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Camera module

A camera module is an image sensor integrated with a lens, control electronics, and an interface like CSI, Ethernet or plain raw low-voltage differential signaling.

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Camera PCB with a 1/3" Sony CCD source ↗

Camera modules may include a lens (shown at top), an image sensor (shown at bottom), and supporting circuitry. source ↗

NC393 multisensor camera kit, for developers source ↗

A camera module is an image sensor integrated with a lens, control electronics,¹ and an interface² like CSI, Ethernet or plain raw low-voltage differential signaling.

See also

See also

IP camera
Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI)
Elphel - multi-sensor camera based on FPGA and Ethernet interface. Previous camera models were used with Google Books and street view

References

References

"Video distribution". Archived from the original on 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
"What is Camera Module: A Comprehensive Guide". Retrieved 2025-06-06.