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CMOS and CoaXPress are in the Mainstream of Machine Vision as seen at the Vision Show Boston 2012

  
  
  
CoaXPress connector

At the Vision Show in Boston 2012 last week, the predominant trends were a huge increase in CMOS cameras and a widespread adoption of CoaXPress.

High-resolution cameras combined with high speeds support latest smartphones production demand

  
  
  
Adimec high resolution camera

Higher resolution cameras combined with high speeds allow for improvements in accuracy required by manufacturers of semiconductor wafer inspection and metrology equipment.

How Increased Smartphones Impacts Machine Vision

  
  
  
Smartphone users increase 2012

While smartphones are affecting available image sensor technology, there are also advances in machine vision to support the production of smartphones.

CCD vs. CMOS Image Sensors for Machine Vision, Defense, and Traffic Applications

  
  
  

There is an on-going evolution happening in the type of image sensor best suited for various applications, with two camps firmly established: CCD and CMOS.  There is a lot of talk of the increased market share for CMOS sensors.  We have dedicated several posts to this topic and the advantages and disadvantages of each technology for specific applications.  In case you missed them before:

See more details with HD cameras regardless of fog or hazy conditions

  
  
  

At the SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing 2012, Adimec demonstrated two technologies that are part of our rugged camera platform.

Considerations with Board Level Camera Modules

  
  
  
Adimec board level camera

When a board level seems to be the only solution to overcome space, size, and customization constraints, you have to be aware of some drawbacks.  This is especially so in situations where cameras have to sustain heavy shocks and vibrations such as in defense and military applications.

Military Trend - Ruggedized Industrial Imaging Technology Replacing Custom Components

  
  
  
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Rugged Camera Specifications - MTBF

  
  
  
reliability software MTBF

MIL-STD-810 provides a defined way to verify many rugged camera specifications.  One specification that is not included in the standard is MTBF (mean time between failures)

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Rugged Cameras – MIL-STD-810 Compliance

  
  
  
tmx7 DHD with Adimec helmet

To conserve or not to conserve (on specifications)? How helpful is it to know the best case scenario?  When integrating components into systems, of course the typical specifications are important, but consistency and reliability information is more useful.  Obviously this is all the more of a concern with systems used in harsh outdoor environments, including surveillance and defense systems.  Performance data under ideal conditions, in controlled laboratories serves very little purpose here.

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Designing cameras into rugged electro-optical systems

  
  
  
Rugged cameras for EO Systems

System designers in every industry must strive to increase performance and reduce costs within a short development time. This is especially challenging in the defense and security markets that have special requirements for both the products and the supply chain. Commercially available products are an attractive option, but do they really save money and help differentiate your system? This free white paper offers some things to consider when selecting a camera and vendor for an electro-optical system. 

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