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High-Flex, Long-Distance Cables and Connectors at the Vision Trade Fair 2011

October 12, 2017

At the Vision Trade Fair 2011 in Stuttgart from November 8th to 10th, Ray Berst from Components Express discussed high-flexibility, long-distance cable and connector solutions. These offerings support the latest interface standards and emerging technologies. The discussion focused on Camera Link HS, …

High-Performance Surveillance Cameras: A Technical Overview

October 12, 2017

Introduction to CCTV Systems Closed-circuit television (CCTV) has been widely used in environments requiring constant monitoring, such as banks and casinos, for decades. Unlike open broadcasting systems, CCTV transmits video signals to a limited set of monitors. These systems aim to minimize …

High-Resolution and Frame Speed with CMOS Image Sensors: A Technical Overview

October 12, 2017

The combination of high resolution and frame speed using CMOS image sensors has become highly attractive, serving as a major driving factor for transitioning from CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) to CMOS technology in industrial cameras. However, this shift requires careful consideration of the various …

High-Resolution Cameras and Machine Vision: Driving Precision in Modern Manufacturing

October 12, 2017

As manufacturing processes advance into smaller-scale applications, particularly within high-tech sectors like semiconductors and electronics, the demand for higher-resolution cameras with enhanced spatial resolution becomes increasingly critical. This evolution underscores the necessity of …

High-Resolution, High-Speed Metrology Cameras: Maximizing Accuracy and Throughput

October 12, 2017

High-resolution, high-speed metrology cameras offer an exceptional solution for enhancing both accuracy and throughput in equipment inspection and measurement processes. These advanced cameras can handle smaller features with ease, but realizing their full potential requires careful optimization of …

High-Speed CMOS Camera Demonstrations at International Technical Exhibition

October 12, 2017

At the International Technical Exhibition (ITE) in Yokohama, Japan from December 2nd to 4th, Adimec will showcase enhancements to its latest CMOS-based camera series, including the new SAPPHIRE S-25A70—currently the fastest 25-megapixel camera capable of reaching up to 73 frames per second (fps) via …

High-Speed Imaging Without High-Data-Rate Interfaces: The Buffered Pipeline Solution

October 12, 2017

Traditional machine vision systems rely on matching the data rate of image sensors with frame grabbers or PCs. However, common image data rates are projected to exceed 10Gbit/s and approach 30Gbit/s in the coming years. This surge necessitates high-performance interface solutions to fully exploit …

Higher Resolution Cameras: Driving Semiconductor Packaging Inspection Equipment

October 12, 2017

Modern semiconductor packaging inspection equipment, which supports smartphone production demand, leverages higher resolution cameras combined with high speeds to achieve greater throughput and accuracy. While companies like Samsung and Apple focus on meeting consumer demands for more advanced …

ICAF Project: Pushing Boundaries in 3D Imaging and Video Transmission

October 12, 2017

The ICAF project has recently shared its achievements on their website. This initiative focused on developing cutting-edge technologies for Machine Vision, Security/Surveillance, and Professional Broadcast applications. Key Objectives The main goals were to research, develop, and demonstrate …

Image Acquisition Challenges for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

October 12, 2017

Video-based intelligent transportation systems (ITS) cover a wide range of applications, including vehicle detection technologies, traffic management solutions, automatic toll collection mechanisms, and more. These systems often leverage either Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) or Automatic …

Image Quality Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Automatic Number Plate Recognition Accuracy

October 12, 2017

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is essential for Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR), also known as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). Therefore, improving input image quality directly enhances recognition accuracy. To help you achieve optimal results, we’ve consolidated our …

Image Quality Starts at the Pixel Level

October 12, 2017

The quality of an image begins not just from the sensor but pixel by pixel. Various external factors, such as lighting conditions, optical elements, temperature variations, and more significantly, ultra-high-resolution sensors (8 MP or higher), can greatly influence image clarity. However, these …

In-Camera Color Processing for Machine Vision Applications

October 12, 2017

When working with machine vision systems, achieving high accuracy often requires full-color images. Incorporating color processing directly within the camera offers several distinct advantages. However, generating reliable color images is not as straightforward as it appears—especially when precise …

Industrial CMOS Image Sensors: More Than Just Connecting a Camera

October 12, 2017

Despite how advanced today’s industrial CMOS image sensors have become, it might seem like connecting an image sensor directly to an interface would suffice for building a camera. Thankfully, this is not the case! The following images illustrate two different IMX174 sensor-based cameras …

Intelligent Transportation Systems: The Role of Machine Vision Cameras

October 12, 2017

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) continue to evolve with increasing sophistication, and a notable trend is the growing adoption of machine vision (MV) cameras. At Adimec, we’ve observed a surge in customer inquiries for our cameras in intelligent traffic applications, particularly high-speed …