Arducam xISP - Darksee, Pre-tuned ISP, 8.3MP Low Light MIPI Camera for NVIDIA® Jetson™ ORIN™ NX / Orin™ Nano / Renesas RZ/V2H
SKU
B0541
- Pre-tuned ISP: Armed with Arducam proprietary external ISP (ImageEK) on camera board
- Low Light Performance: Equipped with SONY STARVIS2 image sensor IMX678
- User-Friendly: All xISP MIPI cameras utilize universal drivers and standard video device V4L2 nodes.
- Cross-Platform Support: Jetson Orin NX/Orin Nano are already supported. The open source camera driver enables users to adapt the cameras to other Jetson platform/kernel version by themselves.
- Good for PoC: Suitable for your embedded vision project requiring ISP support and low light environment performance
- [Renesas Support] Supports the Renesas RZ/V2H platform.
$159.99
Overview
Specifications
Wiki
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Customization
Overview
The Arducam xISP - Darksee IMX678 is a high-performance 8.3MP low-light MIPI camera, initially engineered for the NVIDIA® Jetson™ ORIN™ NX / Orin™ Nano platforms. With its advanced imaging capabilities and integrated external ISP (ImageEK), this camera excels in capturing detailed images in challenging lighting conditions, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of embedded vision 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
- Facility surveillance
- Street monitoring
- Traffic monitoring
- Dashboard cameras
- Home security systems
- 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.
- Low Light Performance: Equipped with the SONY STARVIS2 image sensor (IMX678), ensuring clear and detailed images in low-light conditions.
- 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.
- [Renesas Platform Support] This camera has supported the Renesas RZ/V2H platform since November 2025.
Specifications
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor | IMX678 |
| Still Resolution | 8.3 Megapixels |
| Color Filter Type | Color |
| Shutter Type | Rolling |
| Optical Size | 1/1.8" |
| Output Format | UYVY |
| Pixel Size | 2 × 2 μm |
| Sensor Active Area | 3856(H) × 2180(V) |
| Frame Rate | 3840×2160@15fps, 1920×1080@60fps 1280×720@90fps |
Lens |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| FOV | 100°(D) × 88°(H) × 72(V) |
| Lens Mount | M12*P0.5 |
| F.NO | F1.65±10% |
| E.F.L | 4.9±5% |
| Default Focus Range | 3m-∞ |
| IR Sensitivity | Integral IR-cut Filter, visible light only |
| Electrical and Mechanical | |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V and 5V |
| Operating Temp. | 0℃~70℃ |
| Power Requirements | MAX:3.3V*350mA |
| External Power Requirements | MAX:5V*500mA |
| 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 x 1× MIPI ISP Camera
- 1 x 15cm 22-22pin FPC
- 1 x 20cm 2-pin Jumper Wire
Note
- 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.
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