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Firefly® MV
The small and affordable Firefly® MV line offers 11 different combinations of CMOS image sensor (0.3 and 1.3 MP), form factor (board-level and housed) and interface (FireWire and USB 2.0) that are designed to address a wide variety of applications in industrial and non-industrial imaging.
Sensor: Micron 1/3" global shutter CMOS, color/mono (0.3MP)
              Sony 1/3" rolling shutter CMOS, color (1.3MP)
Interface: IEEE 1394a or USB 2.0 (1.3MP only USB 2.0)
Resolution: 752x480, 1328x1048
Frame Rates: 752x480 at 60 FPS, 1328x1048 at 23 FPS
Partial Image Modes: Pixel binning and region of interest
Trigger In / Strobe Out : Trigger Modes 0 and 3, strobe output
Firefly MV Product Datasheet

SPECIFICATION  FFMV-03MTM/C
 (BW or Color)
 FMVU-03MTM/C
 (BW or Color)
 FMVU-13S2C (Color)
Image Sensor Type 1/3” progressive scan CMOS
Shutter Type Global shutter using Micron TrueSNAP™ technology Rolling shutter
Image Sensor Model Micron MT9V022 Sony IMX035LQR-C
Maximum Resolution 752 (H) x 480 (V) 1328 (H) x 1048 (V)
Pixel Size 6.0 µm x 6.0 µm 3.63 µm x 3.63 µm
Analog-to-Digital Converter On-chip 10-bit ADC On-chip 10 / 12-bit ADC
Video Data Output 8 and 16-bit digital data
Image Data Formats Y8, Y16 (monochrome), 8-bit and 16-bit raw Bayer data (color models)
Digital Interface 6-pin IEEE 1394a for camera control, video data, power 5-pin Mini-B USB 2.0 for camera control, video data, power
Transfer Rates 400 Mb/s                                 480 Mb/s
Maximum Frame Rate* 752x480 at 63 FPS
320x240 at 125 FPS (region of interest) 320x240 at 135 FPS (2 x 2 pixel binning)
1328x1048 at 23FPS • 664x524 at 60 FPS (2x2 pixel binning) 640x480 at 60 FPS (center cut-out mode)
Partial Image Modes pixel binning and region of interest modes via Format_7
General Purpose I/O Ports 7-pin JST GPIO connector, 4 pins for trigger and strobe, 1 pin +3.3 V, 1 Vext pin for external power
Gain Control automatic / manual, 0 dB to 12 dB automatic / manual, 0 dB to 24 dB
Shutter Speed automatic / manual, 0.12 ms to 512 ms automatic / manual, 0.03 ms to 8000 ms
Gamma 0 to 1 (enables 12-bit to 10-bit companding) 0.5 to 4.00
Synchronization via external trigger, software trigger, or free-running via external trigger or software trigger
External Trigger Modes IIDC v1.31 Trigger Modes 0 and 3
Power Requirements 8 to 30 V via IEEE-1394, less than one (1) Watt 4.75 to 5.25 V via the Mini-B USB 2.0 or GPIO connector, less than one (1) Watt
Dimensions (LxWxH) 24.4 x 44 x 34 mm
Mass 37 g (including tripod adapter)
Camera Specifications IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification v1.31
Memory Storage three memory channels for user configurable power-up settings
Lens Mount CS-mount (5mm C-mount adapter included) • M12 microlense mount2

Compliance CE, FCC Class B, RoHS
Operating Temp 0° to 45°C
Storage Temperature -30° to 60°C
Warranty 1 year
Configuration Options board-level** • microlens** • mini 1394 connector**• metal case
*Using standard non-Format_7 video formats and modes
**For qualified OEMs

Development Kit Contents
The following items are included in the Firefly MV FireWire Development Accessory Kit FFMV-DEVKIT:

  • ACC-01-5000: M12 microlens holder
  • ACC-01-5001: M12 microlens holder with IR filter
  • ACC-01-4001: 6mm M12 microlens
  • ACC-01-2002: 2 meter, 6-pin to 6-pin, ultra-thin IEEE-1394 cable
  • ACC-01-1000: IEEE-1394 OHCI PCI Host Adapter 3 port-400 Mbps card
  • ACC-01-3002: Male GPIO connector pre-wired for quick and easy access
  • ACC-01-0005: Tripod mounting adapter
  • FlyCapture SDK (C/C++ API and device drivers) CD
The following items are included in the Development Accessory Kit DEVKIT-01-0003:

Emissions and RoHS Compliance

FCC / CE Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off or on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

RoHS / WEEE Compliance

This product is RoHS and WEEE compliant.

Part Number Description
FFMV-03MTM-60 0.3 MP board-level Firefly MV, 1394a, 6mm microlens, mono
FFMV-03MTC-60 0.3 MP board-level Firefly MV, 1394a, 6mm microlens, color
FFMV-03MTM-CS 0.3 MP board-level Firefly MV, 1394a, CS-mount, mono
FFMV-03MTC-CS 0.3 MP board-level Firefly MV, 1394a, CS-mount, color
OEM Mini Connector 0.3 MP board-level Firefly MV, mini 1394a, CS-mount, mono/color
FMVU-03MTM-CS 0.3 MP Firefly MV, USB 2.0, plastic case, CS-mount, mono
FMVU-03MTC-CS 0.3 MP Firefly MV, USB 2.0, plastic case, CS-mount, color
FMVU-13S2C 1.3 MP Firefly MV, USB 2.0, plastic case, CS-mount, color
OEM Board-Level 0.3 MP board-level Firefly MV, USB 2.0, CS-mount, mono/color
ACC-01-0005 Tripod mounting adapter (board-level)
ACC-01-0010 Firefly MV Case Enclosure
FFMV-DEVKIT Firefly MV IEEE 1394a Development Accessory Kit
DEVKIT-01-0003 Firefly MV USB 2.0 Development Accessory Kit
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Technical Manuals
 Imaging Catalog
 Stereo Catalog
 Spherical Catalog
 FirePRO Catalog
 Stereo Accuracy Chart
 Evaluation Program

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