Ximea MC050MG-SY 5MP Monochrome USB3 Camera Sony IMX250 CMOS Global Shutter 73 FPS 26.4 x 26.4 x 41.9 mm

The Ximea MC050MG-SY is a cutting-edge industrial camera equipped with a 5 Megapixel monochrome SONY IMX250 CMOS sensor featuring advanced global shutter technology. This sensor offers a resolution of 2464 x 2056 pixels with a 2/3" optical format and 3.45 µm pixel size, delivering sharp, distortion-free images at a high frame rate of up to 73 frames per second. The global shutter effectively eliminates motion artifacts, making the camera ideal for high-speed imaging applications in machine vision, scientific research, and industrial automation.

With a USB 3.1 Gen1 interface capable of 5 Gbit/s data throughput, the MC050MGSY ensures rapid, low-latency image transfer to host systems. The camera supports 8, 10, and 12-bit RAW data output and includes versatile features such as ROI, binning, and multiple GPIO inputs and outputs for flexible hardware control. Its compact 26 x 26 x 42 mm housing and C-mount lens compatibility make it perfect for integration into tight spaces without compromising performance. Additionally, the sensor boasts a wide dynamic range of 71.2 dB, low readout noise of 2.4 e-, and peak quantum efficiency of 66%, ensuring exceptional image quality in diverse lighting conditions.

Features:

• 5 Megapixel monochrome SONY IMX250 CMOS global shutter sensor
• 2464 x 2056 resolution with 3.45 µm pixel size
• High-speed image capture at 73 frames per second
• USB 3.1 Gen1 interface with 5 Gbit/s data transfer
• Supports 8, 10, and 12-bit RAW data output
• Compact 26 x 26 x 42 mm housing with C-mount lens compatibility
• Low readout noise (2.4 e-) and wide dynamic range (71.2 dB)
• Multiple GPIO inputs/outputs for flexible hardware integration
• Exposure range: 1 µs to 30 seconds
• Bus powered via USB, optional heatsink for thermal management

Applications:

• High-speed machine vision and automation systems
• Scientific and medical imaging (microscopy, retinal imaging)
• Robotics and precision manufacturing
• Aerial mapping and drone imaging
• Quality inspection and semiconductor wafer scanning
• Virtual and augmented reality motion capture
• Surveillance and people counting systems