debugmo.de :: Autoliv NV2 Nightvision Camera teardown

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The Autoliv NV2 is a “passive Night Vision” camera, operating in the LWIR range. Mike did a teardown of it a few years back, which got me interested into this camera.

This particular camera was used until a few years ago in certain configurations of high-end Audi and BMW cars. (There’s a newer version - the NV3 - which is essential a cost reduction.)

There’s an interesting - unfortunately bad quality - official video that shows the features of this system, as well as some screenshots from a development system.

The night vision camera needs to be exposed directly to the weather outside. Because of that, there’s extensive water protection. This starts with a protective glass element, which is held in front of the actual lens. The cover can be removed - there’s even an official “repair kit” to replace the glass in case it gets chipped by a stone. The protective element can also be heated electrically. Underneath there is the the 19mm f/1.1 LWIR lens.

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