AR0521 Monochrome 5MP Low-Light Dual-Interface (WIFI + GigE) Camera

The Vadzo InnoWave-521MRS is a 5.1MP monochrome camera built on the Onsemi AR0521 CMOS sensor, engineered for strong low-light performance using 2.2 µm backside-illuminated pixels. As a monochrome sensor, it captures more light per pixel than an equivalent color sensor, preserving clear detail in dim conditions rather than producing noisy or underexposed footage. The sensor delivers full HD resolution at up to 60 fps with a rolling shutter readout, supporting line-interleaved HDR processing for high-contrast scenes. The camera supports both wired GigE and wireless Dual Band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) connectivity, with seamless switching and fallback between the two, and GigE operating as the default when both are connected. Power is delivered via PoE (802.3af) over the GigE connection. Interchangeable S-Mount (M12) optics allow lens flexibility for different fields of view, and GPIO support enables external triggering and synchronization.

Core Benefits:

• 5.1MP Onsemi AR0521 monochrome sensor with 2.2 µm BSI pixel technology

• Superior low-light performance from backside-illuminated pixel design

• Full-HD resolution capture at up to 60 fps

• Rolling shutter readout with support for line-interleaved HDR processing

• Dual-interface connectivity: GigE and dual-band Wi-Fi with seamless switching and fallback

• GPIO support for external trigger and synchronization

• Interchangeable S-Mount (M12) lens

• Cross-platform support: Windows and Linux