CMOS cameras add frame-grabber functions
Whether the latest generation of CMOS cameras will displace the venerable frame grabber remains to be seen.
At many trade shows, the question of whether the "smart camera" will replace current camera/frame-grabber combinations has been debated. While camera vendors tout the benefits of their integrated programmable devices, frame-grabber manufacturers argue for the more-powerful features offered by camera/frame-grabber combinations.