Ximea MC245CG-SY 24.5MP Color USB3 Industrial Camera with Sony IMX540 CMOS Global Shutter Sensor, 15 FPS, 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.0 mm
The Ximea MC245CG-SY is a compact industrial camera featuring a high-resolution 24.5 Megapixel SONY IMX540 CMOS sensor with Pregius™ global shutter technology. This color sensor delivers crystal-clear imaging at 5328 x 4608 resolution with a 2.74 µm pixel pitch and 1.2" optical format. With 15 FPS capture at full resolution and 8/10/12-bit RAW output, the MC245CG-SY provides accurate and fast imaging ideal for demanding machine vision and scientific applications. The sensor supports a dynamic range of 70.4 dB, readout noise of 2.3 e⁻, and peak quantum efficiencies of 59% (green), 51% (blue), and 45% (red), enabling superior low-light and high-contrast imaging.
Engineered with a USB 3.1 Gen1 Micro-B interface, the camera ensures 5 Gbit/s data throughput and bus-powered operation. It offers flexible mounting with a standard C-mount and compact 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.0 mm housing, making it ideal for embedded systems. It includes ROI, decimation, binning, host-based image processing, hot pixel correction, and hardware/software triggering. GPIO support (3 in/3 out), extended exposure times (17 µs to 30 s), and natural convection cooling add to its adaptability. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, the MC245CGSY is a versatile solution for industrial inspection, 3D scanning, medical imaging, broadcasting, and robotics.
Features:
- 24.5 MP SONY IMX540 CMOS color sensor
- 5328 x 4608 resolution with 2.74 µm pixel size
- Global shutter with Pregius™ technology
- 15 FPS full-frame at 8/10/12-bit output
- USB 3.1 Gen1 Micro-B interface, 5 Gbit/s
- Compact 26.4 x 26.4 x 42 mm form factor
- 70.4 dB dynamic range, 2.3 e⁻ read noise
- C-mount lens compatibility
- GPIO: 3 inputs, 3 outputs
- ROI, binning, skipping, and decimation modes
- On-camera hot pixel correction
- Host-assisted image processing: de-Bayering, gamma, LUT, color matrix
- Auto gain, white balance, exposure
- Natural convection cooling
- Cross-platform SDK (Windows, Linux, macOS)
Applications:
- Machine vision and quality inspection
- Medical imaging and microscopy
- Virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR)
- UAV and drone-based photogrammetry
- 3D body scanning and facial recognition
- Broadcasting and motion capture
- Semiconductor and electronics inspection
| Resolution | 24.5 MPix |
| Sensor resolution | 5328 x 4608 |
| Sensor vendor | SONY |
| Sensor model | IMX540 |
| Sensor type | Color |
| Sensor technology | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1.2" |
| Sensor active area | 14 x 12 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 19.3 mm |
| Pixel size | 2.74 µm |
| Shutter type | Global shutter |
| Frame rate | 15 FPS |
| Bits | 8, 10, 12 bits |
| On-chip decimation | 2x2 |
| Interface | USB3 |
| Data interface speed | 5 Gbit/s |
| Data connector type | USB3 Micro-B |
| GPIO count | Inputs: 3, Outputs: 3 |
| Exposure minimum | 17 µs |
| Exposure maximum | 30 s |
| Power consumption | 3.2 Watt |
| Heat dissipation | Natural convection, Optional Heatsink |
| Sensor cooling | No |
| Special features | Backside illumination |
| Dynamic range | 70.4 dB |
| Full well Capacity | 10000 e- |
| Saturation Capacity | 9459.0 e- |
| Readout noise | 2.3 e- |
| Signal to noise ratio | 40.4 dB |
| Peak QE red | 45% 600nm |
| Peak QE green | 59% 530nm |
| Peak QE blue | 51% 450nm |
| Gain analog max | 24 dB |
| Spectral Range | 400 - 1000 nm |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Enclosure type | Standard housing |
| Physical dimensions (WHD) | 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.0 mm |
| Mass - weight | 37.5 gram |
| Ambient operating temperature | 0 - 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 - 60 °C |
| Sensor technology | CMOS, Pregius™ technology |
| Acquisition modes | Global shutter |
| Digital Output | 8, 10, 12 bit RAW pixel data digitization |
| USB3 Interface | USB 3.1 default Micro-B with screw lock threads, optional Type-C, flex flat ribbon cable or Micro Coax connectors for embedded vision |
| General purpose I/O | 1x opto-isolated input, 1x opto-isolated output, and 2 non-isolated bidirectional I/O, 4X user configurable LEDs |
| Synchronization | Hardware trigger input, software trigger, exposure strobe output, busy output |
| Power requirements | Bus powered via USB3 interface |
| Lens mount | Standard C mount. Available options are CS mount, S-mount (M12) adapter and board level |
| Partial image readout | ROI / AOI (region / area of interest); Skipping and Binning modes supported |
| Image processing | Host based de-Bayering; sharpening; Gamma; color matrix; true color CMS; lookup table (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++ and C#, Python |
| Software support | one API / SDK for all cameras, adapters and drivers for various image processing Libraries |
| Firmware updates | Field firmware update through xiCOP tool |
| Viewer | CamTool viewer |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 (x86 and x64), Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64), Linux Ubuntu, MacOS 10.11 and newer |
| Minimum host hardware | Intel i3 3.0GHz, +2GB RAM memory, NVIDIA or Radeon 128MB, Motherboard with PCIe x1 Gen 2 slot, compatible USB 3.0 host adapter |
| Environment side | Operating 0°C to 50°C on housing, RH 80% non-condensing, -30°C to 70°C storage Ingress Protection: IP40 |
| Conformity | CE, FCC, RoHS, GenICam/GenTL, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, USB3 Vision Compliant |
