Embedded devices operating in dim environments need both useful scene coverage and imaging suited to limited light. The SF6S235AIMFBC V1.0 combines a SmartSens SC235HAI 2MP CMOS sensor, a 123° diagonal field of view, and support for 1920 × 1080 at 60FPS, providing a camera module option for wide-angle embedded vision projects.
A camera installed in a compact terminal or monitoring device often needs to capture a broad area from one mounting position. A narrow view may leave relevant activity outside the frame, while changing lighting can make image capture more demanding.
The SF6S235AIMFBC V1.0 brings together a wide-angle lens and the SC235HAI sensor’s low-light imaging capabilities. Its 1/2.9-inch optical format and 2.8 × 2.8μm pixels provide the sensor foundation, while SmartClarity®-3 technology, Lightbox IR® NIR enhancement, and HDR support offer capabilities to evaluate against the project’s lighting requirements.
For buyers comparing CMOS camera modules, the practical question is how this combination performs at the intended target distance, illumination level, and host configuration.
The module uses the SmartSens SC235HAI, a cost-effective, starlight-class 2MP CMOS image sensor supporting SmartClarity®-3 technology.
This configuration is relevant to devices that must capture images as ambient light decreases. Rather than selecting a module by resolution alone, buyers can evaluate its image detail, noise, and exposure behavior under the lighting their device will actually encounter.
The sensor also supports Lightbox IR® NIR enhancement, making it relevant to projects considering near-infrared illumination. Final NIR performance depends on the complete optical configuration, including the lens, filter, and illumination wavelength.
The manual-focus lens provides a 123° diagonal, 111° horizontal, and 60° vertical field of view, with a 2.69mm focal length and F2.4 aperture.
This wide view can help an embedded device capture more of its surroundings when the camera position is constrained. Potential uses include room-facing terminals, indoor monitoring equipment, and mobile vision devices.
Wide-angle coverage also creates a selection trade-off: a small object occupies fewer pixels as more of the scene enters the image. Projects involving recognition or inspection should therefore confirm target detail at the required working distance.
Support for 1920 × 1080 at 60FPS makes this module worth considering when a device needs more frequent image updates than a 30FPS configuration provides.
This can be useful for live viewing and capturing moving subjects. However, frame rate alone does not determine motion clarity. Exposure time and available light remain important, particularly when operating at 60FPS in dim conditions.
The SC235HAI sensor supports HDR, a capability relevant to scenes containing both bright and dark regions, such as an indoor terminal facing a doorway.
Buyers should confirm the available HDR modes, associated frame rates, and host ISP support during evaluation. The supported 1080p 60FPS specification should not be interpreted as confirmation that HDR operates at that same frame rate.
A room-facing camera may need to observe a broad area while ambient lighting changes throughout the day. The module’s wide-angle lens and low-light sensor capabilities make it a candidate for evaluation in indoor monitoring products.
For projects using infrared illumination, the optical filter configuration and NIR image quality should be checked before selecting the final module version.
Self-service terminals and interactive devices may need to capture users approaching from different positions. The 111° horizontal field of view can help accommodate a wider interaction area when installation space limits camera placement.
The manual-focus lens allows focus to be set for the intended capture zone. Projects requiring sharply focused images across changing distances should validate the usable focus coverage.
Mobile platforms may need broad visual coverage and frequent image updates as they move through indoor environments. The combination of wide-angle imaging and 1080p 60FPS support provides a configuration to assess for navigation-related image capture or remote viewing.
Application suitability depends on lighting, motion, target size, and the processing requirements of the final vision system.
Consider the SF6S235AIMFBC V1.0 when your project needs:
Confirm the connector pinout, power rails, RAW output configuration, sensor driver, and ISP support with the intended host platform before integration.
The starlight-class description relates to low-light imaging. Imaging in complete darkness requires a suitable illumination source. For NIR illumination, the module’s optical transmission and filter configuration must also be verified.
A wider view captures more of the scene, but it can make individual targets smaller in the image. Recognition projects should validate the smallest required feature at the actual working distance.
Manual focus allows the lens to be adjusted for an intended capture zone. Whether targets at other distances remain acceptably sharp depends on the optical setup and image requirements; it does not provide automatic focus adjustment.
Share the application, target size, working distance, lighting conditions, required frame rate, and host processor. Also specify whether HDR or NIR operation is required so the relevant configuration can be evaluated.
Share your viewing area, target distance, illumination conditions, and host platform with us. We can help evaluate whether the SF6S235AIMFBC V1.0 2MP MIPI camera module fits your device and identify the imaging modes and optical configuration to validate during sampling.
