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The Arducam Mega 5MP AF SPI Camera Module is an innovative, high-performance imaging solution engineered for seamless integration with a wide variety of microcontrollers. Built around a 5‑megapixel sensor delivering stunning resolution of 2592 × 1944, it elevates image clarity for applications like environmental monitoring, assets tracking, IoT automation, robotics, and remote sensing. What sets this module apart is its SPI (4‑wire) interface, making it compatible with microcontrollers lacking dedicated camera peripherals. The module leverages the sophisticated Arduchip FPGA controller to buffer image data externally, allowing the host MCU to retrieve it asynchronously—no risk of data loss even with slower CPUs. Its autofocus stock lens enables automatic focusing from just 8 cm to infinity, simplifying imaging of both close and distant targets. A wake-up latency of 94 ms and power-efficient idling mode under 200 mW make it ideal for battery-conscious applications. Arducam’s open-source SDK (MIT-licensed) offers high-level API commands for straightforward control, paralleling the simplicity of a DSLR. Compact and housed in a robust ABS case (approximately 33 × 33 × 17 mm), it’s also multiplexable—up to four cameras can operate on a single MCU using an adapter board—making it a versatile and user-friendly camera module for embedded vision.