Arducam OV3640 3MP M12 Mount Camera Module w/ JPEG Output

Description

The Arducam OV3640 camera module integrates a 1/4-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 3-megapixel still images. Its core advantage lies in the onboard JPEG compression engine, which processes image data before output, drastically reducing bandwidth and storage requirements for connected microcontrollers or single-board computers. This makes it ideal for real-time streaming or logging in resource-constrained environments.

Featuring a standard M12x0.5 threaded lens mount, the module offers significant optical flexibility. Developers can attach various M12 lenses—from wide-angle to telephoto—to tailor the system for specific applications like surveillance, machine inspection, or drone navigation. The module’s parallel interface provides direct access to raw sensor data or processed JPEG streams, supporting integration with platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino (with a host adapter), or other embedded processors via its 2.54mm pin header.