1. Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) for High-Density SMT Printed Circuit Boards
In electronics manufacturing, inspecting solder joints and miniature surface-mount components requires high magnification within a highly compact form factor. The Lensation B5M12056C lens is integrated into embedded AOI systems positioned over PCB conveyors. Its 12.0 mm focal length provides a narrow 34.4° horizontal angle of view on a 1/1.8" sensor, allowing high-detail inspection of specific board regions. The fixed F5.6 aperture ensures a sufficiently deep depth of field to keep 3D solder fillets in sharp focus, while the 5.00 MP resolution resolves microscopic manufacturing defects. The integrated IR cut filter guarantees accurate color rendering of traces and components under intense automated factory lighting.
Problem SolvedEliminates the need for bulky C-mount lenses in space-constrained AOI machines while providing the high magnification, accurate color reproduction, and 5.00 MP resolution required to reliably detect defects on small components from a minimal object distance of 0.10 m.
Automated Optical Inspection5.00 MP ResolutionFocal length 12.0 mmDepth of Field (F5.6)IR cut filterMinimal object distance (0.10 m)Maximal image circle 1/1.8"
2. End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) Vision for Robotic Bin Picking
Robotic pick-and-place systems require lightweight, shock-resistant embedded cameras mounted directly on the gripper. This extremely compact S-Mount lens is ideal for high-speed, high-G robotic movements. The minimal object distance (M.O.D.) of 0.10 m allows the 6-axis robot arm to approach the bin closely for high-precision visual inspection before actuating the gripper. When paired with intense LED ring lights, the F5.6 aperture provides an extended depth of field, ensuring irregularly stacked metallic parts remain in focus regardless of their exact Z-axis height variation within the bin.
Problem SolvedSolves the challenge of integrating a rugged, low-profile vision solution capable of maintaining focus on objects at varying depths inside a bin, allowing the robotic gripper to determine precise part orientation without risking mechanical collision.
Robotic Bin PickingEnd-of-Arm ToolingMinimal object distance (M.O.D.) 0.10 mExtended Depth of Field (F5.6)Resolution 5.00 MPCompact S-Mount
3. High-Accuracy Facial Recognition for Industrial Access Control Terminals
Security turnstiles in industrial environments require high-definition imaging to perform accurate biometric authentication without geometric distortion. Using the 12.0 mm focal length on a 1/1.8" sensor produces a flat, rectilinear image of an employee's face from a practical distance of 0.5 to 1.5 meters, which is essential for accurate biometric landmark mapping. The integrated IR cut filter guarantees accurate skin tone mapping under varying factory fluorescent or mixed lighting conditions. The 5.00 MP resolution provides a high pixel density over the 34.4° horizontal field of view to ensure strict access thresholds are met.
Problem SolvedOvercomes the extreme barrel distortion and low-resolution issues commonly associated with wide-angle security lenses, providing a high-fidelity, distortion-free 5.00 MP image necessary for strict AI-driven biometric authentication algorithms within a highly compact embedded terminal.
Biometric Access ControlFacial RecognitionFocal length 12.0 mmRectilinear Imaging5.00 MP ResolutionIR cut filterAngle of view (Horizontal) 34.4°
