Micro CMOS Camera -- Bet You Can't See It!

Communications

Written by SteveThibeault

Friday, 04 September 2009

by SteveThibeault

It is quite amazing to see how technology has given us the micro CMOS camera, representing a big step forward in the field of micro cameras. Prior to this point, the other technology was up to three decades old.

You could easily lose one of these high-resolution micro CMOS camera units as they measure just half an inch by half an inch in size. The chips contained within have a much simpler operational circuitry and less demanding power needs and can be used within almost any situation when attached to a recorder of some kind.

Micro CMOS cameras are available in either black or white or color configuration and are generally classified as plug and play, which means that you can connect them to your personal computer without complex drivers or other software requirements. These cameras are generally about half the size of their predecessors, which used CCD technology.

The abbreviation CMOS stands for complementary metal oxide semiconductor. The unit contains a microcontroller, digital circuit, static RAM and microprocessor. Previously, charge coupled devices, better known as CCD, represented the standard, even though the CMOS technology was used within the semi conductor chip manufacturing industry at the same time.

Technological developments have allowed many of the camera functions to be incorporated within the actual chip itself and the micro CMOS camera has been able to achieve its diminutive size as a result. Amplifiers and analog to digital converters are included within this "digital camera on a chip."

The micro CMOS camera is ideal for covert surveillance operations and would be very difficult to spot. The beauty of this revolution is that it can provide a quality equal to the previous CCD technology. These cameras come complete with a 9V power supply but can also be attached to a battery adapter should you wish.

A high-resolution micro CMOS camera can be used in a wide range of surveillance activities, but if you are gathering information for important purposes remember to check to see whether this information is admissible a legal situation. Generally speaking the permission of others is required or they must be notified that recording devices are in the vicinity.

The micro CMOS camera is very easy to set up, you simply need to attach the video cable and the power cable and connect to your television or recording device. Cables are available in lengths of up to 150 feet, so you do not have to mount the camera immediately adjacent to your recording device. In this case, you could mount the camera in an adjacent room as long as you route your cables creatively.

About the Author:

Leading author Steve Thibeault has a great deal of information about the micro CMOS camera. Go to www.hiddenpinholecameras.com for all your surveillance needs.

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