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Compact USB2.0 Monochrome 8/12bit 1.3MP 1/3" CCD Camera with Frame Buffers

USB2.0 CCD camera: 1,280 × 960 monochrome; 3.75 × 3.75 μm pixels; 8 or 12 bit; 20 @1280 x 960 fps. Board-level and enclosed versions.

Resolution
1,280 x 960 Monochrome
Pixel size
3.75 x 3.75 μm
Frame rate
20 @1280 x 960 fps
Bit depth
8 or 12 bit
2 part numbers10 technical documents

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From Mightex

About the Compact USB2.0 Monochrome 8/12bit 1.3MP 1/3" CCD Camera with Frame Buffers

These cameras have built-in frame buffers, external trigger-in, strobe-out, and a powerful camera engine that supports multiple cameras. Monochrome cameras often exhibit 20% higher spatial resolution than their color counterparts because no pixel interpolation is necessary. Since there is no Bayer color filter on the sensor, monochrome cameras are more sensitive than color sensors, especially in near IR and UV regions. Frame rate can be as high as 20 fps in full resolution and up to 84 fps using ROI mode. A user-friendly GUI based application software and an SDK are provided for custom software development. In addition, a DirectShow driver and a TWAIN driver are available to easily link the cameras with users’ applications. A USB command set protocol and a Linux driver are also provided for non-Windows based applications.

Applications listed by Mightex

  • Machine vision and stereo vision
  • Medical imaging
  • Semiconductor equipment
  • Test instruments
  • High-quality ID photo capture
  • Document scanners
  • Digital microscopy
  • 2D barcode readers
  • Web camera and security video

Configurations

All 2 part numbers

Compact USB2.0 Monochrome 8/12bit 1.3MP 1/3" CCD Camera with Frame Buffers part numbers
Part numberEnclosure or BoardMightex descriptionAdd to enquiry
CGN-B013-UBoardCompact USB2.0 Monochrome 1.3MP 1/3" CCD Cameras with Frame Buffers, C- & CS-mount, board level
CGE-B013-UWith EnclosureCompact USB2.0 Monochrome 1.3MP 1/3" CCD Cameras with Frame Buffers, C- & CS-mount, enclosed

Specifications

Technical specifications

ParametersCGN-B013-UCGE-B013-UUnit
Board-Level/EnclosedBoard-LevelEnclosed
Number of GPIOs44
Resolution1,280 x 960 Monochrome
Image Sensor Chip1/3" Sony ICX445AL, Global Shutter
Bit8 or 12bit
Pixel Size3.75 x 3.75μm
Active Imager Size6.26 x 5.01mm
Scanning SystemProgressive
On-Board Memory32MB
Frame Rates* (@32MHz Clock)20 @1280 x 960, 38 @640 x 480 (2x2 Bin), 53 @424 x 320 (3x3 Bin), 66 @320 x 240 (4x4 Bin), 66 @320 x 240 (4x4 Bin2)fps
Sub Resolutions640 x 480(2x2 Bin), 424 x 320(3x3 Bin), 320 x 240(4x4 Bin), 320 x 240 (1:4 Bin2)
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time)0.05 ~ 200,000ms
Hardware Gains6 ~ 41dB
Trigger ModeWith external trigger
Trigger CableACC-CAM-CON8
Trigger Delay< 25μs
Strobe OutYes
Lens MountC– mount or CS-mount (M12.5-mount or custom-defined lens mount supported)
Built-in FiltersIR-cut (factory standard), or IR-pass, or No filter
Power Consumption< 1.8W
Dimension40 x 40 x 31 (CS-mount) 40 x 40 x 36 (C-mount)45 x 45 x 30.5 (CS-mount) 45 x 45 x 35.5 (C-mount)mm
Weight (excluding lens)29115g

Reproduced from Mightex (official page), retrieved 2026-10-15.

Ordering and integration

What you need with it

In the box (Mightex packing list)

  • 1x Camera (w/o an imaging lens)
  • 1x IR-cut filter (pre-installed, retail version only)
  • 1x USB Cable
  • Notes: (1) For a C-mount enclosed camera order, a CS-mount enclosed camera would be shipped along with a CS-to-C mount adapter (P/N: ACC-CAM-CSC).

Notes from Mightex

  • Board-level cameras are designed for OEM applications, when a system-level enclosure is usually provided. One should be properly grounded when handling a board-level camera, in order to avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) related damages. For lab use, it is strongly recommended that one choose an enclosed camera, instead of a board-level one.
  • Trigger cable is NOT included and needs to be ordered separately

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