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Sony IMX678 STARVIS 2 Sensor Deep Dive (2)

Date:2026-03-09    View:25    

5. Why IMX678 Works Well Over USB2.0 UVC Modules

A key practical advantage is that IMX678 supports MJPG/YUY2 compression, allowing real-time 4K @ 30fps through USB2.0.
This matters for integrators because:

  • Many industrial PCs still rely on USB2.0
  • Migration to USB3.0 hardware may not be feasible
  • UVC compatibility avoids driver development
  • Jetson and Raspberry Pi platforms work out-of-box

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