15x15mm Industrial Camera Module USB2.0/Type-C imx179 camera with AF/Autofocus

Product Overview

The 15×15mm compact 8MP USB camera is a high-performance UVC autofocus camera module based on the Sony IMX179 autofocus camera sensor. Delivering 4K (3264×2448) at 15 fps and 1080p at 30 fps, it provides excellent resolution for embedded vision applications. With its miniature footprint and autofocus capability, this module is widely used as an embedded camera for kiosk systems, AMR/AGV robotics, UAV payloads, and even as a USB camera module for substation cabinet monitoring in the energy sector.

Engineered for reliability, the camera is fully Linux compatible USB camera autofocus ready, supporting plug-and-play with UVC on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android platforms.

 

Keying advantage of mini USB autofocus camera module

•      Sony IMX179 Sensor

•      Autofocus for dynamic environments

•      Plug & Play USB2.0/Type-C

•      15x15mm Mini Form Factor

•      Embedded System Ready

•      Industrial-Grade Quality

•      Fast Prototyping & Customization

•      UVC Standard Compliant

•      Autofocus Function Built-In

•      Ideal for AI Edge device & Robots

 

Applications & Use Scenarios of sony imx179 usb camera

✅ Embedded Terminals & Industrial Touchscreens

High-res image capture in compact kiosks and touch displays.

✅ Smart Robots & AI Vision Systems

Autofocus makes it perfect for face/object recognition tasks in real-time.

✅ Telemedicine & Portable Diagnostic Devices

Crystal-clear close-up video transmission in ultra-compact medical tools.

✅ Barcode Scanning & OCR Terminals

Fast autofocus improves scanning precision in logistics and retail devices.

✅ Drones & Compact Imaging Devices

Lightweight camera suitable for aerial views, mapping, and object tracking

 

Technical Specification of 15x15mm usb camera for embedded system

Parameter	Value
Sensor	Sony IMX179 (1/3.2", 8MP)
Resolution	3264*2448P@15FPS, 8MP 2592*1944P@15FPS, 5MP 1920*1080P@30FPS, 2MP
Focus	Autofocus
Interface	USB2.0/Type-C
Output Format	MJPEG / YUY2
Lens DFOV	92°
Operating Temp	-15°C ~ +70°C
PCB Size	12mm × 12mm
Housing	15*15mm

Integration & Compatibility

• Works as a UVC autofocus camera module on most operating systems without drivers
• Supports OpenCV, GStreamer, and AI pipelines for imx179 8mp UVC camera for embedded vision projects
• Can be integrated as an embedded camera for kiosk terminals to enable face recognition, ID scanning, or user interaction
• Ideal as a USB camera module for substation cabinet monitoring, offering compact size and high clarity in constrained spaces

 

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Why Choose Shenzhen Novel Electronics?

✅ Over 7 Years of Camera Module Expertise since 2018

✅ Focus on Miniaturized, Custom USB Cameras

✅ Rapid Prototyping & Industrial-Grade Quality

✅ Trusted by AI, Medical, and Automation OEMs in USA and Europe

✅ One-stop shopping from idea to finished bulk production

 

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