ALI121-Y Unmanned Vehicle GMSL Camera

Product Overview

The ALI121-Y is a 1MP industrial GMSL camera module built on an automotive-grade CMOS image sensor and engineered for demanding low-speed unmanned vehicle applications. The module combines outstanding imaging performance, high-speed reliable transmission, and rugged environmental resilience to deliver a dependable, efficient vision solution for advanced machine vision systems.

For imaging performance, the module’s built-in high-performance ISP handles auto exposure, color correction, and noise reduction at the sensor side, outputting an excellent-quality YUV422 video stream directly. Its 120 dB high dynamic range preserves detail in both bright and dark regions of high-contrast scenes — preventing local overexposure or underexposure where strong light and shadow coexist.

For system integration, the module uses a GMSL high-speed serial interface for long-distance, high-bandwidth, interference-resistant transmission, and supports Power over Coax (PoC). A single cable carries both power and video, dramatically simplifying system wiring and reducing deployment complexity and overall cost.

For reliability and environmental resilience, the module is rated IP67 — fully dust-tight and able to withstand brief immersion — handling dusty, humid, and other harsh conditions with ease. Its wide operating temperature range ensures stable operation in extreme heat and cold, meeting the requirements for long-term outdoor and industrial deployment.

In summary, the ALI121-Y suits low-speed unmanned vehicles, industrial inspection, intelligent transportation, and many other domains, providing a solid perception foundation for intelligent vision systems with high integration, high image quality, and high environmental tolerance.

Key Features

• High-Performance Imaging

  120 dB high dynamic range keeps bright and dark detail intact in high-contrast scenes.
  Built-in high-performance ISP: on-chip processing outputs stable, high-quality YUV422 images.

• High Integration and Ease of Use

  GMSL high-speed transmission: long-distance, interference-resistant video and control signals over a single cable.
  PoC power: one cable for both power and communication — simpler wiring, lower cost.
  Broad platform compatibility: works seamlessly with both ARM and x86 host processors for flexible system integration.

• Precise Synchronization and Calibration Support

  High-precision multi-camera sync: hardware-triggered synchronization across multiple cameras with sub-1 ms precision.
  Factory intrinsic calibration: every camera ships precisely calibrated, with calibration files included to guarantee measurement and localization accuracy.

• Rugged Structure and Environmental Tolerance

  IP67 ingress rating: fully dust-proof and water-resistant for humid, dusty, and harsh industrial or outdoor environments.
  Wide operating temperature range: continuous stable operation in extreme high and low temperatures.

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