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Vadzo Launches Falcon-521CRS USB 3.0 Camera with Integrated IMU for Motion-Aware Imaging

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PRESS RELEASE • October 21, 2025  

USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Interface | Onsemi AR0521 5.1 MP CMOS Sensor | Built-in 9-Axis IMU | Frame-Synchronized Motion Data | UVC Compliant | Compact 38×38 mm. 

  • USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface delivering 5 Gbps bandwidth for stable, low-latency video transfer

  • Onsemi AR0521 5.1 MP sensor with 2.2 µm BSI pixels for excellent low-light clarity and reduced noise

  • Integrated 9-axis IMU providing frame-aligned motion data for advanced host-side processing

  • UVC compliant for seamless plug-and-play operation with Windows, Linux, and macOS

  • Compact 38×38 mm board (convertible to 32×32 mm) with S-mount lens support and easy OEM integration

Tech Behind the Falcon-521CRS 

The Vadzo Falcon-521CRS is designed to deliver consistent imaging performance while supplying precise motion data for systems that depend on both visual and inertial inputs. At its core is the Onsemi AR0521 5.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, featuring a 1/2.5" optical format and a 2.2 µm pixel design based on BSI technology. This allows the camera to capture sharp, low-noise images even in dim environments such as warehouses, parking structures, and factory floors. The sensor also supports line-interleaved HDR (T1/T2), enabling it to handle strong lighting contrasts without sacrificing clarity.  

To complement the visual pipeline, the Falcon-521CRS incorporates a 9-axis IMU consisting of a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer. The IMU supplies motion data that is tightly aligned to the camera’s frame timestamps, ensuring every image has a corresponding motion profile. This synchronized output allows the host processor or vision software to apply stabilization algorithms, derive true orientation, compensate for vibration, and perform visual-inertial fusion with high accuracy. By allowing the computation to be handled on the host side, integrators gain the flexibility to use their own processing models while still benefiting from hardware-level synchronization.  

The camera’s on-board ISP enables auto-exposure, auto white balance, and auto gain, as well as support for multiple output formats including BMP, JPEG, YUV, and MJPEG. With compatibility across both USB 3.0 SuperSpeed and USB 2.0 High-Speed modes, the Falcon-521CRS fits easily into new and existing OEM designs across security, automation, and embedded vision.  

Key Specifications  

Sensor  

  • Onsemi AR0521 CMOS sensor  

  • 1/2.5" optical format  

  • Pixel size: 2.2 µm × 2.2 µm (BSI)  

  • Max resolution: 2592 × 1944 (5.1 MP)  

  • Rolling shutter  

  • Color output  

Camera & Optics  

  • S-Mount (M12) lens holder  

  • USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C interface (USB 2.0 backward compatible)  

  • GPIO connector available  

  • Dimensions: 38×38 mm, convertible to 32×32 mm 

Performance  

  • 1080p@60 fps, 720p@60 fps, 5 MP@25 fps  

  • Formats: BMP, JPEG, YUV, MJPEG  

  • HDR support (line-interleaved T1/T2)  

  • Auto exposure, auto white balance, auto gain 

Compliance  

  • UVC compliant  

  • RoHS 3 & REACH compliant 

Applications 

The Falcon-521CRS is optimized for real-world conditions where consistent imaging, motion-aligned data, and low-light capability directly influence performance. These nine most important specific applications match its sensor characteristics and IMU strength:  

  1. Smart Parking Systems – Used for vehicle monitoring, parking-slot detection, and number-plate visibility in mixed lighting conditions.  

  2. Warehouse Robots & AGVs/AMRs – Supports navigation, obstacle detection, and motion-aware decisions on mobile robotic platforms.  

  3. Logistics Barcode & QR-Code Scanning – Suitable for conveyor-based scanning, fast label capture, and automated sorting lines.  

  4. Digital Microscopes & Medical Diagnostic Tools – Delivers clarity for pathology, dermatology, magnification systems, and handheld diagnostic equipment.  

  5. Industrial Inspection & Quality Control – Used for defect identification, part measurement, alignment verification, and other inspection tasks.  

  6. Security & Surveillance Systems – Provides steady imaging and synchronized motion data for biometric authentication, perimeter security monitoring, and general surveillance tasks across sites with shifting ambient light. 

  7. Autonomous Security Robots – Maintains stable imaging during movement, with motion data assisting host-side stabilization.  

  8. Kiosk & ID Verification Systems – Supports OCR, document scanning, identity   authentication, and demographic analysis in self-service systems.  


Exceptional Performance, Practical Integration 

The Falcon-521CRS offers a strong balance of imaging clarity, compact architecture, and synchronized IMU output. This makes it an excellent fit for OEMs developing solutions in automation, security, medical imaging, smart mobility, and industrial systems. Its flexible design supports a wide range of customization options, including:  

  • M12 lens choices such as IR-cut, no IR-cut, fixed focus, and liquid lenses  

  • USB cables up to 30 m using active repeater solutions  

  • Optional IP67-rated enclosures  

  • Firmware tuning and advanced sensor configuration for OEM-specific optimizations 

Sample units are available now, with attractive pricing for volume orders.  

About Vadzo Imaging 

Vadzo Imaging designs and manufactures OEM cameras (USB 3.0, MIPI, GigE, and more) for industrial, medical, robotics, and retail applications. 

Website: www.vadzoimaging.com 

Email: support@vadzoimaging.com  

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