36S series MIPI CSI-2


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The 36S Series offers compact, single-board MIPI® CSI-2 camera modules designed for high-efficiency embedded vision applications. Optimised for cost-sensitive and high-volume projects, these cameras enable direct camera-to-processor connection with reduced system complexity. The 22-pin interface supports direct integration with popular embedded platforms including NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX 8M Plus, and Raspberry Pi 5.

Key Features

  • CMOS sensors: CMOS Pregius (Global), Pregius S (Global), STARVIS (Rolling), CMOS (Global), CMOS (Rolling)

  • Resolutions: 0.4 MP – 19.7 MP

  • Frame rates: 30 FPS – 120 FPS

  • Interface: 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 connector

  • Compatible with NVIDIA Orin, NXP i.MX 8M Plus, Raspberry Pi 5

  • Global and rolling shutter variants

  • Trigger and I/O: Multiple configurations available – refer to model table

  • Available in monochrome and colour variants

  • Software support via tiscamera (NVIDIA) and libcamera (NXP) on Linux ARM

  • Co-branding and OEM customisation available

  • Prototype and pre-release models available

Applications

  • Embedded vision systems

  • Cost-sensitive OEM integration

  • AI-based edge computing

  • Vision solutions for robotics and automation

  • Compact imaging in industrial, medical, and consumer devices

 

 

Product Code DMM 36SX297-ML DMM 36SX296-ML DMM 36SX290-ML DMM 36SX462-ML DMM 36SR0234-ML
MP 0.4 MP 1.6 MP 2.1 MP 2.1 MP 2.3 MP
Resolution 720×540 1,440×1,080 1,920×1,080 1,920×1,080 1,920×1,200
FPS 120 60 120 120 120
Format 1/2.9 " 1/2.9 " 1/2.8 " 1/2.8 " 1/2.6 "
Sensor IMX297 IMX296 IMX290 IMX462 AR0234CS
Mono/Colour Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono
Shutter Global Global Rolling Rolling Global
Pixel Size 6.9 µm 3.45 µm 2.9 µm 2.9 µm 3 µm
Interface MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2 
           
Product Code DMM 36SX900-ML DMM 36SX568-ML DMM 36SR0521-ML DMM 36SX415-ML DMM 36SR2020-ML
MP 3.1 MP 5 MP 5 MP 8.3 MP 19.7 MP
Resolution 2,048×1,536 2,448×2,048 2,592×1,944 3,840×2,160 5,120×3,840
FPS 117 79 60 50 30
Format 1/3.1 " 1/1.8 " 1/2.5 " 1/2.8 " 1/1.8 "
Sensor IMX900 IMX568 AR0521 IMX415 AR2020
Mono/Colour Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono
Shutter Global Global Rolling Rolling Rolling
Pixel Size 2.25 µm 2.74 µm 2.2 µm 1.45 µm 1.4 µm
Interface MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2 
           
Product Code DFM 36SX297-ML DFM 36SX296-ML DFM 36SX290-ML DFM 36SX462-ML DFM 36SR0234-ML
MP 0.4 MP 1.6 MP 2.1 MP 2.1 MP 2.3 MP
Resolution 720×540 1,440×1,080 1,920×1,080 1,920×1,080 1,920×1,200
FPS 120 60 120 120 120
Format 1/2.9 " 1/2.9 " 1/2.8 " 1/2.8 " 1/2.6 "
Sensor IMX297 IMX296 IMX290 IMX462 AR0234CS
Mono/Colour Colour Colour Colour Colour Colour
Shutter Global Global Rolling Rolling Global
Pixel Size 6.9 µm 3.45 µm 2.9 µm 2.9 µm 3 µm
Interface MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2 
           
Product Code DFM 36SX900-ML DFM 36SX568-ML DFM 36SR0521-ML DFM 36SX415-ML DFM 36SR2020-ML
MP 3.1 MP 5 MP 5 MP 8.3 MP 19.7 MP
Resolution 2,048×1,536 2,448×2,048 2,592×1,944 3,840×2,160 5,120×3,840
FPS 117 79 60 50 30
Format 1/3.1 " 1/1.8 " 1/2.5 " 1/2.8 " 1/1.8 "
Sensor IMX900 IMX568 AR0521 IMX415 AR2020
Mono/Colour Colour Colour Colour Colour Colour
Shutter Global Global Rolling Rolling Rolling
Pixel Size 2.25 µm 2.74 µm 2.2 µm 1.45 µm 1.4 µm
Interface MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2  MIPI CSI-2