Technology Notes
Why a Domestic-Chip Module Option Belongs in Your 2026 Supply Plan
Supply shocks hit camera makers twice - once on sensors, once on SoCs. Single-board modules on the fully domestic SC285/SC485 + Hi3516DV500 chain de-risk both.
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Selection Guides
Dual-Board vs Single-Board Camera Modules: Which Integration Path Fits Your Product?
Dual-board modules separate sensor and main boards for thermal and optical flexibility; single-board modules minimize size and BOM. How to choose.
Selection Guides
1/1.8" vs 1/2.8": Choosing the Right Sensor Format for Low-Light Surveillance
Sensor format decides how much light each pixel collects. A buyer-oriented comparison using real module specs - IMX678 (1/1.8"), IMX585 (1/1.2") and the 1/2.8" class.
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2MP SC285 Domestic Single-Board Module
2MP single-board module on the fully domestic SmartSens SC285 + HiSilicon Hi3516DV500 supply chain.
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4MP IMX664 Starlight Module
4MP dual-board full-function module pairing the 1/1.8-inch Sony IMX664 with the HiSilicon Hi3516DV500: 120 dB WDR, 0.0001 lux.
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2MP IMX662 Starlight Module
2MP dual-board full-function module pairing the Sony IMX662 (1/2.8-inch class) with the HiSilicon Hi3516DV500 platform.