Quectel Launches SE200ZC-AP Smart Module Bringing AI-Powered Vision
On 21 September 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, Quectel Wireless Solutions announced the SE200ZC-AP, a new smart module designed to provide manufacturers with a faster route to AI-enabled cameras, industrial vision systems, and connected devices. The module is intended to reduce the cost and complexity associated with developing custom hardware from scratch by providing a ready-to-deploy platform that combines vision, artificial intelligence, and connectivity.
The SE200ZC-AP is built around the Rockchip RV1126B/RV1126BJ platform. Its architecture combines a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with a 12-megapixel HDR image signal processor, an 8-megapixel AI-ISP, and a 3 TOPS neural processing unit. These processing and imaging capabilities are integrated into a compact 40 x 40 mm package.
The module is designed to provide capabilities for both image capture and on-device AI processing. It supports clearer HDR video capture and on-device AI processing for smart sensing applications. For video applications, the module supports 4K video encoding at up to 45 fps and 4K video decoding at up to 30 fps, with support for multiple video streams at the same time.
Connectivity and software support are also integrated into the platform. The module comes preloaded with Linux/Debian and supports external Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular modems such as LTE Cat.1, and GNSS positioning. These capabilities allow device makers to add functions including remote monitoring, voice alerts, and location tracking without redesigning their core hardware.
The SE200ZC-AP also provides a range of interfaces and camera connectivity options. Its interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and dual CAN FD, while the module supports up to five cameras. Quectel states that the same module can be used for applications including home security cameras, factory vision systems, and in-vehicle monitoring units. The module is available in commercial and industrial grades, with the industrial-grade version rated for operation from -35°C to 80°C.
Source Link: Press Release
Specifications
| Product | Platform | CPU | HDR Image Signal Processor | AI-ISP | Neural Processing Unit | Package Size | Video Encoding | Video Decoding | Camera Support | Software | Industrial Operating Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE200ZC-AP | Rockchip RV1126B/RV1126BJ | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 | 12 megapixels | 8 megapixels | 3 TOPS | 40 x 40 mm | 4K video up to 45 fps | 4K video up to 30 fps | Up to five cameras | Linux/Debian | -35°C to 80°C |
Key Features
- Rockchip-based architecture: The SE200ZC-AP is built around the Rockchip RV1126B/RV1126BJ platform.
- Quad-core processing: The module incorporates a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU.
- HDR image processing: A 12-megapixel HDR image signal processor is integrated into the module.
- AI image processing: The SE200ZC-AP includes an 8-megapixel AI-ISP.
- On-device AI acceleration: A 3 TOPS neural processing unit provides the module with on-device AI processing capability for smart sensing applications.
- Compact form factor: The vision, AI, and connectivity platform is integrated into a 40 x 40 mm package.
- 4K video processing: The module supports 4K video encoding at up to 45 fps and 4K video decoding at up to 30 fps.
- Multiple video streams: The SE200ZC-AP supports multiple video streams at once.
- Linux/Debian support: The module comes preloaded with Linux/Debian.
- Wireless and positioning connectivity: The module supports external Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular modems such as LTE Cat.1, and GNSS positioning.
- Broad interface support: Available interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and dual CAN FD.
- Multi-camera capability: The module supports up to five cameras.
- Multiple module grades: The SE200ZC-AP is available in both commercial and industrial grades.
- Industrial temperature range: The industrial-grade version is rated to operate from -35°C to 80°C.
- Smart-device functions: The combination of capabilities can support smart features such as remote monitoring, voice alerts, and location tracking.
Applications
- AI-enabled cameras: The module is designed to provide manufacturers with a platform for developing AI-enabled camera products.
- Industrial vision systems: Its vision processing, AI processing, camera support, and interfaces are intended for industrial vision systems.
- Connected devices: The SE200ZC-AP is designed for connected devices that require vision, AI, and connectivity capabilities.
- Smart security: Smart security is one of the application areas specifically identified for the module.
- Industrial automation: The module is aimed at industrial automation applications.
- Intelligent vehicles: Intelligent vehicles are identified as a target application area.
- Robotic vision: The module is aimed at robotic vision applications.
- Smart home: Smart home applications are specifically identified as a target market.
- Home security cameras: The source states that the module can power a home security camera.
- Factory vision systems: The source identifies factory vision systems as an example of a system that can be powered by the module.
- In-vehicle monitoring: The source specifically identifies in-vehicle monitoring units as another example application.
Availability
The Quectel SE200ZC-AP smart module is available in both commercial and industrial grades, giving manufacturers options for different deployment requirements. The industrial-grade version is rated to operate from -35°C to 80°C, supporting deployment in outdoor, automotive, and factory-floor conditions as stated by Quectel. The SE200ZC-AP is coming soon for customer sampling and evaluation, allowing customers to assess the module for applications such as smart security, industrial automation, intelligent vehicles, robotic vision, and smart home systems. The module combines vision processing, on-device AI capabilities, video processing, camera support, and connectivity interfaces in a compact 40 x 40 mm package.
