Phantom S980

Phantom S980

The Phantom S980 delivers ultra high-speed imaging, fiber-native connectivity, and seamless system integration in a compact machine vision platform. With CoaXPress over Fiber streaming, dual 40G QSFP+ interfaces, and a ForzaFAST581 global shutter BSI CMOS sensor, it provides immediate access to high-bandwidth image data while capturing UHD image quality at frame rates up to 74,808 fps.

Ultra High-Speed Imaging Built for System Integration

The S980 is designed for systems that need high-speed image data available quickly for downstream processing, custom algorithms, and near real-time analysis. With CXP over Fiber and dual QSFP+ ports, it supports sustained high-bandwidth transfer into host systems used in machine vision, biomedical, defense, industrial, and research environments.

  • Fiber-Native Connectivity: Dual 40G QSFP+ ports with CXP over Fiber support high-bandwidth data transfer into host systems.
  • High-Speed Continuous Capture:One- and two-bank operating modes plus windowed operation provide flexible performance scaling from UHD acquisition to ultra-high-speed ROI capture.
  • Built for Immediate Data Access:The S980 is designed for workflows where images must move quickly into downstream processing and analysis.
Phantom Image Quality in a Machine Vision Form Factor

The S980 combines a 3840 × 2160 ForzaFAST581 backside-illuminated CMOS global shutter sensor with low-noise performance and high spatial detail. This makes it well suited for advanced research, defense, and industrial test environments where image quality and data integrity matter.

  • BSI CMOS Sensor: Backside-illuminated sensor technology supports sensitivity and image quality for demanding imaging environments.
  • Global Shutter Capture:Global shutter imaging supports accurate capture of fast events without rolling-shutter distortion.
  • Low-Noise Performance:The datasheet positions the S980 for low-noise performance and high spatial detail.
Designed for OEM and Embedded Vision Systems

The S980 is compact, integration-ready, and built for system-level deployment. Its mechanical design, host-controlled architecture, GPIO capabilities, timecode support, and metadata streaming make it suitable for embedded platforms and OEM machine vision systems.

  • Compact Integration: The S980 measures 3.75 × 3.75 × 2.5 in and weighs 1.8 lb / 0.82 kg.
  • System Synchronization: GPIO includes trigger, timecode, event signaling, ready output, strobe output, and user input/output signals.
  • Embedded Architecture: The datasheet describes the S980 as host-controlled with firmware-only architecture and no embedded OS.
S980 Frame Rate Table
Resolution
(H x V)		 3840 x 2160 2560 x 1440 1920 x 1080 1280 x 804 640 x 402 640 x 252 640 x 132 640 x 24 640 x 18
Max Frame
Rate, 8-bit, 1 Bank		 506 1,134 2,005 3,794 7,375 11,383 20,140 65,457 74,808
Max Frame
Rate, 8-bit, 2 Bank		 1,075 2,146 2,845 3,794 7,480 11,383 20,140 65,457 N/A

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