STMicroelectronics VD55G4 · 0.6MP 1/9" global-shutter CMOS image sensor
VD55G4 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
VD55G4 is an STMicroelectronics 1/9-inch monochrome global-shutter CMOS image sensor in the BrightSense line. The 804x704 array provides 0.6 MP on 2.16um pixels over MIPI CSI-2, and the global shutter holds geometry steady on fast-moving subjects within a 2.31mm image circle. The table below lists every Commonlands M12 Lens that covers its 2.31 mm image circle, with the field of view each produces on this sensor.
VD55G4 specifications
| Part number | VD55G4 |
|---|---|
| 제조사 | ST마이크로일렉트로닉스 |
| Family | BrightSense (VD) |
| 결의안 | 804x704 (0.6 MP) |
| 광학 형식 | 1/9" |
| Active area | 1.74 × 1.52 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 2.31 mm |
| 픽셀 크기 | 2.16 µm |
| 셔터 | 글로벌 |
| 인터페이스 | MIPI CSI-2 |
| Color / mono | Mono |
Manufacturer datasheet: STMicroelectronics VD55G4 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the VD55G4 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the VD55G4 active area (1.74 × 1.52 mm) from Commonlands’ per-lens field-of-view data, which reflects each lens’s real distortion rather than a focal-length-only estimate. Alongside the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view, each row lists the lens aperture (F#), distortion, ingress protection, total track length (TTL), and rated resolution, so you can shortlist on optics and mechanics in one pass. Coverage shows whether the lens image circle covers the 2.31 mm sensor diagonal. Only lenses that cover the full diagonal are listed. Run exact working-distance and object-size numbers through the field of view calculator.
Engineering picks for the VD55G4
- Best ~30° HFoV: Wide-Angle 3.3mm M12 Lens (CIL384) (3.3 mm, f/1.6). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the VD55G4: 30° H × 26° V (40° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: Fisheye 1.7mm M12 Lens (CIL237) (1.7 mm, f/2.2). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the VD55G4: 59° H × 51° V (78° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: Fisheye 0.9mm M12 Lens (CIL208) (0.9 mm, f/2.2). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the VD55G4: 113° H × 98° V (153° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Lowest distortion: Low Distortion 4.4mm M12 Lens (CIL043) (4.4 mm, f/3.2). Why: measured -0.5% TV distortion, the flattest image among covering lenses. Field of view on the VD55G4: 22° H × 20° V (29° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best low light: 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) (8 mm, f/1.5). Why: the fastest covering aperture (f/1.5), which collects the most light per pixel. Field of view on the VD55G4: 12° H × 11° V (16° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
Find a lens for the VD55G4 in the M12 Lens collection or the C-Mount Lens collection. The covering options below run from 0.8 mm to 100 mm focal length and span 1° to 113° horizontal field of view on the VD55G4 active area.
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 2.31 mm sensor diagonal, so the corners are not cropped. Need a focal length or coverage that is not listed here? Ask our engineers to confirm a match.
How to choose a lens for the VD55G4
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the VD55G4. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 2.31 mm diagonal so the corners are not cropped, and check the lens resolution is rated for 0.6 MP or higher so it resolves the 2.16 µm pixels. For exact working-distance and object-size numbers, run the figures through the Commonlands field of view calculator.
Sourcing a camera module around the VD55G4? Commonlands manufactures the M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses above and ships from San Diego, with same-day shipping on in-stock lenses ordered by 12 PM PST. We also design and build custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the VD55G4 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned VD55G4 boards with Commonlands lenses in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom from 100 to 100,000 units per year. Talk to an applications engineer.
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VD55G4 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the VD55G4 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the VD55G4’s 2.31 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the VD55G4 active area (1.74 × 1.52 mm).
What is the VD55G4 sensor size?
The VD55G4 is a 1/9" format sensor with a 1.74 × 1.52 mm active area and a 2.31 mm diagonal, built on 2.16 µm pixels at 804x704 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the VD55G4?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the VD55G4 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year with active lens-to-sensor alignment and 100% MTF testing. Consigned assembly of your VD55G4 boards with Commonlands lenses runs from 100 to 100,000 units per year in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom. Talk to an applications engineer to scope a module.
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