Prabu Kumar, Author at e-con Systems

A Vision Guide to Choosing the Right MIPI Interface: D-PHY vs. M-PHY vs. C-PHY vs. A-PHY

Prabu KumarJune 9, 20260

MIPI technology has evolved through multiple versions, particularly in its physical (PHY) layers. These help enable high-speed serial communication architectures that replace traditional parallel camera and display interfaces, improving bandwidth scalability, power efficiency, and EMI performance. The MIPI physical layers: M‑PHY, C‑PHY, D‑PHY, and A‑PHY are actively used in embedded...

Understanding the Role of Temporal Filters in Time of Flight (ToF) Cameras

Prabu KumarMay 18, 20260

Prabu KumarPrabu is the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Camera Products at e-con Systems, and comes with a rich experience of more than 15 years in the embedded vision space. He brings to the table a deep knowledge in USB cameras, embedded vision cameras, vision algorithms and FPGAs. He...

Why PCIe Frame Grabbers Stand Out: Accelerating Multi-Camera Systems with Lattice CertusPro-NX

Prabu KumarMay 5, 20260

Simply put, a frame grabber is the bridge between a camera (or a group of cameras) and a computer system. It captures image streams, timestamps/synchronizes them (when needed), and delivers frames to memory in a format the application can consume. The right frame grabber is typically a function of three...

Sony IMX678 vs IMX715 vs IMX415: Which Sony STARVIS Sensor Does Your Vision System Need?

Prabu KumarMay 6, 20260

Sony’s IMX415, IMX715, and IMX678 CMOS image sensors represent successive generations in Sony’s imaging portfolio. All three sensors deliver 4K Ultra-HD (3840 × 2160) resolution but differ significantly in pixel architecture, sensitivity, and imaging performance. These sensors are widely used in industrial inspection, smart surveillance, and factory automation, where imaging

Enabling Flexible Multi-Sensor USB Cameras with Lattice CrossLink-NX FPGAs

Prabu KumarApril 29, 20260

Fixed-function USB camera chips define a rigid pipeline from sensor to output and leave no room for reconfiguration. e-con Systems has built a USB camera solution on Lattice Semiconductor's CrossLink-NX33U FPGA that replaces that constraint. The result eliminates the need for separate ISP chips, external USB controllers, and multiple PCBs

What is a spatial filter, and how does it enhance Depth Quality in ToF Cameras?

Prabu KumarApril 2, 20260

Prabu KumarPrabu is the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Camera Products at e-con Systems, and comes with a rich experience of more than 15 years in the embedded vision space. He brings to the table a deep knowledge in USB cameras, embedded vision cameras, vision algorithms and FPGAs. He...

What makes Automatic De-icing and Defogging Cameras Crucial in Dynamic Environments

Prabu KumarMarch 26, 20260

Autonomous embedded vision systems deployed in dynamic environments must function reliably despite rapid temperature shifts. In addition to thermal challenges, effective power management is equally critical. Such fluctuations can result in inaccurate obstacle detection, difficulty in scanning barcodes or signage, and even unexpected vision blur in safety-critical operations. e-con Systems'

Sony IMX412 vs Sony IMX676: A detailed comparison of Sony sensors for Embedded Vision Solutions

Prabu KumarApril 7, 20260

Sony's image sensors have undergone various generations of architectures, each of which has been designed to address certain image-related issues in embedded systems. Among Sony's high-resolution image sensors, the Sony IMX676 and Sony IMX412 deliver advanced capabilities such as high-speed imaging, superior low-light sensitivity, enhanced dynamic range, and improved near-infrared

Why High-Resolution 3D Depth Is Critical for Next-Generation Robots

Prabu KumarApril 10, 20260

Prabu KumarPrabu is the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Camera Products at e-con Systems, and comes with a rich experience of more than 15 years in the embedded vision space. He brings to the table a deep knowledge in USB cameras, embedded vision cameras, vision algorithms and FPGAs. He...

What Is MCU-Based Power Management – and Why Does Your Vision System Need It?

Prabu KumarFeb 27, 20260

Power management is core to the reliability of autonomous vehicles and sophisticated mobility applications, which require instant wake-up (within milliseconds). This has led to the utmost need for an energy-efficient, intelligent vision solution. e-con Systems offers Darsi Pro, an edge AI vision box that incorporates a dedicated Micro Controller Unit