USB camera module has the following main features:
Wide compatibility: USB interface is a universal interface standard widely used in various electronic devices. Almost all computers, laptops, tablets, etc. are equipped with USB interfaces, which makes it easy for camera modules with USB interfaces to connect to various devices without worrying about compatibility issues. Whether it is Windows, Mac or Linux operating system, USB cameras can be well supported.
Plug and play convenience: One of the major advantages of USB interface is its plug and play feature. Users only need to plug the camera module into the USB port of the device, and the system can automatically identify and install the required drivers (usually the drivers of common USB cameras are built-in in modern operating systems), without the user having to go through complicated settings and installation processes. This convenience greatly improves the user experience, especially for non-professional technicians, who can quickly get started with the camera.
High-speed data transmission capability: With the continuous development of USB technology, today's USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 standards can provide data transmission speeds of up to 5Gbps or even 10Gbps, which is enough to meet the video data transmission needs of HD or even UHD cameras. This means that the camera can transmit smooth, clear, and non-stuttering video images in real time, ensuring high-quality image transmission whether it is used for video conferencing, live broadcasting, or monitoring.
Relatively simple design and cost: In terms of interface design, the specifications of the USB interface are relatively mature and unified, which makes the design and manufacture of camera modules relatively simple. At the same time, due to the wide application of the USB interface, the cost of its related chips and components is also relatively low, which helps to reduce the overall cost of the camera module, making it more price competitive in the market.
High stability: As one of the most widely used interfaces in the world, the USB interface comes with multiple USB interfaces on various computers. USB industrial cameras can be directly connected to the USB interfaces of these computers and work stably without the need for a separate power supply. In addition, the USB interface can directly power the USB industrial camera, and there is no need to prepare a separate power supply for the camera.
Low cost: Due to the popularity and maturity of the USB interface, the cost of its interface driver chip and driver circuit is relatively low. This makes the overall cost of USB industrial cameras (including the camera itself and the supporting cables) 15%-30% lower than other digital cameras.
