On December 1, 2020, Allied Vision announced the expansion of its popular Alvium CSI-2 camera series with three new models: the Alvium 1800 C-240, C-508, and C-1240. These cameras feature Sony IMX CMOS sensors ranging from 2.4 to 12.2 megapixels, industrial-grade design, and optimized MIPI CSI-2 driver support for embedded vision applications.

High-Quality Sensors for Embedded Vision

The new Alvium 1800 C models are equipped with Sony CMOS sensors widely used in machine vision for their exceptional image quality at high frame rates. These cameras allow system designers to migrate from PC-based systems to embedded systems without compromising on performance.

  • Alvium 1800 C-240: Features the Sony IMX392 global shutter sensor, providing a resolution of 2.4 megapixels at 126 frames per second.
  • Alvium 1800 C-508: Equipped with the fast Sony IMX250 global shutter sensor offering 5.1 megapixels resolution and excellent value for money.
  • Alvium 1800 C-1240: Incorporates the Sony IMX226 back-illuminated rolling shutter sensor, delivering high-quality imaging at 12.2 megapixels with a frame rate of up to 29 frames per second.

Technical Specifications

Model Sensor Resolution (MP) Pixel Size (µm) Optical Format Shutter Frame Rate (fps)
Alvium 1800 C-240 IMX392 2.4 3.45 1/2.3" Global 126
Alvium 1800 C-508 IMX250 5.1 3.45 2/3" Global 65
Alvium 1800 C-1240 IMX226 12.2 1.85 1/1.7" Rolling 29

Universal CSI-2 Driver for NVIDIA Jetson Modules

Allied Vision has released a new MIPI CSI-2 driver compatible with all NVIDIA Jetson modules (Nano, TX2, Xavier NX, AGX Xavier) running JetPack SDK version 4.4. This driver supports all current and future Alvium camera modules with MIPI CSI-2 interface, regardless of the sensor used.

The universal driver simplifies system development by enabling: * Easy testing of various cameras with different sensors * Prototyping diverse resolution variants within a single system * Upgrading existing systems to newer sensors

This approach significantly reduces development time and costs while streamlining prototyping. Comprehensive documentation is available on GitHub for further assistance.

Downloads

  • Alvium 1800 C Series (1 MB)
  • PR Allied Vision Alvium 1800 C with Sony IMX Sensors (43 KB)

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 16:48:29