Onsemi AR0235 HyperLux^™ SG Global Shutter | High Frame Rate (Upto 120 fps) | In-built ISP Engine | Dynamic ROI Streaming & Exposure Control | Low-Noise Image Delivery | Low Operational Power | USB 3.2 Gen1 UVC Video Streaming | VISPA ARC SDK | NDAA Compliant Embedded USB Camera

FORT WORTH, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2026 / Vadzo Imaging, a global embedded vision solutions leader, is proud to announce the launch of its new product: the Falcon-235CGS Color USB UVC Camera, a compact and power-efficient 2.3MP USB 3.2 Gen 1 UVC global shutter camera designed for embedded vision applications. Built on Onsemi's AR0235 HyperLux^™ SG image sensor, the Falcon-235CGS delivers low-noise, artefact-free motion capture with low power consumption for motion-critical applications including robotics, industrial inspection, and automated imaging systems.

Key Features of the Falcon-235CGS AR0235 HyperLux Color USB3.2 Gen1 UVC Camera:

Global Shutter Imaging with the Onsemi AR0235 HyperLux^™ SG Sensor : The Falcon-235CGS is based on the Onsemi AR0235 HyperLux^™ SG global shutter CMOS image sensor, providing a 2.3MP resolution with an active pixel array of 1920 × 1200 and supporting frame rates of up to 120 fps at full resolution. The global shutter architecture enables simultaneous exposure of all pixels, making the sensor suitable for applications involving object movement where rolling shutter effects are undesirable. The sensor also supports imaging in near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths, enabling operation under IR illumination.

Deterministic Exposure Control and Sensor-Level Features : The Falcon-235CGS leverages Vadzo's Falcon USB architecture to expose the imaging capabilities of the Onsemi AR0235 sensor while maintaining deterministic video streaming with low latency and minimal processing load on the host system. The AR0235 integrates a 5 × 5 statistics engine to support region-of-interest-based auto-exposure, along with Automatic Black Level Calibration (ABLC), pixel binning, windowed readout modes, and row and column skip functions. These capabilities allow flexible trade-offs between resolution, frame rate, noise performance, and power consumption for continuous-operation embedded vision systems. Sensor features such as external trigger synchronization and on-chip flash control are supported through Vadzo's integrated imaging pipeline firmware.

Integrated ISP for Color Image Processing : The Falcon-235CGS integrates an on-board Image Signal Processor (ISP) that implements the full color imaging pipeline required for production deployments, offloading image processing from the host CPU and GPU and allowing system resources to be allocated to core applications. The ISP performs functions such as demosaicing, color correction, white balance, exposure control, noise reduction, and image enhancement, reducing dependence on host-side processing. This architecture enables consistent image output across operating systems, improves effective frame rates, reduces glass-to-glass latency compared to host-based ISP implementations, and simplifies integration for USB-based embedded vision platforms. ISP features are accessible through standard UVC controls as well as Vadzo's VISPA SDK.

UVC-Compliant USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface : The Falcon-235CGS is a global shutter USB 3.2 Gen 1 camera compliant with the USB Video Class (UVC) standard, enabling plug-and-play video streaming on Windows, Linux, and Android operating systems using native UVC drivers. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface in combination with UVC provides sufficient bandwidth for high-frame-rate global shutter imaging while maintaining low and predictable transport latency, allowing rapid evaluation and deployment without the need for custom driver development. In addition to standard UVC functionality, the Falcon-235CGS exposes extended imaging, synchronization, and sensor controls through Vadzo's VISPA software toolkit.

NDAA Compliant USB Camera Design : The Falcon-235CGS is designed using NDAA-compliant components and architecture, enabling eligibility for procurement in government, public-sector, and regulated enterprise deployments. This simplifies compliance requirements for OEMs and system integrators developing embedded vision solutions for NDAA-restricted environments.

VISPA ARC SDK for Falcon-235CGS - AR0235 USB3.2 Gen1 UVC Camera

The Falcon-235CGS, combined with Vadzo's VISPA ARC SDK, offers developers extremely advanced functionality regarding camera control, which goes far beyond conventional UVC capabilities. VISPA ARC SDK is Vadzo's software solution for setup, video streaming, and low-level control of any Falcon USB camera model. Through providing direct access to the capabilities of the Onsemi AR0235 global shutter sensor via USB connectivity, the VISPA ARC SDK ensures deterministic control over images while keeping the host complexity low. This makes the software development kit suitable for edge applications. The main capabilities of the VISPA ARC SDK for Falcon-235CGS are:

• Dynamic ROI setup for application-driven FOV optimization

• ROI-based Auto Exposure for consistent imaging in local areas

• Precise exposure and gain control for motion-critical scenes

• Trigger and Flash Controls to Synchronize Image Capture

• Sensor settings access, binning, windowing, and frame timing

• Firmware setup and management

The VISPA ARC SDK provides APIs for C, C++, C#, and Python programming languages to seamlessly integrate it with different embedded environments. This helps developers as well as manufacturers to quickly develop their product with better control over the low-level details of embedded vision applications.

Target Application Areas

The Falcon-235CGS AR0235 USB camera is particularly suited for embedded vision solutions where global shutter capability is desired, and deterministic USB connectivity and low host-side processing are necessary. The applications would include:

• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs): Global shutter imaging for motion-accurate navigation, localization, and obstacle detection in embedded robotic platforms

• Barcode and ID Scanning Systems: Distortion-free capture for reliable decoding of moving labels and codes in embedded and handheld scanners

• 3D Scanning and Measurement Modules: High-speed global shutter frame capture for structured-light and depth reconstruction workflows

• Biometric and Identity Devices: Consistent image capture for facial and feature-based biometric systems under variable lighting and motion

• Embedded Edge Vision Nodes: Compact, USB-powered cameras for always-on monitoring and analysis in space- and power-constrained systems

Camera Availability

The Falcon-235CGS (2.3MP Onsemi AR0235 based USB 3.0 UVC global shutter embedded camera) is now also available for evaluation purposes, and it is priced starting from USD 98 for 5,000 pieces and USD 79 for 10,000 pieces. For further technical specifications and evaluation boards, visit their website at www.vadzoimaging.com.

About Vadzo Imaging

Vadzo Imaging delivers advanced embedded camera solutions across USB , MIPI, GigE, Wi-Fi, and SerDes platforms, enabling innovation across healthcare, industrial automation, robotics, edge AI, and smart mobility. Vadzo products are engineered to deliver performance, reliability, and adaptability for modern vision-driven systems.

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