Global shutter HDR USB camera adapts to any light and any motion

e-con Systems has unveiled the latest innovation, See3CAM_37CUGM – a 3MP Global Shutter HDR Monochrome USB Camera. Powered by e-con's high-performance TintE ISP and featuring the Sony IMX900 sensor, this camera provides outstanding HDR imaging for high-precision applications such as barcode scanners, pick and place robots, autonomous mobile robots, intelligent transportation systems, sports analytics and more.

The company's proprietary TintE ISP ensures on-camera Quad HDR processing up to 120dB, eradicating motion artefacts and enhancing image clarity in dynamic environments. Fast Auto Exposure and Auto Gain Control rapidly adjust the exposure levels in each frame when lighting changes, providing barcode accuracy in logistics, object detection in robotics, and real-time adaptability in industrial automation.

The quad shutter control function allows ultra-high-speed imaging by permitting individual shutter timing for four sub-frames within each 3MP frame. This enables event capture at microsecond intervals, achieving a speed equivalent to 100,000fps, ideal for specialised ultra-fast applications.

The camera allows automated, activity-based image capture without external triggers, saving CPU usage and reducing power consumption by recording only relevant events. The improved ROI-based triggering makes it especially valuable for industrial automation and surveillance systems.

"The industrial automation and logistics sectors have long constrained by the lack of a combined HDR and global shutter solution in traditional imaging systems. With See3CAM_37CUGM, we're addressing these challenges head-on. Our on-camera HDR processing powered by TintE ISP, combined with rapid auto-exposure adaptation and Quad shutter control, enables microsecond-interval captures at speeds equivalent to 100,000 fps. This empowers our customers to achieve consistent, high-quality ultra-fast imaging even in the most demanding conditions." said Suresh Madhu, head of Industrial Business Unit at e-con Systems.

Beyond its advanced imaging capabilities, the camera provides versatile interface options, including MIPI and GMSL, ensuring compatibility with all major image processing platforms, including NVIDIA Jetson. A colour variant is also available to suit diverse imaging needs across different vision applications.