DFM 36SX297-ML MIPI CSI-2
DFM 36SX297-ML
- Sony IMX297
- MIPI CSI-2 Camera
The Sony IMX297 MIPI CSI-2 camera DFM 36SX297-ML is a compact monochrome embedded vision camera with a Sony Pregius IMX297 global shutter sensor. With 720×540 resolution, 120 fps at full resolution, 10-bit monochrome output and large 6.9 µm pixels, this camera is designed for embedded vision systems that need reliable image capture of moving objects.
The DFM 36SX297-ML uses a 1/2.9 inch Sony IMX297 CMOS Pregius sensor and connects through a 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 FFC connector. Its small 30×30×6 mm board-level design makes it suitable for compact embedded systems, robotics, inspection devices and OEM vision products.
Sony IMX297 sensor for embedded vision
The DFM 36SX297-ML is built around the Sony IMX297LQR-C image sensor. This Sony Pregius sensor combines global shutter technology with a 720×540 resolution and 6.9 µm pixels, making it a strong choice for applications where speed, contrast and repeatable image capture are more important than a high megapixel count.
Sony Pregius technology is developed for global shutter CMOS sensors and is aimed at high-speed, high-precision factory automation and machine vision applications. Sony explains that global shutter technology captures the entire object before readout, helping to avoid focal plane distortion when imaging fast-moving objects.
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Monochrome MIPI CSI-2 camera with Sony IMX297 sensor
This monochrome MIPI CSI-2 camera outputs 10-bit monochrome images. A monochrome camera is often the best choice when the application does not require color information, but does need sharp contrast, high light efficiency and stable image processing.
Unlike a color camera, a monochrome camera does not use a Bayer color filter to calculate RGB values. VA Imaging explains in its product text that color cameras use a Bayer pattern and that this can reduce sharpness compared with monochrome cameras. The same page also notes that monochrome cameras can be more light sensitive than color cameras.
For embedded vision, this makes the DFM 36SX297-ML especially interesting for barcode reading, object detection, motion analysis, measurement tasks and inspection systems where grayscale information is enough.
Global shutter MIPI CSI-2 camera for moving objects
The DFM 36SX297-ML is a global shutter MIPI CSI-2 camera. Global shutter sensors expose all pixels at the same moment, which helps capture moving objects without the shape distortion that can occur with rolling shutter sensors. This is important for embedded vision applications with moving parts, conveyor belts, robotics, rotating objects or fast positioning systems.
The Imaging Source describes global shutter architecture as exposing every pixel simultaneously, eliminating spatial distortion during high-speed motion. The adjustable shutter range from 1 µs to 1 s also gives developers flexibility when working with short exposure times, controlled lighting or trigger-based image acquisition.
Applications for the Sony IMX297 MIPI CSI-2 camera
The DFM 36SX297-ML is suitable for embedded vision applications where a compact monochrome board camera is required. Typical use cases include:
- Machine vision inspection
- Robotics and automation
- Motion analysis
- Object detection
- Barcode and code reading
- Measurement systems
DFM 36SX297-ML for compact embedded vision projects
Choose the DFM 36SX297-ML when your project needs a compact Sony IMX297 MIPI CSI-2 camera with global shutter, monochrome output and reliable image capture at 120 fps. Its small board-level design, 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 connector and Sony Pregius sensor make it a practical camera module for embedded vision systems with limited space.
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