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DFK 38UX253

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  • 38U Series Color Microscope Camera
  • USB 3.1 Interface, Power via USB
  • 1.1 inch Sony CMOS Pregius IMX253 Sensor
  • 4,096×3,000 (12.3 MP), up to 30 fps
  • Pixel Size: H: 3.45 µm, V: 3.45 µm
  • Sensor Size: 14,1 mm x 10,4 mm
  • Sensor Diagonal: 17,5 mm
  • Global Shutter
  • Trigger and I/O Inputs
  • Only 29×44×60 mm
  • Specification
  • Documentation
  • Downloads
  • Cables
  • Optics
General Behavior
Vision Standard GigE Vision
Dynamic Range 12 bit
Resolution 4,096×3,000 (12.3 MP)
Frame Rate 30 fps
Video Output Format 8-Bit Monochrome, 8-Bit Bayer (RG), 12-Bit Bayer Packed (RG), 16-Bit Bayer (RG), RGB24, YUV 4:2:2, YUV 4:1:1
Ingress Protection
Protection Rating IP40 (with a suitable lens, a data cable with screw lock, and an I/O trigger cable installed)
Interface (Optical)
IR-Cut Filter ​ (available without IR-Cut Filter on request)
Sensor Type CMOS Pregius
Sensor Specification ​ Sony IMX253
Shutter Global
Format 1.1 inch
Pixel Size H: 3.45 µm, V: 3.45 µm
Sensor Size H: 14,1 mm, V: 10,4 mm
Sensor Diagonal 17,5 mm
Lens Mount C (CS optional)
Interface (Electrical)
Interface USB 3.1, Power via USB
Supply Voltage 4.75 VDC to 5.25 VDC
Current Consumption Approx. 820 mA @ 5 VDC
Auto-Iris Control ​
Trigger ​
I/O ​
Interface (Mechanical)
Dimensions H: 29 mm, W: 44 mm, L: 60 mm
Mass 110 g
Adjustments
Shutter 2 µs to 4 s
Gain 0 dB to 48 dB
Environmental
Housing Temperature (Operating) -5 °C to 50 °C
Temperature (Storage) -20 °C to 80 °C
Humidity (Operating) 20 % to 80 % (non-condensing)
Humidity (Storage) 20 % to 95 % (non-condensing)
Subject to change.
DFK 38UX253 Data Sheet
DFK 38UX253 Technical Reference Manual
Industrial Cameras Operating Instructions

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