Sony FCB-EV9520L
30X Zoom Full HD Block Camera | STARVIS 2 | LVDS Output
NDAA Compliant
The Sony FCB-EV9520L is a Full HD block camera with a STARVIS 2 sensor and 30X optical zoom, featuring LVDS output for integration with MIPI CSI-2 bridge boards and NVIDIA Jetson platforms including the Jetson Orin Nano.
The Sony FCB-EV9520L is a high-performance Full HD block camera module designed for demanding imaging environments requiring long-range zoom, low-light sensitivity, and stable video output. Built around Sony’s STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor, it delivers exceptional image clarity, reduced noise, and reliable performance across a wide range of lighting conditions.
Compared to earlier models such as the FCB-EV7520L, the FCB-EV9520L offers improved low-light performance, enhanced image processing, and better stabilization, making it well suited for modern surveillance, robotics, and embedded vision systems.
With its compact OEM form factor and professional-grade optics, the FCBEV9520L is widely used in applications where precision imaging and system integration flexibility are critical.
Integration with Jetson & MIPI CSI-2
The Sony FCB-EV9520L features an LVDS video output, making it compatible with LVDS to MIPI CSI-2 bridge boards that enable direct integration with platforms such as the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit.
By converting LVDS to a 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interface, the camera can be connected to embedded AI systems with minimal latency and high signal integrity. This configuration allows developers to leverage the full capabilities of Jetson-based platforms for real-time video processing, AI inference, and computer vision applications.
This integration approach eliminates the need for USB or HDMI conversion, providing a more efficient and scalable solution for embedded vision system design.
Sony FCB-EV9520L CSI-2 Integration Use Cases
The FCB-EV9520L is commonly deployed in systems requiring direct CSI-2 camera input, including:
- AI vision systems using NVIDIA Jetson platforms
- Robotics and autonomous navigation systems
- UAV and UGV imaging payloads
- Industrial inspection and machine vision
- Traffic monitoring and ITS infrastructure
- Marine and mobile surveillance systems
Key Features:
- STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance
- 30X optical zoom for long-range imaging
- Full HD 1080p video output up to 60fps
- Advanced image stabilization for mobile and dynamic environments
- LVDS output for integration with MIPI CSI-2 bridge boards
- Compact block camera design for OEM and embedded systems
Applications:
- Border and perimeter surveillance
- UAV and drone vision systems
- Robotics and AI-based automation
- Industrial inspection and quality control
- Traffic and transportation monitoring
- Marine and mobile imaging platforms
Why Use the FCB-EV9520L with CSI-2 Systems
For developers working with embedded AI platforms, CSI-2 offers a direct, low-latency interface into the processing pipeline. When paired with an LVDS to MIPI CSI-2 bridge board, the FCB-EV9520L becomes a powerful imaging solution for systems built on NVIDIA Jetson architecture.
This allows:
- Direct GPU access for video processing
- Reduced system latency compared to USB/HDMI
- Cleaner system design with fewer conversion layers
- Scalable multi-camera configurations
| Image Sensor (Number of effective pixels) | 1/2.8-type STARVIS 2 IMX662 CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.13M pixels) |
| Output Image Size (H x V) | 1920x1080, 1280x720 |
| Signal System | 1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/30, 720p/29.97, 720p/25 |
Minimum Illumination (50%, High Sensitivity Mode ON) | ICR-Off mode: 0.009 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/30 s), 0.0012 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/4 s or 1/3 s) ICR-On mode: 0.00008 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/30 s), 0.000005 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/4 s or 1/3 s, 30%) |
| Minimum Illumination (50%, High Sensitivity Mode OFF) | ICR-Off mode: 0.09 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/30 s), 0.012 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/4 s or 1/3 s) ICR-On mode: 0.00063 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/30 s) |
| Recommended Illumination | 100 lx to 100,000 lx |
| Image S/N | 50 dB (Weight On) |
| Gain | Auto/Manual (0 dB to 50.0 dB), 0 to 28 steps |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1 to 1/10000 s, 22 steps |
| Sync System | Internal |
| Exposure Control | 0 dB to ± 10.5 dB, 15 steps |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Gamma | Standard/Straight Gamma |
| Aperture Control | 16 steps |
| White Balance | Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push WB, Manual WB, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor Auto), Spot AWB |
| AE (Auto Exposure Mode) | Full Auto, Manual, Priority mode (shutter/iris), EV compensation, Spot AE, Slow AE |
| Lens (wide to tele) | 30x optical zoom f= 4.3 mm to 129 mm, F1.6 to F4.7 |
| Zoom Mode | Standard Mode / Variable Mode / Direct Mode |
| Digital Zoom | 12x (360x with optical zoom) |
| Zoom Movement Speed | |
| Wide end to Tele end | 4.8 s (Focus Tracking ON) 3.0 s (Focus Tracking OFF) |
| Wide end to Digital 12x tele | 5.7 s (Focus Tracking ON) 3.0 s (Focus Tracking OFF) |
| Digital wide to Digital 12x tele | 6.0 s (59.94p mode) 6.3 s (50p mode) 7.0 s (29.97p mode) 7.3 s (25p mode) |
| Focusing System | Auto Focus (Normal AF, Interval AF, Zoom Trigger AF [Sensitivity: normal, low]), Manual (Standard, Variable, Direct), One Push Trigger, Full Scan One Push Trigger, Near Limit, ICR-on Correction, Spot Focus |
| Focus Movement Time | ∞ to Near:1.4 s |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle (wide to tele) | Distortion Compensation Off : 64.0° to 2.4° Distortion Compensation On : 61.5° to 2.3° |
| Minimum Object Distance (wide end to tele end) | 10 mm to 1200 mm |
| Camera Features | |
| Auto ICR | Yes:ON (B&W/Color) |
| Wide Dynamic Range (Wide-D) | Yes |
| Visibility Enhancer | Yes |
| Defog | Yes (low/mid/high) |
| Noise Reduction | Yes (3D + 2D / Independent setting (3D, 2D)) |
| Progressive Scan Mode | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes: Super image stabilizer (Super / Super+) |
| StableZoom*1 | Yes |
| Spot Light Avoidance | Yes |
| Motion Detection | Yes |
| Privacy Zone Masking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Slow AE Response | Yes |
| Picture Effects | Black White (Monochrome Image) |
| Picture Freeze | Yes |
| Electronic-Flip (E-FLIP) | Yes |
| Mirror Image | Yes |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Temperature Readout | Yes |
| Title Display | Yes (20 characters / line, max. 11 lines) |
| Camera Mode Display | Yes (English) |
| Video Output | Digital : Y/Pb/Pr 4:2:2 (LVDS) (Y: 8 bit, C: 8 bit, Vsync, Hsync, Field, Clock) (SMPTE274M/SMPTE296M) |
| Camera Control Interface | VISCA protocol (CMOS 3.3V Level, 5.5V tolerance); Baud Rate : 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 115.2 kbps, Stop bit: 1 bit |
| Power Requirements | 7.0 V to 12.0 V DC |
| Power Consumption | 4.4 W (during motor operation: 5.4 W) |
| Operating Temperature | -5 °C to +60 °C (23 °F to +140 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (Absolute humidity: 36 g/m3) |
| Storage Humidity | 20% to 95% (Absolute humidity: 36 g/m3) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 50 x 60 x 89.7 (2 x 2 3/8 x 3 5/8 in.) |
| Mass | Approx. 239 g (8.4 oz) |
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