Technology Deep Dive

Do a deep dive into various camera technologies and understand how they enhance the performance of camera-based devices and help machines see better.

Balaji S

Balaji is a camera expert with 18+ years of experience in embedded product design, camera solutions, and product development. In e-con Systems, he has built numerous camera solutions in the field of ophthalmology, laboratory equipment, dentistry, assistive technology, dermatology, and more. He has played an integral part in helping many customers build their products by integrating the right vision technology into them.

What is the role of high QE cameras in medical and life science applications?

Balaji SOctober 17, 20230

High QE (Quantum Efficiency) cameras are crucial for medical/life science devices for many reasons, such as improved sensitivity and better light detection. Discover why QE cameras are so important and the need for monochrome cameras in fluorescence applications. Also, find out why See3CAM_50CUG - based on the Sony Pregius IMX264

C-mount vs. CS-mount: Everything you should know about these lens types

Prabu KumarOctober 12, 20230

C-mount and CS-mount are screw-threaded lens mounts found in machine vision and surveillance cameras. While they nearly have the same specifications, the FFD (Flange Focal Distance) differs. Discover other similarities and differences between C-mount and CS-mount lenses while understanding threading specifications.

What is Multiple Camera Interference (MCI), and how can Time-of-Flight cameras overcome it?

Prabu KumarOctober 17, 20230

Multiple Camera Interference (MCI) is one of the biggest challenges faced by multi-camera setups – powered by Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology. So, avoiding light interference between two or more TOF cameras becomes very crucial. Read our blog to discover three ways to overcome the MCI problem.

What are lens mounts in embedded cameras? How to choose one for your application?

Prabu KumarFebruary 20, 20230

Lens mounts are mechanical devices that attach a lens to a camera body. So, selecting the right one is significantly important to building an effective embedded vision system. Read our blog to understand the different types of lens mounts and the factors to consider while selecting one.

What are SerDes cameras? Where are they used in embedded vision?

Prabu KumarNovember 27, 20230

The SerDes technique has been revolutionary in terms of improving the quality of image transfer in camera-enabled embedded systems. But what are SerDes cameras? What is their working principle? Where are they used? Get answers to all these in this blog post.

GMSL2 cameras vs. FPD-Link III cameras – a detailed study

Prabu KumarOctober 12, 20230

GMSL2 and FPD-Link III are two of the most popular camera interfaces used for high-bandwidth long-distance transmission. In this article, do an in-depth comparison of all their features, camera architecture, performance, and applications.

Field of view vs focal length – everything you need to know

Prabu KumarNov 11, 20220

Field of view and focal length are two of the most important lens parameters. As simple as they are, not many understand them thoroughly. Learn what they mean, how the two are related, and why it is important to understand the two concepts thoroughly.

IMX415 vs. IMX335 sensors: A comprehensive comparison guide

Prabu KumarApril 15, 20240

IMX335 and IMX415 are two popular sensors from Sony. Used in many embedded vision applications, they have many similarities and differences. Read this article to learn everything about the features, architecture, and performance characteristics of the two sensors.

Understanding Bayer Pattern and the significance of an ISP in image processing

Vinoth RajagopalanNovember 8, 20220

Debayering is one of the most basic image processing techniques. Learn everything you need to know about the process. Also learn the image processing tasks carried out by an image signal processor in order to achieve the best possible output in an embedded camera.

What is edge AI and what are its applications?

Prabu KumarOct 20, 20220

Edge-based AI processing has given rise to many new-age embedded vision applications. But what exactly is edge AI? What are its benefits compared to traditional cloud-based computing? Check out this article where we dive deep into these in addition to looking at some of the modern camera-based applications where edge