{"id":4564,"date":"2025-04-14T12:08:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T16:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/?p=4564"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:41:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:41:19","slug":"ids-imaging-xcp-e-event-based-cameras-and-the-sony-prophesee-imx636-sensor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2025\/04\/ids-imaging-xcp-e-event-based-cameras-and-the-sony-prophesee-imx636-sensor.html","title":{"rendered":"IDS Imaging XCP-E Event-Based Cameras &#8211; and the Sony Prophesee IMX636 Sensor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Recently we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/2025\/03\/ids-imaging-%ce%bceye-xcp-e-event-based-camera.html?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">introduced the IDS Imaging event-based cameras<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/cameras\/models\/IDS-Imaging\/UE-39B0XCP-E?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uEye XCP-E models<\/a>.  These cameras are a paradigm shift &#8211; they detect changes in pixel brightness and transmit ONLY those changes.  This dramatically reduces data load, lowers latency, and improves efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/uEye-event-based-cameras-1024x388.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/uEye-event-based-cameras-1024x388.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/uEye-event-based-cameras-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/uEye-event-based-cameras-768x291.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/uEye-event-based-cameras.jpg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">uEye XCP-E event based cameras &#8211; housed and board-level options &#8211; Courtesy IDS Imaging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed, speed, speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Temporal resolution is better than 100\u03bcsec!  Rapid changes can be detected &#8211; equivalent to an area scan camera operating at &gt;10,000fps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paradigm shift &#8211; from &#8220;frames&#8221; to &#8220;events&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of those aha moments.  Too often we get jaded in believing that things only evolve incrementally &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moore%27s_law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moore&#8217;s law<\/a> and electronics getting faster and less expensive, etc.  Yawn.  But this really is a game changer worth getting one&#8217;s head wrapped around.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FramesVevents-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FramesVevents-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FramesVevents-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FramesVevents-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FramesVevents.jpg 1391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paradigm shift &#8211; an event-based sensor enables a new applications approach &#8211; Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The event-based vision sensor (EVS) was developed by Sony and Prophesee.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/contactForm?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1st-vision-button_talk-to-industry-expert-for-WP.jpg\" alt=\"Contact us to talk to an expert!\" class=\"wp-image-530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1st-vision-button_talk-to-industry-expert-for-WP.jpg 641w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1st-vision-button_talk-to-industry-expert-for-WP-300x51.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industrial use cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a radically new technology, even machine vision veterans may appreciate seeing example applications already utilizing event-based imaging:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-Use-Cases-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-Use-Cases-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-Use-Cases-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-Use-Cases-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Industrial-Use-Cases.jpg 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some typical applications for event-based imaging &#8211; Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are meant to be suggestive rather than inclusive.  Just to whet the appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ProcessMonitoringRTgaugingparticles-1024x506.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ProcessMonitoringRTgaugingparticles-1024x506.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ProcessMonitoringRTgaugingparticles-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ProcessMonitoringRTgaugingparticles-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ProcessMonitoringRTgaugingparticles.jpg 1379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s enlarge that &#8220;alternatives&#8221; comparison from the above graphic:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ProcessMonitoringAlternativesEnlarged.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ProcessMonitoringAlternativesEnlarged.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ProcessMonitoringAlternativesEnlarged-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Which level of complexity, performance outcomes, and costs do you prefer?  Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Another class of applications<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Predictive-Maintenance-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Predictive-Maintenance-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Predictive-Maintenance-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Predictive-Maintenance-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Predictive-Maintenance.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EquipmentMonitoringVibration-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EquipmentMonitoringVibration-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EquipmentMonitoringVibration-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EquipmentMonitoringVibration-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/EquipmentMonitoringVibration.jpg 1364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vibration monitoring can alert the need for preventative maintenance  &#8211; Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take the guesswork out of when to do preventative maintenance.  Maximize uptime. Reduce the risks of catastrophic failure.   These cameras are affordable enough to let them do the vibration monitoring &#8211; just set your alert threshold!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FrequencyMonitoringROI-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FrequencyMonitoringROI-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FrequencyMonitoringROI-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FrequencyMonitoringROI-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FrequencyMonitoringROI.jpg 1271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let the sensor monitor vibration frequencies &#8211; Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software for event-based imaging applications<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1024x312.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-1024x312.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image.png 1364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New paradigm best served by Metavision Technology Software &#8211; Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Metavision-intelligence-suite-1024x492.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Metavision-intelligence-suite-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Metavision-intelligence-suite-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Metavision-intelligence-suite-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Metavision-intelligence-suite.jpg 1370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Metavision SDK modules built for event-based imaging applications &#8211; Courtesy Sony \/ Prophesee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get it?  Got it?  Need it? Want it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a new way of coming at machine vision applications. It may give you an edge over your competition by enabling you to improve quality, reduce costs, and\/or innovate new products or services. It really is different. See the IDS Imaging<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/cameras\/models\/IDS-Imaging\/UE-39B0XCP-E?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> uEye XCP-E<\/a> event-based cameras and datasheets. Powered by the Sony IMX636 developed in conjunction with Prophesee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell us more about your application, using the link below.  Or just call us at 978-571-5552.  We can help you determine whether event-based imaging is optimal for your application.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/contactForm?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"41\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/machine-vision-solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Contact-Us-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1866\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1st Vision\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;sales engineers have over 100 years of combined experience to assist in your camera and components selection.&nbsp; With a large portfolio of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/cameras\/industrialCameras?siq_name=$[FNAME]$$[LNAME]$&amp;siq_email=$[EMAIL]$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cameras<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/lens\/machine-vision-lenses?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lenses<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/cameras\/accessories\/Data-cables?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cables<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/cameras\/accessories\/NIC-cards?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIC cards<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/1stvision-industrial-computer-systems\/embedded-industrial-computer?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industrial computers<\/a>, we can provide a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stvision.com\/components-needed-for-machine-vision-and-industrial-imaging-systems?siq_name=$%5bFNAME%5d$%20$%5bLNAME%5d$&amp;siq_email=$%5bEMAIL%5d$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full vision solution<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About you:<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;We want to hear from you!&nbsp; We\u2019ve built our brand on our know-how and like to educate the marketplace on imaging technology topics\u2026&nbsp; What would you like to hear about?\u2026 Drop a line to info@1stvision.com with what topics you\u2019d like to know more about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently we introduced the IDS Imaging event-based cameras, the uEye XCP-E models. These cameras are a paradigm shift &#8211; they detect changes in pixel brightness and transmit ONLY those changes. This dramatically reduces data load, lowers latency, and improves efficiency. Speed, speed, speed Temporal resolution is better than 100\u03bcsec! 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