TOF Lens – S08012004812IR

The S08012004812IR is a TOF lens designed with an M12 mount, featuring low distortion, a 60° field of view (FOV), 640×480 resolution, and a 940nm IR filter, with 1/2″ sensors to ensure precise depth sensing capabilities.

8.0mm M12 TOF Lens for 940nm Depth Sensing

This 8.0mm M12 TOF lens is designed for 1/2-inch ToF imaging systems using the MLX75027 sensor, providing a 60° diagonal field of view, F1.2 aperture, and integrated 940nm band-pass filtering. Its compact M12×0.5 mount makes it suitable for embedded depth cameras, 3D sensing modules, robotics, smart devices, and industrial perception systems.

Product Highlights at a Glance

• 8.0mm focal length optimized for 1/2-inch ToF imaging systems.
• 940nm BPF helps selectively transmit the target wavelength used in 940nm ToF sensing.
• F1.2 aperture provides high light-gathering capability for depth imaging applications.
• M12×0.5 compact mount supports space-constrained embedded camera designs.
• 60° diagonal FOV provides a balanced viewing range for depth perception without the extreme distortion associated with ultra-wide ToF optics.

For systems where sensor format, focal length, and field of view must be matched precisely, the Sensor Guide and Lens Selection Guide can help engineers evaluate the optical configuration before selecting a lens.

8.0mm M12 TOF Lens Applications

Core Application Scenes

This 8.0mm M12 TOF lens is designed for applications that require reliable 3D distance information from a compact camera module. The 940nm BPF is particularly relevant to ToF systems using near-infrared illumination around 940nm, helping the optical system focus on the intended sensing wavelength.

Typical applications include:

• 3D depth sensing — captures depth information for spatial measurement and object detection.
• Robotics vision — supports robot perception, obstacle detection, and short-range spatial awareness.
• Industrial 3D sensing — suitable for machine systems requiring distance or object-position information.
• Smart devices — compact optical design can be integrated into embedded depth-sensing modules.
• Human presence detection — supports applications that use depth information to detect people or objects.
• Gesture recognition — provides optical input for 3D interaction and gesture-sensing systems.
• Autonomous perception systems — can be used as part of compact depth cameras for environmental sensing.

The 60° diagonal FOV provides a moderate coverage range that can be useful when the application requires a balance between viewing area, working distance, and spatial resolution. With a 0.2m minimum object distance, the lens is also suitable for relatively close-range depth-sensing scenarios.

Compatible Devices

This lens can be integrated into:

• 1/2-inch ToF camera modules
• MLX75027-based depth cameras
• 940nm ToF sensing systems
• Compact 3D vision modules
• Embedded depth-sensing cameras
• Robotics perception cameras
• Industrial depth-sensing equipment
• Smart sensing devices

For ToF systems using the MLX75027, optical matching should consider the sensor format, active illumination wavelength, field of view, CRA, and mechanical back focal requirements. The TOF Lens solution provides additional information about optical solutions for time-of-flight imaging.

Designed for 940nm ToF depth sensing, compact 3D vision, robotics perception, and embedded distance-measurement applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of lens is this?
A: This is an 8.0mm fixed-focal M12 TOF lens designed for 1/2-inch ToF imaging systems, including systems using the MLX75027 sensor.

Q: What is the field of view of this 8.0mm TOF lens?
A: The lens provides a 60° diagonal FOV, 48° horizontal FOV, and 36° vertical FOV on the specified 1/2-inch imaging format.

Q: What is the purpose of the 940nm BPF?
A: The 940nm band-pass filter is designed to transmit a selected near-infrared wavelength around 940nm, making the lens suitable for ToF systems using 940nm illumination.

Q: Is this lens suitable for the MLX75027 sensor?
A: Yes. The optical specification is provided for a 1/2-inch system using the MLX75027, making it suitable for compatible MLX75027-based ToF camera designs.

Q: Is this lens a wide-angle lens?
A: The lens provides a 60° diagonal FOV, which offers moderate coverage. It is better described as a standard-field TOF lens rather than an ultra-wide-angle or fisheye lens.

Q: What is the minimum object distance of this lens?
A: The specified minimum object distance is 0.2m, making the lens suitable for close-range depth-sensing applications when the mechanical and optical system are properly configured.

Q: What mount does this TOF lens use?
A: It uses an M12×0.5 mount, a compact mechanical interface commonly used for embedded camera and sensing modules.

Q: Where can this lens be used?
A: Typical applications include 3D depth sensing, robotics, industrial perception, human presence detection, gesture recognition, embedded ToF cameras, and other 940nm depth-sensing systems.

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