June 4, 2012 - Point Grey releases FL3-U3-13Y3M-C Camera with a CMOS shutter. Compared to CCD, CMOS eliminates blooming, smearing, and consumes less power at higher frame rates. When combined with global shutter readout, the FL3-U3-13Y3M-C delivers 1280 x 1024 distortion-free images of fast-moving objects at 150 FPS (8-bit) over USB 3.0.
This Flea3 model incorporates an On Semi ½" VITA 1300 monochrome sensor featuring 4.8 micron square pixels. The ultra-compact Flea3 measures just 29 x 29 x 30mm and provides a unique set of features dedicated to maximizing USB 3.0 reliability, including a 32 megabyte frame buffer for image retransmission; on-camera power, temperature, and status monitoring; and in-field updatable firmware. The camera also provides fixed pattern noise correction; look up tables; gamma correction; binning; and region of interest speed up.
Unlike other manufacturers, Point Grey has developed its own USB 3.0 link layer IP which is implemented in an FPGA. Without dependence on third-party chip vendors, Point Grey has complete control over the camera's core technology providing the ability to respond faster to customer feature requests and provide better customer service. The Flea3 FL3-U3-13Y3M-C (monochrome only) model is list priced at USD $825.
