CMOS

SMARTSENS-SC4336P CMOS Image Sensor for Security Cameras

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SMARTSENS-SC4336P CMOS Image Sensor for Security Cameras

The security industry is an important sector driven by the safety needs of modern society. With continuous technological advancements, video surveillance technology has evolved from “seeing” to “seeing far,” “seeing clearly,” and finally to “understanding,” pushing the industry from analog surveillance to digital surveillance, network high-definition surveillance, and ultimately into the era of intelligent surveillance. … Read more

Fundamental Concepts of CIS (CMOS Image Sensor)

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Fundamental Concepts of CIS (CMOS Image Sensor)

Recently, many friends have inquired about CIS-related information. I plan to use this as the theme for this week, concentrating on updating 3 to 5 articles. Today is the first article, starting with an introduction to CIS to help everyone understand its fundamental concepts.The CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) is a semiconductor device based on Complementary … Read more

Security Camera Monitoring CMOS Image Sensor – SmartSens SC5336P

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Security Camera Monitoring CMOS Image Sensor - SmartSens SC5336P

To see the virtuous and aspire to be like them, to see the unvirtuous and reflect on oneself. —The Analects of Confucius, Chapter on Benevolence The security industry is an important sector born from the modern society’s demand for safety. With continuous technological advancements, video surveillance technology has evolved from “seeing” to “seeing far,” “seeing … Read more

How Camera Modules Work

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How Camera Modules Work

A camera module is a functional module that integrates components such as an image sensor, lens, and signal processing circuits, used to capture and process image or video information. It is widely used in various fields such as smart homes, intelligent transportation, smart agriculture, and security monitoring. Below is a detailed introduction to its working … Read more

Microbots Successfully Equipped with a ‘Brain’!

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Microbots Successfully Equipped with a 'Brain'!

Click the blue text to follow us Recently, a group of researchers from Cornell University successfully installed a ‘brain’ on a solar-powered smart microbot. These microbots range in size from 100 to 250 micrometers — almost the width of a human hair. Robots of this size are typically externally controlled, but the prototype from Cornell … Read more

Working Principle of OVM6211 Eye-Tracking Camera (From CMOS to MIPI)

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Working Principle of OVM6211 Eye-Tracking Camera (From CMOS to MIPI)

OVM6211 – Eye-Tracking Camera Features Recently, I noticed that the VGA timing feels quite similar to modern MIPI. This timing or data transmission is really interesting. We see a large CMOS, with various types of optoelectronic PN junctions that I have discussed before. Transimpedance amplifier design reference. Photodiode parameters like this. Since we are reading … Read more

Key Points of Low Power Design

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Key Points of Low Power Design

1 Introduction The previous article reviewed the hierarchical methods of low power design【Technical Review】, and this article further discusses some of the key points. This is particularly beneficial for those who are new to low power design, as it may provoke more thoughts. 2 Why Low Power Design is Necessary The previous article mentioned several … Read more

Overview and Development Process of ASIC Digital Design

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Overview and Development Process of ASIC Digital Design

Overview Integrated circuits are composed of chips (die) cut from silicon wafers (wafer). Each wafer can yield hundreds of chips. ASIC stands for Application Specific Integrated Circuit, which is designed for specific applications, unlike general-purpose memory, microprocessors, etc. There are several types of ASICs: Full-Custom ASIC: This type of ASIC is completely manually designed, without … Read more

Launch of the PMIC DIO8018 with Integrated 7-Channel High-Performance LDO

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Launch of the PMIC DIO8018 with Integrated 7-Channel High-Performance LDO

✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ PMIC DIO8018 Jiangsu Dioo Microelectronics has recently launched the PMIC DIO8018, which integrates 7 channels of high-performance LDOs, specifically designed to provide power supply solutions for applications with multiple cameras, such as smartphones, tablets, and XR devices. In a camera module, the CMOS image sensor typically requires three power supplies (Core, … Read more

9 Key Points About Image Sensors You Should Know

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9 Key Points About Image Sensors You Should Know

Click on the above “Visual Learning for Beginners” to select “Star” or “Top” Essential insights delivered first-hand The core of a typical image sensor is the CCD unit (charge-coupled device) or standard CMOS unit (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor). CCD and CMOS sensors have similar characteristics and are widely used in commercial cameras. However, most modern sensors … Read more