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.

Prabu Kumar

Prabu is the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Camera Products at e-con Systems, and comes with a rich experience of more than 15 years in the embedded vision space. He brings to the table a deep knowledge in USB cameras, embedded vision cameras, vision algorithms and FPGAs. He has built 50+ camera solutions spanning various domains such as medical, industrial, agriculture, retail, biometrics, and more. He also comes with expertise in device driver development and BSP development. Currently, Prabu’s focus is to build smart camera solutions that power new age AI based applications.

The ultimate image sensor guide: EMCCD vs. SCMOS vs. CMOS vs. CCD

Prabu KumarMay 17, 20230

Image sensors are responsible for capturing visual data, which is extremely crucial for the overall performance of the embedded vision system. But there are many factors to be considered, like resolution, frame rate, etc. Get to know about EMCCD, sCMOS, CMOS, and CCD sensors – and how they compare against

Five crucial features that highlight the advantage of CMOS cameras

Prabu KumarApril 20, 20230

Over the past two decades, CMOS cameras have evolved – enabling better performance in applications used in scientific research, medical imaging, industrial inspection, etc. But what makes them perfect for these industries – how do CMOS cameras actually work? Get insights on their use cases and five features that make

Sony STARVIS vs. Sony Pregius: The ultimate image sensor comparison

Balaji SOctober 24, 20230

Sony STARVIS and Sony Pregius are two of the most powerful camera sensors. In fact, both sensors are cost-effective and outperform older CCD sensors. Now, find out their biggest similarities and differences, their use cases, and e-con Systems’ latest camera solution that is powered by based on the best sensor

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 KumarDecember 18, 20240

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 KumarDecember 18, 20240

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.