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Basler daA2448-70uc machine vision camera
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Basler dart daA2448-70uc

daA2448-70uc

The daA2448-70uc is part of Basler's dart R product line, a compact board-level camera designed for embedded and OEM applications. It uses the Sony IMX548 progressive-scan CMOS sensor with a 1/1.8" format and 2.74 µm pixel size, delivering 2448 × 2048 resolution at up to 72.8 fps via USB 3.0 SuperSpeed. The camera features a global shutter for distortion-free capture of moving objects and supports GenICam / USB3 Vision protocols. It is available in bare board (no-mount), S-mount, and CS-mount configurations and consumes approximately 2 W at 5 VDC.

Brand
Basler
Camera type
Area Scan
Interface
USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed, 5 Gbit/s)
Resolution
5 MP
Horizontal resolution
2448 × 2048 px
Mono / color
Color
Sensor manufacturer
Sony (Pregius S)
Sensor model
Sony IMX548-AAQJ-C
Shutter
Global Shutter
FPS
72.8 fps (max)
Mount
CS-Mount / S-Mount / No-Mount
Sensor size
1/1.8"
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Technical overview

The daA2448-70uc is built around Sony's IMX548 Pregius S global shutter CMOS sensor in a 1/1.8" optical format. At 2448 × 2048 pixels with 2.74 µm pixel pitch, the sensor delivers a true 5 MP image with no spatial sub-sampling. Global shutter means all pixels integrate simultaneously — every frame is captured in a single exposure event with zero rolling-shutter skew, so fast-moving parts, conveyor belts, or robotic end-effectors produce geometrically accurate images without the distortion that would compromise dimensional measurement or code reading. At up to 72.8 fps at full resolution over USB 3.0 SuperSpeed (5 Gbit/s), the camera can service high-throughput lines without requiring frame-rate compromise or resolution binning.

The USB 3.0 interface provides both data transport and power (5 VDC, ~2 W) over a single cable, eliminating a separate external power supply and simplifying OEM integration. The camera conforms to USB3 Vision and GenICam 2.x (PFNC 1.x, SFNC 2.x), so it drops straight into any compliant SDK — Basler's pylon, Halcon, VisionPro, or open-source libraries — without vendor-specific driver gymnastics. The dart R board-level form factor weighs just 15 g with overall dimensions of 6.71 × 5.61 mm, making it practical to recess into fixtures, mount inside robot arms, or embed within OEM equipment where a full-housing GigE camera would not fit physically or thermally.

Mount options — bare board (no-mount), S-mount (M12), and CS-mount — let you match the optics to the working distance and field of view without adapters. S-mount (M12) lenses suit the 1/1.8" sensor in compact enclosures; CS-mount gives access to the broad industrial lens library. With a 2.74 µm pixel, lens selection and aperture choice are important for achieving sharpest MTF on this sensor. The global shutter's simultaneous integration means strobe illumination can be synchronized cleanly to eliminate ambient interference, and the camera's GenICam exposure control allows precise pulse-width tuning. As a color (Bayer) sensor, the camera captures color natively and benefits from tuned illumination spectrum and careful white balance setup.

Best for

  • High-speed color defect inspection on electronics PCBs and semiconductor packaging where both throughput (up to 72.8 fps) and global-shutter geometry are mandatory
  • Barcode, DataMatrix, and QR code reading on moving parts or labels where global shutter eliminates motion blur that would fail a decoder
  • OEM and embedded machine-vision modules where the board-level form factor, single USB cable, and 15 g weight are hard constraints — medical devices, robotic wrists, automated optical inspection fixtures
  • Dimensional measurement and robot guidance tasks requiring accurate 5 MP spatial resolution without rolling-shutter distortion at the edges of the frame
  • Packaging and pharma line inspection where color discrimination (label color, fill level, cap color verification) combined with high frame rate covers multiple checks in a single camera station

Selection notes

  • Sensor format and lens coverage: the 1/1.8" format requires lenses rated for at least 1/1.8"; lenses specified only to 1/2" will vignette at the corners and degrade edge resolution — confirm the lens datasheet image circle before committing to a focal length
  • USB cable length and host controller: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed is reliable to approximately 3 m on standard cables; beyond that, an active repeater or USB 3.0 extender is required. Ensure the host PC or embedded board has a dedicated USB 3.0 host controller channel — sharing bandwidth with other USB 3.0 cameras on the same root hub will reduce sustainable frame rate
  • Power budget: at ~2 W draw at 5 VDC the camera takes power directly from the USB bus; in multi-camera OEM assemblies verify that the USB host port or powered hub can source adequate current per port under full-frame continuous acquisition
  • Mount selection and integration depth: choose S-mount (M12) for the most compact stack height in embedded designs; choose CS-mount when the application already has a stocked lens library or when longer focal lengths and larger apertures are needed. The bare-board no-mount variant is appropriate only when a custom mechanical interface is being machined
  • Color pipeline and white balance: as a color (Bayer) sensor, the effective spatial resolution per color channel is lower than the native 5 MP — plan for demosaicing in software and validate that color fidelity meets requirements under the intended illumination spectrum; use a calibrated white balance reference tile during commissioning if color grading or classification accuracy is critical

Specifications: General
BrandBasler
Camera typeArea Scan

Specifications: Sensor
Resolution5 MP
Horizontal resolution2448 × 2048 px
Mono / colorColor
Sensor manufacturerSony (Pregius S)
Sensor modelSony IMX548-AAQJ-C
ShutterGlobal Shutter
Sensor size1/1.8"
Pixel size2.74 × 2.74 µm

Specifications: Performance
FPS72.8 fps (max)

Specifications: Interface
InterfaceUSB 3.0 (SuperSpeed, 5 Gbit/s)
ProtocolsUSB3 Vision, GenICam 2.x (PFNC 1.x, SFNC 2.x)

Specifications: Optics
MountCS-Mount / S-Mount / No-Mount

Specifications: Electrical
PowerUSB (5 VDC, ~2 W)
Power consumption2 W
Supply voltage5 VDC (via USB)

Specifications: Environment
Operating temperature0 – 50 °C

Specifications: Mechanical
Dimensions6.71 × 5.61 mm
Weight15 g
Housing materialBoard Level

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