The camera module incorporates the ICX-674 CCD sensor with Full HD resolution, capable of operating at speeds of up to 50 fps; it is the first sensor to benefit from the new Sony EXview HAD CCD II technology.
Its resolution, high frame rate, and ability to work in low-light conditions make the camera module ideal for ITS applications where image quality, sensitivity, and speed are paramount.
The 50mm x 50mm x 57.5mm C-mount black and white camera offers a standard 1920x1080 output at 32fps and is fully compatible with Windows 7, Vista, and XP. It supports GigE v1.2 and v2.0 and is upgradable to GigE.
It can also connect to external devices, such as a flash or a detector and trigger, to optimize image exposure.
Sony will follow the launch with two additional color modules. The XCG-U100CR will use the Sony ICX-274e sensor to deliver a 2-megapixel (1600x1200) resolution at 27fps, and the XCG-5005CR will use the Sony ICX-625 sensor to deliver a 5-megapixel (2448x2048) resolution at 15fps.
The three camera modules will be on display at the IFSEC security trade show in Birmingham (Hall 4, Stand J10) and at Intertraffic Istanbul ITS (Hall 10, Stand D-1) and will be available for mass production during July 2011.
