The Flea3 line of USB 3.0 cameras offers a variety CMOS image sensors in ultra-compact, low-cost packages. To maximize USB 3.0 reliability, the Flea3 provides a unique set of features including a 32 megabyte frame buffer; on-camera power, temperature, and status monitoring; and in-field updatable firmware. The camera also provides on-camera processing including color interpolation, look up table, gamma correction, and pixel binning functionality.
- 1/1.8", 1/2", 1/2.5", 1/2.8", 1/3", CMOS
- 1.3 MP at 150 FPS to 8.8 MP at 21 FPS
- Ultra-compact 29 x 29 x 30mm case
- Opto-Isolated GPIO
| MODEL |
VERSION |
MP |
IMAGING SENSOR |
| FL3‑U3‑13S2C‑CS |
| FL3‑U3‑13S2M‑CS |
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1.3 MP |
- Sony IMX035 CMOS, 1/3", 3.63 µm
- Rolling Shutter
- 1328x1048 at 120 FPS
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1.3 MP |
- On Semi VITA1300 CMOS, 1/2", 4.8 µm
- Global Shutter
- 1280x1024 at 150 FPS
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| FL3‑U3‑13E4C‑C |
| FL3‑U3‑13E4M‑C |
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1.3 MP |
- e2v EV76C560 CMOS, 1/1.8", 5.3 µm
- Global Shutter
- 1280x1024 at 60 FPS
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| FL3‑U3‑32S2C‑CS |
| FL3‑U3‑32S2M‑CS |
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3.2 MP |
- Sony IMX036 CMOS, 1/2.8", 2.5 µm
- Rolling Shutter with Global Reset
- 2080x1552 at 60 FPS
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8.8 MP |
- Sony IMX121 CMOS, 1/2.5", 1.55 µm
- Rolling Shutter with Global Reset
- 4096x2160 at 21 FPS
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| A/D Converter |
12-bit (FL3‑U3‑13S2, FL3‑U3‑32S2, FL3‑U3‑88S2) / 10‑bit ( FL3‑U3‑13Y3, FL3‑U3‑13E4) |
| Video Data Output |
8, 12, 16 and 24-bit digital data |
| Image Data Formats |
Y8, Y16, Mono8, Mono12, Mono16 (all models) RGB8, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, Raw8, Raw12, Raw16 (color models) |
| Partial Image Modes |
Pixel binning and region of interest (ROI) modes |
| Image Processing |
Gamma, lookup table, hue, saturation, and sharpness |
| Gain |
Automatic*/Manual/One-Push* Gain modes (*Free running only) |
| 0 dB to 24 dB (FL3‑U3‑13S2, FL3‑U3‑32S2, FL3‑U3‑88S2) / 0 db to 18 db (FL3‑U3‑13Y3, FL3‑U3‑13E4) |
| Gamma |
0.50 to 4.00 |
| White Balance |
Automatic/Manual modes, programmable via software |
| Color Processing |
On-camera in YUV or RGB format, or on-PC in Raw format |
| Digital Interface |
USB 3.0 interface with screw locks for camera control, data, and power |
| Transfer Rates |
5 Gbit/s |
| GPIO |
8‑pin Hirose HR25 GPIO connector for power, trigger, strobe, PWM, and serial I/O: 1 opto‑isolated input, 1 opto‑isolated output, 2 bi‑directional I/O pins |
| External Trigger Modes |
IIDC Trigger Modes 0, 1 (excluding FL3‑U3‑13E4), 14 (FL3‑U3‑13E4 only), and 15 |
| Synchronization |
via external trigger or software trigger |
| Shutter |
Rolling Shutter (FL3‑U3‑13S2) / Global Reset (FL3‑U3‑32S2, FL3‑U3‑88S2) / Global Shutter (FL3‑U3‑13Y3, FL3‑U3‑13E4) |
| Automatic*/Manual/One-Push*/Extended Shutter** modes (*Free running only) (**except FL3‑U3‑13Y3) |
| 0.008 ms to 1 second (FL3‑U3‑13S2) / 0.006 ms to 1 second (FL3‑U3‑13Y3) / 0.016 ms to 1 second (FL3‑U3‑13E4) / 0.01 ms to 32 seconds (FL3‑U3‑32S2) / 0.021 ms to 1 second (FL3‑U3‑88S2) |
| Image Buffer |
32 MB frame buffer |
| Memory Channels |
2 memory channels for custom camera settings |
| Flash Memory |
1 MB |
| Dimensions |
29 x 29 x 30 mm excluding lens holder (metal case) |
| Mass |
Without optics: 35 g (FL3‑U3‑13S2, FL3‑U3‑32S2) / 41 g (FL3‑U3‑13Y3, FL3‑U3‑13E4, FL3‑U3‑88S2) |
| Power Consumption |
5 V, <3 W, via GPIO or USB 3.0 interface |
| Camera Specification |
IIDC v1.32 |
| Camera Control |
via FlyCapture SDK, CSRs, or third party software |
| Camera Updates |
In-field firmware updates |
| Lens Mount |
CS‑mount (FL3‑U3‑13S2, FL3‑U3‑32S2) / C‑mount (FL3‑U3‑13Y3, FL3‑U3‑13E4, FL3‑U3‑88S2) |
| Temperature |
Operating: 0° to 45°C; Storage: -30° to 60°C |
| Emissions Compliance |
CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Operating System |
Windows 7 32- or 64-bit |
| Warranty |
Two years |
Development Kit Contents
The Flea3 USB 3.0 camera does not offer a Development Kit
Emissions and RoHS Compliance
CE, FCC, RoHS |
