IDS Imaging U3-3880CP Rev.2.2 Industrial USB 3.0 Camera
Model Variants: U3-3880CP-C-HQ (Color), U3-3880CP-M-GL (Monochrome)
Sensor: Sony IMX178 | Resolution: 6.41 Megapixels | Interface: USB 3.0 (micro-B, screw-lock)
🔧 Product Overview
The IDS Imaging U3-3880CP Rev.2.2 is a precision-engineered USB 3.0 industrial camera designed for high-resolution imaging applications. Featuring the Sony IMX178 CMOS sensor (available in monochrome and color), it delivers crisp images at 3088 × 2076 pixels with a pixel size of 2.4 µm, making it ideal for tasks requiring fine detail capture.
Built into a 29 × 29 × 29 mm magnesium and stainless steel housing, this compact camera excels in environments with space constraints and supports robust data acquisition via USB 3.0. Full support is available through the IDS peak software suite, including DirectShow, .NET, LabVIEW, and legacy uEye SDKs.
📐 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sensor Manufacturer | Sony IMX178LQJ-C (Color), IMX178LLJ-C (Mono) |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Sensor Format | 1/1.8″ (Diagonal: 10.48 mm) |
| Resolution (H × V) | 3088 × 2076 pixels (6.41 MP) |
| Pixel Size | 2.4 µm |
| Frame Rate | Up to 58 fps (freerun), 56 fps (trigger) |
| Exposure Time | 0.013 ms to 1063 ms (up to 60 sec long exposure) |
| Interface | USB 3.0 Micro-B (screwable) |
| Power Consumption | 1.4 W – 3.0 W |
| Dimensions | 29 × 29 × 29 mm |
| Weight | 48 g |
| Lens Mount | C-Mount |
| Housing Material | Magnesium / Stainless Steel |
| Temperature Range | Operating: 0°C to +55°C, Storage: -20°C to +60°C |
| I/O Connector | 8-pin Hirose (GPIO, Flash, Trigger) |
| Image Memory | 128 MB |
⚙️ Key Features and Functional Benefits
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High Resolution in Compact Form
With a 6.41 MP resolution and only 29 mm cube dimensions, the U3-3880CP is ideal for integration into tight enclosures and space-limited automation systems. -
Sony IMX178 Sensor for Precision Imaging
Delivers superb signal-to-noise ratio and linear imaging characteristics, making it suitable for both high-dynamic-range imaging and detailed inspection. -
Flexible Trigger and IO Control
Features hardware/software triggering, opto-isolated GPIOs, flash control, and PWM options, all manageable via the IDS peak software. -
Advanced Onboard Image Processing
Supports real-time functions such as auto exposure, white balance (color model), gamma correction, LUT, binning, denoising, and global start. -
Long Exposure Support
Up to 60 seconds of exposure—ideal for microscopy, low-light inspection, and scientific imaging. -
Wide Software Compatibility
Seamlessly integrates with IDS peak SDK, DirectShow, uEye APIs, .NET, LabVIEW, and supports GenICam-compliant applications.
📂 Downloadable Technical Resources
🏭 Representative Use Cases
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Microscopy and Scientific Research
Perfect for lab environments where detailed imaging and long exposures are essential for accurate data capture. -
Electronics Inspection & SMT Quality Control
Its fine resolution and compact size allow seamless integration into PCB inspection lines, capturing solder defects and component alignment. -
Medical Device Manufacturing
Used in vision-guided robotic assembly for high-precision components like catheters and implants, ensuring defect-free production.
📞 Contact & Technical Support
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