The Goobuy UC-OV6948 NECM16USB-D102 is a Φ1.2 mm ultra-miniature USB endoscope camera module built on OmniVision’s OV6948—the world’s smallest commercial image sensor—purpose-designed for micro-inspection, catheter systems, wearable devices, micro-robots, and embedded imaging in extremely confined spaces.

With a camera head measuring just 1.2 mm in diameter, the UC-OV6948 enables imaging in locations too small for conventional modules, including micro-endoscopes, industrial tight-space inspection tools, minimally invasive surgical instruments, catheters, and ultra-compact robotics. Powered by the 0.575×0.575 mm OV6948 sensor, it delivers stable close-range imaging while maintaining ultra-low power consumption and minimal heat generation at the tip.
Its UVC plug-and-play USB interface ensures seamless integration with Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, Jetson Nano/Orin and embedded ARM platforms, and offers OEM/ODM customization for cable length, lens FOV, housing, waterproofing and connector orientation.

 

Product Overview

The OV6948 USB endoscope camera module 1.2mm is the world’s smallest chip-on-tip camera OV6948 UVC, designed for ultra-thin probes and miniature inspection tools. With a Φ1.2 mm × 5 mm camera head, integrated LED illumination, and a compact OV6948 PCB 46×14 mm USB bridge, this module streams 200×200 @ 30 fps over USB 2.0 UVC (MJPEG/YUY2).

Its tiny form factor and high integration make it ideal for medical catheter imaging, borescope inspection, semiconductor defect detection, and microscope-level precision tasks. Whether used as an OV6948 catheter camera with LED for medical OEM tools, or as an ultra thin borescope camera for industrial inspection, this solution enables high-resolution visibility where other cameras cannot fit.

 

NOVEL Introducing the world’s smallest OmniVision USB endoscope camera module OV6948 – built with the OmniVision OV6948 sensor. Measuring only 0.575mm x 0.575mm, this micro camera is ideal for minimally invasive surgical tools, catheters, borescopes, and tiny embedded imaging systems. Built for precision, it offers high clarity in ultra-compact spaces

 

Specification	Detail	Why it Matters?
Sensor Model	OmniVision OV6948 / OVM6948	Guinness World Record Holder.
Tip Diameter	Φ 1.2mm +/- 0.1mm (Check your real data)	Fits inside 1.6mm - 2.0mm catheters/tubes.
Resolution	200 x 200 pixels (40 KPixel)	Sufficient for feature detection in tiny lumens.
Depth of Field (DOF)	3mm ~ 30mm	optimized for close-up macro inspection.
Field of View (FOV)	120° Wide Angle	See the pipe walls, not just the center.
Cable Length	Up to 2-4 meters	Long reach for medical/industrial probes.
Illumination	Built-in Fiber / LED Ring? (Please Specify)	Crucial! Sensors this small usually need external light or fiber.

 

 

Key Selling Points

Sensor Size                       World’s smallest 0.575mm sensor (OV6948)

Precision Imaging             Clear visuals in ultra-compact surgical tools

USB Plug & Play               Fast integration for developers and OEMs

Low Power/Heat              Safe for continuous use in sensitive environments

OEM Customization         Tailored lens, housing, cable, sterilization options

Multi-Industry Use           Medical, industrial, scientific & wearable tech

 MOQ = 1 for Samples     Immediate evaluation available for R&D

Quick Definition: OV6948 USB Module The UC-6948 is a complete imaging solution integrating the 0.65mm² OVM6948 CameraCubeChip®. It packages the sensor into a Φ1.2mm (or similar) distal tip with integrated LED illumination (if applicable) and outputs a standard UVC USB 2.0 video stream at 200x200 resolution (30fps) via a dedicated processing board.

 

Technical Specifications

No.		Description	Specification
1		Model Number	NECM16USB-D102
2		Interface	USB / Micro USB
3		Image Sensor	1/36" OV6948
4		FOV	1/36" D120°
5		Front dimension	Φ1.2*1.4*5mm
6		Photo Pixel	147,456 Pixels
7		Video Resolution	200*200
8		Frame rate	30FPS
9		Depth of field	3~50mm
10		Length of extension cable	0.05~2.5M
11		Size of PCB	46*14mm
12		Light source	4 LED
13		Output	USB2.0
14		Operating System	WINXP/7/8/10,Linux/Android/Apple Mac
15		Focus	Fixed
16		Working Temperature	-20℃ ~ +60℃
			* Tolerance：±5%

Module Architecture:

• Distal Tip: OV6948 Sensor + Lens + (Light Source) = < Φ1.2mm

• Cable: Fine micro-coaxial cable (medical grade available).

• Proximal End: USB Interface Board (Decodes Analog signal to UVC Video).

Note on Resolution (200x200 px): Engineers often ask: "Is 200x200 pixels enough?" Answer: In a lumen (pipe) that is only 2mm wide, 40,000 pixels provide incredible pixel density. The 120° FOV lens ensures you get a comprehensive view of the sidewalls, and the 3-30mm depth of field keeps everything in focus without mechanical parts. It is the industry standard for "Chip-on-Tip" endoscopy.

what troubling problems it can solve in medical application?

Medical Applications:

This camera's impact on medicine is profound, primarily enabling procedures that were once impossible or highly invasive.

Problems Solved:

1. Accessing Unprecedentedly Small Anatomical Structures:
   • Problem: Inability to directly visualize and diagnose conditions within extremely fine, delicate, or tortuous ducts and vessels, such as tiny peripheral bronchioles, distal bile ducts, pancreatic ducts, fine urinary tract segments, intra-cardiac structures, or even some cerebral vessels.
   • Solution: The Φ1.2mm diameter allows entry into these previously "blind" areas, enabling direct visual inspection for blockages, strictures, polyps, early lesions, or guiding micro-interventions. This reduces the need for exploratory surgery.
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2. Revolutionizing Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) & Diagnostics:
   • Problem: Many diagnostic procedures are still invasive, causing significant patient discomfort, trauma, and long recovery times. Existing endoscopes are often too large for true micro-invasive procedures.
   • Solution: Enables "needle-scope" or "catheter-scope" applications, allowing doctors to visualize internal organs or tissues through a tiny puncture or natural orifice, greatly reducing incision size, pain, infection risk, and recovery time.
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3. Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities:
   • Problem: Relying solely on indirect imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT) which may not provide real-time, high-resolution visual confirmation of pathology or direct guidance for interventions.
   • Solution: Offers direct, real-time visual assessment of tissue color, texture, and vascular patterns at a micro-level, improving diagnostic accuracy for conditions like early cancers or inflammatory diseases in hard-to-reach areas.
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4. Pediatric and Neonatal Endoscopy:
   • Problem: Performing endoscopic procedures on infants and neonates whose anatomical structures are incredibly small and fragile, making even standard pediatric endoscopes too large.
   • Solution: Provides a safe and effective means to perform critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the smallest patients, such as examining tiny airways or gastrointestinal tracts.
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5. Single-Use & Infection Control:
   • Problem: Risk of cross-contamination and the high cost/complexity of cleaning and sterilizing reusable endoscopes, especially in very small diameters.
   • Solution: The OV6948's design, often intended for disposable applications, combined with IP67 waterproofing, makes it ideal for single-use devices, eliminating reprocessing needs and enhancing patient safety by reducing infection risk.

 

Special Demands Met:

• Ultimate Miniaturization: Critical for exploring the smallest anatomical pathways.
• Enhanced Patient Safety & Comfort: Drastically reduces invasiveness, leading to better patient outcomes.
• Expanded Diagnostic & Therapeutic Reach: Allows clinicians to diagnose and treat conditions in areas previously inaccessible.
• Efficient Workflow: USB connectivity simplifies integration into existing medical workflows for real-time viewing, recording, and sharing.
• Infection Prevention: Ideal for single-use, sterile applications, meeting stringent healthcare hygiene standards.

 

OV6948 USB Endoscope Camera Module – Use Scenarios & Applications

✅ 1. Medical Endoscopy (Human & Veterinary)

Use Scenario:

Integrated into disposable or reusable endoscopes, catheters, and surgical instruments for high-resolution internal imaging during procedures.

Applications:

•      ENT (ear, nose, throat) endoscopes

•      Neuro and cardiac micro-endoscopy

•      Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) tools

•      Urology and gynecology diagnostics

•      Dental root canal inspection

•      Veterinary diagnostic probes

 

Medical (Bio-Compatible): "Disposable Catheters for Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology (Vascular navigation)."

Industrial (Non-Destructive Testing): "Turbine Blade Cooling Hole Inspection"

 

Target Customers:

•      Medical device manufacturers

•      Hospitals and surgical tool developers

•      Dental equipment suppliers

•      Veterinary equipment OEMs

•      Endoscope brand OEM/ODM developers

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✅ 2. Industrial Micro-Inspection

Use Scenario:

Used in confined-space visual inspection tools for detecting micro-defects in small parts or enclosed spaces.

Applications:

•      Micro-bore inspection tools

•      Electronics assembly and solder joint inspection

•      Fine-pitch connector and PCB inspection

•      Turbine blade or injector tube inspection

•      Watchmaking and jewelry quality control

Target Customers:

•      Industrial inspection tool manufacturers

•      Quality control and NDT solution providers

•      Semiconductor and PCB assembly factories

•      Precision component manufacturers (automotive, aerospace)

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✅ 3. Consumer & Research Applications

Use Scenario:

For academic, hobbyist, or small-lab use in imaging miniaturized biological samples, embedded systems, or novel optical devices.

Applications:

•      Lab-on-chip visualization

•      Wearable health monitors

•      Research on animal biology

•      Embedded vision in micro-robots or nanobots

Target Customers:

•      University R&D labs

•      Microbiology and life science researchers

•      EdTech and STEM learning providers

•      Hobbyists and DIY medical researchers

•      Medical imaging startups

Trusted by Medical OEMs, Universities & Research Labs Worldwide

 

A5: It supports all major OS platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac), and is compatible with OpenCV, LabView, ROS, MATLAB, and custom C/C++ SDKs.

The module is fully UVC plug-and-play across Windows, Linux/Ubuntu, Jetson and Raspberry Pi.

 

Q6. What industrial uses are supported?
A: As an ultra thin borescope camera for industrial inspection and microscope BGA inspection USB camera.

It is ideal for micro-mechanical, PCB cavity, and ultra-tight space inspection tasks

 

Q7: Can it be used inside the human body?
A: Only as an OEM component; clinical use requires regulatory certification by the device manufacturer.