The FLIR Blackfly Board Level variants are machine-vision, high performance, area-scan cameras developed for integration into limited spaces.
The Blackfly S board level models are different from several board-level cameras; for example, it includes a set of rich features applied to the advanced CMOS sensors—the same set of features as the cased model.
The area-scan cameras can be readily integrated with established compatibility into well-known SOMs and SBCs. The Blackfly S board level versions allow OEMs to design lighter, smaller and lower cost solutions with rich features and built-in system connectivity.
Designed for Integration in Small Spaces
The Blackfly S board-level models are perfect for integrating into mobile, desktop and handheld devices, thanks to their 29 x 29 x 12-mm board-level footprint and GigE or USB3 across FPC connection with a latching connector. Besides this, the models do not require a fixed lens mount and include low profile JST GPIO connector.
High Performance Imaging
It is unusual for board-level cameras to incorporate the latest CMOS sensors and come with a complete set of features. The Blackfly S board level models incorporate the advanced Pregius global shutter CMOS image sensors for capturing high dynamic range and distortion-free images.
The models include the same set of rich features as the cased ones, enabling both automatic and accurate manual control across image capture and on-camera pre-processing.
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 x64, x86 and ARM and desktop Windows.
FLIR Blackfly S Family: Develop Once, Deploy Everywhere
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Specifications
Source: FLIR Systems
| 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