Alvium

1800 U-500• AR0521 CMOS sensor• ALVIUM image processing• USB3 Vision• Various hardware options

Versatile USB camera with AR0521 sensor
Alvium USB cameras are designed for use in both machine vision and embedded applications. Offeringhigh image quality and reducing workload for the host, Alvium enables innovation among systemdesigners. The innovative ALVIUM System on Chip (SoC) performs image corrections and preprocessing
tasks onboard the camera instead of the host computer. Unlike FPGAs commonly used in machine vision
cameras, the ALVIUM SoC is extremely power efficient. With Alvium, integrating hardware and software
can be done effortlessly, which ultimately reduces development time. The ON Semi AR0521 CMOS sensor
enables high-quality imaging at 5.1 megapixel and 67 frames per second. Color models ship with an IR
cut filter, monochrome and S-Mount models ship without a filter or protection glass.

Benefits and features• Monochrome (1800 U-500m) and color (1800 U-500c) models• ALVIUM® Technology for on-board image processing• USB3 Vision interface for GenICam SFNC features• Platform concept that enables the operation of different Alvium camera models with a commonsoftware• Micro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector with screw locks for industrial applications• Precise sensor-to-lens mount alignment• Standard M3 mounting holes for top and bottom mounting, standard M2 mounting holes for frontmounting• Industrial performance for both embedded and machine vision applications

Hardware options• Housings: Alvium 1800 U cameras are available as bare board, open housing, or closed housing
cameras.

• Various lens mounts: Select between S-Mount, CS-Mount, or C-Mount.
• USB connector position: Select between the back panel or the left side of the camera (seen from thesensor side).
For more information on hardware options, including product codes and technical data, such astechnical drawings and mass, see the Alvium Cameras Hardware Options document.

Available accessories• Tripod adapter• USB 3.1 Gen 1 cable with screw connectors in various lengths• I/O cables in various lengths• Various lenses and Allied Vision S-Mount lenses with focal lengths 2.97 - 12 mm

Specifications
AlviumInterface
Resolution
Spectral range
SensorSensor type
Shutter mode
Sensor size
Pixel size
Lens mounts (available)
Max. frame rate at full resolution
ADC
Image buffer (RAM)Non-volatile memory (Flash)1800 U-500
USB3 Vision2592 (H) × 1944 (V)300 to 1100 nm
ON Semi AR0521
CMOS
Rolling shutter
Type 1/2.5
2.2 µm × 2.2 µm
S-Mount, CS-Mount, C-Mount
67 fps at ≥350 MByte/s, Mono8
10 Bit256 KB
1024 KB
Imaging performance

Imaging performance data is based on the evaluation methods in the EMVA 1288 Release 3.1 standard
for characterization of image sensors and cameras. Measurements are typical values for monochromemodels measured without optical filter.
Quantum efficiency at 529 nm
Temporal dark noise
Saturation capacity
Dynamic range
Absolute sensitivity threshold79 %5.9 eˉ
9890 eˉ
63 dB
7.1 eˉ
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Bit depth
Monochrome pixel formats
YUV color pixel formats

1800 U-500
Max. 10 Bit
Mono8, Mono10
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY,YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formats
BayerGR8, BayerGR10, BayerGR10p, BGR8, RGB8
General purpose inputs/outputs (GPIOs)
TTL I/Os
4 programmable GPIOs
Operating conditions/dimensions
Operating temperature+5 °C to +65 °C housing temperature (with heat sink)
Power requirements (DC)Power over USB 3.1 Gen 1 | External power 5.0 V
Power consumption
USB power: 2.2 W (typical) | Ext. power: 2.4 W(typical)Mass
15 g (bare board)
Body dimensions (L × W × H in mm)
13 × 26 × 26 (bare board, standard), 13 × 30 × 26(bare board, 90°)
Regulations
2011/65/EU, including amendment 2015/863/EU(RoHS)

Quantum efficiency

Features
Image control
Auto control• Auto exposure• Auto gain• Auto white balance• Auto features regions control• Auto features algorithms control
Other image controls• Black level• De-Bayering up to 5×5 (color models)• Exposure time
• Gain• Gamma• Region of interest (ROI)• Reverse X/YCamera control• Sync out modes: Trigger ready, input• Temperature monitoring (sensor board)• Test image• LED luminance control• Firmware update

Technical drawing
Camera hardware options
The Alvium Cameras Hardware Options document informs about submodels, such as bareboard or open housing cameras with different lens mounts.

Bare Board
26.3
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7.719.6*

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Mount ing area
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* Mechanical lengt h for C-Mount , for ot her m ount s and det ails, see t he user guide.

Bare board 90°
30.1
26.3
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19.6*

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* Mechanical lengt h for C-Mount , for ot her m ount s and det ails, see t he user guide.

Applications
Powered by the ALVIUM® Technology, a unique System-on-chip designed by Allied Vision, the Alvium 1500
and Alvium 1800 Series deliver industrial performance to embedded vision with many benefits for systemengineers.