IMX577 12MP USB Camera (A)

The Waveshare IMX577 12MP USB Camera (A) is a high-resolution USB camera module with the Sony IMX577 image sensor in the 1/2.3-inch format. The sensor delivers a resolution of 12.3 megapixels and uses Sony's stacked-CMOS technology with backside-illuminated pixel structure for high sensitivity and low image noise. The variant (A) is equipped with a fixed wide-angle lens with a 113° field of view, a focal length of 2.88 mm, and an aperture of F2.8. The module operates driver-free in plug-and-play mode and is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Recommended accessories:

• 2 m USB 3.0 cable USB C – USB C Black
• USB Type C cable 3 m Black

Features:

• Sony IMX577 sensor in 1/2.3-inch format delivers 12.3 megapixels with stacked-CMOS technology and backside illumination
• Fixed wide-angle lens with 113° field of view and 2.88 mm focal length captures a large image area
• Low distortion of less than -1.5% allows use in precision image processing applications
• USB-2.0 connection via Type-C port or SH1.0-4-pin header provides two connection options
• Driver-free plug-and-play operation ensures compatibility with Windows, Linux, and macOS without additional software installation
• Automatic DSP image processing with exposure, gain, and white balance control ensures optimal image quality

Application examples:

• Wide-angle video surveillance with 113° field of view and 4K resolution
• Embedded vision projects with Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, or RDK X5
• Room surveillance and people counting thanks to large coverage area
• Document scanner and whiteboard capture with low-distortion optics
• Robotics and drone applications with compact 34 × 34 mm form factor

Documentation:

• Waveshare Wiki – IMX577 12MP USB Camera (A)

Technical specifications:

• Manufacturer: Waveshare
• Manufacturer SKU: 33160
• Image sensor: Sony IMX577
• Sensor format: 1/2.3 inch (7.857 mm diagonal)
• Resolution: 12.3 megapixels (3840 × 3024)
• Image formats: MJPG, YUY2
• Video (MJPG): 20 FPS at 3840 × 3024, 30 FPS at 3840 × 2160, 30 FPS at 2592 × 1944, 30 FPS at 1920 × 1080
• DSP: Automatic exposure, gain, white balance
• Lens: Fixed, fixed focus
• Focal length: 2.88 mm
• Aperture: F2.8
• Field of view (FOV): 113°
• Distortion: < -1.5%
• Interface: USB 2.0 Type-C / SH1.0 4-Pin Header
• Operating voltage: 5 V ±5%
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
• Supported operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
• Product dimensions: 34 × 34 mm
• Product weight: 29 g
• Package dimensions: 50 × 50 × 40 mm
• Gross weight: 30 g

What's in the box:

• 1× IMX577 12MP USB Camera (A)
• 1× SH1.0 4-Pin Dual-Plug Cable