Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

e-CAM82-CUOAGX FAQs

1. What is e-CAM82_CUOAGX?

e-CAM82_CUOAGX is a 4K multi-camera solution for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. This ultra-low light camera from e-con Systems is designed to power new-age embedded vision applications that need to use Jetson AGX Orin for their excessive AI processing needs.

2. What is the image sensor used in this module?

e-CAM82_CUOAGX houses the Sony STARVIS IMX485 sensor that comes with a sensor size of 1/1.2" and a pixel size of 2.9μm. This ensures superior sensitivity even in extreme low light conditions. The sensor also offers excellent NIR sensitivity making it suitable for night vision applications as well.

3. How many e-CAM82_CUOAGX cameras can be connected to AGX Orin?

This is a multi-camera solution with the ability to connect up to 6 cameras to a single Jetson AGX Orin board. This helps to extend the field of view of the camera, which in turn enables product developers to build 360-degree surround view-based embedded vision systems.

4. What are the kit contents of e-CAM82_CUOAGX?

The e-CAM82_CUOAGX kit comes with the camera (with enclosure), an co-axial cable, and a baseboard. The number of cameras and co-axial cables will depend on whether you order a single camera or a multi-camera kit. For instance, if you order the six-camera solution, the kit will come with 6 cameras and 6 co-axial cables.

5. What are the resolutions and frame rates supported by the camera?

e-CAM82_CUOAGX is a high-resolution (4K) camera and is suitable for applications that need to capture detailed images of the scene. It is capable of streaming 4K @ 72 fps and 1080p @ 90fps.

6. Does this camera have an enclosure?

Yes. e-CAM82_CUOAGX comes with a metal enclosure

7. What type of lens holder does this camera have?

The metal enclosure of the camera has a CS-mount lens holder. e-con provides a CS-mount to C-mount converter as well along with the kit in case the application requires a C-mount lens holder.

8. Is e-CAM82_CUOAGX a synchronized multi-camera solution?

Currently, the hardware of this AGX Orin camera supports synchronization. However, software support is yet to be added.
Please write to camerasolutions@e-consystems.com for further details.

9. Can this camera be connected to the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier dev kit?

Yes. This camera can be used as it is with the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier dev kit. e-con will provide the necessary driver support for this.

10. Does this camera have an onboard ISP?

This camera doesn't have an onboard ISP and uses the NVIDIA Jetson ISP when connected to Jetson platforms.

11. Does e-con support Isaac ROS for this camera?

Yes. e-con Systems supports Isaac ROS for this camera. To learn more about NVIDIA Isaac ROS, please visit the article What is the NVIDIA™ Isaac ROS? How to get started with it?.

12. What's the length of the co-axial cable provided with the camera?

The camera kit comes with a 30 cm co-axial cable.