The Blackfly Board Level models from FLIR Systems are high performance, machine-vision, area-scan cameras that are specifically designed for integration into limited spaces.
In contrast to several board-level cameras, the Blackfly S board-level models have a rich set of features applied to the advanced CMOS sensors—the same set of features as the cased model.
The Blackfly S board-level models can be readily integrated into well-known SOMs and SBCs with established compatibility. These models allow OEMs to develop lighter, smaller and more economical solutions with rich features and embedded system connectivity.
Designed for Integration in Small Spaces
The Blackfly S board-level models are perfect for integrating into handheld, mobile and desktop devices due to their 29 x 29 x 12-mm board-level footprint and GigE or USB3 across FPC connection with a latching connector. The models also include a low profile JST GPIO connector and do not need a fixed lens mount.
High Performance Imaging
It is uncommon for board-level cameras to combine the latest CMOS sensors and include a complete set of features. The Blackfly S board-level models combine the new Pregius global shutter CMOS image sensors for capturing distortion-free and high dynamic-range images.
The models have the same set of rich features as the cased versions, enabling both automatic and accurate manual control across on-camera pre-processing and over image capture.
Embedded Eco-System Support
The entire Blackfly S camera range is perfect for embedded systems and offers established compatibility with well-known SBCs and operating systems, such as Linux on ARM, x86, x64 and desktop Windows.
FLIR Blackfly S Family: Develop Once, Deploy Everywhere
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Specifications
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| Overview |
| ADC |
10-bit, 12-bit |
| Chroma |
Color |
| Frame Rate |
78 |
| Lens Mount |
Lens mount sold separately |
| Megapixels |
1.6 |
| Part Number |
BFS-GE-16S2C-BD2 |
| Pixel Size |
3.45 |
| Readout Method |
Global shutter |
| Required Accessories |
Lens, Cable, Host Adapter (GigE) |
| Resolution |
1440 × 1080 |
| Sensor Format |
1/2.9" |
| Sensor Name |
Sony IMX273 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
| Compliance and Certifications |
| Compliance |
CE, FCC, RoHS. The ECCN for this product is: EAR099. |
| Machine Vision Standard |
GigE Vision v1.2 |
| Warranty |
3 years |
| Environmental |
| Operating Humidity |
20 to 80% (no condensation) |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to 50°C |
| Storage Humidity |
30 to 95% (no condensation) |
| Storage Temperature |
-30° to 60°C |
| Features |
| Acquisition Modes |
Continuous Single Frame Multi Frame |
| Exposure Range |
7 µs to 30 seconds |
| Flash Memory |
6 MB non-volatile memory |
| Gain Range |
0 dB to 47dB |
| Image Buffer |
240 MB |
| Image Processing |
Color correction matrix, gamma, lookup table, saturation and sharpness |
| Partial Image Modes |
Pixel binning, decimation, ROI |
| User Sets |
2 user configuration sets for custom camera settings |
| Performance |
| Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (y) |
4.98 |
| Dynamic Range dB |
71.63 |
| Quantum Efficiency Blue |
47.91 (460 nm) |
| Quantum Efficiency Green |
58.07 (530 nm) |
| Quantum Efficiency Red |
44.96 (625 nm) |
| Saturation Capacity (e-) |
11017 |
| Temporal Dark Noise (e-) |
2.39 |
| Physical |
| Auxiliary Output |
3.3 V, 120 mA maximum |
| Dimensions [W x H x L] |
29 mm × 29 mm × 10 mm |
| Interface |
GigE |
| Mass |
10 grams |
| Non-isolated I/O Ports |
3 bi-directional |
| Power |
| Power Consumption [Maximum] |
3 W (2.8 W nominal) |
| Power Requirements |
5 V via FPC connector |
| Recommended System Configuration |
| CPU |
3.1 GHz or equivalent CPU |
| Hard Drive |
200 MB hard drive space |
| Operating System |
Windows or Linux (32–bit or 64–bit) |
| Port |
Gigabit Ethernet Port |
| RAM |
2 GB RAM or more |
Accessories
Cables
- 30-cm FPC cable for board-level Blackfly S
- 30-mm FPC cable for board-level Blackfly S
- 15-cm FPC cable for board-level Blackfly S
GPIO Cables
- JST GPIO connector for Firefly S/DL and BFS-BD
Lenses
- Fujinon 6-mm 1/2″ C-mount lens
- Tamron 8-mm 1/1.8″ C-mount lens
- Tamron 16-mm 1/1.8″ C-mount lens
FPC Cable Bulkhead Connector
- Standard A bulkhead BD
- RJ45 POE bulkhead BD
- Micro B bulkhead BD
Board Level Lens Mounts
- S-mount front for Blackfly S board-level cameras
- C-mount front for Blackfly S board-level cameras
- CS-mount front for Blackfly S board-level cameras
Hubs and Repeaters
- Four-port TF38 to USB3.1 Gen1 Hub
Optical Mounts
- Heatsink for board-level Blackfly S