Typical Kernel Current Requirements

Each Kernel camera module requires a measured peak 790mA of power at 5VDC. When in doubt, please provide 5V1A for each Kernel you are using. Please see below for the typical total power requirements based on the number of cameras in your array.

Number of Kernels

Required Power (IDLE)

Required Power (PEAK)

1 460mA 790mA
2 920mA 1.58A
3 1.38A 2.37A
4 1.84A 3.16A
5 2.30A 3.95A
6 2.76A 4.74A