“The Bolt-2020CRS is a 20MP Color Rolling Shutter MIPI CSI-2 Camera developed around the Onsemi AR2020 image sensor. Designed for embedded vision applications, the camera 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 Linux-compatible embedded integration for high-resolution imaging across multiple deployment environments.”
FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / Vadzo Imaging makes embedded cameras for vision systems. Today, the company launched the Bolt‑2020CRS. This is a 20MP color MIPI camera that runs on the Onsemi Hyperlux LP AR2020 sensor. The Bolt‑2020CRS works as a 20MP rolling shutter MIPI CSI-2 camera. It delivers true 20MP color images with fixed-focus optics and auto exposure through a high-speed MIPI CSI-2 interface. Vadzo built this 20MP AR2020 color MIPI CSI-2 camera to combine the sensor’s low noise color sensitivity with smart auto exposure and a small S‑Mount body. The camera is suitable for robotics, UAVs and drones, AGVs, medical imaging, traffic monitoring, and security camera systems. It plugs directly into MIPI-based embedded platforms.
Sensor and Camera Overview
The Bolt-2020CRS integrates the Onsemi Hyperlux LP AR2020 sensor with a powerful ISP to deliver high-quality imaging performance. The AR2020 is a 20MP (5120 × 3840) color rolling shutter CMOS sensor featuring a 1/1.8-inch optical format and 1.4 µm pixels. It captures full-resolution 20MP color images with low noise, high sensitivity, and excellent quantum efficiency. Combined with fixed-focus optics and intelligent auto exposure, the camera delivers detailed and accurate color reproduction with stable exposure control, making it ideal for applications that require consistent high-quality imaging. That is why this AR2020 color MIPI camera fits many demanding applications.
The Bolt‑2020CRS comes as a small MIPI CSI-2 camera module. Inside the Onsemi AR2020 sensor, an ISP, a fixed-focus lens assembly, and a standard MIPI CSI-2 serial interface. The lens mount is S‑Mount (M12). The camera ships with a fixed-focus lens already installed. Auto exposure runs automatically, so you do not have to tune anything. Output modes like full 20MP, 4K, 1080p, 720p, or VGA. The camera works right away with Linux-based embedded boards like Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson i.MX8 and others are using standard MIPI CSI-2 connectors.
Key specs: 20MP (5120 x 3840) | Onsemi AR2020 1/1.8 inch 1.4 µm pixel | Color | Rolling Shutter | Fixed-Focus | Auto Exposure | High Performance ISP | MIPI CSI-2 | 20MP / 4K / 1080p / 720p / VGA | S‑Mount (M12) | Linux embedded support
Key Capabilities of the Onsemi AR2020 20MP Color MIPI CSI-2 Camera
20MP High Resolution Color Imaging – A lot of MIPI cameras stop at 12MP or give a weak color. The Onsemi AR2020 sensor captures a full 20MP (5120 x 3840) color frame with a rolling shutter and 1.4 µm pixels. That means excellent low-light color sensitivity. Get a 20MP spatial detail and accurate color that other 20MP MIPI 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 high-resolution ground coverage.
Fixed-Focus with Auto Exposure – Most embedded cameras sit at a fixed working distance. The Bolt‑2020CRS uses a factory-calibrated S‑Mount fixed-focus lens. This 20MP color fixed-focus camera lets auto exposure change gain and shutter speed as light changes. This works great for outdoor security camera deployments for kiosk camera products with fixed user distances and for AGV camera systems driving through warehouses with shifting light.
Multi-Resolution Output – Choose different output resolutions on the Bolt‑2020CRS. Full 20MP mode gives max detail for inspection. 4K mode balances resolution and bandwidth for live video. 1080p mode runs at higher frame rates. 720p and VGA modes work well for lightweight edge AI. So, one AR2020 color rolling shutter MIPI camera can handle inspection, video analytics, navigation, and edge AI tasks.
MIPI CSI-2 Plug and Play Integration – This AR2020 MIPI CSI-2 camera connects straight to any MIPI CSI-2 host port on embedded processors like Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX8 Rockchip and others. And also, not needed extra bridge boards. Standard Linux V4L2 drivers make the Bolt‑2020CRS work the moment when plug it in. That saves time for robotics camera teams, traffic monitoring camera system integrators, and medical camera projects where quick integration matters.
Compact S‑Mount Form Factor – The Bolt‑2020CRS comes in a small module with an S‑Mount (M12) lens holder. It accepts any standard M12 threaded lens. Choosing a wide-angle lens for UAV camera aerial surveys or narrow field lenses for precision measurement. The small size fits into tight spaces like drone camera payloads, robotics camera head assemblies, kiosk camera enclosures, and wearable medical camera devices.
“The AR2020 sensor is known for its 20MP resolution and great color sensitivity, even with a rolling shutter. Many fixed-focus MIPI cameras still have trouble changing the light. The Bolt‑2020CRS fixes with built-in auto exposure. We put the 20MP AR2020 color MIPI CSI-2 camera together with smart auto exposure and a direct MIPI CSI-2 interface. Now robotics and UAV engineering teams get a camera that delivers clean color detail, spatial context, and reliable auto exposure 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‑2020CRS gives 20MP color imaging with a fixed-focus over MIPI CSI-2. The AR2020 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 20MP AR2020 color imaging with fixed focus to keep payload weight low. The MIPI CSI-2 interface links directly to flight controllers or companion computers.
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‑2020CRS gives 20MP 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-2020CRS medical camera delivers 20MP 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-2020CRS kiosk camera uses fixed-focus optics tuned for typical kiosk interaction zones. Auto exposure adjusts to indoor lobby light or outdoor vestibule light. The 20MP resolution detects wide field users and extracts high-quality face crops at 4K without needing two cameras.
Industrial Inspection and Edge AI – The AR2020 sensor’s 20MP resolution and color accuracy help capture fine surface details without motion blur. That supports PCB inspection of surface defect detection and inline quality control. The 20MP color fixed-focus MIPI camera works well at consistent conveyor belt distances. Real-time AI inference can use the camera’s 20MP, 4K, 1080p, 720p, or VGA modes to balance detail and processing speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vadzo provide that a bare AR2020 module doesn’t?
Integration-ready hardware. The Bolt-2020CRS includes a factory-calibrated fixed-focus lens, tuned auto exposure, and tested V4L2 drivers for supported platforms. Customers avoid the lens selection, ISP characterization, and driver development that a bare sensor requires – typically weeks to months of engineering time.
Which host platforms are supported?
The camera follows standard MIPI CSI-2 specifications and uses V4L2 drivers, so it is compatible with any embedded processor with a MIPI CSI-2 input. Vadzo has validated the camera on Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, NXP i.MX8, Rockchip, and Allwinner platforms. Integration documentation and device tree overlays are provided.
Can the camera be customized for our application?
Yes. Vadzo offers OEM customization of the fixed-focus distance, lens selection, cable length and connector type, and module footprint. The AR2020 sensor core remains the same across customized variants.
Is it suitable for outdoor or variable-lighting environments?
Yes. The AR2020 sensor has strong low-light color sensitivity, and the built-in auto exposure handles wide lighting transitions – direct sunlight, artificial light, and nighttime conditions. The fixed-focus distance is set for typical surveillance and monitoring ranges.
What output resolution should we start with?
That depends on your processing pipeline. Full 20MP is appropriate for inspection and documentation workloads where detail is the priority. 4K balances resolution and bandwidth for streaming video analytics. 1080p and below suit edge AI inference workloads where throughput matters more than maximum detail.
Availability
The Bolt‑2020CRS 20MP color MIPI CSI-2 camera built on the Onsemi Hyperlux LP AR2020 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 https://www.vadzoimaging.com/ or contact Vadzo at support@vadzoimaging.com or +1 817 678 2139 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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