Endoscope Camera Module — The "Visual Core" of Endoscope Technological Innovation

Amid the trend of medical endoscope diagnosis and treatment evolving toward "high precision, three-dimensionalization, and intelligence," endoscope camera modules, as the "visual core" of the equipment, their technological breakthroughs directly determine the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment as well as clinical experience. The recent launch of new products such as OptoChina Endoscopy's AQ-400 3D Ultra-HD Flexible Endoscope System further confirms that camera modules have become a key component for domestic endoscope enterprises to break through technological barriers and achieve differentiated competition.

From a technological perspective, the two key directions focused on by OptoChina Endoscopy — 3D stereoscopic diagnosis and treatment, and 4K ultra-high definition — both place higher demands on camera modules. A 3D flexible endoscope system relies on the collaborative design of dual-camera or multi-camera modules, and achieves stereoscopic imaging through precise optical parameter matching (such as parallax control and focal length consistency). This enables doctors to intuitively judge the depth and spatial position of lesions, breaking the visual limitations of traditional 2D endoscopes. The optical accuracy and data synchronization capability of the modules are the core prerequisites for ensuring stable 3D effects. On the other hand, the 4K ultra-high definition direction focuses on the pixel density and image quality processing capabilities of camera modules. As clinical demand for identifying tiny lesions (such as early gastrointestinal polyps) increases, high-pixel (e.g., 8 million pixels and above) and high dynamic range (HDR) modules have become the standard. It is necessary to balance pixel performance with heat dissipation and power consumption within the limited space of the endoscope probe, which also tests the miniaturized integration capabilities of module manufacturers.

At the same time, the endoscope "super brain" mentioned by OptoChina Endoscopy essentially builds a collaborative system of "camera modules + intelligent algorithms." As the front-end data collection terminal, the modules need to efficiently output high-quality image data to provide a reliable data foundation for backend AI-assisted diagnosis (such as automatic lesion identification and risk grading). This requires the modules to have low noise and high color reproduction characteristics to avoid image distortion affecting algorithm judgment. This in-depth integration of "hardware + software" is becoming a new development direction for endoscope camera modules.

From the perspective of the industry structure, domestic endoscope enterprises have long faced the dilemma of relying on imported high-end camera modules. However, through continuous technological iteration, OptoChina Endoscopy has gradually realized independent control over the core parameters of the modules. Its manufacturing philosophy of "micro-processing and meticulous polishing" also reflects the emphasis on module production processes (such as Active Alignment (AA) technology and precision assembly). With the launch of products like the AQ-400, domestic endoscope camera modules have not only made breakthroughs in high-end fields such as 3D and 4K but also promoted the penetration rate of domestic endoscope equipment in clinical diagnosis and treatment, helping to solve the problem of "accessibility to high-end medical equipment."