U3V-CAM-IMX296, USB3 Vision Industrial Camera IMX296 1.58MP Monochrome Global Shutter, 1456×1088@60FPS, GenICam Compliant, Hardware Trigger & Strobe, Arbitrary ROI

Description   U3V-CAM-IMX296 USB3 Vision Industrial Camera   The U3V-CAM-IMX296 is a high-performance USB3 Vision industrial camera featuring the Sony IMX296LLR (monochrome) global shutter CMOS sensor. With a resolution of 1.58 MP (1456 × 1088) and a full-resolution frame rate of 60 fps, it provides reliable, distortion-free imaging for demanding machine-vision applications such as motion analysis, automation, robotics, and scientific imaging. The camera is 100% compliant with USB3 Vision v1.0 and GenICam 3.x standards, offering plug-and-play compatibility across all major software platforms. Key Features   Sony IMX296 Global Shutter Sensor: 1/2.9″ CMOS sensor with 3.45 µm pixels, ensuring zero rolling distortion. High Frame Rate: Up to 60 fps at full resolution (1456 × 1088); exceeds 1900 fps with reduced ROI. True Analog Gain: 0–48 dB range with 0.1 dB steps for extremely low-noise imaging. Long Exposure: Supports manual shutter with true long-exposure capability (≥ 15 seconds). Precise Synchronization: Opto-isolated hardware trigger (5–24V) and strobe output with 0.1 µs hardware timestamping. Industrial Design: USB 3.0 bus-powered, compact form factor, and on-board temperature monitoring. Standard Compliance: Fully compatible with any GenICam-compliant software without proprietary patches. Specifications   Feature Specification Sensor Sony IMX296LLR (Monochrome, Global Shutter) Resolution 1456 (H) × 1088 (V), 1.58 MP Pixel Size 3.45 µm × 3.45 µm Max Frame Rate 60 fps @ Full ROI (Mono8) Exposure Time 29 µs to ≥ 15 seconds Analog Gain 0 – 48 dB (0.1 dB steps) Interface USB 3.0 (Type-C or Micro-B depending on model) I/O Connector 6-pin Hirose (Trigger In, Strobe Out, GND) Power USB Bus-powered, 5V / ≤ 3.2W Lens Mount M12 (Default) / CS-Mount (Optional) Operating Temp -10 °C to 65 °C 1. Hardware   6-pin Hirose Connector Pinout (HR10A-7R-6P)   Pin Signal Description 1 GPIO_B33 Reserved 2 Trig Opto-isolated Trigger Input ( ) 3 GPIO_A33 Reserved 4 STROBE Opto-isolated Strobe Output ( ) 5 STROBE – / Trig – Opto-isolated I/O Ground 6 GND System Ground For detailed hardware dimensions, connector parameters, and wiring diagrams, refer to the U3V-CAM-IMX296 User Manual V10.pdf. 2. InnoMaker SDK   The InnoMaker U3V SDK (version 2.2.0) is the recommended choice for developers who need direct, low-level camera access and maximum performance. It provides a lightweight, cross-platform C/C API and a Python binding, all built on the same underlying shared library. Version 2.2.0 adds color-camera support via a pluggable ISP chain (demosaic, white balance, gamma, color correction). SDK version: 2.2.0 — Last updated: 2026-07-02 For full delivery notes and package contents, see InnoMaker_SDK_Support_Win_Linux_Mac_Python/DELIVERY_OVERVIEW.md. Available Packages   Package Platform Size Description u3v-sdk-2.2.0-windows-x64.zip Windows 10/11 x64 18 MB C/C SDK Qt6 viewer, fully self-contained u3v-sdk-2.2.0-linux-x64.tar.gz Ubuntu 22.04 x64 150 KB C/C SDK viewer (system Qt6 libusb) u3v-sdk-2.2.0-linux-arm64.tar.gz Pi 5 / Jetson Orin Nano 150 KB ARM64 counterpart of the Linux x64 package u3v-sdk-2.2.0-macos-arm64.zip Apple Silicon (M1–M4) 55 MB C/C SDK  u3v_viewer.app u3v-sdk-2.2.0-macos-x64.zip Intel Mac 55 MB Intel counterpart of the macOS arm64 package u3v-sdk-2.2.0-python.zip All platforms 1.1 MB Python 3.8 package; bundles native libraries for every platform All packages share the same underlying SDK. Code written against the C API on Windows compiles and runs unchanged on Linux and macOS. The Python package wraps the identical C library via ctypes — no separate codepath. Supported Platforms   Platform Architecture Status Windows 10 / 11 x64 ✅ Fully Supported Ubuntu 22.04 / Debian 12 x64 ✅ Fully Supported Raspberry Pi 5 (Bookworm / Trixie) ARM64 ✅ Fully Supported NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano (JetPack 6.0 ) ARM64 ✅ Fully Supported macOS 11 (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4) arm64 ✅ Fully Supported macOS 11 (Intel Mac) x86_64 ✅ Fully Supported 3. Windows Driver Switching (InnoMaker SDK ↔ eBUS Player)   On Windows, the InnoMaker SDK uses the WinUSB driver, while eBUS Player / eBUS SDK installs its own Pleora USB driver. These two drivers are mutually exclusive — only one can be active at a time for the same device. When switching between the two, follow these steps: Step 1: Uninstall the current driver Open Device Manager (Win X → Device Manager) Locate the camera under Universal Serial Bus devices or Imaging devices Right-click the device → Uninstall device Check Delete the driver software for this device (if prompted), then click Uninstall Unplug the camera and plug it back in Step 2: Install the target driver Switch to InnoMaker SDK (WinUSB): Run tools\zadig-2.9.exe from the u3v-sdk-2.2.0-windows-x64 package, select the camera device, choose WinUSB, and click Install Driver. Switch to eBUS Player (Pleora USB): Launch the eBUS SDK installer or eBUS Player — it will automatically install the Pleora USB driver on first run. Tip: If the camera is not recognized after switching, try unplugging and replugging the USB cable, or restart the computer. 4 Third Party SDK   The U3V-CAM-IMX296 is 100% USB3 Vision / GenICam compliant and works out-of-the-box with any standard-compliant software. The following third-party tools are verified and supported. eBus Player (Pleora / JAI)   eBUS Player is a full-featured GUI application for controlling GenICam-compliant cameras. It supports live preview, camera parameter adjustment, data logging, and multi-camera management. The eBUS SDK additionally provides C and Python APIs for custom application development. When to use eBUS: You prefer a GUI over programmatic control You need multi-camera management in a vendor-neutral environment You are integrating with existing GenICam / GigE Vision workflows Supported platforms: Windows 10/11, Linux x86_64, Linux ARM64 (Raspberry Pi 4/5 Bookworm) Downloads (official latest): Windows: https://www.jai.com/support-software/jetson-ubuntu Linux: https://www.jai.com/support-software/jetson-ubuntu Local package for Raspberry Pi 5 (pre-downloaded, no internet required): eBusPlayer&Aravis_PI5_Linux/ebus_for_raspberry_pi5/ — .deb installer quick start guides (C , .NET, Python, Linux, Pi 4/5) Installation on Raspberry Pi 5 (Bookworm): sudo apt install -y qtbase5-dev qt5-qmake sudo dpkg -i eBUS_SDK_JAI_Raspberry_Pi4_Pi5_linux-aarch64-arm-6.5.3-7155.deb sudo reboot Note: eBUS SDK requires a Pleora license for production use. Without a license, the viewer and SDK operate in evaluation mode (watermarked output, limited streaming duration). Aravis (Open-Source GenICam)   Aravis is an open-source GenICam implementation for Linux (GNOME Project), providing a lightweight alternative to eBUS for custom application development. Local package for Raspberry Pi 5: eBusPlayer&Aravis_PI5_Linux/aravis_for_raspberry_pi5/aravis-0.8.35.tar.xz License: LGPL — free for commercial use. Pre-installed OS Image for Raspberry Pi 5   A pre-configured Raspberry Pi 5 OS image with all software (InnoMaker SDK, eBUS Player, Aravis) pre-installed is available for download: Download: https://www.jianguoyun.com/p/DXuEVqMQpdSrBxiqmp0GIAA Password: uwpui3 Contents: Preset OS image for Raspberry Pi 5 (ready to flash) Repository Structure   Directory / File Purpose InnoMaker_SDK_Support_Win_Linux_Mac_Python/ InnoMaker U3V SDK v2.2.0 packages (Windows, Linux x64/ARM64, macOS, Python) InnoMaker_SDK_Support_Win_Linux_Mac_Python/DELIVERY_OVERVIEW.md Detailed SDK delivery notes and cross-platform reference InnoMaker_SDK_Support_Win_Linux_Mac_Python/RELEASE_NOTES.md SDK changelog and version history eBusPlayer&Aravis_PI5_Linux/ eBUS Player and Aravis packages for Raspberry Pi 5 / Linux eBusPlayer_Win/ Windows eBUS Player download links PreInstalled-IMG-PI5/ Download link for pre-configured Raspberry Pi 5 OS image images/ Product images U3V-CAM-IMX296 User Manual V10.pdf Complete hardware and software documentation Support   Website: www.inno-maker.com GitHub: github.com/INNO-MAKER Email: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]