Nano Series GigE Vision Camera On-Semi Sensor Models • 83
Specifications: C4900
Model specific specifications and response graphics for the On-Semi AR1820HS sensor are provided
here. The response curves exclude lens and light source characteristics.
Supported Features C4900
Full Active Resolution 4912 x 3684
Sensor On-Semi AR1820HS (18M)
Pixel Size 1.25 µm x 1.25 µm
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter function (ERS)
with Global Reset Release (GRR) function
Full Well charge 4.3ke (max)
Firmware Options (field programmable) Standard Bayer Output Design
RGB Output Design
(includes monochrome output)
(factory default)
Max. Internal Frame Rate
13.3 fps at 4912 x 3684 resolution
42.2 fps at 2556 x 1842 resolution (Decimation 2x2)
116.8 fps at 1228 x 920 resolution (Decimation 4x4)
Maximum Sustained Frame Rate Output
(Full Resolution with TurboDrive v1)*
13 fps N/A
Maximum Sustained Frame Rate Output
Full Resolution without TurboDrive
5.88 fps Bayer 8-bit
2.9 fps Bayer 12-bit
5.88 fps Monochrome 8-bit
2.9 fps YUV422
1.96 fps RGB 24-bit
1.47 fps RGBA 32-bit
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 12-Bit
Monochrome 8-bit
YUV422 16-bit
RGB 24-bit
RGBA 32-bit (RGB 24 & Mono 8)
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)
Not Supported
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
790 µs (ERS mode) /450 µs (GRR mode)
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best case
with Synchronous Exposure Alignment)
Not Supported
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
0 µs (ERS mode) / 20 µs (GRR mode)
Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)
118 µs (ERS mode) / 836 µs (GRR mode) – Full Resolution
73 µs (ERS mode) / 483 µs (GRR mode) – (Decimation 2x2)
51 µs (ERS mode) / 318 µs (GRR mode) – (Decimation 4x4)
Exposure Time Maximum 0.5 seconds
Minimum Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second frame)
74.76 ms (ERS mode) / 75.09 ms (GRR mode) – Full Resolution
23.5 ms (ERS mode) / 23.9 ms (GRR mode) – (Decimation 2x2)
8.87 ms (ERS mode) / 8.43 ms (GRR mode) – (Decimation 4x4)
Horizontal Line Time 20 µs
Readout Time (Horizontal Line readout) x (lines in frame) — in μs
Auto Brightness No
Black Offset control
Yes (in DN)
Gain Control
In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 8x) in 0.01x steps
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps
Binning Support No