Pleora iPORT NTx-U3 Development Kit (903-0006) External-Powered USB3 Vision Embedded Video Interface
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Pleora iPORT NTx-U3 Development Kit 903-0006 is an external-powered USB 3.0 / USB3 Vision embedded video interface kit that packetizes camera video up to 3 Gbps with low, consistent latency—ideal for rapid machine vision prototyping using the eBUS SDK.
Built for engineers integrating high-speed USB3 Vision into industrial imaging, the Pleora iPORT NTx-U3 Development Kit (903-0006) delivers a production-ready path from raw video signals to packetized USB 3.0 streaming. Using a Cypress FX3 controller and Cyclone V FPGA, it supports area scan and line scan modes with flexible pixel depths up to 32-bit, plus ROI/windowing for efficient bandwidth use.
The NTxU3 (9030006) external-powered kit includes the core iPORT NTx-U3 board set, adapter hardware, power supply, and the Pleora eBUS SDK—helping teams prototype quickly and deploy using the same API across USB 3.0, GigE, and 10GigE ecosystems. With compact form factor, low power draw, and robust signaling options, it’s a dependable building block for embedded vision connectivity in demanding industrial environments.
Features:
- SKU-optimized: 903-0006 prominently supported for part-number search
- USB3 Vision: Packetized video over USB 3.0
- High throughput: Up to 3 Gbps streaming
- Low latency: Consistent real-time transfer behavior
- Flexible imaging: Area scan + line scan, ROI/windowing
- Wide pixel depth: 8–32 bit support
- Embedded compute: Cypress FX3 + Altera Cyclone V
- Image buffering: 120 Mb DDR3 (16-bit wide)
- External power: 4.8–16 V nominal (plus USB-powered mode support)
- Developer ready: eBUS SDK for rapid prototype-to-production
Applications:
- Machine Vision
- Automated Inspection
- Robotics Vision
- Quality Control
- Medical Imaging
- Embedded Imaging
- Video Streaming
- Industrial OEM
User Circuitry Interface | 100-pin Samtec Connector: LSHM-150-04.0-L-DV-A-N-TR |
External Interface | 12-pin Hirose Connector: HR10A-10P-12P(73) |
USB 3.0 Interface | 10-pin USB 3.0 Micro-B receptacle |
USB 3.0 Controller | Cypress FX3 |
FPGA | Altera Cyclone V |
Image Buffer | 120 Mb 16-bit wide DDR3 |
Persistent Memory | 128 Mb Serial FLASH |
Clock Generator | Included |
JTAG Header | Connection to FPGA |
Video Input | 2.5 V LVTTL/LVCMOS |
GPIO Inputs | 4 x 2.5 V LVTTL/LVCMOS |
GPIO Outputs | 4 x 2.5 V LVTTL/LVCMOS |
Serial (Bulk) Inputs* | 3 x 2.5 V LVTTL/LVCMOS |
Serial (Bulk) Outputs* | 3 x 2.5 V LVTTL/LVCMOS |
Camera Control Outputs | 4 x 2.5 V LVTTL/LVCMOS |
GPIO Inputs | 4 connections routed to User Circuitry Interface |
GPIO Outputs | 3 connections routed to User Circuitry Interface |
Serial Communications Input | Connection routed to User Circuitry Interface |
Serial Communications Output | Connection routed to User Circuitry Interface |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Scan Modes | Area Scan (Progressive) and Line Scan |
Pixel Depth (bits) | 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 24, 32 |
Pixel Clock |
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Taps per Data Channel | Up to 4 |
Image Width (pixels) |
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Image Height (pixels) |
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Windowing/Region of Interest | Yes |
Tap Reconstruction | Interleaved only |
Size | 37.0 mm x 37.0 mm x 23.1 mm (approximate, excluding external interface connector) |
Weight | 25 grams |
Operating Temperature |
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Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Power Supply |
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Power Consumption | Less than 2 Watts when streaming at 3 Gbps |
MTBF at 40°C | 1,277,505 hours |
ORDERING INFORMATION | |
900-0001 | •iPORT NTx-U3 OEM Basic Board Set, USB-powered Without 12-pin circular connector |
900-0002 | •iPORT NTx-U3 OEM Board Set, USB-powered Includes 12-pin circular connector, soldered on with metal flange |
900-0004 | •iPORT NTx-U3 OEM Basic Board Set, external-powered Without 12-pin circular connector |
900-0005 | •iPORT NTx-U3 OEM Board Set, external-powered Includes 12-pin circular connector, soldered on with metalflange |
900-0003 | •iPORT NTx-U3 Development Kit, USB-powered Includes 903-0002, NTx-Mini adapter board with 3 flat flexcables, prober board, USB 3.0 cable, and eBUS SDK USB stick |
900-0006 | •iPORT NTx-U3 Development Kit, external-powered Includes 903-0005, NTx-Mini adapter board with 3 flat flex cables, prober board, power supply, USB 3.0 cable, and eBUS SDK USB stick |



