CamTest Modules – Quality Control of Camera Modules
The CamTest modules allow comprehensive measurements and quality control for mounted camera modules before and during the ongoing production process, as well as final quality control after the alignment process. Through the use of different innovative object generators, a variety of optical, opto-mechanical, color and sensor parameters are available.
CamTest modules can be used as stand-alone device. The measuring technology is housed in an OEM measuring chamber, which can also be integrated individually in customer production lines or in a ProCam® Inline system for high volume production.
OEM measuring chamber
Key Features:
- End-of-Line tester either als stand-alone unit or as module for ProCam® Inline
- Modular set up through four basic test chambers:
- CamTest MTF (collimators)
- CamTest Focus (motorized collimators)
- CamTest Chart (test chart)
- CamTest Spectral (integrating sphere)
- Software Development Kit for interfacing different camera modules by customer
CamTest Modules
Measurement Parameters:
| CamTest MTF | CamTest Focus | CamTest Chart | CamTest Spectral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTF, LSF, SFR, ESF | • | • | o | - |
| Tilt, Defocus, DOF | - | • | - | - |
| Boresight Shift, Roll | • | • | • | - |
| Optical Centre | - | - | • | - |
| Distortion, EFL | - | - | • | - |
| Defect Pixel, Particle, FPN | - | - | o | • |
| OECF, Dynamic Range, White Balance, SNR | - | - | o | • |
| Rel. Illumination | - | - | o | • |
| Colour Rendering, Crosstalk | - | - | o | • |
| Spectral Response | - | - | - | • |
Applications:
- Final Test of Camera Modules
CamTest MTF - One shot MTF-Measurement:
n order to test camera modules with larger object distances, a structure with fixed collimators, which are preset for infinite or finite object distances, is suitable. In this case, the field of view depends on the actual object distance.
With this set-up, the MTF can be quickly and easily determined, furthermore, also Line Spread Function, SFR and ESF. This method is escpecially suitable for one shot MTF measurement for final quality check in high volume camera production.
MTF Measurement with fixed collimators
CamTest Focus - For determination of Through Focus
The collimator projects the target virtual onto the test object. Through the use of focusable collimators, arbitrary object distances of 1m to infinity can be generated. This makes it possible to check the focus of fixed and autofocus modules. This set-up provides a field of view of+/-85°.
CamTest Focus measures parameters to determine the quality of the image, such as MTF, SFR, through-Focus MTF, tilt, shift and boresight.
latest generation of focussing collimators
Principle of CamTest Focus
The design with focusing collimators allows a variable object distance from finite to infinite in a measurement setup. Typical collimator arrangement, all of which point into the entrance opening of the test sample below.
(1) The Focusable Collimator
(2) Arrangement of several collimators for measurement from different angles
(3) Illumination of the autocollimator
(4) Reticle
(5) Variable measuring distance from finite to infinite through the focussed collimator
(6) Sample (lens and sensor)
Principle CamTest Focus
CamTest Chart - For easy measurement of distortion
In setup with Test chart at finite obejct distance the field of view depends on the finite distance. A test pattern with infinity markers is projected and the position of the markers measured in the camera image. With the aid of a suitable optical structure, cameras with a highly distorted optical system can also be calibrated in this way. In a modified version of this setup, there is an imaging lens between the test sample and the chart to produce a virtual image of the chart as from an infinite distance.
This measuring principle is particularly suitable for measuring distortion, but also for measuring the effective focal lenght (EFL).
View into a test chamber for measuring the distortion
CamTest Chart Principle with chart
CamTest Chart Principle with relay lens
CamTest Spectral
Construction with integrating sphere and finite object distance. The integrating sphere serves as a light source in order to obtain the diffuse light required for the measurement. The possible field of view depends on the finite distance and the object generator. Because of the non-reflective special diffusor filter on the sphere opening, a uniformity of more than 95% could be reached.
Particularly suitable for the measurement of parameters such as defect pixels, FPN, color rendering, OECF, relative illumination and dynamic range.
Measuring chamber with an integrating sphere
At this point, TRIOPTICS relies on the proven algorithm from Image Engineering.
About Image Engineering:
Since 1997, Image Engineering has been the world’s leading independent test laboratory for digital imaging systems. We test, among other things, various kinds of digital cameras for well-known magazines and camera manufacturers in accordance to the current international DIN and ISO standards.
With our test equipment, we offer our customers the possibility to test and analyze image quality in their own lab. Whether it be in the areas of automotive, machine vision, medicine, security, photo or broadcast, we have the right solution. We can also develop an individual solution for specific requirements.
Image Engineering is actively involved in a multitude of standardization processes including ISO, SMPTE, CPIQ and EMVA.
The company is managed by Dipl. Ing. Dietmar Wüller and Dipl. Ing. Uwe Artmann.
For further information visit www.image-engineering.de
CamTest Spectral Principle
CamTest Software
The CamTest software supports the measurement parameters and their analysis:
- Image quality features: MTF
- Optomechanical properties: sensor position (tilt, rotation, defocusing)
- Other optical parameters: distortion, relative illumination, focal length
- Color characteristics: chromatic aberrations
- Lens light reflection
The software is especially user-friendly. The user is automatically guided through the measurement process. The values can be output as pass/fail output. Measurement certificates are generated directly from the software in order to ensure complete traceability.
CamTest Software
