Description
Overview
The Arducam xISP – Klarity AR2020M is a cutting-edge 1/1.8″ mono high-sensitivity MIPI camera designed for the NVIDIA® Jetson™ ORIN™ NX and Orin™ Nano platforms. Equipped with Arducam’s proprietary external ISP, ImageEK, this camera features the Onsemi Hyperlux LP AR2020 Mono sensor, which excels in low-light performance and enhances near-infrared (NIR) response, making it ideal for specialized imaging applications.
Arducam ImageEK is our proprietary flexible external ISP solution tailored for embedded vision proof of concept (PoC) applications. Designed to unleash the full potential of high-performance image sensors on mainstream embedded platforms, ImageEK provides users with powerful and easy-to-use image processing capabilities, enabling the development of more advanced and versatile applications.
Applications
- Videoconferencing
- Virtual & Augmented Reality
- Machine Vision
- Retail Analytics
- Biometrics
- Robotics
- IoT Devices
Features
- Pre-tuned ISP: The Darksee camera is equipped with Arducam’s proprietary external ISP (ImageEK) integrated directly on the camera board, ensuring optimized image processing for superior output.
- Performance Sensor: Utilizes the Onsemi Hyperlux LP AR2020 Mono sensor, providing excellent low-light performance and enhanced NIR response.
- Increased Flexibility: The FPGA-based ISP offers greater flexibility, significantly offloading ISP support from SoC vendors.
- User-Friendly Design: Utilizes universal camera drivers and standard video device nodes from the native V4L2 interface, along with a single kernel driver for all cameras, simplifying integration.
- Diverse Sensor Options: Supports a wide selection of high-performance sensors, accommodating various applications, including options for resolutions up to 50MP.
- Cross-Platform Support: Thanks to the open-source camera driver, xISP cameras ensure compatibility across different platforms while preserving end users’ R&D design assets during camera or platform transitions.
- Customization Support: Arducam provides flexible and timely customized ISP R&D support to cater to specific project needs.
- Accelerated Time to Market: Off-the-shelf solutions and quick customization services enable users to bring products to market faster and focus on their projects more efficiently.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Users can select different solutions at various stages of proof of concept (PoC) and small production runs, resulting in a lower total cost.
Specifications
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor | AR2020 |
| Still Resolution | 20 Megapixels |
| Color Filter Type | Mono |
| Shutter Type | Rolling |
| Optical Size | 1/1.8″ |
| Output Format | UYVY |
| Pixel Size | 1.4× 1.4 μm |
| Sensor Active Area | 5120(H) × 3840(V) |
| Frame Rate | 5120×3840@8fps； 3840×2160@20fps 2560×1920@30fps 1920×1080@60fps 1280×960@90fps 1280×720@120fps | Lens |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| FOV | 95°(D) × 82°(H) × 66°(V) |
| Lens Mount | M12 (S-mount) |
| F.NO | F1.65±10% |
| E.F.L | 4.9±5%mm |
| Default Focus Range | 3m-∞ |
| IR Sensitivity | No IR-cut filter, sensitive to IR |
| Electrical and Mechanical | |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Operating Temp. | 0℃~60℃ |
| Power Requirements | MAX:3.3V*350mA |
| Camera Board Size | 34 × 34 mm |
| Functionality and Compatibility | |
| Supported OS | JetPack6.1 L4T36.4.0 |
| Supported Platform* | NVIDIA® Jetson™ ORIN™ NX / Orin™ nano |
| Supported Camera Controls | Demosaic, Gamma correction, Lens shading correction(Option), DPC(Defective pixel correction), Auto White balance, Auto Exposure, Auto Gain, RGB2YUV, Black Level Calibration(BLC), CCM(Color correction matrix) |
| Recommend Sample Application | Python Demo for Image Capture & Preview V4L2 Linux driver for Video preview & Still Image capture & Camera controls via IOCTLs Gstreamer-1.0 support for video recording and network streaming |
Package Including
- 1× MIPI ISP Camera
- 1× 15cm 22-22pin FPC
Notes
- This camera is currently compatible only with NVIDIA® Jetson™ ORIN™ NX / Orin™ Nano.
- This product kit does not include NVIDIA Jetson development boards and is not compatible with third-party carrier boards.
- Tripod is not included in the package, please check UB0216 for additional purchase.
