Ximea MC081MG-SY-PG4-HDR 8.1MP Monochrome USB3 Camera with Sony IMX536 CMOS Global Shutter Sensor, 44 FPS, Dual ADC HDR, C-Mount, 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm
The Ximea MC081MG-SY-PG4-HDR (MC081MGSYPG4HDR) is a high-performance industrial USB3 camera featuring an 8.1 MP monochrome Sony IMX536 CMOS sensor with Pregius™ global shutter technology. It delivers sharp, distortion-free imaging at a resolution of 2856 x 2848 pixels with a fast frame rate of up to 44 frames per second, making it ideal for applications demanding precision and speed. The 2/3" sensor size with 2.74 µm pixel pitch provides excellent spatial resolution and sensitivity, capturing detailed and high-quality images in diverse industrial environments.
Equipped with a USB 3.1 Gen1 interface supporting 5 Gbit/s data transfer, this camera outputs 8, 10, or 12-bit RAW pixel data, enabling flexible image depth customization. The compact 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm form factor and 35.9-gram weight allow integration into space-constrained setups. Additional features include a hardware trigger, configurable GPIO inputs and outputs, programmable exposure from 10 µs to 30 s, and advanced image processing capabilities supported by comprehensive SDKs for C++, C#, and Python. The camera is bus-powered, consuming only 2.7 W, and operates reliably within 0–50 °C ambient temperatures.
Features:
- 8.1 MP Monochrome Sony IMX536 CMOS sensor with Pregius™ technology
- Global shutter for distortion-free image capture
- Up to 44 frames per second at full resolution (2856 x 2848)
- USB 3.1 Gen1 Micro-B interface with screw lock for reliable connectivity
- Supports 8, 10, and 12-bit RAW pixel data digitization
- Flexible ROI / AOI for partial image readout, binning, and skipping
- Advanced image processing features: auto white balance, auto gain, auto exposure
- Robust GPIO options with opto-isolated inputs/outputs and configurable LEDs
- Compact and lightweight design with C-mount lens compatibility
- Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS via SDKs supporting C++, C#, Python
- Field firmware updates and comprehensive software support with CamTool viewer
- Compliant with CE, FCC, RoHS, USB3 Vision, and GenICam standards
Applications:
- Industrial machine vision and automation systems
- High-speed inspection and quality control
- Scientific imaging and microscopy
- Robotics and artificial intelligence vision systems
- Traffic monitoring and license plate recognition
- Surveillance and security imaging
- 3D imaging and metrology
- Medical imaging and diagnostics
- Aerospace and defense vision applications
- Research and development in imaging technologies
| Sensor Vendor | SONY |
| Sensor Model | IMX536 |
| Sensor Type | Monochrome |
| Sensor Technology | CMOS, Pregius™ Technology |
| Sensor Size | 2/3" |
| Sensor Active Area | 7.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 11.1 mm |
| Resolution | 2856 x 2848 (8.1 MPix) |
| Pixel Size | 2.74 µm |
| Shutter Type | Global Shutter |
| Frame Rate | 44 FPS |
| Bits | 8, 10, 12 bits |
| On-chip Downsampling | 2x2 |
| On-chip Decimation | 2x2 |
| Interface | USB 3.1 Gen1 Micro-B (with screw lock threads) |
| Data Interface Speed | 5 Gbit/s |
| Data Connector Type | USB3 Micro-B |
| GPIO Count | 3 Inputs, 3 Outputs |
| Exposure Minimum | 10 µs |
| Exposure Maximum | 30 s |
| Power Consumption | 2.7 Watt (Bus powered) |
| Heat Dissipation | Optional Heatsink |
| Special Features | Dual ADC |
| Gain Analog Max | 24 dB |
| Lens Mount | C-mount (Options: CS mount, S-mount (M12) adapter, board level) |
| Enclosure Type | Standard Housing |
| Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) | 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm |
| Mass (Weight) | 35.9 grams |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to 60 °C |
| Acquisition Modes | Global Shutter |
| Digital Output | 8, 10, 12 bit RAW pixel data digitization |
| USB3 Interface Options | Micro-B with screw lock, optional Type-C, flex flat ribbon, Micro Coax connectors |
| General Purpose I/O | 1x opto-isolated input, 1x opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated bidirectional I/O, 4 user configurable LEDs |
| Synchronization | Hardware trigger input, software trigger, exposure strobe output, busy output |
| Power Requirements | Bus powered via USB3 interface |
| Partial Image Readout | ROI / AOI; Skipping and Binning supported |
| Image Processing | Host-based de-Bayering, sharpening, Gamma, color matrix, true color CMS, LUT, hue, saturation, sharpness, white balance |
| Hot Pixel Correction | On-camera storage of up to 5000 pixel coordinates; host-assisted correction |
| Auto Adjustments | Auto white balance, auto gain, auto exposure |
| Flat Field Corrections | Host-assisted pixel-level shading and lens corrections |
| Signal Conditioning | Programmable debouncing time |
| SDK / API | Programmable with C++, C#, Python |
| Software Support | One API/SDK for all cameras, adapters, drivers, compatible with multiple image processing libraries |
| Firmware Updates | Field firmware update via xiCOP tool |
| Viewer | CamTool viewer |
| Operating Systems | Windows 10/7 (x86 & x64), Linux Ubuntu, MacOS 10.11+ |
| Minimum Host Hardware | Intel i3 3.0 GHz, 2GB+ RAM, NVIDIA/Radeon 128MB, PCIe x1 Gen2 slot, USB 3.0 host adapter |
| Environment | Operating 0-50°C, RH 80% non-condensing, Storage -30 to 70°C, IP40 |
| Conformity | CE, FCC, RoHS, GenICam/GenTL, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, USB3 Vision Compliant |
