The Imaging Source DMM 36SR0521-ML Monochrome MIPI CSI-2 Board Camera

Highlights

The Imaging Source DMM 36SR0521-ML Monochrome MIPI CSI-2 Board Camera is a compact 5 MP embedded vision camera built around the onsemi AR0521 CMOS sensor. It captures 2,592 × 1,944 monochrome images at up to 60 fps with 2.2 µm pixels and a rolling shutter.

Designed for compact embedded and OEM vision systems, the camera uses a 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 FFC interface compatible with NVIDIA Orin, NXP i.MX 8M Plus and Raspberry Pi 5 platforms. Its 30 × 30 × 6 mm board-level design, 4 g mass, trigger input, strobe output and optional M12x0.5 lens mount provide flexible integration into high-resolution embedded imaging systems.

Features

• 5 MP resolution with a full image size of 2,592 × 1,944 pixels.
• Up to 60 fps at full resolution for responsive embedded imaging.
• onsemi AR0521 sensor with CMOS imaging technology.
• Rolling-shutter operation supports high-resolution monochrome image acquisition.
• 2.2 µm pixels on a 1/2.5-inch sensor with an approximately 5.7 × 4.3 mm active area.
• 10-bit and 12-bit monochrome output provide flexible image-data depth.
• 12-bit dynamic range supports detailed grayscale image acquisition.
• MIPI CSI-2 interface provides a direct connection between the image sensor and embedded processor.
• 22-pin FFC connector supports compact embedded-camera integration.
• Four MIPI CSI-2 data lanes support high-throughput image transfer.
• Platform compatibility includes NVIDIA Orin, NXP i.MX 8M Plus and Raspberry Pi 5.
• Trigger input and strobe output support synchronized image acquisition and illumination control.
• Optional M12x0.5 lens mount supports compact embedded optics.
• 15 µs to 0.25 s exposure range provides flexible image-acquisition control.
• Compact board-level design measures only 30 × 30 × 6 mm and weighs approximately 4 g.
• Wide operating range supports board temperatures from −30 °C to 85 °C.

Applications

• Embedded vision systems
• OEM machine-vision systems
• High-resolution inspection
• Industrial automation
• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Automated optical inspection
• Quality-assurance systems
• Externally triggered imaging systems
• Embedded monitoring systems
• High-volume OEM vision projects