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

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A camera module is an image sensor integrated with a camera lens, control electronics^[1] and a data communication interface^[2] like CSI, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or plain raw low-voltage differential signaling. It is a core component of modern photography/videography devices such as digital cameras, camera phones, webcams, action cameras, surveillance cameras and trail camera.

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

↑ "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.

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