Dear Customers,
When working with Firefly FFY‑U3‑16S2C camera modules, it is important to pay attention to the issue of cable availability.
After checking, it was found that the original USB 3 cables for these cameras from the manufacturer are not available for purchase through DigiKey.
The OEM cables for Firefly cameras are designed to meet USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) requirements, which include:
Differential lines for TX/RX pairs
Full shielding to reduce interference
Supports transfer rates up to 5Gbps
Dedicated mechanical fit to the camera connector
Although the dedicated USB 3 cables for the Firefly FFY‑U3‑16S2C are not available for purchase through DigiKey, there are high-quality and accurate alternative solutions that can be used successfully in most applications.
Alternative Solution
After technical research and comparison of electromechanical characteristics, functionally equivalent USB 3 cables were identified from Allied Vision, which also markets cameras with similar characteristics:
Allied Vision CABLE USB 3.0 INDUSTRIAL SUIT
References:
USB 3.1 Locking Cables (Cast Metal Connectors) | Teledyne Vision Solutions
12326 Interface Cable USB 3.0 Type-A to Micro-B with Screw Locks 1.0 m V1.0.0
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