
xiQ - family of USB3 Vision Cameras
Easy on you, easy on your budget, easy on your application

xiQ is SMALL
The world's smallest USB 3.0 camera measures 26 x 26 x 21 mm - even smaller in CS-mount version or as board level

xiQ is FAST
4 Mpix at 90 Fps, 2 Mpix at 170 Fps, VGA at 1000 and more

xiQ is COMPATIBLE
More than 30 Vision Libraries, Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, ARM, USB3 Vision Standard and more

xiQ is CUSTOMIZABLE
Lowest power consumption and heat dissipation, single planar board, angled connectors. If you have a special project - let us know and we will adapt it for you
xiQ - USB3 Vision Cameras
What is xiQ?
Ultra compact USB 3.0 Industrial camera family
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Models
Monochrome, Color and IR extended Sensor models:
B/W model | Color model | IR extended model (2) | Sensor | Resolution | Pixel µm | ADC bits | Frames per sec (1) | DR dB | Optical size | Power Watt |
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MQ003MG-CM | MQ003CG-CM | - | CMOSIS CMV300 | 648 x 488 | 7.4 | 12 | 500 fps | 60 | 1/3" | 1.6 |
MQ013MG-E2 | MQ013CG-E2 | MQ013RG-E2 | e2V EV76C560 | 1280 x 1024 | 5.3 | 10 | 60 fps | 60 | 1/1.8" | 0.9 |
MQ013MG-ON | MQ013CG-ON | MQ013RG-ON |
onsemi PYTHON 1300 |
1280 x 1024 | 4.8 | 10 | 56 | 1/2" | 1.4 | |
MQ022MG-CM | MQ022CG-CM | MQ022RG-CM | CMOSIS CMV2000 | 2048 x 1088 | 5.5 | 10 | 170 fps* | 60 | 2/3" | 1.6 |
MQ042MG-CM | MQ042CG-CM | MQ042RG-CM | CMOSIS CMV4000 | 2048 x 2048 | 5.5 | 10 | 90 fps* | 60 | 1" | 1.6 |
(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 model is based on EV76C661 sensor from e2V, also called Ruby and Near Infrared sensors from CMOSIS osram and onsemi
* Please check faster versions available from xiX line based on PCIe interface - special conditions may apply
All models are also available in Board level version with flat ribbon flex cable or Angled connector - ideal for Embedded vision systems.
Common features:
Sensor technology | CMOS, Global shutter |
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Acquisition modes | Continuous, software trigger, hardware trigger |
Partial image readout | Multiple ROI / AOI (region/area of interest), Skipping and Binning modes supported (check manual for details) |
Image data formats | 8, 10 or 12 bit RAW pixel data |
SDK/API | programmable with C++ and C#, Python |
Color image processing* | Host based de-Bayering, sharpening, Gamma, color matrix, true color CMS, lookup table (LUT), hue, saturation, sharpness, white balance and more |
Hot/blemish pixels correction* | On camera storage of up to 5000 pixel coordinates, host assisted correction |
Auto adjustments* | Auto white balance, auto gain, auto exposure, HDR (High Dynamic range) |
Flat field corrections* |
Host assisted pixel level shading and lens corrections. This feature is being developed and tested |
Interface | USB 3.1 standard Micro B with screw lock threads compliant to USB3 Vision standard |
General purpose I/O | 1x opto-isolated input, 1x opto-isolated output, power LED, 2x LED software programmable |
Signal conditioning* | Programmable debouncing time |
Synchronization | Hardware and software trigger input, exposure strobe output, busy output, bulb, low smear, overlapped |
Housing and lens mount | Standard C mount. Available options are CS mount, S-mount (M12) adapter and board level |
Power requirements | 1 to 1.8W, supplied via USB 3.0 interface |
Dimensions | 26.4 x 26.4 x 26.5 mm (C-mount version) |
Weight | 27 grams |
Environment | Operating 0°C to 50°C on housing, RH 80% non-condensing, -30°C to 60°C storage |
Conformity | CE, FCC, RoHS, GenICam/GenTL, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, USB3 Vision Compliant |
Operating systems | Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64) and 10, Linux Ubuntu, ARM, macOS |
Minimum host hardware | Intel i3 3.0GHz, +2GB RAM available physical memory, NVIDIA or Radeon 128MB, Motherboard with PCIe x1 Gen 2 slot, compatible USB 3.0 host adapter |
Software support | API / SDK, adapters and drivers for various image processing Libraries |
Firmware updates | Field firmware update through xiCOP |
(*) Feature is available only when the camera is in XIMEA API mode.
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Accessories
xiQ Accessories
Passive cables | Availability | ||
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CBL-U3-1M0 | 1.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector | Now | |
CBL-U3-3M0 | 3.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector | Now | |
CBL-U3-3M0-ANG | 3.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector, angled | Now | |
CBL-U3-5M0 | 5.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, with thumbscrews on Micro B connector | Now | |
Active cables | |||
CBL-U3A-10M0 | 10.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, active repeater | Now | |
CBL-U3A-15M0 | 15.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, active repeater | Now | |
CBL-U3A-20M0 | 20.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, active repeater | Now | |
High flex robotics cables | |||
CBL-U3HF-2M0 | 2.0 meter USB 3.0 cable, high-flex robotic cable | Now | |
Synchronization cables | |||
CBL-MQSYNC-3M0 | 3.0 meter xiQ series sync cable, thread lock, 3 poles: ground, Trigger In, Strobe Out | Now | |
CBL-MQSYNC-5M0 | 5.0 meter xiQ series sync cable, thread lock, 3 poles: ground, Trigger In, Strobe Out | Now | |
CBL-S-M5-3P-PT-5M0 | 5.0m MQ series I/O Sync cable - Spartan 7 version | Now | |
0.4m flexible Pico blade synchronization cable for board level Spartan 7 cameras
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Flex line version accessories | |||
BOB-MQ-FL | Breakout board from USB3.0 micro-B cable to Flex line cable + GPIO | Now | |
CBL-USB3FLEX-0M | 0.1 - 0.5m flat ribbon USB3 cable for flex line camera models | Now | |
ADPT-USB3FLEX-USBA-FL | Adapter USB3 Type-A to USB3 flex cable | Now | |
Mounting brackets | |||
MQ-BRACKET-T | xiQ series tripod mounting bracket with 1/4-20 thread | Now | |
Host adapters | |||
U31PE1G3-V1-X2 | PCI express x1 Gen2 adapter, 2x USB 3.1 ports, asmedia ASM1142 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
U3PE-FL1100-X4 | PCI express x1 Gen2 adapter, 4x USB 3.0 ports, Fresco Logic FL1100 | Now | |
Lenses | Several lenses from different vendors (Fujinon, Kowa, Ricoh, Tamron etc.) | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | |
Cable Extenders 50 - 100m | Fiber optics cables from different vendors | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Software
USB 3.0 supported operating systems:
Windows | Linux Ubuntu |
ARM - NVIDIA Jetson TX2, Nano and AGX Xavier, Raspberry Pi 4 |
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Vision Libraries:
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Download Vision Libraries support filesAPI Manual
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Documents
PDF Flyers and documentation
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Applications
xiQ Advantages for Machine Vision Applications
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USB3 Vision Camera Industries and Applications
- Ultra-fast 3D scanning
- Medical Imaging, Biometrics
- Precision Moldings, Electronics, Photovoltaics, Robotic Welding
- Miniature and accurate robotic arms
- Industrial and Factory Automation, Machine Vision
- Photogrammetry, Videogrammetry, Surveying
- High definition Motion capture, Cinematography and Entertainment
- Material and Life science microscopy (IR-DIC)
- Marking and Labeling Verification, AOI, Food and Print inspection
- 360 Panorama
- Packaging and Kitting, Defect detection, Code recognition, OCR / OCV
- Gauging, Manufacturing, Alignment and Assembly, Metrology
- Ophthalmology and Retinal imaging
- ISR - Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Security
- Rapid process capturing, e.g. golf club swings, baseball, tennis, hockey
- VR and AR (virtual or augmented reality), HMC (Head mounted camera)
- Intelligent Transportations Systems (ITS), Autonomous vehicles
- Open road tolling and Traffic monitoring, Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
- ANPR / ALPR
- Face recognition, Eye Tracking, Body scanner, People counting
- ideal for UAV / UAS (drones) and LoLa (Low Latency audio visual streaming system)
and MANY others
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How to pronounce xiQ
How to pronounce xiQ?
XIMEA is always about whatever works for you.
Possible pronunciations for xiQ include:
[zy-kju:], [ksʌɪ-kju:], [gzʌɪ-kju:], [sʌɪ-kju:], [zʌɪ-kju:] or [ksɪ:k]
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