Camera Module Assembly Services

Custom MIPI camera modules with optical alignment, assembly, and MTF testing. San Diego assembly options.

ISO 6 Cleanroom
100-100K Units/Year
Custom MIPI Cameras
San Diego Assembly
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Camera module cleanroom assembly station for MIPI and USB cameras

Camera Module Assembly Options

Professional assembly services exclusively for Commonlands lens customers

Consigned Camera Assembly

100 - 100,000 units/year

Precision manual assembly for customer-provided sensors paired with Commonlands lenses. Our technicians perform optical alignment, adhesive dispensing, and flex cable attachment within controlled environments. Perfect for startups validating designs or companies needing reliable assembly without capital equipment investment. Volume production up to 100,000 units per year supported.

  • Cleanroom Class 1000 (ISO 6)
  • Lens Options M12, C-mount
  • Lead Time 5-10 days
  • Annual Capacity Up to 100,000 pieces

Custom MIPI Camera Modules

>1,000 units/year

Custom MIPI CSI-2 camera module development featuring Commonlands optics with multiple interface options. We handle schematic design and PCB layout for MIPI CSI-2, DVP parallel, and USB interfaces. Complete integration with our M12 or C-mount lenses optimized for your specific sensor and application requirements. Active alignment available for superior optical performance, with dedicated active alignment capacity available within 4-6 months for high-volume projects exceeding 100,000 units per year.

  • Interface Support MIPI CSI-2, DVP, USB
  • Active Alignment Available
  • Sample Lead-time 8 weeks
  • Lens Integration Commonlands Lenses
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Proven Production Success

Real-world high-volume camera module assembly for machine vision and robotics

IMX577 MIPI camera module with CIL227 fisheye lens for robotics

20,000 Unit IMX577 MIPI Camera Module Production

We successfully delivered 20,000 MIPI camera modules combining Sony IMX577 sensors with our CIL227 2.7mm fisheye M12 lens for an autonomous navigation customer. This high-volume project demonstrates our capability to scale from prototype to production while maintaining consistent optical performance across the production run using our proprietary focus scoring software.

20,000 Units Delivered
IMX577 12MP MIPI Sensor
CIL227 3mm Fisheye M12 Lens
186° Diagonal Field of View on IMX577

This project showcased our ability to maintain sub-1% defect rates across large production runs while meeting aggressive delivery schedules. The combination of our precision-tested CIL227 fisheye M12 lens with the high-resolution IMX577 MIPI sensor delivered exceptional wide-angle performance for robotics navigation. Browse our full selection of M12 lenses for machine vision.

Why Commonlands Lenses for Camera Modules?

Our camera module assembly service is exclusively available for customers using Commonlands optical products. This integrated approach lets us match lens image circle and chief ray angle to your sensor before assembly. Quality control runs under one roof: incoming lens inspection, sensor-to-lens alignment, and MTF verification, with single-source accountability for your machine vision system performance.

Commonlands M12 and M8 lens collection for MIPI camera modules

Choose from more than 70 M12 lens models, professional C-mount lenses, miniature M8 lenses, or specialized relay lenses for inspection systems. Lenses used in assembly are MTF tested against their published specifications, so out-of-spec units are screened out before they reach your camera module. This quality assurance combined with cleanroom assembly delivers reliable camera modules for machine vision, robotics, and industrial automation applications.

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How Does Camera Module Assembly Work?

Our systematic approach to optical precision with Commonlands lenses

1

Lens Selection

Choose from our M12, C-mount, or M8 lens collection matched to your sensor specifications and field of view requirements

2

Component Inspection

Incoming QC validates Commonlands lens MTF performance and sensor PCBA cleanliness and function

3

Precision Assembly

Manual or active alignment sets sensor-to-lens positioning using our proprietary focus scoring software for tight unit-to-unit consistency

4

Validation Testing

Image quality verification using customizable test charts and relay lenses screens each camera module against its specifications before shipment

Camera Module Assembly Capabilities

Comprehensive assembly services for embedded vision systems and machine vision applications

Sensor Integration

  • Sony IMX, OmniVision, OnSemi sensors
  • Rolling and global shutter support
  • RGB Bayer and monochrome formats
  • 1/4" to 1" optical formats
  • M12 lens optimization for each sensor

Mechanical Assembly

  • M12, CS, and C-mount threading
  • Precision manual alignment
  • Active alignment for custom modules
  • Focus and back-focal adjustment
  • IR filter installation

Interface and Capacity

  • 100 to 100,000 units per year
  • MIPI CSI-2 implementation
  • DVP parallel interface
  • USB camera module support
  • ESD protection implementation

We build modules around sensors spanning the current CMOS market, including the onsemi AR0234 global-shutter sensor, the Sony IMX415, IMX462, and IMX577 rolling-shutter sensors, and the OmniVision OG05B1S global-shutter sensor and OV5640. See the full image sensor list for specifications and Commonlands lens compatibility for the sensor in your design.

Proprietary Focus Scoring Software

Internally developed testing technology with VIS, 850nm, and 940nm support for tight unit-to-unit consistency

Focus Scoring Algorithm

  • Proprietary software developed in-house
  • Real-time sharpness metrics during assembly
  • VIS, 850nm, and 940nm wavelength support
  • Automated pass/fail determination
  • Statistical process control tracking

Customizable Test Charts

  • Application-specific chart designs
  • Slanted-edge MTF targets
  • Resolution and distortion patterns
  • Field curvature characterization
  • Customer-specified test criteria

Relay Lens Test Stations

  • Infinity-conjugate optical setups
  • Consistent illumination control
  • Multi-field position testing
  • Repeatable measurement conditions
  • Traceable calibration standards

Camera Module Assembly FAQs

Common questions about MIPI camera modules and assembly services

What is the minimum order quantity for camera module assembly?
For consigned camera assembly using manual stations, we support quantities from 100 units with capacity up to 100,000 units per year. This range suits prototype validation through high-volume production. Custom MIPI and DVP camera module development with active alignment requires minimum annual volumes of 1000 pieces to justify NRE costs. All assemblies require use of Commonlands lenses.
Do I need to use Commonlands lenses for assembly services?
Yes, our camera module assembly service is exclusively available for customers using Commonlands optical products including M12 lenses, C-mount lenses, and M8 lenses. This lets us verify lens performance against known specifications and keep quality control under one roof. Browse our extensive lens collection at commonlands.com/collections/m12-lenses to find the right optics for your application.
What camera interfaces do you support for custom MIPI camera modules?
We support MIPI CSI-2 for embedded and mobile applications, DVP parallel interface for cost-sensitive designs, and USB for plug-and-play connectivity. Our engineering team can help select the optimal interface based on your bandwidth, latency, and integration requirements for machine vision and robotics applications.
What cleanroom classification is used for camera module assembly?
Our camera modules are assembled in a Class 1000 (ISO 6) cleanroom environment, maintaining fewer than 1,000 particles of 0.5 micron or larger per cubic foot. This prevents sensor contamination that causes dark spots and image artifacts. Operators wear full bunny suits, and all tools undergo ultrasonic cleaning between builds.
Are your camera modules NDAA compliant?
Not by default. Standard camera module builds use globally sourced electronics, while optical alignment, assembly, and MTF testing take place in our San Diego cleanroom. If your program requires NDAA Section 889 compliance, talk to an applications engineer before ordering and we will scope a compliant bill of materials and build path.
Is active alignment available for high-precision MIPI camera modules?
Yes, active alignment is available for custom MIPI camera module projects requiring superior optical performance. This automated process uses real-time image feedback to achieve optimal sensor-to-lens positioning, ideal for applications demanding tight tolerances. For high-volume projects exceeding 100,000 units per year, we can bring dedicated active alignment capacity online within 4-6 months. Active alignment is particularly beneficial for high-resolution sensors and wide-angle lenses where precise centering is critical for machine vision accuracy.
What testing is performed on assembled camera modules?
Every module undergoes optical inspection for particle contamination, adhesive coverage verification, and alignment checks between Commonlands lenses and sensors. Our proprietary focus scoring software provides quantitative sharpness metrics during assembly, supporting tight unit-to-unit consistency. Testing stations utilize relay lenses and customizable test charts matched to your application requirements. Optional services include MTF testing, thermal cycling (-40°C to +85°C), and vibration testing per customer specifications.
How do you ensure unit-to-unit consistency across production runs?
We developed proprietary focus scoring software in-house specifically for camera module assembly. This software provides real-time quantitative sharpness metrics during the focusing process and supports VIS, 850nm, and 940nm wavelengths for both visible and NIR camera applications. Combined with statistical process control tracking, customizable test charts designed for your application, and relay lens test stations with controlled illumination, we maintain tight tolerances across production volumes from hundreds to tens of thousands of units.

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