> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dwe.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# exploreHD Technical Specifications

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<Card title="Download Datasheet" icon="book-open" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/exploreHD-series/exploreHD/datasheets/exploreHD-datasheet.pdf" horizontal>
  Technical Information for the exploreHD 3.0
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## Physical Specifications

| Property                      | Value                                                                             |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Depth Rating                  | 400 meters                                                                        |
| Safety Margin                 | 50%                                                                               |
| Ingress Protection Rating     | IP69K+ equivalent                                                                 |
| Mass in Air                   | 84 grams                                                                          |
| Mass in Water                 | 44 grams                                                                          |
| Material                      | Aerospace-grade 6061-T6 alloy aluminum - Abrasion-resistant hard anodized coating |
| Front Port                    | Standard Depth-Resistant Glass                                                    |
| Operating Temperature         | -20°C to 85°C                                                                     |
| Max Cable Length<sup>\*</sup> | 5m (USB 2.0)                                                                      |

<sub>*<sup>\*</sup>Cameras ship with a \~1m cable by default. For longer cables, contact [sales@dwe.ai](mailto:sales@dwe.ai).*</sub>

## Lens Specifications

| Property                  | Value       |
| ------------------------- | ----------- |
| Type                      | Fisheye     |
| Focus Type                | Fixed Focus |
| Focal Length              | 2.65mm      |
| Lens Aperture             | f/1.9       |
| Minimum Focus Distance    | 20-30cm     |
| IR Filter                 | 650nm       |
| Horizontal FOV (In Air)   | 138°        |
| Vertical FOV (In Air)     | 70°         |
| Diagonal FOV (In Air)     | 168°        |
| Horizontal FOV (In Water) | \~82°       |

## Image Sensor Specifications

| Property                | Value                                                |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Image Sensor            | 1/2.9” Sony Exmor™ CMOS                              |
| Sensor Color            | RGB                                                  |
| Sensor Type             | Front-Side Illuminated                               |
| Pixel Size              | 2.8 µm (H) × 2.8 µm (V)                              |
| Electronic Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter                                      |
| Max Resolution          | 1920x1080                                            |
| Max Framerate           | 30fps with H.264/MJPEG                               |
| Color Channels          | 3                                                    |
| Bits Per Channel        | 8 bits                                               |
| Compression Formats     | H.264 (Baseline), MJPEG, YUY2                        |
| Connection              | USB 2.0 High Speed / UVC Compliant / V4L2 Compatible |
| Spectral Sensitivity    | See Graph Below                                      |

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## Image Compression Specifications

|                    | H.264    | MJPEG | YUY2  |
| ------------------ | -------- | ----- | ----- |
| Type               | Baseline | --    | --    |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0    | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |

## Supported Resolutions and Framerates

| Resolution    | MJPEG & H.264          | YUY2                      |
| :------------ | :--------------------- | :------------------------ |
| **1920x1080** | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps | 5 fps                     |
| **1280x720**  | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps | 5, 10 fps                 |
| **800x600**   | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps | 5, 10, 15 fps             |
| **640x480**   | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps |
| **640x360**   | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps |
| **352x288**   | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps |
| **320x240**   | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps |

## Software Requirements

| Property              | Value                              |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **External Software** | None Required (Plug-and-Play)      |
| **Protocol**          | UVC (USB Video Class) Compliant    |
| **Windows Support**   | Native Support - No drivers needed |
| **macOS Support**     | Native Support - No drivers needed |
| **Linux Support**     | Native Support - V4L2 compatible   |

<Note>
  **Zero Software Required**
  Because it is fully UVC compliant, it requires absolutely **no proprietary drivers, external software, or libraries** for retrieving images.

  While we provide helpful optional utilities like our Camera Tester and dweOS, **these are strictly optional**. You can plug the camera into your system and immediately view the feed using standard built-in camera applications (like Windows Camera, OBS, etc).
</Note>

## Bitrate Control Library

For specific advanced application using H.264 mode, you can manage the camera's bitrate via our open-sourced bitrate control code.

<Card title="Bitrate Control Code" icon="wave-pulse" href="https://github.com/DeepWaterExploration/DWE_OS_Legacy/blob/main/ui/camera_controls/README.md">
  Bitrate Control README document.
</Card>

## Electrical Specifications

| Property          | MJPEG Mode | H.264 Mode |
| ----------------- | ---------- | ---------- |
| Voltage           | 5V         | 5V         |
| Current           | 180mA      | 250mA      |
| Current (Max)     | 200mA      | 260mA      |
| Operating Wattage | 0.9W       | 1.2W       |
| Wattage (Min)     | 0.004W     | 0.004W     |
| Wattage (Max)     | 1W         | 1.3W       |

## Connector Pinout

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    | Color | Function           | Wire Gauge (AWG) |
    | ----- | ------------------ | ---------------- |
    | Red   | 5V                 | 24               |
    | White | D- (Data Negative) | 28               |
    | Green | D+ (Data Positive) | 28               |
    | Black | Ground             | 24               |
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    | Cobalt (6 Pin) USB Cable | COB-1461           |
    | ------------------------ | ------------------ |
    | 1                        | **Black : Ground** |
    | 2                        | **Red : +5V**      |
    | 3                        | **White : DATA -** |
    | 4                        | **Green : DATA +** |
    | 5                        | Blue : NC          |
    | 6                        | Brown : NC         |
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## CAD Files

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    <Card title="Download" icon="download" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/exploreHD-series/exploreHD/epoxy/explorehd-epoxy.step">
      exploreHD (Epoxy) STEP File
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    <Card title="Download" icon="download" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/exploreHD-series/exploreHD/epoxy/explorehd-epoxy-drawing.pdf">
      exploreHD (Epoxy) Technical Drawing (PDF)
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  <Tab title="Wetlink">
    <Card title="Download" icon="download" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/exploreHD-series/exploreHD/wetlink/explorehd-wetlink.step">
      exploreHD (WetLink) STEP File
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    <Card title="Download" icon="download" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/exploreHD-series/exploreHD/wetlink/explorehd-wetlink-drawing.pdf">
      exploreHD (WetLink) Technical Drawing (PDF)
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    <Card title="Download" icon="download" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/exploreHD-series/exploreHD/cobalt/explorehd-cobalt.step">
      exploreHD (Cobalt) STEP File
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    <Card title="Download" icon="download" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/exploreHD-series/exploreHD/cobalt/explorehd-cobalt-drawing.pdf">
      exploreHD (Cobalt) Technical Drawing (PDF)
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  <Tab title="Mounting Bracket">
    <Card title="Download" icon="download" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/brackets/explorehd-bracket.step">
      exploreHD Mounting Bracket STEP File
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    <Card title="Download" icon="download" href="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-product-files/brackets/explorehd-bracket-drawing.pdf">
      exploreHD Mounting Bracket Technical Drawing (PDF)
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## Updating Firmware

<Card title="Guide" icon="book" href="/exploreHD/guides/exploreHD-firmware" horizontal>
  Follow this simple guide to updating firmware.
</Card>

## NDAA Section 889 Compliance

> This product is fully compliant with Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
> We do not utilize any covered telecommunications equipment, video surveillance equipment, or services
> from prohibited entities (including Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, Dahua, or their affiliates).
> This product contains compliant core processing components and zero proprietary firmware, ensuring
> a secure hardware profile free of restricted data pathways.

## CE (Conformité Européenne)

> This product is CE certified, indicating conformance with relevant European Union directives
> and regulations regarding health, safety, and environmental protection. This certification
> validates that the product meets the high standards required for sale within the European Economic Area.