Toshiba Introduces New Model IK-TF7 Progressive Scan Color Camera

Irvine, CA - Toshiba Digital Solutions Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., introduced the new IK-TF7, 3CCD 1024 x 768 progressive scan color camera. The IK-TF7 complements the IK-TF2 (NTSC) and IK-TF5 (progressive scan) models which have been commercially available for two years.

Compact, (44 W x 44 H x 78 D mm) and lightweight (5.82 oz.), the camera features a small form factor perfect for designing into space-sensitive machine vision applications. The advanced progressive scan color camera is suited for online color inspection, product testing, identification and measurement applications and more.

The new IK-TF7 model has a smaller pixel size (4.65 x 4.65 µm) than Toshiba's IK-TF5 progressive scan model and features a removable IR filter feature. The TF camera series design has effectively eliminated image jitter through the incorporation of three 1/3-inch progressive scan CCDs. The co-site sampling arrangement of the CCDs eliminates RGB shift, making image capture more accurate with higher resolution (1024 x 768). Color reproduction is enhanced due to its color-shading correction feature.

For accurate capture of fast-moving color items under test, the camera features a variable-speed, electronic 9-step shutter ranging from 1/100th to 1/100,000th of a second, along with an advanced trigger function. In the partial scan mode, the IK-TF7 offers high-speed readout of up to 90 frames per second (fps). Full pixel, independent readout is 30 fps.

Toshiba's new camera features an RS-232C serial communications port (9600 or 19200 BAUD rate) to enable remote control operation via a PC. Other highlights include automatic and manual white balance, 1-pulse or 2-pulse random triggers, asynchronous reset, and a clean signal-to-noise ratio of 60dB. The C-mount allows the use of a wide variety of available lenses, including those used in microscopy applications.

SOURCE: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.