5MP UVC Camera Module with Wide Angle M12 Lens and Metal Housing for Windows, Linux, Android, and Mac OS

5MP UVC Camera Module with Wide Angle M12 Lens and Metal Housing for Windows, Linux, Android, and Mac OS

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5MP UVC Camera Module with Wide Angle M12 Lens for Windows, Linux, Android, and Mac OS

SKU
B0454
  • [Plug-and-Play] UVC-compliant, No additional driver is needed.
  • [Ultra HD] Based on performance 5MP color image sensor.
  • [Wide-Angle] Armed with a wide angle low distortion M12 Lens.
  • [Onboard ISP] Integrated hardware ISP. Support auto exposure, auto white balance, etc.
  • [Upgraded item available now] NEW ITEM B045401 with HDR and AI Resolution enhanced.

As low as $38.99
Overview
Specifications
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Customization

Overview

It is a fully UVC-compliant plug-and-play solution that works seamlessly on Windows, Linux, Android, and macOS with no driver installation required. Built on a high-performance 5MP color image sensor, it delivers sharp Ultra HD visuals suitable for a wide range of vision applications. The module comes equipped with a wide-angle, low-distortion M12 lens for accurate and extended scene coverage, while the onboard hardware ISP ensures consistent image quality with auto exposure, auto white balance, and other essential controls handled directly on the device.

An upgraded version B045401 is also available, featuring enhanced HDR imaging and AI-optimized resolutions for more demanding computer-vision workflows.

Applications

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

Features

  • Plug-and-Play UVC Compatibility It 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.
  • Low-Distortion Wide-Angle M12 Lens The integrated M12 lens offers an 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 camera delivers consistent, high-quality output with hardware-level enhancements.
  • Upgraded Variant with HDR and AI Resolutions A new enhanced version of the module is available, adding High Dynamic Range (HDR) for superior performance in challenging lighting and AI-optimized YUV resolutions for edge inference.

Specifications

General Sepcs B045401 B0454-1
Image Sensor
Still Resolution 5MP 5MP
Color Filter Type Color Color
Shutter Type Rolling Rolling
Optical Size 1/2.8'' 1/4"
Output Format MJPG/YUY2 MJPG/YUY2
Pixel Size 2 µm x 2 µm 1.4 µm x 1.4 µm
Sensor Active Area 2592(H)x1944(V) 2592(H)x1944(V)
Frame Rate MJPG: 2592*1944@30fps; 2048x1536@30fps;
1920x1080@30fps; 1600x1200@30fps;
1280x960@30fps; 1280x720@30fps;
1024x768@30fps; 800x600@30fps;
640x360@30fps; 640x480@30fps;
MJPG: 2592x1944@15fps, 2048x1536@15fps;
1600x1200@15fps, 1920x1080@30fps;
1280x960@30fps, 1280x720@30fps;
1024x768@30fps, 800x600@30fps;
640x360@30fps, 640x480@30fps;
YUY2: 2592x1944@2fps, 2048x1536@2fps;
1920x1080@5fps, [email protected];
[email protected], 1280x720@10fps;
1024x768@10fps, 800x600@20fps;
Frame Rate(AI Resolution(YUV)) 640x480@30fps, 320x240@30fps;
320x320@30fps, 128x128@30fps;
96x96@30fps;
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Lens
IR Sensitivity Integral 650nm IR Filter, visible light only Integral 650nm IR Filter, visible light only
Focus Type Fixed Focus Fixed Focus
FOV 101°(D)×88°(H)×60°(V) 110°(D)x95°(H)x76°(V)
Lens Mount M12-S M12-S
F.NO F2.8±5% F2.5±10%
E.F.L 2.7mm 2.1mm
Default Focus Range 300cm-∞ 300cm-∞
Distortion <-1.0% <20%
USB Interface
Interface USB 2.0 Device USB 2.0 Device
Connector B4B-ZR JST B4B-ZR JST
UVC Compliant No additional drivers required No additional drivers required
Electrical and Mechanical
Operating Voltage DC 5V +/- 5% DC 5V +/- 5%
Operating Temp. 32°F-158°F (0°C to 70°C) 32°F-158°F (0°C to 70°C)
Power Consumption Typical: 1.043w Typical: 0.818W
Camera Board Size 32mm x 32mm x 1.6mm 38mm x 38mm x 1.6mm
Functionality and Compatibility
HDR Support Yes NO
Enclosure with Metal Enclosure without Enclosure
Supported OS Windows, Linux, Android Windows, Linux, Android
Recommend Sample Application Amcap for Windows, qv4l2 for Linux Amcap for Windows, qv4l2 for Linux
UVC Controls Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, White Balance (Auto/Manual), Gain, Lowlight Compensation, Focus (Auto/Manual), Exposure (Manual/Auto) Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, White Balance (Auto/Manual), Gain, Focus (Auto/Manual), Exposure (Manual/Auto)

Package Including

  • 1 x Arducam 5MP Wide Angle USB Camera Module
  • 1 x USB Cable (1m)
  • 1 x Quick start guide

Note

  • The package contains small contents, please keep it away from children to avoid accidental ingestion
  • After receiving the package, please confirm whether the contents of the package are consistent with the description.
  • No platform board (Raspberry Pi/Nvidia Jetson Nano/NX board) is included in the package

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