• C1

    2.5 MP High Dynamic Range

    With a dynamic range of 120 dB, this automotive-grade camera is capable of capturing scenes with significant differences in brightness, without crushing shadows or overexposing highlights.

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  • C2

    5.4 MP High Dynamic Range

    The C2 camera maintains the same high sensitivity and low noise level as the C1, but extends its resolution to 5.4 MP, which enables object recognition at greater distances and allows wider image capturing.

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  • C3

    8.3 MP High Dynamic Range

    The C3 Camera integrates an 8.3 MP image sensor to support the high perception range required in high ego-velocity use cases, such as on highways.

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  • GMSL2-10GbE Conversion Module

    Connect up to 8 TIER IV GMSL2 cameras and output data via 10Gb Ethernet.

    Aim to enhance the system value across a broad range of autonomous applications by combining Analog Devices advanced GMSL technology and TIER IV’s innovative camera solutions.

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  • Edge Perception Development Kit

    Customizable Development Kit

    The development kit offers a comprehensive solution for vision-based perception and can be tailored to individual needs by freely combining the cameras (C1 and C2) with an ECU. This flexibility allows it to meet a wide range of use cases. Additionally, multiple ECU models are available.

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  • Anti-Reflective & Anti-Condensation Housing

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  • GMSL2-USB3.0 Conversion Kit

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C1

2.5MP HDR

Automotive Camera

MSRP $800 | JPY120,000 (w/o tax)

Features

  • With a dynamic range of 120dB, it can capture scenes with a large difference in brightness without crushing shadows or overexposing highlights.

  • Suppress noise and capture high-quality images even in less light environments.

  • Flickering from LED light sources such as traffic signals, traffic signs, headlights, and taillights can be mitigated.

  • Fully compatible with Autoware, the open-source operating system for autonomous driving.

  • The GMSL2 interface allows for long-distance signal transmission and power supply over a single cable connection.

  • The camera is designed for the temperature range from -40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius, using automotive-grade components.

  • CE, FCC, RoHS, KC, UKCA certified

Best in Class Image Quality & Reliability

Capture Every Contrast

Dynamic range comparison against a standard machine vision camera.

Left : Machine Vision Camera / Right: TIER IV C1

Application Examples

Remote Monitoring

Camera LiDAR Fusion

YabLoc, Vision-based localization with a vector map.

https://github.com/tier4/YabLoc

Specifications C1

C1 Models

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C2

5.4 MP

Resolution Model

MSRP $1000 | JPY150,000 (w/o tax)

Features

  • With a dynamic range of 120dB, it can capture scenes with a large difference in brightness without crushing shadows or overexposing highlights.

  • C2 camera maintains the same high sensitivity and low noise as C1, and extends its resolution up to 5.4MP, which enables object recognition at a farther distance or wider image capturing.

  • Flickering from LED light sources such as traffic signals, traffic signs, headlights, and taillights can be mitigated.

  • Fully compatible with Autoware, the open-source operating system for autonomous driving.

  • The GMSL2 interface allows for long-distance signal transmission and power supply over a single cable connection.

  • The camera is designed for the temperature range from -40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius, using automotive-grade components.

  • CE, FCC, RoHS, KC, UKCA certified

Specifications C2

C2 Models

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8.3 MP

Resolution Model

C3

Features

  • With a dynamic range of 120dB, it can capture scenes with a large difference in brightness without crushing shadows or overexposing highlights.

  • C3 camera maintains the same high sensitivity and low noise as C1 and C2, and extends its resolution up to 8.3MP, which enables precise image capture for various use cases.

  • Flickering from LED light sources such as traffic signals, traffic signs, headlights, and taillights can be mitigated.

  • Fully compatible with Autoware, the open-source operating system for autonomous driving.

  • The GMSL2 interface allows for long-distance signal transmission and power supply over a single cable connection.

  • The camera is designed for the temperature range from -40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius, using automotive-grade components.

  • CE, FCC, RoHS, KC, UKCA certified

Specifications C3

C3 Models

  • C3 30 deg

  • C3 70 deg

  • C3 123 deg

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GMSL2-10GbE conversion module

Connect Up to 8 TIER IV GMSL2 Cameras

Features

  • - Data acquisition from up to 8 cameras and sensors via GMSL2 ports

    - Low-latency transmission of uncompressed image data over 10GbE using a field-programmable gate array

  • - PTP synchronization with LiDAR and other devices

    - Shutter timing control

    - Image data timestamping

  • User-friendly, browser-based operation and settings management

  • Aim to enhance the system value across a broad range of autonomous applications by combining Analog Devices advanced GMSL technology and TIER IV’s innovative camera solutions.

The Easiest Way to Develop Edge Perception.

Edge Perception Development Kit

Configuration

Features

  • The development kit can be customized by freely combining a camera (C1 or C2 from TIER IV) and an ECU, making it possible to meet a variety of use cases.

  • The camera driver is pre-installed in the ECU (for ROSCube RQX-58G), so you can start development with plug & play.

  • Object recognition application running on ROS. The operation of the object recognition application provided as OSS has been confirmed by TIER IV, so you can start development immediately.

  • Fully compatible with Autoware, the worlds leading open-source operating system for autonomous driving

  • CE, FCC, RoHS, KC, UKCA certified

GMSL2-USB3.0 Conversion Kit

USB Powered & UVC Standard

MSRP $400 | JPY60,000 (w/o tax)

TIER IV cameras can be used as UVC protocol with USB interface

Features

  • No additional power supply is needed. USB interface will supply the power.

  • Works with Windows, Mac and Linux without installing dedicated drivers. ※Raspberry pi is incompatible

  • An external trigger pulse can control the camera exposure. it allows the user to synchronize with another camera or lidar.

*Firmware is available on the official website. The factory setting is in C1 freerun mode (free run 30fps).

*Compatible with C1 and C2 cameras. Other cameras are incompatible

*Image tuning is not supported.

*Please use a USB cable that is USB 3.0 (data transfer speed 5Gbps) or higher.

OPTION / EXTENSION KIT

Anti-Reflective & Anti-Condensation Housing

An enclosure to provide added protection and water-repellent optical coatings.

ECU Partner

Case Studies

  • Suzuki Motor Corporation

    Next Generation Advanced Technology Development Division

    "The outstanding image quality and functionality of C1 Camera are expected to improve the performance of autonomous driving systems. We will evaluate the C1 Camera and promote its development in pursuit of making autonomous driving services a reality as soon as possible."

  • ETH Zurich

    Robotic Systems Lab (RSL)

    "The C1 Camera, with its great High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging capabilities, assists our research by making it possible to take our robots into the wild. Its waterproof and dustproof design enables us to deploy robots in natural environments, where they face a wide range of different conditions.”

  • TIER IV

    "TIER IV has been judiciously applying our advanced camera technologies to a wide variety of autonomous vehicles. Used for crucial tasks such as object detection, traffic light recognition, remote monitoring, and self-pose estimation, these cameras are providing valuable support to our autonomous system development. With their reliable performance and diverse functionalities, we are steadily paving our path towards market release.”

  • PIX Moving

    “Equipping the C1 camera has enhanced PIXKIT’s overall performance in terms of visual perception and sensor fusion, particularly excelling at capturing scenes with noticeable differences in brightness without compromising details in shadows. With its high sensitivity and low noise level, the PIXKIT becomes a complete autonomous driving development kit suitable for almost any driving environment.”

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