Allied Vision has commenced production of its new Alvium camera series, featuring advanced models tailored for industrial and embedded vision applications. The first batch includes three variants from the 1500 series equipped with MIPI CSI-2 interfaces and one model from the 1800 series utilizing a USB3 Vision interface. This expansion coincides with the inauguration of a dedicated production facility in Stadtroda, designed specifically for Alvium camera manufacturing.

Unique ASIC for Industrial Embedded Vision

The Alvium camera series leverages ALVIUM® Technology, built on an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) that integrates an Image Signal Processor (ISP) and an Image Processing Library (IPL). This innovative platform merges the benefits of embedded sensor modules with high-performance industrial cameras, offering extensive image correction features, a wide selection of cutting-edge sensors, intelligent power management, and compact design.

Alvium 1500 Series: Simplified Embedded Vision Integration

The Alvium 1500 series is engineered for straightforward hardware and software integration in embedded systems. These models feature MIPI CSI-2 interfaces, ideal for connecting directly to embedded board hardware. Software compatibility includes Video4Linux2 (V4L2) support via GStreamer and OpenCV, along with direct register access capabilities.

1500 Series Model Specifications

Camera Model Sensor Resolution Pixel Optical Format
1500 C-050 ON Semi PYTHON 480 0.5 Megapixel 800 × 600 Type 1/3.6
1500 C-120 ON Semi AR0135CS 1.2 Megapixel 1280 × 960 Type 1/3
1500 C-500 ON Semi AR0521 5.0 Megapixel 2592 × 1944 Typ 1/2.5

Alvium 1800 Series: Combining Industrial and Machine Vision

The initial model in the 1800 series features a USB3 Vision interface, with future plans to expand MIPI CSI-2 support. These cameras are designed for both industrial automation tasks and traditional machine vision applications, offering advanced image processing functions alongside flexible triggering capabilities.

1800 Series Model Specifications

| Camera Model Specifications

| Model | Sensor | Resolution | |———–|————-| | 1800 U-500 | ON Semi AR0521 | 5.0 Megapixel resolution with USB3 Vision connectivity and rolling shutter capabilities, ideal for seamless system upgrades and cross-platform application development.

Cross-Compatible Integration Capabilities

The ALVIUM® ASIC platform supports multiple sensor formats through its adaptable design, supporting resolutions ranging from VGA to ultra-high-definition formats. This flexibility allows developers to test various sensors or modify existing systems with minimal effort.

Resources

  • PR Release Allied Vision Alvium 1500 and 1800 camera series (49 KB)
  • Alvium 1500 C Series Overview.pdf (1 MB)
  • Alvium 1800 U Series Overview.pdf (1 MB)

Easy Integration Benefits

The ALVIUM® ASIC supports multiple sensor interfaces, enabling support for VGA to ultra-high-resolution sensors. CSI-2 models share a unified driver framework that streamlines testing across different sensor types and resolutions. Additionally, Vimba Suite compatibility ensures seamless integration with popular embedded platforms like NXP i.MX 6/8-based boards and Nvidia Jetson systems through specialized Vimba drivers.

Downloadable Resources:

  • PR Release (49 KB)
  • Alvium Series Documentation (1 MB)

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 17:11:15