FHD Low-Light USB Camera Module
0.001 lux @ 30fps starlight colour, 980 m human detection, 7mm F1.0 USB UAV camera module.
System Detail
What It Is
The XHC1604U07C is a compact USB Camera Module built around the XHI5001C large-pixel CMOS sensor with a 7 mm F1.0 fixed lens, delivering FHD full-colour low-light night vision via a standard UVC interface for integration into professional UAV payloads, vehicle-mounted observation systems, and embedded ISR platforms.
Performance
The module achieves a minimum illumination of 0.001 lux at 30fps (IRE50 standard), with 0.0008 lux achievable at 15fps, enabling true starlight colour imaging without active illumination. Against a 1.7 × 0.5 m human target measured to US military NVESD/NIIRS standards, detection range is 980 m, recognition range 245 m, and identification range 150 m. Against a 3 × 9 m vehicle, detection extends to 5100 m and recognition to 1290 m. Default resolution is 1920 × 1440 at up to 60fps, with 72 dB dynamic range and 8× digital zoom.
Key Technical Features
- USB 2.0 UVC output with V4L2 protocol support, compatible with Linux, Windows, and Android host systems without custom drivers
- Rolling shutter CMOS with automatic gain control and configurable encoding at H.264/H.265, 512 Kbps to 12 Mbps
- Internal storage support from 32 GB default up to 128 GB maximum for standalone recording
- C-mount lens interface enabling field-swappable optics across the XHC1604 series
Platform Compatibility
The XHC1604U07C is rated suitable for medium multirotor UAV professional payload integration and vehicle-mounted surveillance systems, and is recommended for ground-based ISR and observation platforms where a compact 7 mm wide-FOV configuration is required.
Starlight Colour Imaging
The XHI5001C sensor with 5.5 μm pixel pitch and F1.0 aperture captures true full-colour video at 0.001 lux or lower without active illumination. This enables covert night operations where IR illuminators would compromise mission security.
NVESD-Standard DRI Performance
Detection, recognition, and identification ranges are measured to US military NVESD/NIIRS standards against defined human and vehicle target templates. Integrators receive traceable performance data for system-level mission planning.
Driverless UVC Integration
The UVC output with V4L2 protocol operates without proprietary drivers on Linux, Windows, and Android hosts. This eliminates BSP development overhead and accelerates payload integration timelines.
Ultra-Low Power USB Supply
The module draws 1.35 W at 1920 × 1440 / 30fps from a standard 5V USB rail, requiring no dedicated power supply. This makes it directly compatible with UAV flight controller USB ports and embedded SBCs.
Our technical team provides pre-sales support for system integration planning, field testing, and deployment assessment.
Contact Technical TeamFull Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | |
| Model Number | XHC1604U07C |
| Product Series | XHC1604 |
| Product Type | FHD Low-Light USB Camera Module |
| OPTICAL | |
| Sensor Type | USB 2.0 CMOS Camera Module — XHI5001C |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1440 (default); 1280 × 1024 / 1280 × 960 optional |
| Pixel Size | 5.5 μm |
| Color Mode | All Day Colour |
| Focal Length | 7 mm |
| Aperture (F-number) | F1.0 |
| FOV Horizontal | 95.4° |
| FOV Vertical | 68.2° |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Min. Illumination | 0.001 lux @ 30fps (IRE50); 0.0008 lux @ 15fps |
| Frame Rate | 15 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 fps |
| Dynamic Range | 72 dB |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Weight | ≤ 155 g (whole); ≤ 120 g (no back cover) |
| Mount Type | C Mount |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V ± 0.5 V |
| Power Consumption | 1.35 W @ 1920 × 1440 / 30fps; 0.9 W @ 1280 × 960 / 30fps |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating Temperature | −40 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −50 °C to +70 °C |
| FEATURES | |
| Wide Dynamic Range | Supported (≤ 1920 × 1440) |
| SDK Support | NHUSB1.5 or above |
| DRI PERFORMANCE | |
| DRI Test Standard | US Military NVESD / NIIRS Standard |
| DRI Target — Person | 1.7 m × 0.5 m |
| DRI Target — Vehicle | 3 m × 9 m |
| Detection Range (Vehicle) | 5100 m |
| Recognition Range (Vehicle) | 1290 m |
| Identification Range (Vehicle) | 810 m |
| Detection Range (Person) | 980 m |
| Recognition Range (Person) | 245 m |
| Identification Range (Person) | 150 m |
| INTERFACE | |
| Output Format | UVC |
| Interface Type | USB 2.0 |
| Connector Type | USB-1.25-4P |
| Network Protocol | V4L2 |
Designed for the Field
UAV ISR Payload Integration
The XHC1604U07C provides wide-area colour night vision for UAV-borne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Ground-Based Observation Systems
The module integrates into vehicle-mounted and ground-based observation systems requiring starlight-class colour imaging in a compact, low-power form factor.
OEM Embedded Vision
System integrators adopt the XHC1604U07C as a plug-and-play USB vision core for custom ISR, border surveillance, and perimeter monitoring platforms.
UAV ISR Payload
The XHC1604U07C provides wide-area colour night vision for UAV intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The 95.4° horizontal FOV and USB UVC interface enable rapid payload integration on medium multirotor UAV platforms. Starlight performance at 0.001 lux and detection at 980 m against human targets allows covert persistent surveillance without active IR illumination.
- Min. Illumination: 0.001 lux @ 30fps (IRE50)
- Human Detection: 980 m (NVESD standard)
- FOV Horizontal: 95.4°
- Weight: ≤ 155 g (whole)
Border & Perimeter Surveillance
The wide FOV and all-day colour capability make the XHC1604U07C effective for fixed ground-based perimeter and border surveillance platforms requiring continuous colour monitoring across day and low-light conditions. Vehicle detection out to 5100 m supports wide-area barrier monitoring. USB bus power at 5V eliminates dedicated power supply requirements, reducing total system integration complexity.
- Vehicle Detection: 5100 m (NVESD standard)
- Dynamic Range: 72 dB
- Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +60 °C
- Power Consumption: 1.35 W @ 1920 × 1440 / 30fps
OEM Embedded Vision Integration
System integrators embed the XHC1604U07C as a driverless UVC vision core into custom ISR, observation, and inspection platforms. The V4L2 protocol and C-mount lens interface support rapid software and optical integration without proprietary BSP development. Internal storage up to 128 GB and H.264/H.265 encoding allow standalone edge recording within the payload.
- Interface: USB 2.0 UVC / V4L2
- Encoding: H.264 / H.265, 512 Kbps – 12 Mbps
- Internal Storage: 32 GB default; 128 GB maximum
- Lens Interface: C Mount
System Integration
Interface Architecture
The XHC1604U07C exposes a single USB-1.25-4P connector carrying both 5V power and UVC video, enabling one-cable integration into host systems without additional power rails.
Full pin-out diagrams, configuration register maps, and integration SDK documentation are available to registered corporate accounts.
USB UVC Interface
The module outputs UVC-compliant video over the USB-1.25-4P connector, compatible with any V4L2-capable Linux host, Windows DirectShow, or Android UVC stack without additional drivers. Power and video share the single connector at 5V ±0.5V.
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