7KM Night Vision USB Camera Module
0.0004 lx min. illumination, 1320 m person detection, ≤ 28 g telephoto USB night vision module.
Long-Range Night Detection at Sub-30 g SWaP
What It Is
The XHC1602-L20U816 is a USB Night Vision Camera Module — an ultra-low-light electro-optical imaging device based on a BSI CMOS sensor with an 8 mm M16 telephoto lens, providing the longest detection range in the XHC1602-L20U series for extended-standoff night observation in a bare-core OEM form factor.
Performance
The module achieves a minimum illumination of 0.0004 lx in B/W mode at 15fps and 0.001 lx in colour mode at 30fps. Against a 1.7 × 0.5 m person under clear weather (visibility ≥ 10 km, US NVESD standard), detection range is 1320 m, recognition 330 m, and identification 200 m. Against a 3 × 9 m tank, detection reaches 7000 m. Dynamic range is 72 dB, power consumption is 0.92 W at 25fps, and the module weighs ≤ 28 g.
Key Technical Features
- BSI CMOS sensor (XHI1302C/B) with F1.0 aperture and 8 mm M16 telephoto optics achieves 1320 m person detection and a narrow 48° × 38° FOV for long-standoff surveillance from UAV altitude.
- UVC-compliant USB output enables zero-driver integration on Windows and Linux hosts, with V4L2 runtime control of resolution, frame rate, H.264/H.265 encoding, and exposure parameters.
- H.264 / H.265 hardware encoding with adjustable bitrate (512 Kbps – 12 Mbps) provides efficient video output for UAV downlinks operating under constrained RF bandwidth budgets.
- Optional AI inference for face, human body, and vehicle detection provides on-device target cueing at extended standoff ranges without host-side GPU processing.
Platform Compatibility
The XHC1602-L20U816 is suited for extended-range UAV observation payloads, loitering munitions guidance cores, counter-UAS long-range detection rigs, tactical narrow-FOV handheld cameras, and high-altitude perimeter surveillance embedded systems where maximum detection range at minimum SWaP is the primary design constraint.
Extended-Range Night Detection
The 8 mm telephoto M16 lens narrows the field of view to 48° × 38° at 1280 × 1024, concentrating light from a smaller scene area to extend person detection to 1320 m and vehicle detection to 7000 m — the longest range in the XHC1602-L20U series.
Verified Long-Range DRI
Detection, recognition, and identification ranges are calculated to US military NVESD standard under clear weather with visibility ≥ 10 km. Against a 1.7 × 0.5 m person, the 816 achieves 1320 m detection, 330 m recognition, and 200 m identification in B/W mode.
Starlight BSI CMOS Sensor
The XHI1302C/B back-side illuminated CMOS sensor with F1.0 aperture maximises photon collection at telephoto focal length, sustaining 0.0004 lx sensitivity at 15fps for reliable long-range night imaging without active illumination.
UVC Plug-and-Play Integration
The camera enumerates as a standard UVC device on any Windows or Linux host without custom drivers, allowing immediate deployment into existing UAV ground control, video management, and embedded vision software stacks via V4L2 control.
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 | XHC1602-L20U816 |
| Product Series | XHC1602-L20U Series |
| Product Type | Ultra Low Light USB Camera Module |
| OPTICAL | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS (EO/Ultra Low Light) — XHI1302C/B BSI |
| Resolution | 1280 × 1024 |
| Colour Mode | Colour / Black & White |
| Focal Length | 8 mm |
| Aperture (F-number) | F1.0 |
| FOV Horizontal | 48° (1280 × 1024) |
| FOV Vertical | 38° (1280 × 1024) |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Min. Illumination | 0.0004 lx (B/W @ 15fps) |
| Frame Rate | 15 / 25 / 30 / 50 / 60 / 90 fps |
| Dynamic Range | 72 dB |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Dimensions | 20 x 46 mm |
| Weight | ≤ 28 g |
| Lens Mount | M16 Lens Interface |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V ± 0.5 V |
| Power Consumption | 0.92 W @ 25fps; 1.15 W @ 50fps |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Operating Temperature | −40 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −50 °C to +70 °C |
| FEATURES | |
| AI / SDK Support | AI detection: face, human, vehicle (optional firmware) |
| DRI PERFORMANCE | |
| DRI Test Standard | Clear weather, visibility ≥ 10 km; US military NVESD standard; B/W values; colour ≈ 70% |
| DRI Target — Person | 1.7 × 0.5 m body |
| DRI Target — Vehicle | 3 × 9 m Tank |
| Detection Range (Vehicle) | 7000 m |
| Recognition Range (Vehicle) | 1750 m |
| Identification Range (Vehicle) | 1090 m |
| Detection Range (Person) | 1320 m |
| Recognition Range (Person) | 330 m |
| Identification Range (Person) | 200 m |
| INTERFACE | |
| Output Format | UVC |
| Video Encoding | H.264 / H.265 |
| Interface Type | USB (UVC) |
| Connector Type | USB-1.25-5P |
| Control Protocol | V4L2 |
Designed for the Field
Long-Range Drone Night Observation
The XHC1602-L20U816 provides the maximum detection range of the XHC1602-L20U series for UAV platforms conducting extended-standoff night observation and long-range target detection.
Counter-UAS and Tactical Surveillance
The module supports counter-UAS and tactical perimeter applications where 1320 m person detection enables threat identification well before threat engagement range.
OEM Long-Range Vision Integration
OEM developers integrate the XHC1602-L20U816 into tactical handhelds, loitering munition observation cores, and long-range night-vision instruments requiring telephoto night imaging at sub-30 g mass.
Extended-Range Drone Night Observation
The XHC1602-L20U816 provides the longest detection range in the series for UAV platforms requiring extended-standoff night surveillance. Person detection at 1320 m and vehicle detection at 7000 m under US NVESD conditions enable threat identification before entry into engagement range. Its 48° × 38° FOV at 1280 × 1024 is suited for focused area monitoring from medium to high drone altitudes where narrow targeting is preferred over wide-area coverage.
- Detection Range (Person): 1320 m
- Detection Range (Vehicle): 7000 m
- FOV Horizontal: 48° at 1280 × 1024
- Min. Illumination: 0.0004 lx (B/W @ 15fps)
Counter-UAS and Tactical Surveillance
The XHC1602-L20U816 supports counter-UAS and tactical perimeter roles where extended detection range enables early-warning identification of person-sized and vehicle-sized threats at standoff. Telephoto optics and starlight sensitivity provide passive night coverage without emitting RF or optical signatures. Recognition at 330 m and identification at 200 m for person targets support threat confirmation within tactical response timelines.
- Recognition Range (Person): 330 m
- Identification Range (Person): 200 m
- Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +60 °C
- Power Consumption: 0.92 W @ 25fps
OEM Long-Range Vision Integration
System integrators embed the XHC1602-L20U816 into loitering munition observation cores, long-range tactical handhelds, and high-altitude UAV payloads where telephoto night vision at sub-30 g mass is the primary design requirement. The M16 lens mount and bare-core form factor support adaptation to any custom enclosure. H.264 / H.265 encoding with adjustable bitrate ensures efficient video delivery over narrow RF downlinks common in tactical UAV applications.
- Encoding: H.264 / H.265
- Bitrate Range: 512 Kbps – 12 Mbps
- Weight: ≤ 28 g
- Lens Mount: M16
System Integration
Interface Architecture
The XHC1602-L20U816 exposes a single USB-1.25-5P connector carrying both power supply and UVC video/data output, with parameter control via V4L2-compatible host software.
Full integration schematics, SDK access, and AI function configuration are available to registered corporate accounts.
USB UVC Interface
The camera outputs UVC-compliant video over a USB-1.25-5P connector, enumerating as a standard video device on Windows and Linux without custom drivers. V4L2-compatible applications configure resolution, frame rate, encoding, and exposure at runtime.
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