12MP HDR USB Camera Module with Wide Angle M12 Lens, Metal Housing, for Windows, Linux, Android, and Mac OS , A477S

SKU
B043301
  • [Plug-and-Play] UVC-compliant, No additional driver is needed.
  • [HDR] Features the High Dynamic Range function.
  • [AI-Ready YUV Output] Supports YUV resolutions optimized for AI
  • [Low Distortion Wide-Angle] Armed with a low distortion wide-angle M12 Lens
  • [Onboard ISP] Integrated hardware ISP. Support auto exposure, auto white balance, etc.
  • [Metal Case] Metal case, ensuring both heat-sinking and product completeness.
$54.99
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Overview

The A477S 12MP HDR USB Camera Module is a plug-and-play UVC solution with a robust metal housing compatible with Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS. It features High Dynamic Range (HDR) for clear imaging in challenging lighting and supports AI-friendly YUV resolutions for computer vision workflows. Equipped with a low-distortion 88° wide-angle M12 lens, it delivers broad, accurate scene coverage. The onboard hardware ISP provides auto exposure, auto white balance, and other image optimizations directly on the module for consistent, high-quality output.


Applications

  • Home video surveillance system
  • Live streaming
  • Videoconference
  • Monitoring 3D printer
  • Dashcam

Features

  • Plug-and-Play UVC Compatibility The A477S is fully UVC-compliant, enabling seamless plug-and-play operation on Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS without any driver installation. It integrates easily into existing systems for rapid deployment.
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) Equipped with HDR capability, the camera captures clear and detailed images in high-contrast environments. Bright and dark areas are preserved simultaneously, making it suitable for indoor, outdoor, or mixed-lighting applications.
  • AI-Optimized YUV Resolutions Designed for AI vision workloads, the camera supports a range of lightweight YUV resolutions ideal for edge inference, gesture detection, object recognition, and embedded CV tasks. Supported AI resolutions include: from 96 × 96 @ 30fps to 640 × 480 @ 30fps
  • Low-Distortion 88° Wide-Angle M12 Lens The integrated M12 lens offers an 88° wide horizontal field of view with low optical distortion, ensuring accurate scene capture for robotics, smart terminals, people detection, and other spatial-awareness applications.
  • Onboard Hardware ISP Featuring a built-in image signal processor, the A5648S delivers consistent, high-quality output with hardware-level enhancements.
  • Metal Case Housed in a robust metal enclosure, the camera benefits from excellent heat dissipation and structural integrity. The metal case not only enhances durability but also helps maintain stable performance during extended use or in demanding environments.

Specifications

Image Sensor
Sensor SONY 12MP Color Sensor
Still Resolution 12 Megapixels
Color Filter Type Color
Shutter Type Rolling
Optical Size 1/2.8''
Output Format MJPG/YUY2
Pixel Size 1.3 µm x 1.3 µm
Sensor Active Area 4000(H)x3000(V)
Frame Rate(MJPG) 4000x3000@15fps; 3840x2160@25fps; 3264x2448@25fps; 2592*1944@25fps; 2048*1536@30fps; 1920*1080@30fps; 1600*1200@30fps; 1280x960@30fps; 1280*720@30fps; 640*480@30fps;
Frame Rate(AI Resolution(YUV)) 640x480@30fps, 320x240@30fps; 320x320@30fps, 128x128@30fps; 96x96@30fps;
Lens
IR Sensitivity Integral 650nm IR Filter, visible light only
Focus Type Fixed Focus
FOV 101°(D)×88°(H)×70°(V)
Lens Mount M12-S
F.NO F2.0
E.F.L 2.70mm
Default Focus Range 300cm-∞
USB Interface
Interface USB 2.0 Device
Connector B4B-ZR JST
UVC Compliant No additional drivers required
Electrical and Mechanical
Operating Voltage 5V
Operating Temp. 32°F-158°F (0°C to 70°C)
Power Consumption 0.9W
Camera Board Size 32mmX32mmX1.6mm
Functionality and Compatibility
Supported OS Windows, Linux
Recommend Sample Application Amcap for Windows, qv4l2 for Linux
UVC Controls Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, White Balance (Auto/Manual), Gain, Low Light Compensation, Exposure (Manual/Auto)

Package Including

  • 1 x A477S - Arducam 12MP HDR USB2 UVC Camera Module
  • 1 x 1m USB2 to B4B-ZR JST Cable

Documentation


Customization

About Arducam's Customization Services:

If off-the-shelf solutions don't meet your needs, Arducam offers end-to-end custom camera design services to help you turn your ideas into real products. From early concept to mass production, we work closely with you to tailor an imaging solution to meet your unique technical requirements and product goals.

What can Arducam customize?

Sensor/Lens/circuit/interface;
Optical filter/housing/ISP, and more.

For more information about Arducam's custom design, please refer to: Arducam Custom Design