Exploring the Advanced Technology of Industrial AI Smart Cameras
In today's rapidly evolving field of industrial intelligence, the Industrial AI Smart Camera series is gaining significant attention both domestically and internationally for its exceptional performance and versatility (a review link from an international engineer is available at the end of this post). Powered by Raspberry Pi CM4, it is designed for a wide range of applications, covering everything from simple barcode scanning to AI-based defect detection in industrial environments.

This camera series features a powerful quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC, clocked at up to 1.5GHz. It offers versatile storage options, providing 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB eMMC models to meet diverse data requirements.

System Block Diagram of the CM4 AI Smart Camera
At its core is a high-resolution 2.0MP monochrome image sensor with a global shutter, capable of capturing 2 million pixels, with an upgrade path to 2.3 million pixels. This sensor achieves a sampling rate of up to 70 FPS, providing crucial ultra-fast image acquisition capabilities in dynamic industrial environments. The ED-AIC2100 model also supports an optional liquid autofocus module, enhancing flexibility for various imaging applications.

Dimensional Drawing