xiQ – A superb workhorse: smallest, lightest cameras with single board design.


  • Most compact cameras – 26.4 x 26.4 x 26 mm small and 27 grams

  • High frame rate: 500 FPS at VGA and 1000 FPS at 640 x 400

  • Low power consumption down to 1 W and minimal heat dissipation

  • 5 Gbit/s interface 400 MB/s data throughput

  • Supported – Windows 10, macOS, Linux, ARM and various libraries

  • GenICam / GenTL and highly optimized SDK for image processing

  • AIA standard – USB3 Vision standard compliant

  • Compatible with USB 3.1 Gen1 SuperSpeed specification

  • Synchronization – Programmable opto-isolated input and output

  • User friendly – Intuitive and simple API, easy switch from C- to CS- mount

  • Customizable – available in board level (single PCB), various connectors

  • Time proven – In production since the end of 2011

  • Cost efficient – Excellent value for the price, low TCO and fast ROI

Spec

What is xiQ

The xiQ camera series is highly versatile with a selection of popular and established CMOS sensors.
The ultra-compact form factor, barely larger than the C-mount, combined with micro-B, and flex ribbon connectors make these cameras the perfect fit for various applications, especially for automation and embedded vision systems. Board-level variants enable custom integrations into devices and systems, while taped-glass sensor options minimize interference effects in photonics applications.

Models and sensors
ModelResolutionSensor typeSensor vendorSensor modelSensor resolutionPixel sizeDynamic rangeFrame rate
MQ013CG-E2-S71.3 MPixColore2vEV76C5601280 x 10245.3 µm51.6 dB61 FPS
MQ013CG-ON-S71.3 MPixColoronsemiPYTHON13001280 x 10244.8 µm58.3 dB210 FPS
MQ013MG-E2-S71.3 MPixMonochromee2vEV76C5601280 x 10245.3 µm51.7 dB61 FPS
MQ013MG-ON-S71.3 MPixMonochromeonsemiPYTHON13001280 x 10244.8 µm57.4 dB210 FPS
MQ013RG-E2-S71.3 MPixNIRe2vEV76C6611280 x 10245.3 µm50.2 dB61 FPS
MQ013RG-ON-S71.3 MPixNIRonsemiPYTHON13001280 x 10244.8 µm58.2 dB210 FPS
MQ022CG-CM-S72.2 MPixColorCMOSISCMV20002048 x 10885.5 µm54.4 dB169 FPS
MQ022MG-CM-S72.2 MPixMonochromeCMOSISCMV20002048 x 10885.5 µm54.7 dB169 FPS
MQ022RG-CM-S72.2 MPixNIRCMOSISCMV20002048 x 10885.5 µm53.3 dB169 FPS
MQ042CG-CM-S74.1 MPixColorCMOSISCMV40002048 x 20485.5 µm53.0 dB90 FPS
MQ042MG-CM-S74.1 MPixMonochromeCMOSISCMV40002048 x 20485.5 µm54.2 dB90 FPS
MQ042RG-CM-S74.1 MPixNIRCMOSISCMV40002048 x 20485.5 µm53.0 dB90 FPS

(1) Maximum frame rates measured at 8 bits per pixel RAW data in free run mode. Python 1300 model – with Zero ROT feature enabled. 
(2) NIR models are based on EV76C661 sensor from e2V, also called ruby and near infrared sensors from CMOSIS and onsemi.
(3) Please check faster model versions from xiX line based on PCIe interface.
(4) All models are also available in board level version and some of them with optional flat ribbon flex cable or angled connector – ideal for embedded vision systems.

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