Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly arrives, prices start at just $15

Raspberry Pi has just released the standalone Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly via its approved resellers, starting at $15. For context, these are the core sensor components that came with the 12MP autofocus Camera Module 3, minus the full module’s larger printed circuit board (PCB).

Raspberry Pi said that its goal with this latest product is to enable its integration into much smaller form factors for embedded and industrial applications. The camera sensor itself is exactly the same as what was in the Camera Module 3, the IMX708.

The IMX708 sensor from Sony, used in both the Camera Module 3 and Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly, is an 11.9 megapixel camera with a resolution of 4608 x 2592. It features phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and is also available in visible-light and infrared-sensitive (NoIR) variants.

Raspberry Pi is also giving customers the choice of standard (75° diagonal) or wide (120° diagonal) field of view for use in a great range of projects. The NoIR variants will be ideal for night vision and security use cases, and the wide variants will be better for broader surveillance. The company said the standard/NoIR variants will cost you $15, while the wide/wide NoIR variants will set you back $25.

The existing Camera Module 3 is already being used in diverse applications, including workplace safety, wildlife conservation, glacier monitoring, manufacturing quality control, and museum education. With the new product, the use cases should expand with smaller and more specialized devices being possible.

Some areas where we could see the new module being used include micro-robotics, very compact IoT devices, and specialized medical imaging. While the possibilities are exciting, it’s worth noting that the need for custom PCB design means this product is more suitable for experienced embedded developers and OEMs, rather than casual hobbyists.

If you want to buy, just press the Buy now button on the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly product page and go to a listed approved reseller’s website to place an order.

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