High-Speed Global Shutter USB Camera Module for Motion Analysis and Machine Vision

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1.3MP color Global Shutter USB 2.0 camera module with up to 1280 × 720 @ 270fps or 640 × 480 @ 480fps MJPG output, MJPG/YUY2 formats, UVC support, Manual/Fixed Focus options and 38 × 38mm PCB.

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Introduction

Fast-moving targets create problems that higher resolution alone cannot solve. If the object changes position significantly between frames, the camera needs both an appropriate shutter architecture and enough frame rate to capture the motion clearly.

This 1.3MP USB camera module combines a Global Shutter sensor with high-speed MJPEG output, supporting up to 640×480@480fps, 1280×720@270fps and 1280×1024@190fps.

Unlike a network IPC camera, the module connects directly through USB 2.0 and UVC, providing a more straightforward integration path for PCs and embedded hosts used in machine vision, motion observation and high-speed image capture.

Applications in Real Devices

High-Speed Motion Analysis

Mechanical parts, rotating components or moving products may travel too far between conventional 30fps frames.

Higher frame rates provide more image samples during the same movement period, helping the system observe short-duration events and motion sequences more effectively.

Machine Vision Equipment

Production systems may need to detect position, movement or object state while targets are moving.

Global Shutter exposure helps avoid the geometric deformation associated with line-by-line rolling exposure when motion is significant.

Automated Production Monitoring

Fast production processes can contain events that occur too quickly for standard video.

The camera can operate at different resolution and frame-rate combinations depending on whether the project prioritizes image detail or temporal resolution.

Laboratory and Motion Observation Devices

For equipment used to observe repeated motion, mechanical response or rapid changes in object position, the USB architecture provides a direct connection to a host computer for image acquisition and analysis.

Project Evaluation Guide

Consider This Model When

Global Shutter is required for moving targets.
Standard 30fps video is not fast enough.
High-speed USB image acquisition is required.
640×480@480fps is useful for very fast motion.
1280×720@270fps provides a better detail/frame-rate balance.
1280×1024@190fps is preferred when higher spatial detail is required.
USB 2.0 and UVC match the host platform.
A 38×38mm PCB fits the mechanical structure.
Different lens FOVs may need to be evaluated.

Confirm Before Sampling

Target speed.
Motion direction.
Smallest feature that must remain visible.
Required frame rate.
Required resolution.
MJPEG or YUY2 output mode.
Host USB bandwidth.
Required FOV and lens focal length.
Working distance.
Exposure and illumination conditions.
Available PCB and lens space.

Choosing This Model Within the Global Shutter Camera Module Series

Choose this model when the project needs high-speed image acquisition through a standard USB host.
Its key advantage is the combination of:
Global Shutter + High Frame Rate + USB UVC
rather than resolution alone.
Compared with SF1.3A142GS-N, both products are designed around high-speed imaging, but the system architectures are different:
SF1.3A142-GS-USB → direct USB UVC connection to the host.
SF1.3A142GS-N → embedded IPC architecture with H.264, RTSP, Ethernet and local processing.
The USB version is therefore more appropriate when the PC or embedded host performs the main acquisition and analysis, while the IPC version is more suitable when network streaming and standalone video processing are required.

Related Models

SF1.3A142GS-N
Consider this model when high-speed imaging must be combined with Ethernet, RTSP, H.264 encoding and standalone IPC processing.

SF2A543-3.0
Consider this 2MP USB3.0 Global Shutter model when higher 1920×1080 resolution and USB3.0 bandwidth are more important than reaching the highest frame rate of this 1.3MP platform.

Key Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Name	High-Speed Global Shutter USB Camera
Model	SF1.3A142-GS-USB
Imaging Type	Color Global Shutter
Resolution Class	1.3MP
Sensor Format	1/3 inch*
Pixel Size	2.2μm × 2.2μm
Interface	USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Protocol	UVC
Output Formats	MJPEG / YUY2
640×360 MJPEG	270fps
640×480 MJPEG	480fps
800×600 MJPEG	190fps
1024×768 MJPEG	190fps
1280×720 MJPEG	270fps
1280×960 MJPEG	190fps
1280×1024 MJPEG	190fps
640×360 YUY2	30fps
640×480 YUY2	30fps
1280×720 YUY2	10fps
1280×1024 YUY2	5fps
Focus Configuration	Adjustable / Fixed Focus
Available Lens	2.1 / 2.8 / 3.6 / 6 / 8 / 12 / 16mm
Imaging Distance	1cm–Infinity
Module Size	38 × 38mm
Power	DC5V / USB Bus
Working Current	Approx. 290mA
Adjustable Parameters	Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Gamma, White Balance, Backlight Contrast, Exposure
AEC	Supported
Auto White Balance	Supported
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +70°C
Stable Image Temperature	0°C to +50°C
Host Support	Windows / Linux / Android / Mac

SincereFirst Customization

Resolution and Frame Rate

The operating mode can be evaluated according to target speed and required detail. Higher frame rate can be prioritized for rapid motion, while higher resolution can be selected when more pixels on the target are required.

Lens and Field of View

Lens focal length can be selected according to the working distance, target dimensions and motion area. Wide and narrow lens options can be evaluated without changing the basic USB camera platform.

Focus and Working Distance

Fixed Focus configuration can be adjusted according to the actual camera-to-target distance and required depth of field.

USB and Mechanical Integration

USB connector, cable length, PCB mounting and host compatibility can be reviewed according to the final equipment structure and acquisition software.

Final configuration should be validated with the actual host platform, enclosure, optics, software, and lighting environment before sampling.

FAQ

Why use Global Shutter for a moving target?

Global Shutter captures the image frame at the same exposure moment.

This helps reduce motion-related geometric deformation when the target or camera moves quickly.

When should I use 480fps instead of 190fps?

Use the higher frame rate when the event changes very quickly and temporal detail matters more than image resolution.

If the system needs more spatial detail, 1280×1024@190fps may provide a better balance.

Why is 1280×720 listed at 270fps while 1280×1024 is 190fps?

Higher image resolution requires more data per frame.

Reducing the number of pixels allows the camera to transmit more frames within the same time period.

Why is YUY2 much slower than MJPEG?

YUY2 transmits substantially more uncompressed image data.

MJPEG compresses each frame, reducing USB bandwidth requirements and enabling higher frame rates.

Can any PC achieve the maximum listed frame rate?

Not automatically.

Actual performance depends on USB controller bandwidth, host hardware, operating system, software acquisition method and other devices sharing the USB bus.

How should I choose the lens?

Start with target size, working distance and required field width.

A wider lens captures more of the motion area, while a longer focal length makes the target occupy more pixels in the image.

Request Project Evaluation

If your project needs a Global Shutter USB camera for fast-moving targets, provide the target speed, movement area, smallest feature, required resolution, desired frame rate and host platform.

SincereFirst can help evaluate the best resolution / frame-rate / lens combination before sampling.