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The Flea3 FL3-U3 line of the world’s smallest and fastest USB 3.0 cameras offers a variety of low-cost, high-speed, CMOS image sensors, ranging from 1.3 to 3.2 megapixel. The Flea3 also offers a host of new features, including enhanced opto-isolated GPIO; an on-camera frame buffer; non-volatile user data storage; new trigger modes; and improved imaging performance.

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Sensor: Sony 1/2.8", 1/3" (Rolling shutter)
           Cypress 1/2" (Global shutter)
Resolution: 1.3, 3.2 Megapixels
Frame Rate: 150FPS (1.3MP), 60FPS (3.2MP)
Dimensions: 29 x 29 x 30 mm
Interface: USB 3.0 5Gbit/s interface
 Flea3 USB 3.0 Product Datasheet
Article USB 3.0 Technology FAQ
Article USB 3.0: The Next Chapter in the Great Interface Debate

Flea3 USB 3.0 System Requirements:

• Windows 7 32- or 64-bit
• Intel Core i3 3.1 GHz or comparable processor
• 2 GB RAM
• PCIe 2.0-compatible host controller with USB 3.0 connector
• NVIDIA GeForce6 video card with 128 MB RAM
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 SP1 and SP1 Update for Vista (to compile and run example code)

For a full list of compatible and tested hardware please refer to KB Article 368

 "C/M" indicates both monochrome and color sensor options are available for this part number. Full part numbers are available here http://www.ptgrey.com/sales/models.asp.

  MODEL MEGAPIXELS IMAGING SENSOR MAX RES MAX FPS PIXEL SIZE
Available FL3-U3-13S2M/C-CS 
1.3 MP Sony IMX035 CMOS, 1/3", Mono/Color, Rolling Shutter 1328x1048 120 FPS 3.63 µm
Available FL3-U3-32S2M/C-CS 
3.2 MP Sony IMX036 CMOS, 1/2.8", Mono/Color, Rolling Shutter with Global Reset 2080x1552 60 FPS 2.5 µm
Coming Soon FL3-U3-13Y3M/C-CS
1.3 MP On Semi (formerly Cypress) VITA 1300 CMOS, 1/2", Mono/Color, Global Shutter 1280x1024 150 FPS 4.8 µm

 

A/D Converter 12-bit
Video Data Output 8, 12, 16 and 24-bit digital data
Image Data Formats Y8, Y16, Mono8, Mono12, Mono16 (all models) RGB, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, Raw8, Raw12, Raw16 (color models)
Partial Image Modes Pixel binning and region of interest (ROI) modes
Image Processing Gamma, lookup table, hue, saturation, and sharpness
Gain Automatic/Manual/One-Push Gain modes
0 dB to 24 dB
Gamma 0.50 to 4.00
White Balance Automatic/manual modes, programmable via software
Color Processing On-camera in YUV or RGB format, or on-PC in Raw format
Digital Interface USB 3.0 interface with screw locks for camera control, data, and power
Transfer Rates 5 Gbit/s
GPIO 8-pin Hirose HR25 GPIO connector for power, trigger, strobe, PWM, and serial I/O, 1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 bi-directional I/O pins
External Trigger Modes IIDC Trigger Modes 0, 1, and 15
Synchronization Via external trigger or software trigger
Shutter Rolling Shutter (Global Reset on FL3-U3-32S2)
Automatic/Manual/One-Push/Extended Shutter modes
0.03 ms to >20 seconds (extended shutter mode)
Memory Storage 32MB frame buffer
Memory Channels 2 memory channels for custom camera settings
Flash Memory 1 MB
Dimensions 29mm x 29mm x 30mm excluding lens holder, without optics (metal case)
Mass 58g (without optics)
Power Consumption 5V, <3W, via GPIO or USB 3.0 interface
Camera Specification IIDC v1.32
Camera Control via FlyCapture SDK, CSRs, or third party software
Camera Updates In-field firmware updates
Lens Mount CS-mount
Operating Temperature 0° to 45°C
Storage Temperature -30° to 60°C
Emissions Compliance CE, FCC, RoHS
Operating System Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7
Warranty Two years

Development Kit Contents
The Flea3 USB 3.0 camera does not offer a Development Kit

Emissions and RoHS Compliance

CE, FCC, RoHS

Part Number Description Availability
FL3-U3-13S2C-CS 1328x1048 Color Flea3, CS-mount, Sony IMX035 CMOS
Available
FL3-U3-13S2M-CS 1328x1048 Mono Flea3, CS-mount, Sony IMX035 CMOS
Available
FL3-U3-13Y3M-CS 1280x1024 Mono Flea3, CS-mount, Cypress VITA1300 CMOS
Coming Soon
FL3-U3-32S2C-CS 2080x1552 Color Flea3, CS-mount, Sony IMX036 CMOS
Available
FL3-U3-32S2M-CS 2080x1552 Mono Flea3, CS-mount, Sony IMX036 CMOS
Available
ACC-01-1200 USB 3.0 PCIe 2.0 x1 adapter card, NEC chipset, 2-port
U3-PCIE2-2P01 PGR USB 3.0 PCIe 2.0 x1 adapter card, Fresco Logic chipset, 2-port
ACC-01-2300 3m USB 3.0 Cable, Type-A to Micro-B with locking screws
 
NOTES:
  1. Individual Flea3 cameras include a tripod mounting bracket and a C-CS mount adapter.
  2. Individual Flea3 cameras do not include optics (lenses).

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