Charlotte, NC – November 21, 2017 – International machine vision manufacturer The Imaging Source has announced the immediate release of its new 6 MP single-board cameras. These compact devices feature Sony’s highly sensitive STARVIS IMX178 sensor and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 reversible Type-C port for connectivity.

Offering exceptional performance, these board-level cameras deliver both high resolution (6 million pixels) and impressive speed with up to 60 fps capture rates. The STARVIS IMX178 sensors are renowned for their superior light sensitivity, providing excellent image quality ideal for demanding machine vision applications such as intelligent traffic systems, optical inspection, medical imaging, and logistics automation.

With a small footprint of just 30 x 30 x 12 mm and compliance with the USB 3 Vision standard, these cameras offer straightforward integration into various industrial systems. The Imaging Source provides comprehensive software support including:

  • IC Imaging Control SDK
  • IC Capture for image acquisition
  • IC Measure for on-screen measurements
  • IC 3D for stereo depth estimation
  • IC Barcode detection tools

The new models include:

  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 color board camera
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 monochrome board camera

Last Updated: 2025-09-05 00:46:19