20MP USB3.0 Industrial Area Scan Camera
The POMEAS PMS208CCUA1C is a compact USB3.0 industrial area scan camera designed for high-resolution machine vision imaging. It features a 1-inch color CMOS sensor, 5480 × 3648 resolution, 2.4 μm pixels and a maximum acquisition speed of 22 FPS.
Its compact 29 × 29 × 29 mm body, built-in frame buffer and low power consumption make it suitable for integration into industrial inspection and imaging equipment.
High-Resolution 1-Inch CMOS Imaging
The camera provides a resolution of 5480 × 3648, equivalent to approximately 20 million effective pixels. The 1-inch sensor has an active imaging area of 13.13 × 8.76 mm and a pixel size of 2.4 μm × 2.4 μm.
- Resolution: 5480 × 3648
- Sensor format: 1 inch
- Pixel size: 2.4 μm
- Maximum frame rate: 22 FPS
- Color rolling shutter CMOS sensor
Stable USB3.0 Image Transmission
The USB3.0 interface supports transmission speeds of up to 440 MB/s. A built-in large-capacity frame buffer helps maintain stable image transmission during continuous acquisition.
- USB3.0 high-speed data interface
- Built-in frame buffer
- Real-time image transmission
- USB 5 V power supply
- Typical working power consumption: 2.0 W
Compact Camera for Equipment Integration
With dimensions of only 29 × 29 × 29 mm and a weight of approximately 40 g, the camera can be installed in machines with limited internal space.
The C-mount interface supports a wide range of industrial lenses. Standard mounting holes simplify mechanical installation and replacement.
Trigger and Image Control
The camera supports both software and hardware triggering, allowing image acquisition to be synchronized with sensors, motion systems, lighting controllers and other machine components.
- Software trigger
- Hardware trigger
- Exposure time from 12 μs to approximately 5.06 s
- Gain range from 1× to 16×
- Minimum ROI of 32 × 32 pixels
Supported Image Formats
The camera supports multiple image output and saving formats, providing flexibility for image processing, storage and software development.
- Output formats: BGR24, RAW8, RAW16, MONO8 and MONO16
- Saving formats: RAW, BMP, JPEG and PNG
- Pixel bit depth: 12 bit
- Dynamic range: 71 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 37 dB
Software and Development Compatibility
The camera supports USB3 Vision and GenICam development standards. It can be integrated with commonly used machine vision and image processing platforms.
- HALCON
- LabVIEW
- OpenCV
- USB3 Vision
- GenICam
Recommended Application Direction
Based on its high resolution, 1-inch sensor and 22 FPS acquisition speed, this camera is better suited to static or moderate-speed inspection tasks that require detailed imaging.
- Electronic component appearance inspection
- PCB and connector inspection
- Precision part imaging
- Machine vision measurement systems
- Industrial microscopy and observation
- Surface defect inspection
Technical Specifications
| Model | PMS208CCUA1C |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Color CMOS, Rolling Shutter |
| Resolution | 5480 × 3648 |
| Sensor Format | 1 Inch |
| Active Sensor Area | 13.13 × 8.76 mm |
| Pixel Size | 2.4 μm × 2.4 μm |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 22 FPS |
| Dynamic Range | 71 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 37 dB |
| Pixel Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Exposure Time | 12 μs to approximately 5.06 s |
| Trigger Mode | Software Trigger / Hardware Trigger |
| Data Interface | USB3.0 |
| Power Supply | USB 5 V |
| Typical Power Consumption | 2.0 W Working / 1.4 W Standby |
| Lens Mount | C-Mount |
| Dimensions | 29 × 29 × 29 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 40 g |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Protection Rating | IP30 |
How to Select a Matching Lens
This camera uses a 1-inch sensor and a C-mount lens interface. The selected lens should support at least a 1-inch image circle and provide sufficient optical resolution for 2.4 μm pixels.
Not sure which lens is suitable? Send us your required field of view, working distance or an image of the inspected object, and we can help check the camera and lens combination.
When This Camera May Not Be Suitable
This model uses a rolling shutter. For very high-speed moving objects, fast rotating parts or applications with severe vibration, a global shutter camera may be more appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the actual resolution of this camera?
The camera resolution is 5480 × 3648, which is approximately 20 million effective pixels.
2. Does the camera support hardware triggering?
Yes. It supports both software triggering and hardware triggering.
3. What lens interface does the camera use?
It uses a C-mount interface. The matching lens should support a 1-inch sensor format.
4. Which software platforms are supported?
The camera supports USB3 Vision and GenICam and is compatible with HALCON, LabVIEW and OpenCV.
5. How can I confirm whether it is suitable for my project?
Send us your field of view, working distance, inspection speed or a sample image. We can first help evaluate whether the camera resolution, frame rate and shutter type are appropriate.
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