Description
Item Description:
As part of Project Jetvariety, which allows any camera modules to be connected to the high-speed CSI-2 connector on the Jetson Nano. Arducam released this 18MP AR1820HS camera module for Jetson Nano. It incorporates ON Semiconductor 1/2.3−inch CMOS active−pixel digital imaging sensor AR1820HS with 1.25um x 1.25um A-PixHS™ BSI Pixel and can support 18-megapixel (4912H x 3684V) digital still images at 24 fps and a 1080p plus additional 27 percent pixels for electronic image stabilization (2448H x 1378V) in digital video mode at 60 fps and 1080p120 fps.
⚠️ KERNEL CAMERA DRIVER USED
This camera relies on kernel drivers to work – one kernel version, one camera driver. Up or downgrading your OS leads to a kernel bump, and you may need to re-install a matching driver.
Features:
- Sensor Type: AR1820
Pixel Size: 1.25um x 1.25um
Optical Size: 1/2.3−inch (4:3)
Active Pixels: 4912H x 3684V
Color Filter Array: RGB Bayer pattern
Field of View (FOV):75° (H) - Lens: low distorion M12 lens (Part Number: M23390H08)
- ADC Resolution: 12−bit, on−chip
- Frame Rate: [email protected]×3684/2432×1842/1920×1080 (MIPI-2L), [email protected]×920, [email protected]×480
- Interface Type: 2-Lane MIPI
- Output Format: RAW8/RAW10 output
- Board Size: 40x40mm
Driver Features:
- Support RAW8/10 bayer format.
- Support Standard V4L2 framework, Video Nodes and Controls (Exposure, Gain and depending on camera parameters)
- Support Single Line Driver Installation Command
- Support OpenCV Friendly and Provides Source Code Demonstration
Application:
- Digital video cameras
- Digital still cameras
- Industrial camera
- Medical camera
- Microscopy camera
- UAV camera
Documentation
Jetvariety – MIPI Camera Modules for Jetson Nano/Xavier NX
Jetson Nano’s MIPI interface and MIPI connectors The Jetson Nano Developer Kit consists of two parts: The Computer on a Module (CoM), and the carrier board. The CoM supports high-speed MIPI interface, which is now Read more…
Blog

Project Jetvariety: How Arducam Makes it Possible to Use Any Camera Module on the Jetson Nano with One Kernel Driver for All
Introducing Project Jetvariety – Increase the Jetson Nano Camera Variety Today we are proud to introduce the Project Jetvariety (short for Jetson variety), which aims to quickly increase the variety of Jetson Nano cameras with Read more…
Video
Lens Options
SKU | LN056 | LN031 | LN074 | ||||||||
Part No: | M17350H08 | M2025ZM02 | M231250H03 | M2306ZM13 | M23390H08 | M23356H09 | M23270H10 | M23325H12 | M23272M14 | M25156H18 | M27150H19 |
Optical Format | 1/2.3' | 1/2.3' | 1/2.3'' | 1/2.3'' | 1/2.3'' | 1/2.3'' | 1/2.3'' | 1/2.3'' | 1/2.3'' | 1/2.3' | 1/2.3' |
EFL(mm) | 35.00 | 25.00 | 12.50 | 6.00 | 3.90 | 3.56 | 2.70 | 3.25 | 2.27 | 1.56 | 1.50 |
BFL(mm) | 5.50 | 5.20 | 2.11 | 7.56 | 4.49 | 5.92 | 4.97 | 4.10 | 3.01 | 4.30 | 5.19 |
Construction | 5G | 6G | 6G+IR | 6G+IR | 6G+IR | 4G3P+IR | 5G2P+IR | 7G+IR | 8G+IR | 6G+IR | 9G+IR |
F/NO | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.35 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
HFOV on 1/2.3‘’ Cam | 8° | 20° | 30° | 50° | 75° | 90° | 100° | 120° | 140° | 180° | 190° |
IR filter | No IR filter | No IR filter | 650 IR filter | 650 IR filter | 650 IR filter | 650 IR filter | 650 IR filter | 650 IR filter | 650 IR filter | 650 IR filter | 650 IR filter |
MOD | 0.35m | 0.20m | 0.30m | 0.30m | 0.30m | 0.20m | 0.30m | 0.30m | 0.20m | 0.20m | 0.30m |
Size(mm) | 22x 29.3 | 17 x 21 | 14 x 22.72 | 16x 16.41 | 14x 18.67 | 14x 16.3 | 16x 18.43 | 17x 19 | 17.2x 22 | 20x 17.3 | 24x 16.9 |
NOTE: The M12 Lens kit for the IMX477/AR1820HS Camera module, please check LK003, 6 lenses are included.
NOTE: For the sample order, please order the lens you need to replace separately and Contact us in advance for customization if you would like to replace the lenses on the Camera board.
How to purchase
You can purchase this item from Arducam distributors