CV180x
Consumer-Grade Lite Intelligent Vision SoC
Product Brief
The CV180 series is a highly cost-effective visual processor designed for the entry-level consumer and lightweight intelligent market. Built on a Dual RISC-V C906 architecture (1.0GHz + 0.7GHz), it democratizes access to smart vision for mass-market devices.
Equipped with a self-developed TPU delivering 0.2 TOPS @ INT8, the CV180 provides essential AI capabilities such as human detection and motion tracking. Its ultra-low power consumption and fast-boot features are specifically tuned for battery-operated and energy-sensitive applications.
Despite its entry-level positioning, the CV180 includes a robust ISP supporting 3D noise reduction, digital wide dynamic range (DWDR), lens distortion correction (LDC), and purple fringe removal. It can encode H.265/H.264/MJPEG video at resolutions up to 5MP (2880x1620) @ 20FPS.
The series comes in an ultra-compact QFN-68 7x7 package with integrated DDR2 or DDR3 SiP, significantly reducing BOM costs and simplifying high-volume manufacturing. It is pin-to-pin compatible across its variant line.
The CV180 shares a unified SDK and intelligent reference designs with the CV181 series, ensuring a smooth development path and fast commercialization for lightweight consumer products.
RISC-V Efficiency
Leverages the open RISC-V architecture for efficient processing and lower licensing costs, passed on to the mass market.
Essential AI
Built-in humanoid detection and motion sensing algorithms provide 'Lite' intelligence for entry-level security.
Compact SiP Integration
Integrated 512Mb DDR2 or 1Gbit DDR3 memory reduces the overall device footprint to an absolute minimum.
Optimized Encoding
Supports H.265 hardware encoding for superior video storage efficiency at 5MP resolutions.
Starlight Imaging
Advanced 3DNR and ISP features ensure reliable performance in low-light consumer scenarios.
Pin-to-Pin Compatibility
The CV1801B and CV180ZB variants share the same hardware footprint for flexible supply chain management.
System Architecture
AI Performance
0.2 TOPS performance tuned for humanoid detection, intrusion alerts, and basic scene analysis.
Benchmarks & Metrics
Imaging Pipeline
Comprehensive imaging engine supporting essential clarity features for consumer-grade IPCs.
ISP Features
3DNR, DWDR, LDC, 3A, Dehaze.
Video Output
Support for MIPI 4L / BT.656.
Encoding
H.265/H.264/JPEG hardware acceleration.
Variant Comparison
| Model | CPU | DDR SiP | TPU | VI Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV1801B | Dual C906 | 1Gbit DDR3 | 0.2 TOPS | MIPI 4L / BT.656 |
| CV180ZB | Dual C906 | 512Mb DDR2 | 0.2 TOPS | MIPI 4L / BT.656 |
Commercial Deployment Scenarios
Baby Monitor
Kids Camera
Scanning Pen
Dash Cam
Access Control
Smart Doorbell
Datasheet
| Processor | |
| CPU | Dual C906 (1.0GHz + 0.7GHz) |
| AI | |
| TPU | 0.2 TOPS @ INT8 |
| Video | |
| Encoding | H.265/H.264/MJPEG (Max 5MP@20) |
| ISP | 3DNR, DWDR, LDC, 3A, Dehaze |
| Interface | |
| Video In | 1x (MIPI 4L / BT.656 / CSI) |
| Memory | |
| SiP DDR | 512Mb DDR2 / 1Gbit DDR3 |
| Storage | |
| Interface | SPI NOR/NAND, SDIO 3.0 x2 |
| Ethernet | |
| MAC/PHY | 10/100 MAC PHY |
| Peripherals | |
| I/O | USB 2.0, I2C x4, SPI x3, UART x5, PWM x13 |
| Audio | |
| Codec | 16-bit Codec (ADC/DAC/I2S) |
| System | |
| Boot | Fast Boot / Secure Boot |
| Package | |
| Type | QFN-68 7x7 (Pin-to-Pin) |