“The Bolt‑544CRS is a 5MP rolling shutter MIPI camera developed around the Onsemi Hyperlux AR0544 image sensor. Designed for embedded vision applications, this low‑power camera with wake‑on‑motion supports robotics, AGV navigation, UAV and drone imaging, intelligent traffic monitoring, video surveillance, medical imaging, and industrial inspection systems. The compact S‑Mount camera module combines fixed‑focus optics, automatic exposure control, and a standard MIPI CSI‑2 interface, enabling high‑resolution, low‑latency imaging over direct embedded connections without external bridge boards.”
FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 26, 2026 / Vadzo Imaging today launched the Bolt-544CRS. This is a 5MP MIPI camera that runs on the Onsemi Hyperlux AR0544 sensor. The Bolt-544CRS works as a rolling shutter MIPI CSI-2 camera. It gives you true 5MP color images with fixed-focus, auto exposure, and wake‑on‑motion over a high-speed MIPI CSI-2 connection. Vadzo built this camera to combine the sensor’s ultra-low power architecture with smart auto exposure and a small S-Mount body. You can use it in robotics, UAVs, AGVs, traffic monitoring, smart security, and video surveillance systems. It plugs directly into MIPI-based embedded platforms.
Sensor and Camera Overview
The Bolt-544CRS uses the Onsemi Hyperlux AR0544 sensor and a high-performance ISP. The AR0544 is a 5MP (2592 x 1944) color rolling shutter CMOS sensor. It has a 1/4.2-inch optical format and 1.4 µm pixels. This sensor gives you full 5MP color images with very low power consumption in both active and standby modes. When you pair that with fixed-focus optics, auto exposure, and wake‑on‑motion, you get a camera that works well in battery‑powered or always‑on deployments. That is why this 5MP rolling shutter camera fits many demanding applications.
The Bolt-544CRS comes as a small MIPI CSI-2 camera module. Inside, you get the Onsemi AR0544 sensor, an ISP, a fixed-focus lens assembly, and a standard MIPI CSI-2 serial interface. The lens mount is S-Mount (M12), so you can swap optics. The camera ships with a fixed-focus lens already installed. Auto exposure runs automatically, so you do not have to tune anything. You can pick output modes like full 5MP, 1080p, 720p, or VGA. The camera works right away with Linux‑based embedded boards like Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, i.MX8, and others using standard MIPI CSI-2 connectors.
Key specs: 5MP (2592 x 1944) | Onsemi AR0544 1/4.2‑inch 1.4 µm pixel | Color | Rolling Shutter | Fixed-Focus | Auto Exposure | Wake‑on‑Motion | High Performance ISP | MIPI CSI-2 | 1080p / 720p / VGA | S-Mount (M12) | Linux embedded support
Key Capabilities of the Onsemi AR0544 5MP MIPI CSI-2 Camera
5MP High Resolution Color Imaging – Many MIPI cameras stop at 2MP or give you weak low‑light color. The Onsemi AR0544 sensor captures a full 5MP (2592 x 1944) color frame with a rolling shutter and 1.4 µm pixels. That means excellent low‑light color sensitivity. You get 5MP spatial detail and accurate color that other cameras cannot match. This helps industrial camera deployments do high-precision color inspection. It also helps traffic monitoring camera systems read license plates and UAV camera payloads that need good ground coverage.
Wake-on-Motion for Ultra-Low Power – Most embedded cameras waste power when idle. The Bolt-544CRS uses the AR0544 built‑in wake‑on‑motion feature. The sensor monitors a scene in an ultra‑low‑power mode and wakes the host processor only when motion is detected. This makes the Bolt-544CRS an excellent low-power MIPI camera for outdoor security camera deployments, smart doorbells, and remote traffic nodes that run on batteries.
Multi-Resolution Output – You can choose different output resolutions on the Bolt-544CRS. Full 5MP mode gives you max detail for inspection. 1080p mode balances resolution and bandwidth for live video. 720p and VGA modes work well for lightweight edge AI. So, one AR0544 camera can handle inspection, video analytics, navigation, and edge AI tasks.
MIPI CSI-2 Plug and Play Integration Native MIPI CSI-2 Integration – This camera connects directly to MIPI CSI-2 host interfaces on embedded platforms such as Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX8 and Rockchip processors. The Bolt-544CRS supports Linux V4L2-based integration workflows and eliminates the need for USB or Ethernet bridge conversion, helping embedded vision teams accelerate development and deployment.
Compact S-Mount Form Factor – The Bolt-544CRS comes in a small module with an S-Mount (M12) lens holder. It accepts any standard M12 threaded lens. You can choose wide‑angle lenses for UAV aerial surveys or narrow field lenses for precision measurement. The small size fits into tight spaces like drone payloads, robotics head assemblies, kiosk camera enclosures, and wearable medical devices.
“The AR0544 sensor is known for its 5MP resolution, ultra‑low power, and wake‑on‑motion. Many fixed‑focus MIPI cameras lack intelligent power management. The Bolt-544CRS features built‑in wake‑on‑motion and auto exposure. We put this camera together with smart auto exposure and a direct MIPI interface. Now robotics, security, and traffic engineering teams get a camera that delivers clean color detail, spatial context, and ultra‑low power through one MIPI connection. That lowers system complexity and gets production deployments moving faster.”-Alwin Vincent, Product Manager at Vadzo Imaging.
Applications
Robotics and Autonomous Systems – For pick‑and‑place, visual servoing, and robot guidance, the Bolt-544CRS gives you 5MP color imaging with fixed‑focus over MIPI CSI-2. The AR0544 color rolling shutter camera identifies parts at high resolution from consistent working distances. Auto exposure keeps image quality steady as factory lights change.
UAV and Drone Imaging – Aerial platforms need high‑resolution, low‑noise color images for mapping and inspection. This UAV camera and drone camera combine 5MP AR0544 color imaging with fixed focus to keep payload weight low. Wake‑on‑motion lets the camera sleep during transit and wake only when needed.
Traffic Monitoring and Security Surveillance – Traffic monitoring camera systems and video surveillance camera products need high‑resolution, low‑noise color images to read license plates and see vehicle details in any light. The Bolt-544CRS gives you 5MP spatial resolution and color sensitivity for fine detail. Auto exposure handles direct sun, headlight glare, and nighttime.
Medical and Life Sciences Imaging – Diagnostic tools and lab automation require high‑resolution, low‑noise color images with steady exposure. The Bolt-544CRS medical camera delivers 5MP color output with fixed focus at calibrated distances. Auto exposure helps with reflections on wet tissue or glass slides. MIPI CSI-2 makes it easy to integrate with embedded medical workstations.
Kiosks and Interactive Displays – Self‑service kiosks need consistent high‑resolution images from a fixed user distance. The Bolt-544CRS kiosk camera uses fixed‑focus optics tuned for typical kiosk interaction zones. Auto exposure adjusts to indoor lobby light or outdoor vestibule light. Wake‑on‑motion can wake up the system only when a user approaches.
Industrial Inspection and Edge AI – The AR0544 sensor’s 5MP resolution and color accuracy help capture fine surface details without motion blur. That supports PCB inspection, surface defect detection, and inline quality control. The 5MP color fixed-focus MIPI camera works well at consistent conveyor belt distances. Real‑time AI inference can use the camera’s 5MP, 1080p, 720p, or VGA modes to balance detail and processing speed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. MIPI CSI-2 vs USB for embedded camera integration: which is better for a 5MP rolling shutter camera?
MIPI CSI-2 is the correct choice for embedded platforms where low power consumption, low latency, and tight SoC integration are design requirements. USB introduces a protocol conversion layer that adds latency, increases power draw, and occupies a USB controller that other peripherals may need. The Bolt-544CRS connects directly to the MIPI CSI-2 lanes on Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX8, and Rockchip SoCs through a native V4L2 driver – no bridge chip, no USB enumeration overhead, and no additional power rail. For battery-powered robotics, UAVs, and always-on security nodes, the power and latency difference is significant at the system level.
2. What is wake-on-motion, and how does it reduce power consumption in embedded deployments?
Wake-on-motion is a hardware feature in the AR0544 sensor that monitors a scene at ultra-low power and triggers the host processor only when pixel-level motion crosses a configurable threshold. The sensor remains in a low-power standby state between events rather than continuously streaming frames the host processor must evaluate and discard. For outdoor security nodes, smart doorbells, and remote traffic monitoring stations running on battery or solar power, this eliminates the dominant idle-state power draw and extends deployment intervals between maintenance cycles.
3. Does the Bolt-544CRS support multi-stream output, and how do resolution modes affect edge AI inference?
The Bolt-544CRS supports selectable output resolutions – full 5MP (2592 x 1944), 1080p, 720p, and VGA – switchable via V4L2 controls without restarting the pipeline. For edge AI deployments, the resolution choice directly affects inference throughput: a VGA or 720p stream gives an AI accelerator enough spatial context for object detection and classification at real-time frame rates, while the full 5MP mode is reserved for capture tasks that require maximum ground detail such as PCB inspection or aerial mapping. A typical deployment runs 5MP capture alongside a downscaled stream for simultaneous recording and inference on the same camera.
4. Which embedded platforms does the Bolt-544CRS support, and what driver package does Vadzo provide?
The Bolt-544CRS ships with a native Linux V4L2 driver validated on Raspberry Pi 4 and 5, NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, Jetson Orin Nano, Jetson Orin AGX, NXP i.MX8M Plus, and Rockchip SoCs. Vadzo provides ready-to-use device tree overlays, integration documentation, and sample code covering resolution switching, wake-on-motion configuration, and auto exposure control. No proprietary SDK or binary blob is required. For platforms not on the validated list, Vadzo’s engineering team supports driver porting – typically completed within a few days.
5. Can the lens be changed on the Bolt-544CRS, and does Vadzo support custom focus distances for OEM integration?
Yes. The Bolt-544CRS uses a standard S-Mount (M12) lens holder compatible with any M12 threaded optic. The camera ships factory-calibrated with a fixed-focus lens, but Vadzo offers OEM lens substitution for wide-angle UAV payloads, narrow field-of-view precision inspection, and NIR-optimized optics. Custom focus distances, connector types, cable lengths, and module footprint redesigns are available through Vadzo’s OEM customization program with the AR0544 sensor core unchanged.
Availability
The Bolt-544CRS 5MP MIPI CSI-2 camera built on the Onsemi Hyperlux AR0544 sensor is ready for evaluation and production orders now. Evaluation kits include the camera module, an S-Mount fixed-focus lens, a MIPI CSI-2 flex cable, and platform driver documentation. There is no minimum order requirement. Browse the full Vadzo camera portfolio at Vadzo Imaging or contact Vadzo at [email protected] to request an evaluation kit or talk about OEM integration needs.
About Vadzo Imaging
Vadzo Imaging is a global provider of embedded vision solutions. The company delivers high‑performance camera technologies and imaging platforms for robotics, industrial automation, UAVs, edge AI, and medical systems. Vadzo designs its products for easy integration with leading embedded platforms. Vadzo helps customers with hardware customization, firmware development, and module‑level drivers so they can build and deploy vision‑based systems faster.
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