What you will learn:
- Which e-con Systems camera modules—including USB, MIPI, and GigE – are now officially supported on Qualcomm® RB3 Gen 2
- How Qualcomm’s IQ tuning tools and evaluation processes ensure imaging reliability across edge AI applications
As embedded vision platforms gain ground across robotics, there is a larger need for superior image quality benchmarks from integrated camera solutions. In recent times, Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 development kit addresses this demand. And now, Qualcomm Technologies is strengthening the ecosystem around Dragonwing RB3G2 by offering a list of camera modules supported on their platform.
We’re thrilled that e-con Systems is included in the list of supported camera modules, following a testing process involving multiple camera modules!
e-con Systems’ Camera Modules Supported on Dragonwing RB3G2
e-con Systems now offers multiple camera modules officially supported on the Qualcomm® Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 platform, validated through Qualcomm Technologies’ tuning and testing workflows. These modules are optimized for embedded vision applications, with robust sensor tuning for consistent image performance.
Currently supported modules:
- e-CAM86_CUQRB3: An 8MP Sony® STARVIS 2 IMX678-based camera that supports Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 development kit.
- e-CAM85_CUQRB5: A Sony® STARVIS IMX715-based camera compatible with Dragonwing RB5 and Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 kits.
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| e-CAM86_CUQRB3 Camera Module connected to Qualcomm® Robotics RB3 Development Kit | e-CAM85_CUQRB5 Camera Module connected to Qualcomm® Robotics RB5 Development Kit |
- RouteCAM_CU22: A Sony® IMX662-based GigE camera designed for smart traffic, medical, and surround-view applications.
- See3CAM_24CUG: A USB 3.1 camera module featuring the AR0234 global shutter sensor, ideal for drones, robotics, and industrial vision systems.
View the official listing here: Qualcomm Camera Partner Module – Peripherals List
These modules address challenges in vision-guided systems, including edge inferencing, visual SLAM, and autonomous navigation. e-con Systems optimizes sensor tuning for these platforms, ensuring dependable performance across vision workloads, from low-light image capture to effective variable lighting performance.
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With support for varied interfaces, sensor formats, and integration types, e-con Systems ensures streamlined development for edge AI vision systems built on Qualcomm® RB3 Gen 2.
Meeting Qualcomm Technologies’ Imaging Quality Requirements
To be included in Qualcomm Technologies’ list, each candidate module must undergo image tuning and testing to demonstrate compliance with a set of defined IQ metrics. These metrics serve as general evaluation parameters for color accuracy, uniformity, sharpness, texture, resolution, etc. The tuning must be performed using Qualcomm Technologies’ proprietary Image Quality tools.
e-con Systems carried out comprehensive image tuning using the Dev Edition IQ Tool. It involved iterative calibration, tuning, and testing across various lighting and scene conditions. Once tuned, each module was evaluated using Qualcomm Technologies’ IQ Evaluation Tool.
The submitted test cases resulted in an average IQ score of approximately 90% for the IMX678 and IMX715 modules — well above the required baseline threshold.
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Throughout the process, Qualcomm Technologies extended strong technical support to streamline the tuning and testing workflow. It included early access to updated versions of their Dev Edition IQ Tool and Quick Sensor Integration Tool. Such resources accelerated tuning and helped resolve challenges such as:
- Adapting advanced IQ tuning workflows to specific sensor characteristics
- Addressing discrepancies within the IQ Evaluation Tool outputs
- Interpreting evaluation metrics for submission-readiness
In addition to the tools, Qualcomm Technologies’ engineering team offered guidance during review loops, improving alignment between image quality goals and hardware behavior.
Another Feather in Our Camera Ecosystem
This collaboration reinforces e-con Systems’ approach to building camera modules optimized for leading edge computing platforms. With Qualcomm Technologies’ list of supported camera modules, developers gain access to cameras optimized to work on Qualcomm Technologies’ platforms, without extensive configuration, which reduces trial cycles during prototyping and deployment. e-con Systems also shortens the time needed for sensor calibration and compatibility testing, while supporting real-world requirements.
As you may already know, e-con Systems’ AI vision kit for Qualcomm processors includes a camera, carrier board, software stack, and enclosure. We support custom modifications across hardware and software layers, including Qualcomm BSP alignment.
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e-con Systems Offers High-Performance Cameras
Since 2003, e-con Systems has been designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM cameras. We offer several camera modules in collaborations with leading tech trail-blazers like Qualcomm.
Visit our Camera Selector Page to explore our end-to-end portfolio.
If you need an expert to help find the right camera for your application, please write to camerasolutions@e-consystems.com.
Prabu 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 has built 50+ camera solutions spanning various domains such as medical, industrial, agriculture, retail, biometrics, and more. He also comes with expertise in device driver development and BSP development. Currently, Prabu’s focus is to build smart camera solutions that power new age AI based applications.