Sony's new XCL Series features four cameras equipped with a digital video interface that comforms to the Camera Link® industry standard.These new cameras enable the capture of high-speed,high-solution images while simplifying connectivity to machine-vision systems with its 3M MDR 26-pin cable.

The XCL-U1000 and XCL-U1000C camera incorporate a 1/1.8-type progressive scan CCD that products detailed,UXGA resolution images (1600x1200 pixels).In addition,the XCL-U1000C camera uses a CCD with a color "mask"(commonly called a "Bayer filter") and a DSP to provide uncompressed,high resolution,detail color images and a direct VGA display output option.

The XCL-V500 camera uses feature a 1/3-type progressive scan CCD that captures high-quality monochrome images at a high frame rate,designed in a compact and lightweight body.

All models incorporate a variety of convenient features such as partial scan and external