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.

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What is Depth of Field (DoF) and its relevance in embedded vision?

Prabu Kumar
Depth of Field (DoF) is crucial for embedded vision since it can improve the ability to process and analyze visual data. It is impacted by factors such as aperture size, focal length, and more. Get in-depth information about DoF, its influence on vision systems, major features, and more....
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Top Factors for Selecting the GMSL Camera Interface and Its Key Applications

Prabu Kumar
GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) camera interfaces are popular for high-speed data transmission, long-distance support, low latency, etc. For many embedded vision systems, this interface is the right choice. Discover the key considerations for selecting GMSL technology, its popular key applications, and more....
Camera InterfaceTechnology Deep Dive

USB 2.0 vs 3.0: Choosing the Right Standard for Your Application

Prabu Kumar
USBs continue to evolve, having been a popular camera interface since the 90s. Today, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are ruling the roost – offering speeds to power multimedia devices and support high-capacity storage. Understand their major differences and find out how to choose the right USB standard that meets...
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What Is GMSL Technology And How Does It Work?

Prabu Kumar
The GMSL interface plays a key role in embedded vision systems across industries. It can handle high-resolution video with low latency for long-distance data transmission. Discover more about the GMSL camera interface, its principles and types, as well as how it works....
Camera InterfaceTechnology Deep Dive

Understanding USB 3.0 vs. 3.1 vs. 3.2: What Are Their Differences?

Prabu Kumar
Knowing the differences between USB 3.0, USB 3.1, and USB 3.2 helps equip the right application with the right camera interface. Discover what differentiates these powerful interfaces from each other to make the right choice....
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A Beginner’s Guide to Lens Distortion Parameters: F-Theta, F-Tan Theta, and TV Distortion

Prabu Kumar
Lens datasheets often include distortion information to help photographers and engineers understand how the lens behaves. Lens distortion refers to the phenomenon where straight lines in a scene appear curved in the final image. In this blog, we break down lens distortion parameters. We explain in detail the three main...
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What is Lens Distortion? Exploring its Types, Critical Factors, and Correction Methods

Prabu Kumar
In this blog we are exploring one of most common imaging artifacts – distortion. You can read more on the causes of distortion, the different types of distortion, and how factors like wavelength and field of view affect it. Also find out how to correct lens distortion and how it...
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What Causes Lens Aberrations? An Insight on Types of Lens Aberrations and How to Minimize Them

Prabu Kumar
Are you getting blurry or distorted images? This might be because of lens aberrations. This article explores what lens aberrations are, the different types of monochromatic and chromatic aberrations, and how to minimize them to achieve sharp and clear photos. Read on to learn more about lenses and how they...
Technology Deep DiveTime-of-Flight (ToF)

What is flying pixel and how can it be mitigated in 3D imaging for Time-of-Flight cameras?

Prabu Kumar
In this blog, we will uncover the concept of flying pixels, explore their impact on 3D imaging quality and discuss how to mitigate their effects in Time-of-Flight camera....
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Why high frame rate cameras are important – and what applications need them

Prabu Kumar
Inspection-based applications require cameras with extremely high frame rates to capture fast-moving images. Some may even require frame rates exceeding 500 fps! Learn the basics of high frame rate cameras, their key features, applications....