# ArduCAM USB3.0 Shield Plus: High-Speed Multi-Camera Control Board for PC & Embedded Systems

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** AC-B0317 · **Brand:** [Arducam](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/arducam-australia)
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Explore the versatile ArduCAM USB3.0 Camera Shield Plus, a high-performance USB camera control board for PCs and embedded systems, supporting a wide range of camera modules up to 21MP, featuring advanced MIPI camera support and enhanced USB3.0 bandwidth for robust imaging solutions.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $314.95 (inc GST) — $286.32 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 3+ $274.86 (exc GST) · 5+ $266.27 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 26 and Aug 31.

## Description

Arducam series USB camera shield is a general purpose USB camera control board for PC and embedded signal board computer. It hides the complex nature of the camera and provides the plug and play camera control interface as well as the ready to use SDK library and demo software source code. The Arducam supports variety camera modules from 0.3MP to 21MP or even higher.

Arducam USB3.0 Camera Shield Plus is the latest USB3.0 camera shields, it offers the improved performance and enhanced functions than the previous USB3.0 camera shield. It directly supports MIPI camera, supports RAW hardware decoding, and improves USB3.0 transmission bandwidth.It not only supports high resolution and high frame rate image sensors, but also supports stereoscopy camera and IRCUT control feature. With the given camera configuration files, user can switch between different cameras without any effort. It is the ideal solution for camera evaluation/testing, robot/drone, IoT, machine vision and scientific applications.

## Features

- Support DVP camera module( 8/10/12bitPixel color depth; RAW/YUV/RGB/JPG; VSYN,PCLK)
- Support MIPI camera module( 1/2/4 Lane; RAW8/RAW10 hardware analysis; RAW/YUV/RGB/JPG ) up to 21MP
- The maximum output bandwidth of USB3.0 is 360MB
- Build-in IRCUT control (optional)
- Provide free binary SDK library and demo software source code
 
## Specifications

- Bandwidth: 5-Gbps USB3.0 PHY
- Camera Databus: 32bit@100MHz
- I/O Voltage Standard: 3.3V
- Connector: Micro-USB3.0
- Size: 40 x 40 mm
- Weight: 10g
- Power Consumption: 5V/300mA
- Operation Temperature: -10°C~+55°C
 
Table 1 Featured Camera Modules Supported

**DVP camera**

 | **Resolution** | **Frame Rate** | **Camera Module** | **Sensor Vendor** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2MP | 54fps | AR0134/AR0135 | Aptina |
| 1.3MP | 30fps | MT9M001 | Micron |
| 1.3MP | 15fps | MT9M112 | Micron |
| 2MP | 15fps | MT9D111 | Micron |
| 2MP | 15fps | OV2640 | Omnivision |
| 2.3MP | 30fps | AR0234 | ONSemi |
| 5MP | 15fps | MT9P001 | ONSemi |
| 5MP | 15fps | OV5640/OV5642 | Omnivision |
| 9MP | 9.7fps | MT9N001 | Micron |
| 10MP | 7.5fps | MT9J001/MT9J003 | Aptina |
| 14MP | 6fps | MT9F001 | Aptina |

**MIPI camera**

 | **Resolution** | **Frame Rate** | **Camera Module** | **Sensor Vendor** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3MP | 120fps | OV7251 | Omnivision |
| 1MP | 120fps | OV9281 | Omnivision |
| 2MP | 60fps | OV2311/OG02B10 | Omnivision |
| 5MP | 15fps | OV5640 | Omnivision |
| 5MP | 15fps | OV5647 | Omnivision |
| 8MP | 30fps | IMX219 | Sony |
| 12.3MP | 24fps | IMX477 | Sony |
| 13MP | 20fps | IMX135 | Sony |
| 16MP | 18fps | IMX298 | Sony |
| 18MP | 15fps | AR1820HS | ONSemi |
| 21MP | 13fps | IMX230 | Sony |

**HiSPi camera**

 | **Resolution** | **Frame Rate** | **Camera Module** | **Sensor Vendor** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14MP | 10fps | MT9F002 | Aptina |

Table 2 Comparison among USB Camera Shield products

 | **ArduCAM USB2.0** **Camera Shield (Rev.E)** | **ArduCAM USB3.0** **Camera Shield** | **ArduCAM USB3.0** **Camera Shield Plus** |
|---|---|---|
| DVP Camera | support | support(function limited) | support |
| MIPI Camera | supported(1/2/4 Lane;RAW/YUV/RGB/JPG) | indirect support(Arducam MIPI Adapter Board required) | support |
| Number of MIPI Lanes | 1 | 1 | 2 ( support single-lane display and dual-lane synthesis) |
| RAW8/RAW10 Hardware Analysis | not support | not support | support |
| USB Interface | USB2.0 | USB3.0 (16 bit) | USB3.0 (32 bit) |
| USB bandwidth | 40MB | 180MB | 360MB |
| IR-cut | Support (customization required) | Support (customization required) | Support (customization required) |

## Package Including

- 1 pcs ArduCAM USB3.0 Camera Shield Plus
- 1 pcs USB3.0 Cable
 
**NOTE:**

- Camera module is not included, should order separately.
 
## GitHub

[ ArduCAM/ArduCAM\_USB\_Camera\_Shield](https://github.com/ArduCAM/ArduCAM_USB_Camera_Shield)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/a/r/arducam_usb3_camera_shield_plus_b03171.jpg)