NEW
PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2009
NEW
PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August
7, 2009
Saelig Introduces Serial JPEG Camera Module
Simple Serial Commands Transfer Camera Images
Pittsford, NY: uCAM (microCAM) is a new, highly integrated, compact serial camera module which can be attached to any host system that needs an economical video camera or a JPEG compressed still camera for embedded imaging applications. The module uses an OmniVision™ CMOS VGA color sensor, matched with a JPEG compression chip to provide a low cost, low power camera system. uCAM has an on-board serial interface (RS232 or TTL versions available) suitable for a direct connection to any host PC system with a COMport or a controller with available serial I/O lines.
uCAM comes in a compact form factor (32mm x 32mm x 25mm) with a built in lens and a 4-wire connector for power and serial data. Simple serial protocol commands instruct the camera to send low resolution (160x120 or 80x60) single frame raw images for a quick viewing, or high resolution (640x480 or 320x240) JPEG images for viewing and storage. Serial transfer rate is up to 115.2Kbps for transferring JPEG still pictures or 160x128 preview images at 0.75fps. The OmniVision processing sensor provides built-in color conversion for 2-bit gray, 4-bit gray, 8-bit gray, 12-bit RGB, 16-bit RGB or standard JPEG preview images. Applications
uCAM is available in 2 models that offer different versions of its serial interface. The uCAM-TTL has 3.3V serial TTL levels which can be directly interfaced to a micro-controller and the uCAM-232 has a RS-232 5V transceiver that can be interfaced to any host system COM port. Current operating consumption is under 65mA. Applications include: general purpose embedded imaging and control, security and access control systems, elevator and remote monitoring, robotics vision, object detection, industrial control, automotive and medical instrumentation.
For detailed specifications, free technical assistance, or additional information, please contact (toll-free in the US) 1-888-7SAELIG, via email: info@saelig.com, or visit www.saelig.com.
