SG12-IMX577C-MIPI Camera
SG12-IMX577C-MIPI has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase. Its product page has been taken down from the SENSING website, so purchase links are no longer provided here.
This documentation stays online as technical reference for existing deployments. For new designs or replacement recommendations, please contact SENSING technical support.
Overview
The SG12-IMX577C-MIPI camera module features Sony's high-performance 12MP IMX577 CMOS image sensor. This compact camera delivers exceptional image quality with high resolution and supports various system-on-chip (SOC) platforms, making it ideal for a wide range of industrial and embedded vision applications.
Technical Specifications
Key Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony 12MP IMX577 RGGB |
| ISP | / |
| Chip size | 7.564 mm (H) × 5.476 mm (V) |
| Image Size | 1/2.3 inch CMOS |
| Output Pixels | 4056 (H) × 3040 (V) |
| Frame rate | • Full resolution raw10 @60fps • Full resolution raw12 @40fps • Up to 240fps (raw10, 1080P) |
| Pixel Size | 1.55μm × 1.55μm |
| HDR Support | Yes |
| Output data | MIPI/RAW@10bit/12bit |
| Power Supply | 3.3V |
| Current | < 300mA @3.3VDC |
| Camera interface | FPC |
| Connector | FH67-30S-0.5SV |
| Operating temp. | -20°C to +75°C |
| Performance temp. | -20°C to +60°C |
| Dimensions | W: 20mm, L: 35mm, H: 25mm |
| Weight | < 50g |
Physical Dimensions
Lens Options
| Model | HFOV | VFOV | F.No | EFL | Max Optical Distortion | Lens Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG12-IMX577C-MIPI-H60K | 61° | 45° | F2.1 | 6mm | -19.5% | M12*P0.5 |
| SG12-IMX577C-MIPI-H90J | 89° | 72° | F2.6 | 3.25mm | -3% | M12 |
Hardware Integration
System Architecture
I2C Address Configuration
| Component | I2C Address |
|---|---|
| EEPROM | 0xA0 (8-bit address) |
| Sensor | 0x34 (8-bit address) |
Connector Pin Definitions
| NO | Pin Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E2PPROM-WP | INPUT:3.3V | Write protection for E2PROM L: to disable writing; H: indicates |
| 2 | FSTROBE | OUTPUT:1.8V | Trigger output |
| 3 | / | ||
| 4 | GND | POWER | |
| 5 | GPO | OUTPUT:1.8V | Reserved output |
| 6 | XVS | I/O:1.8V | Used as a vertical synchronization signal in dual sensor applications |
| 7 | GND | POWER | |
| 8 | D1_N | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 9 | D1_P | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 10 | GND | POWER | |
| 11 | D2_N | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 12 | D2_P | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 13 | GND | POWER | |
| 14 | CLK_N | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 15 | CLK_P | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 16 | GND | POWER | |
| 17 | D3_N | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 18 | D3_P | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 19 | GND | POWER | |
| 20 | D4_N | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 21 | D4_P | OUTPUT | MIPI |
| 22 | GND | POWER | |
| 23 | SENSOR-RESETn | INPUT:1.8V | Sensor reset signal |
| 24 | CAM-CLK | Clock signal | Clock signal input (module default built-in crystal oscillator) |
| 25 | GND | POWER | |
| 26 | CAM-SCL | I/O:3.3V | Pull up 10K (address: 7'HA or 0X1A) |
| 27 | CAM-SDA | I/O:3.3V | Pull up 10K (address: 7'HA or 0X1A) |
| 28 | GND | POWER | |
| 29 | VCC-3.3V | POWER | |
| 30 | VCC-3.3V | POWER |
Power-Up Sequence
The SG12-IMX577C-MIPI camera has minimal power-up sequence requirements. Simply ensure that the RESET signal is asserted after power supplies are stable.
Installation Guide
Quick Setup Procedure
- Connect the FPC cable to the camera
- Mount the camera onto the Jetson Orin Nano/NX Developer Kit
- Power on the system and configure software drivers
Software & Driver Support
Driver Repository
Access the latest camera drivers from our GitHub repository:
Driver Downloads
- Select the appropriate driver package based on your JetPack version
- Copy the full link address to DownGit to download the package
- Follow the installation instructions included in the package
| # | JetPack Version | Compatible Platform | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JP5.1.2 (L4T R35.4.1) | Jetson Orin Nano/NX Devkit | Download |
| 2 | JP6.1 (L4T R36.4) | Jetson Orin Nano/NX Devkit | Download |
NVIDIA JetPack is the official SDK for Jetson development boards, including OS, drivers, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT, and development tools. JetPack versions correspond to specific L4T (Linux for Tegra) releases:
- JetPack 6.2: L4T R36.4.3
- JetPack 6.1: L4T R36.4
- JetPack 6.0: L4T R36.3
- JetPack 5.1.2: L4T R35.4.1
For more information, visit NVIDIA's Jetson Download Center.
Accessories
FPC Cable Options
The SG12-IMX577C-MIPI supports two FPC cable types for different connection requirements:
| Cable Type | Part Number | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Pin FPC | 339901-0010 | 0.5mm Pitch |
| 15-Pin FPC | 339901-0011 | 1.0mm Pitch |