
•XIMEA Software
Package
https://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/apis/APIs#Software-packages
•Frequently Asked
Questions
http://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Frequently_Asked_Questions
•Knowledge Base
http://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Knowledge_Base
•Vision Libraries
http://www.ximea.com/support/projects/vision-libraries/wiki
•XIMEA Registration
http://www.ximea.com/en/products/register
•XIMEA Support
https://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/allprod/Contact_Support
•XIMEA General Terms
& Conditions
http://www.ximea.com/en/corporate/generaltc

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1.5. Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1. About This Manual.............................................................................................................................................2
1.2. About XIMEA .....................................................................................................................................................2
1.2.1. Contact XIMEA..........................................................................................................................................3
1.3. Standard Conformity ..........................................................................................................................................4
1.3.1. CE Conformity...........................................................................................................................................4
1.3.2. For customers in the US: FCC Conformity ...................................................................................................4
1.3.3. For customers in Canada...........................................................................................................................4
1.3.4. RoHS Conformity.......................................................................................................................................4
1.3.5. WEEE Conformity ......................................................................................................................................4
1.3.6. GenICam GenTL API..................................................................................................................................5
1.4. Helpful Links .....................................................................................................................................................6
1.5. Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................................7
2. xiJ Camera Series.....................................................................................................................................................11
2.1. What is xiJ ......................................................................................................................................................11
2.2. Advantages .....................................................................................................................................................11
2.3. Scientific Camera Applications..........................................................................................................................12
2.4. Common features ............................................................................................................................................12
2.5. Models Overview, sensor and models ...............................................................................................................13
2.6. Accessories.....................................................................................................................................................14
3. Hardware Specification .............................................................................................................................................15
3.1. Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................................15
3.2. General Specification .......................................................................................................................................15
3.2.1. Environment ...........................................................................................................................................15
3.3. Lens Mount.....................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.1. C-mount.................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.2. T-mount (M42 x 0.75mm).......................................................................................................................16
3.4. Optical path.....................................................................................................................................................16
3.4.1. Filter glasses ..........................................................................................................................................16
3.4.2. Monochrome camera models ..................................................................................................................17
3.5.Model Specific Characteristics..........................................................................................................................18
3.5.1. MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI.............................................................................................................................18
3.5.1.1. Sensor and camera parameters ......................................................................................................18
3.5.1.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]........................................................................................................19
3.5.1.3. Dimensional drawings MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI (C-mount)...................................................................20
3.5.1.4. Sensor features..............................................................................................................................20
3.6. User interface –LEDs ......................................................................................................................................21
3.7. xiJ USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Interface...................................................................................................................21
3.7.1. Type-C connector location.......................................................................................................................22
3.7.2. Pinning...................................................................................................................................................22
3.8. xiJ Digital Input / Output (GPIO) Interface...........................................................................................................23
3.8.1. Location .................................................................................................................................................23
3.8.2. IO Connector Pinning ..............................................................................................................................23
3.8.3. Optically isolated Digital Input ..................................................................................................................24
3.8.3.1. Optically isolated Digital Input –General info....................................................................................24

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3.8.3.2. Digital Input –signal levels .............................................................................................................24
3.8.3.3. Digital Input –Internal Schematic....................................................................................................25
3.8.3.4. Digital Input –Wiring......................................................................................................................25
3.8.3.5. Digital Input –Timing .....................................................................................................................26
3.8.4. Optically isolated Digital Output................................................................................................................26
3.8.4.1. Optically isolated Digital Output –General info.................................................................................26
3.8.4.2. Optically isolated Digital Output Delay..............................................................................................26
3.8.4.3. Optically isolated Digital Output –Internal schematic........................................................................27
3.8.4.4. Digital Output –Wiring ...................................................................................................................27
3.9. CBL-U3-P-TC-1M0..........................................................................................................................................32
3.10. CBL-U3-1M0 / CBL-U3-3M0 / CBL-U3-5M0.....................................................................................................32
3.11. Sync trigger cable CBL-MJ-SYNC-3M0 .............................................................................................................33
3.12. Power injector ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC ....................................................................................................................34
3.12.1. Dimensional drawings .............................................................................................................................35
3.12.2. Configuration..........................................................................................................................................36
3.13. Power cable AUX –CBL-MJ-PWR-2M0 ............................................................................................................36
3.14. Tripod Adapter –ME-ADPT-MJ-T .....................................................................................................................37
3.14.1. Dimensional drawings .............................................................................................................................37
3.15. USB 3 host adapters ........................................................................................................................................38
4. General Features ......................................................................................................................................................39
4.1. Camera Features .............................................................................................................................................39
4.1.1. ROIs –Region Of Interest ........................................................................................................................39
4.1.2. Downsampling Modes.............................................................................................................................39
4.1.2.1. Binning..........................................................................................................................................39
4.1.2.2. Decimation ....................................................................................................................................39
4.1.3. Image Data Output Formats.....................................................................................................................39
4.1.4. Camera readout modes...........................................................................................................................40
4.1.4.1. STD modes....................................................................................................................................40
4.1.4.2. CMS modes...................................................................................................................................41
4.1.4.3. HDR mode.....................................................................................................................................42
4.1.4.4. Mode settings –factory presets (API) ..............................................................................................43
4.1.5. Acquisition modes...................................................................................................................................44
4.1.5.1. Free-Run.......................................................................................................................................44
4.1.5.2. Trigger controlled Acquisition/Exposure ...........................................................................................44
4.1.6. Exposure Time........................................................................................................................................46
4.1.7. Gain.......................................................................................................................................................46
4.1.8. Control Cooling .......................................................................................................................................46
4.2. API Features....................................................................................................................................................47
4.2.1. Auto Exposure –Auto Gain ......................................................................................................................47
4.2.2. Sensor Defect Correction.........................................................................................................................47
5. Operation.................................................................................................................................................................48
5.1. System Requirements ......................................................................................................................................48
5.1.1. Software Requirements ...........................................................................................................................48
5.1.2. Hardware Requirements..........................................................................................................................49
5.1.2.1. System Configuration .....................................................................................................................49
5.1.2.2. USB 3.1 Host Adapter ....................................................................................................................50

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5.1.2.3. Cables...........................................................................................................................................50
5.2. Connecting the camera ....................................................................................................................................51
5.3. XIMEA Software Packages................................................................................................................................51
5.3.1. XIMEA Windows Software Package ..........................................................................................................51
5.3.1.1. Contents........................................................................................................................................52
5.3.1.2. Installation.....................................................................................................................................52
5.3.2. XIMEA Linux Software Package................................................................................................................55
5.3.2.1. Contents........................................................................................................................................55
5.3.2.2. Installation.....................................................................................................................................55
5.3.3. XIMEA macOS Software Package.............................................................................................................57
5.3.3.1. Contents........................................................................................................................................57
5.3.3.2. Installation.....................................................................................................................................57
5.3.3.3. Start XIMEA CamTool .....................................................................................................................58
5.4. XIMEA CamTool...............................................................................................................................................59
5.4.1. Control cooling........................................................................................................................................60
5.4.2. Mode settings.........................................................................................................................................60
5.5. XIMEA Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................61
5.6. Supported Vision Libraries................................................................................................................................62
5.6.1. MathWorks MATLAB ...............................................................................................................................62
5.6.2. MVTec HALCON......................................................................................................................................62
5.6.3. National Instruments LabVIEW Vision Library.............................................................................................62
5.6.4. OpenCV..................................................................................................................................................62
5.7. Programming ..................................................................................................................................................63
5.7.1. Standard Interface ..................................................................................................................................63
5.7.1.1. GenICam .......................................................................................................................................63
5.7.2. xiAPI ......................................................................................................................................................63
5.7.2.1. xiAPI Functions Description.............................................................................................................64
5.7.2.2. xiAPI Parameters Description ..........................................................................................................65
5.7.2.3. xiAPI Examples ..............................................................................................................................65
5.7.3. xiAPI.NET ...............................................................................................................................................67
5.7.4. xiApiPython ............................................................................................................................................67
6. Appendix..................................................................................................................................................................68
6.1. Troubleshooting and Support............................................................................................................................68
6.1.1. Worldwide Support..................................................................................................................................68
6.1.2. Before Contacting Technical Support........................................................................................................68
6.1.3. Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................................................................................68
6.1.3.1. Can the fan part of the Cooling be removed? ...................................................................................68
6.1.3.2. How is the ADC for bit readout set up? ............................................................................................69
6.1.3.3. How does the HDR mode work?......................................................................................................69
6.1.3.4. What does the 2x 12 bit definition mean?........................................................................................69
6.2. Product service request (PSR)...........................................................................................................................70
6.2.1. Step 1 - Contact Support.........................................................................................................................70
6.2.2. Step 2 - Create Product Service Request (PSR).........................................................................................70
6.2.3. Step 3 - Wait for PSR Approval ................................................................................................................70
6.2.4. Step 4 - Sending the camera to XIMEA.....................................................................................................70
6.2.5. Step 5 - Waiting for Service Conclusion....................................................................................................70

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6.2.6. Step 6 - Waiting for return delivery...........................................................................................................70
6.3. Safety instructions and precautions...................................................................................................................71
6.3.1. Disassembling ........................................................................................................................................71
6.3.2. Mounting / Screwing ...............................................................................................................................71
6.3.3. Connections ...........................................................................................................................................71
6.3.4. Power supply..........................................................................................................................................71
6.3.5. Environment / protect against water.........................................................................................................71
6.3.6. Recommended light conditions. ...............................................................................................................71
6.3.7. Protect the optical components................................................................................................................71
6.3.8. Mechanical loads....................................................................................................................................72
6.3.9. Camera / lens cleaning............................................................................................................................72
6.3.10. Protect against static discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................................72
6.4. Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................72
6.5. Disclaimer of Warranty.....................................................................................................................................72
6.6. List Of Trademarks ..........................................................................................................................................73
6.7. Standard Terms & Conditions of XIMEA GmbH...................................................................................................73
6.8. Copyright ........................................................................................................................................................78
6.9. Revision History ...............................................................................................................................................79
7. Glossary...................................................................................................................................................................80
8. list of figures ............................................................................................................................................................81
9. list of tables .............................................................................................................................................................83

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2. xiJ Camera Series
2.1. What is xiJ
xiJ [ksi-dʒeɪor saɪ-dʒeɪ]is a compact sCMOS Cameras with scientific grade parameters:
•Scientific grade family of sCMOS sensors from Gpixel
•Resolutions 4.2 Mpix
•Includes versions with Backside Illuminated sensors
•Crystal clear 12 and 16 bit/pixel images from Dual ADC pixel design
•Extremely low readout noise architecture, down to 1.2 e-
•Dynamic range up to 90 dB
•Quantum Efficiency up to 95%
•Variety of sensor readout options
•Partial readout and binning modes for enhanced sensitivity and speed
•Framerates up to 61 fps trough USB3 interface
•Power delivery via USB-C cable using USB PD protocol 2.0
•Compact dimensions down to 52 x 52 x 62 mm
•Thermoelectric Peltier cooling down to -20°C (with stability of ±0.1°C).
•External triggering and synchronization functionality
2.2. Advantages
Precise
Built with the latest sCMOS sensors from Gpixel for sensitivity and speed.
Small
Compact housings with C-mount. Smallest cooled camera around any given sensor.
Fast
Fast data rate through USB3 interface.
Robust
Combination of stainless steel, machined copper and aluminum alloy housing materials with
Indium seals to achieve long life and optimal cooling performance.
Scientific
Suppressed dark current and noise during long exposures and low-light.
Optimized
Low and high gain modes for best results in FWC and dynamic range.
Cool
Thermoelectric Peltier cooling backed by a fan.
Stable
Sensor chamber is filled with inert gas for sustained temperature conditions and protection.
Connectivity
Programmable opto-isolated I/O digital input and output. Programmable status LEDs.
Compatibility
Support for various host platforms and software environments.
table 2-1, advantages

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2.3. Scientific Camera Applications
•Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer
•Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching
•Fluorescence in situ hybridization
•Total internal reflection fluorescence
•Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy
•Near Earth object detection
•Astronomy
•Photoactivated localization microscopy
•Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy
•Single Plane Illumination Microscopy
•Optical coherence tomography
•Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering
•Bose-Einstein condensates
2.4. Common features
Sensor technology
Scientific CMOS (sCMOS)
Acquisition modes
Rolling shutter, Global Reset Release
Sensor versions
Backside illuminated (BSI)
Image data formats
12, 16 bit RAW pixel data
Interface default
USB 3.1 Gen1 standard Type C compliant to USB3 Vision standard
The xiJ camera line comes with type-C interface to the host computer. At the time of
writing, the USB cameras utilize USB 3.1 gen1 definitions and yield a bandwidth of
about 400 Mbyte/s.
General purpose I/O
1x opto-isolated input, 1x opto-isolated output, 3x LED software programmable
Synchronization
Hardware and software trigger input, frame active output, busy output, overlapped
Lens mount
C-mount or T-mount (M42 x 0.75mm)
Cooling
Thermoelectric Peltier cooling and fan
Power consumption
3.4 Watt (16.8 W with Cooling ON) supplied via USB3 interface with PD - Power
delivery for Cooling
Size dimensions
52 x 52 x 62 mm (depends on version)
Weight
336 grams (depends on version)
Environment
Operating 0°C to 40°C on housing; RH 80% non-condensing; -30°C to 60°C storage
Conformity
CE, FCC, RoHS, GenICam/GenTL, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
Operating systems
Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64) and 10, Linux Ubuntu, macOS
Host hardware
Support for x86/x64 and ARM platforms.
Minimum Requirements:
Intel i3 3.0GHz, +2GB RAM physical memory, NVIDIA or Radeon 128MB, Motherboard
with PCIe x1 Gen 2 slot, USB 3.0 host adapter with Power delivery
Software support
GenICam / GenTL and highly optimized xiAPI SDK (C/C++, C#, Python).
Support various image processing libraries (LabView, Matlab, MicroManager, …)
Firmware updates
Field firmware update through xiCOP tool
Viewer program
CamTool viewer
table 2-2, common features

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2.5. Models Overview, sensor and models
Model
Resolution
Pixel
size
Bits
Dynamic range
Sensor size
FPS1
MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI
4.1 MP
6.5 µm
12
90 dB
1.2”
61.6
table 2-3, models overview
Note: 1) Full resolution, 12-bit, transport format.

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2.6. Accessories
The following accessories are available (short list):
Item P/N
Description
ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC
USB type C power injector adapter
CBL-U3-3M0
USB3 cable, Type-A to Micro-B, 3m
CBL-U31TC-3M0
USB3 cable, Type-C to Type-C, 3m
CBL-MJ-PWR-2M0
Power cable
CBL-MJ-SYNC-3M0
3.0m Trigger/Sync I/O cable
table 2-4, accessories

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3. Hardware Specification
3.1. Power Supply
The xiJ cameras support power delivery via USB Type-C connector. The camera can be powered via power injector (see 3.12
Power injector ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC) if a power delivery enabled host is not available.
Power supply, via USB system connector:
•20 V (nominal)
•5 V to 24 V (at the camera connector)
Note: For proper cooling, the supplied voltage needs to be at least 12V. With lower voltage level, the cooling performance is
limited.
Power consumption:
•3.4 W (nominal, no cooling)
•2.5 W (stand-by, no streaming)
•16.8 W (max, cooling active -15°C)
Note: ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC will add 0.8 to 0.9 W to the power consumption.
3.2. General Specification
3.2.1. Environment
Description
Symbol
Value
Optimal ambient temperature operation
Topt
+10 to +25 °C
Ambient temperature operation
Tmax
0 to +40 °C
Ambient temperature for storage and transportation
Tstorage
-30 to +70 °C
Relative Humidity, non-condensing
RH
80 %
table 3-1, environment
Housing temperature must not exceed +50°C. The following parameters are not guaranteed if the camera is operated outside
the optimum range:
•Dark current
•Dynamic Range
•Linearity
•Acquisition
•Readout noise
•S/N ratio
•Durability
3.3. Lens Mount
The xiJ cameras are compatible with C-mount and T-mount lenses.
3.3.1. C-mount
Note: The maximum distance between flange focal distance and back focal distance for C-mount lenses must not exceed 6mm.
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figure 3-1, distance between flange focal distance and back focal distance
3.3.2. T-mount (M42 x 0.75mm)
The camera can be coupled with additional lens adapters and extensions to further expand the range of compatible lenses:
•Standard T-mount: Flange focal distance is 55mm (can be achieved with purchased T-mount extension rings: 20mm in
camera + 25mm extension ring + 10mm extension ring).
•Canon EF mount: Flange focal distance is 44mm (20mm in camera + 5mm extension ring + 19mm T2 to Canon EF mount
adapter)
•Nikon F mount: Flange focal distance is 46.5mm (20mm in camera + 5mm extension ring + 0.5mm spacer + 21mm T2
to Nikon mount adapter)
3.4. Optical path
3.4.1. Filter glasses
A filter glass is part of the optical path of the camera. The window is cold welded using indium wire, to keep contaminants out
of the camera and to keep the filler gases intact. The camera can operate without a lens mount. Do not use compressed air to
clean the camera as this could damage (e.g. scratch) the filter glass. Distance from the flange to sensor is designed so that the
optical distance is 16.62mm - 0.2mm (tolerance). Additionally, C-mount or T-mount lens accessories can be installed on the
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figure 3-2, optical path section
3.4.2. Monochrome camera models
Used filter material
Sapphire
Thickness
1.0±0.1 mm
Coating
Anti-reflex, both sides
table 3-2, monochrome camera - filter glass parameter
figure 3-3, monochrome camera - filter glass transmission curve
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050
Transmittance (%)
Wavelength (nm)
Sapphire AR2X - Transmission Curve

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3.5. Model Specific Characteristics
3.5.1. MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI
3.5.1.1. Sensor and camera parameters
xiJ model
MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI
Sensor parameters
Model name
GSENSE2020BSI-ABM-NUN-AR11
Technology
sCMOS
Color filter
None
Shutter type
Rolling shutter, Global reset release
Pixel Resolution (H × V) [pixel]
2048 x 2048
Active area size (H × V) [mm]
13.3 x 13.3
Sensor diagonal [mm]
18.8
Optical format [inch]
1.1
Pixel Size (H × V) [µm]
6.5 x 6.5
ADC resolution [bit]
2x12 2
Image quality parameters3
Saturation capacity [ke-]
57.8 4
Dynamic range [dB]
90
SNR Max [dB]
48.6
Conversion gain [e-/LSB16]
1.19
Median read noise [e-]
1.82
Dark current [e-/s]
20
DSNU [e-]
0.7
PRNU %
1.3
Linearity [%]
TBD
Camera parameters
Exposure time (EXP)
24µs to 2147.483 sec, in steps of 10.5µs 5
Analog Gain Range [dB]
0-25 6
Refresh rate (MRR) [fps]
61.6
Power consumption
typical [W]
3.4
Maximum [W]
18 7
Dimensions/Mass
Height [mm]
52.1
Width [mm]
52.1
Depth [mm]
61.75
Weight [g]
336
table 3-3, MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI, sensor and camera parameters
Notes:
1) No micro-lenses, no sensor cover glass
2) Parallel readout of two 12bit channels merged into 16bit data
3) Measured in HDR mode, at 20°C
4) Measured according to EMVA1288 Standard
5) Defined for maximal bandwidth. Minimal Exposure and exposure step (Line Period) could be calculated in:
Camera performance calculator
https://www.ximea.com/support/tools/camcalc/#/camera/MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI

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6) Value is dependent on the readout mode
7) Measured on air-cooled cameras with cooling set to -20°C
Supported standard
readout modes
Binning /
decimation
Output resolution
fps
Sensor Bit/px
Transport
Bit/px
12-STD-L
1x1
2048 x 2048
62.0
12
12
2x2 / 1x1
1024 x 1024
62.1
12
12
4x4 / 1x1
512 x 512
62.1
12
12
2x1 / 1x2
1024 x 1024
62.1
12
12
4x1 / 1x4
512 x 512
122.2
12
12
12-STD-H
1x1
2048 x 2048
62.0
12
12
2-12-CMS-S-L
1x1
2048 x 2048
46.9
12
16
2x2 / 1x1
1024 x 1024
47.3
12
16
4x4 / 1x1
512 x 512
47.3
12
16
2x1 / 1x2
1024 x 1024
93.9
12
16
4x1 / 1x4
512 x 512
184.7
12
16
2-12-CMS-S-H
1x1
2048 x 2048
46.9
12
16
2-12-HDR-HL
1x1
2048 x 2048
46.8
12
16
2x2 / 1x1
1024 x 1024
46.8
12
16
4x4 / 1x1
512 x 512
46.8
12
16
2x1 / 1x2
1024 x 1024
93.9
12
16
4x1 / 1x4
512 x 512
184.8
12
16
table 3-4, MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI, supported standard readout modes
3.5.1.2. Quantum efficiency curves [%]
figure 3-4, GSENSE2020BSI, quantum efficiency curve, ©GSENSE
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Quantum Efficiency (%)
Wavelength (nm)
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3.5.1.3. Dimensional drawings MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI (C-mount)
figure 3-5, dimensional drawing MJ042MR-GP-P6-BSI, C-Mount housing
3.5.1.4. Sensor features
feature
Note
Binning
Yes, vertical 1-4, horizontal 1-4
Skipping
Yes, vertical 1-4
ROI
Vertical cropping results in increased read speed, horizontal reduces data transfer
HW Trigger
Trigger supported (see 4.1.5.2 Trigger controlled Acquisition/Exposure)
HDR
Yes, Dual ADC channel merging
table 3-5, sensor features available