An article to understand the important role of cameras in consumer electronics
2022-8-22
At present, the global consumer electronics technology is developing rapidly, and products are entering a stage of rapid iterative expansion. The diversity of consumer preferences has promoted the proliferation of consumer electronics products, and innovations in various mobile phones, tablet computers, audio-visual digital products, wearable products, and home service robots. Types of consumer electronic products emerge in an endless stream. The continuous innovation of terminal manufacturers also requires the innovation of upstream materials, devices and modules. Only by means of upstream optoelectronic technology process innovation and price reduction can the market competitiveness be continuously improved.
One of the focuses of upstream optoelectronic technology - the camera industry chain
The camera is a device that uses the imaging principle of convex lens to realize the imaging and recording of images. The imaging capability has become a hot spot for all consumer electronics products, especially mobile phones, from single to multi-camera, in background blur, night scene and 3D imaging, etc. Continue to meet the needs of users in the scene of specific shooting needs.
Next, we will focus on the key applications of VCSELs, filters, lenses, image sensors, module manufacturing equipment and 3D vision technology:
•VCSELs
In 2020, addressable VCSEL arrays first made their way into Apple's new iPad Pro tablets and iPhone 12 Pro series of smartphones, and have since become the light source for consumer lidars. At present, the Android camp is also actively deploying direct time-of-flight (dToF) technology to prepare for augmented reality (AR) applications.
• Filters
In addition to the increase in number, the quality of cameras is also improving. 100-megapixel cameras have been used in many mobile phones. At the same time, cameras also need to meet the requirements of face recognition. The application ratio of superimposed 3D cameras is constantly increasing. performance requirements continue to increase. The narrowband filter market further expanded.
• Lens
The consumer market applications of optical lenses mainly include cameras, mobile phones, security monitoring, automobiles, AR/VR equipment, etc. Professional camera lenses are the most important application areas of optical lenses. With the rapid development of global AIoT technology, the boundaries of the Optical Lens industry market continue to widen, and new vitality continues to emerge in popular application fields such as autonomous driving, smart home, AR/VR equipment, drones, and 3Dsensing.
•Module manufacturing equipment
Module manufacturing is an intermediate link in the camera industry chain. The upstream materials and components are assembled into the downstream application terminal products. The processing equipment can be applied to the module assembly of mobile phones, automobiles, security/monitoring equipment, and AR/VR equipment.
•Image Sensor
With the development of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data, and the new generation of information technology of the Internet of Things, the importance of image and video information is self-evident. The image sensor is the core device of the camera module, which directly affects the imaging quality of the optical lens.
• 3D vision
The blessing of 3D vision technology enables smartphone users to realize or upgrade the experience of unlocking, payment, photographing, interaction, 3D space scanning and other functions. With the application of 3D vision technology in front and rear cameras such as smartphones and tablet computers, the technology continues to mature and the cost of software and hardware continues to decrease.
The 24th China International Optoelectronics Expo will be held in Halls 5-16 of Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an) from September 7 to 9, 2022. The exhibition area will be expanded by 50% and will reach 240,000 square meters. During the same period, the six exhibitions will cover the entire optoelectronic industry. chain. Focused display for the audience in the field of consumer electronics: optical lenses, lenses and modules, optical materials and components, VCSEL, laser processing equipment, infrared thermopile temperature sensors, infrared payload cameras, lidar, MEMS sensors, 3D vision, CMOS image sensing , Optical Waveguide Display Module, OLED, Micro-LED, AR HUD and many other products.
One of the focuses of upstream optoelectronic technology - the camera industry chain
The camera is a device that uses the imaging principle of convex lens to realize the imaging and recording of images. The imaging capability has become a hot spot for all consumer electronics products, especially mobile phones, from single to multi-camera, in background blur, night scene and 3D imaging, etc. Continue to meet the needs of users in the scene of specific shooting needs.
Next, we will focus on the key applications of VCSELs, filters, lenses, image sensors, module manufacturing equipment and 3D vision technology:
•VCSELs
In 2020, addressable VCSEL arrays first made their way into Apple's new iPad Pro tablets and iPhone 12 Pro series of smartphones, and have since become the light source for consumer lidars. At present, the Android camp is also actively deploying direct time-of-flight (dToF) technology to prepare for augmented reality (AR) applications.
• Filters
In addition to the increase in number, the quality of cameras is also improving. 100-megapixel cameras have been used in many mobile phones. At the same time, cameras also need to meet the requirements of face recognition. The application ratio of superimposed 3D cameras is constantly increasing. performance requirements continue to increase. The narrowband filter market further expanded.
• Lens
The consumer market applications of optical lenses mainly include cameras, mobile phones, security monitoring, automobiles, AR/VR equipment, etc. Professional camera lenses are the most important application areas of optical lenses. With the rapid development of global AIoT technology, the boundaries of the Optical Lens industry market continue to widen, and new vitality continues to emerge in popular application fields such as autonomous driving, smart home, AR/VR equipment, drones, and 3Dsensing.
•Module manufacturing equipment
Module manufacturing is an intermediate link in the camera industry chain. The upstream materials and components are assembled into the downstream application terminal products. The processing equipment can be applied to the module assembly of mobile phones, automobiles, security/monitoring equipment, and AR/VR equipment.
•Image Sensor
With the development of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data, and the new generation of information technology of the Internet of Things, the importance of image and video information is self-evident. The image sensor is the core device of the camera module, which directly affects the imaging quality of the optical lens.
• 3D vision
The blessing of 3D vision technology enables smartphone users to realize or upgrade the experience of unlocking, payment, photographing, interaction, 3D space scanning and other functions. With the application of 3D vision technology in front and rear cameras such as smartphones and tablet computers, the technology continues to mature and the cost of software and hardware continues to decrease.
The 24th China International Optoelectronics Expo will be held in Halls 5-16 of Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao'an) from September 7 to 9, 2022. The exhibition area will be expanded by 50% and will reach 240,000 square meters. During the same period, the six exhibitions will cover the entire optoelectronic industry. chain. Focused display for the audience in the field of consumer electronics: optical lenses, lenses and modules, optical materials and components, VCSEL, laser processing equipment, infrared thermopile temperature sensors, infrared payload cameras, lidar, MEMS sensors, 3D vision, CMOS image sensing , Optical Waveguide Display Module, OLED, Micro-LED, AR HUD and many other products.
