Sony FCB camera blockThe Sony FCB-ER8530 is a 4K visible light camera. It features a 1/2.5-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor with 8.51 million effective pixels and 20x optical zoom. The body measures 50 × 60 × 93.3 mm and weighs approximately 275 g. It uses the VISCA control protocol.
As a Sony (China) Authorized Dealer, Ruiloog Electronic draws on 17 years of experience in video secondary development to provide a brief analysis of the camera module's specifications and integration solutions.
I. Product Positioning
The FCB-ER8530 serves as an imaging core for complete-device manufacturers. It is not a standalone camera; it must be integrated into gimbals, electro-optical pods, dome cameras, medical equipment, industrial inspection instruments, and other devices.
II. Core Specifications at a Glance
Sensor: 1/2.5-inch Exmor R CMOS, 8.51 MP, 4K (3840 × 2160)/60p output
Lens: 20x optical zoom, f = 4.4–88.4 mm, F2.0–F3.8; it features SRZ super-resolution, up to 30x equivalent zoom in 4K and up to 40x in 1080P
Field of view: 70.2° wide-angle, 4.1° telephoto; minimum illumination 0.75 lx, S/N ratio 50 dB
Power supply: DC 6–12 V, 3 W static, 4 W peak during zoom
Operating temperature: -5°C to +60°C
Output: HDMI
Control: VISCA protocol, multiple baud rates selectable
III. Imaging Advantages
Long-distance observation: The Sony FCB-ER8530 combines 20x optical zoom with SRZ super-resolution. Unlike ordinary digital zoom, it can clearly identify signs and defects at distances of 200 meters.
Complex lighting: The Sony FCB-ER8530 has built-in wide dynamic range and HLC highlight suppression, mitigating overexposure caused by backlight, vehicle headlights, and surgical shadowless lamps.
Low-light day/night imaging: The Sony FCB-ER8530 features automatic ICR day/night switching, combined with 2D+3D noise reduction for clean images in low light.
Practical functions: The Sony FCB-ER8530's electronic image stabilization is suitable for airborne/vehicle-mounted mobile platforms. It supports privacy masking, image flip, and status feedback, meeting security and medical compliance requirements.
IV. Integration Key Points
The Sony FCB-ER8530 has a compact, lightweight body, making it suitable for integration into space-constrained devices. The camera module uses the VISCA protocol to remotely control zoom, focus, white balance, defog, preset positions, etc. It offers strong compatibility and facilitates product iteration and reuse.
Important: The Sony FCB-ER8530 visible light camera uses a 30-pin KEL connector and cannot be directly connected to a monitor or computer. It must be paired with an encoding control board. The encoding control board handles video signal conversion, transmission, and camera module control.
V. Companion Solutions
As a Sony (China) Authorized Dealer, Ruiloog Electronic, with 17 years of experience in video secondary development, not only supplies the FCB-ER8530 visible light camera module but also independently develops companion encoding control interface boards: 4KP60 HDMI interface board, 4KP30 HDMI interface board, 12G-SDI interface board, 4K@60fps AI-Powered Extensible IP Interface Board, 4K USB-C video capture board, HDMI-to-MIPI interface board, etc. It also provides full-process technical consultation and support before, during, and after sales to shorten R&D cycles.
FAQ
Q: Can the FCB-ER8530 be directly connected to a monitor/computer?
A: No. The KEL connector transmits board-level signals, so an interface board is required. Hardware space and cost must be reserved during the solution design stage.
Q: How to choose between the FCB-ER8530 and FCB-ER9500?
A: Both are Sony 4K visible light camera modules. The FCB-ER9500 uses a new-generation STARVIS 2 sensor, offers 25x optical zoom, and supports 4K@60fps, providing smoother video. For high-speed target detection scenarios, the ER9500 can be selected.