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Overview of CV payload thermal moudule

CV Series Long-wave Intelligent Infrared Camera Module

CETHERMAL introduces a series of compact thermal imaging modules for drones designed specifically for highly mobile applications. This series achieves extreme lightweight design, with the smallest size being 21x21mm and weighing only 22g, significantly improving drone endurance and payload efficiency. All models feature a high-performance 12µm VOx detector, offering resolution options from 256x192 to 640x512. All models support a high frame rate of 50Hz and excellent thermal sensitivity of less than or equal to 40mK, ensuring smooth and clear images during motion. Some models utilize shutterless technology, providing continuous, uninterrupted video streaming. We also offer in-depth customization services combining AI-enhanced thermal imaging and dual-light fusion technologies, making us an ideal ODM/OEM partner for demanding scenarios.

Basic Specs

  • Dimensions 21×21 mm, 22 g

  • Resolution 256×192 / 640×512

  • Frame Rate 50 Hz

  • Thermal Sensitivity ≤40 mK

Custom Options

Technical Advantages

  • Strong accumulation of core patents and technologies

With 28 patents and 6 software copyrights, its technological expertise covers several key areas, including dual-light fusion, millimeter-wave chips, and AI-enhanced thermal imaging.

  • Leading AI fusion algorithm capabilities

Mastering AI thermal imaging fusion technology, by combining super-resolution algorithms with multimodal fusion capabilities, can effectively improve the image quality and information dimensionality of low-resolution thermal images.

  • Ultimate miniaturization and lightweight design

The core components are as small as 21*21mm in size and as light as 22g in weight, perfectly meeting the needs of highly mobile and space-constrained applications such as drones.

  • Shutterless stabilization technology

The CV series camera mechanism features a shutterless design, avoiding image interruptions caused by shutter correction, and providing a smoother video stream and optimized power consumption.

  • Excellent sensor performance indicators

With a 12µm pixel pitch, the thermal sensitivity (NETD) reaches40mK and supports a high frame rate of 50Hz, ensuring high image clarity and real-time performance.

Technical Specifications

Specifications
Model CV256 CV384 CV640 AV384 AV640
Module
Detector type Uncooled infrared vanadium oxide core Uncooled infrared vanadium oxide core Uncooled infrared vanadium oxide core Uncooled infrared vanadium oxide core
Uncooled infrared vanadium oxide core
Resolution 256×192 384×288 640×512 384×288 640×512
Pixel pitch 12μm 12μm 12μm 12μm 12μm
Response band 8-14μm 8-14μm 8-14μm 8-14μm 8-14μm
 NETD ≤40mK ≤40mK ≤40mK ≤40mK ≤40mK
Frame rate 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz
Shutter Shutterless Shutterless Shutterless Automatic shutter correction Automatic shutter correction
 Lens
Focusing Adjustable focus/gearless algorithm correction Adjustable focus/gearless algorithm correction Adjustable focus/gearless algorithm correction Adjustable focus Adjustable focus
Aperture F1 F1 F1 F1 F1
Lens focal length 4mm, 9.1mm 9.1mm 9.1mm 6.8mm, 9.1mm 6.8mm, 9.1mm
FOV 40.1°×30.3° 17.6°×13.2° 29.3°×22° 48.9°×39.1° 62.9°×49.9°
 Identification distance
People 440m, 1000m 1100m 1200m 460m, 1100m 500m, 1200m
Vehicles 1051m, 2389m 2574m 2650m 1214m, 2574m 1250m, 2650m
Detection range
People 110m, 250m 300m 350m 140m, 300m 160m, 350m
Vehicles 263m, 597m 630m 700m 328m, 630m 350m, 700m
 Function
False color White heat White heat White heat White heat White heat
Simulated video PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL
Output type CVBS/USB/MIPI CVBS/USB/MIPI CVBS/USB/MIPI CVBS CVBS
Voltage 4.5-18V 4.5-18V 4.5-18V 4.5-18V 4.5-18V
Power consumption 600mw 600mw 600mw 1000mw 1000mw
Operating temperature -40℃~+80℃ -40℃~+80℃ -40℃~+80℃ -40℃~+80℃ -40℃~+80℃
Storage temperature -50℃~+85℃ -50℃~+85℃ -50℃~+85℃ -50℃~+85℃ -50℃~+85℃
Dimensions 21*21MM 21*21MM 21*21MM 28*28MM 28*28MM
Weight 22g 22g 22g 55.6g 55.6g

Application Scenarios and Solutions

Image to show cethermal vision Thermal Imaging Module for Power Line Inspection Applications

High-voltage power line inspection

  • By utilizing an ultra-lightweight, highly sensitive thermal imaging module, overheating faults in high-voltage transmission lines and transformer equipment can be detected quickly and accurately, ensuring the safe operation of the power system.
  • The ultra-light 22g design effectively extends the drone's battery life.
  • 50Hz frame rate, capturing thermal anomalies during high-speed motion.
  • Sensitivity of ≤40mK allows for precise identification of subtle temperature changes.
Image to show Cethermal Thermal Imaging Module for Border Surveillance Applications

Long-distance perimeter monitoring

  • Employing 50Hz high frame rate thermal imaging technology, it enables all-weather, long-distance covert intrusion detection and monitoring of perimeters, oil fields, and critical facilities at night and in adverse weather conditions.
  • 640x512 high definition ensures accurate identification of targets at long distances.
  • The detection range for people can reach over 1200m.
  • No shutter mechanism ensures stable and uninterrupted 24-hour video streaming.
Image of Thermal Imaging Module for Disaster Relief Applications

Rapid search and rescue in disaster areas

  • Equipped with a miniature thermal imaging module, it enables rapid deployment and efficient searching, accurately locating the thermal signals of survivors at complex disaster sites such as fires and earthquakes, and at night.
  • Miniaturized mechanism, suitable for handheld or small search and rescue platforms
  • High thermal sensitivity, penetrating smoke and low-visibility environments
  • Wide voltage power supply to meet the needs of complex emergency operation environments

Full Service Support

We provide a comprehensive service support system to ensure that your products are always in the best condition and receive professional technical support.

Product Guarantee

Every product comes with a 3-year full warranty that covers all hardware failures caused by man-made hardware damage.

  • 3-year warranty, extended warranty service as needed, comprehensive protection

Technical Support

Our professional technical team provides 24-hour technical support to answer your usage questions and technical inquiries.

  • 7x24 hours online support, remote assistance and troubleshooting, professional technical consultant services

Repair Service

Provide professional maintenance services to ensure your equipment always keeps in top working condition.

  • Quick response repair service, original parts replacement, equipment upgrade and modification service

Training Service

Provide professional product training to help you fully utilize the performance of your equipment.

  • Online video tutorials, on-site operation training, advanced application skills training

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