USB 3.0 cameras and their advantages

USB 3.0 Cameras

USB 3.0 is the newest interface on the image processing market. Read here about when USB 3.0 is the ideal choice for your applications, factors to remember during installation and which camera models Basler is offering you.

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Our USB 3.0 camera models

The USB3 Vision standard

The USB3 Vision Standard for Machine Vision

Discover the advantages of the USB 3.0 interface for your imaging applications:

  • High transfer rates: Benefit from bandwidths up to 350 MB/s for fast and efficient data transfer.

  • Real-time capability: Experience excellent real-time performance and stability in your applications.

  • Easy integration: Take advantage of easy integration into various imaging applications thanks to the USB3 Vision standard.

Learn more about the USB3 Vision standard
White Paper

Setting up a stable USB 3.0 camera system

Questions that we answer in detail in our White Paper:

  • Why should I switch to USB 3.0?

  • How do I set up a stable USB 3.0 camera system?

  • How do I set up a multi-camera system with USB 3.0 cameras?

Easily find the right camera interface

Try Interface Advisor, Basler's free, user-friendly online tool that helps you quickly find the most suitable camera interface for your project.

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5 GigE5 GigE
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≤ 1 m50 m100m
max. bandwidth
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Cameras per system
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USB 3.0
CXP-12
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Adjust the sliders and options above to see a recommendation and open matching products.

Basler USB 3.0 cameras

The following camera series are available with the USB 3.0 interface:

  • Basler ace 2

    Basler ace 2 area scan camera

    The compact ace 2 convinces with a large selection of sensors and interfaces as well as optimal handling and image quality. Thanks to its versatility, it is the right camera for a wide variety of applications.

  • The Basler ace

    Basler ace area scan camera

    The ace camera is available with a diverse selection of sensors, resolutions, and speeds—all at a great value.

  • Basler dart

    Basler dart area scan camera

    The dart camera is a compact camera module suitable for factory and embedded applications. It is available as a bare board version and with a mount.

Prerequisite for successful market establishment

The aim of the standard is to create a uniform regulation of USB 3.0 communication and structure. Without such a standard, there would be countless different accessory components and individual solutions from the individual manufacturers - the range would be opaque for the end customer and difficult to overview.

Before the publication of the USB3 Vision Standard, there was no regulation of USB devices in the image processing industry. Individual solutions from the various manufacturers existed, creating a range that was difficult for the end customer to understand. While this was sufficient in most cases, there was no guarantee of product stability, long-term availability of components, or overall system robustness. History has shown that the logical implementation of an interface and a corresponding standard are crucial for a technology to become successfully established and spread in the machine vision market.

How can we support you?

We will be happy to advise you on product selection and find the right solution for your application.

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