VC MIPI Camera Module Hardware Operating Manual
Hardware specifications of VC MIPI Camera Modules
| Revision: | 1.6.1 |
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| Date: | 2022-11-22 |
| Contact: | support@vision-comp.com |
| Copyright: | 1996-2022 Vision Components GmbH Ettlingen, Germany |
| Author: | VC Support, mailto:support@vision-comp.com |
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ESD
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Discharge (ESD). When handling any circuit board assemblies, it is
necessary that ESD safety precautions be observed.
ESD safe best practices include, but are not limited to:
- Leaving circuit boards in their antistatic packaging until they are ready to be installed.
- Using a grounded wrist strap when handling circuit boards.
- Working on a grounded ESD table mat.
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- Try to handle the board by the edges, avoiding contact with components.
This note is not an exhaustive information about the protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Table of Contents
1 General Information
1.1 Hardware Compatibility
MIPI-Modules can be connected to a number of different computer boards like the
- Raspberry Pi 3, 3B, 3B+, 4B (with a 22-to-15 FPC cable)
- Raspberry Compute Module - CMIO Rev. 3.0 and 4.0 (with a 22pin FPC cable)
- Asus Tinker board (with a 22-to-15 FPC cable)
- 96boards computer boards (with 22pin FPC cable and the VC MIPI 96 Adapter Board, EK003348)
- Nvidia Jetson TX2 development board (with 15pin FPC cable and Auvidea J20 adapter board)
- Nvidia Jetson Nano development board (directly with 15pin FPC cable)
- Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX development board (directly with 15pin FPC cable)
- Nvidia Jetson AGX Xavier development board (with 15pin FPC cable and Auvidea J20 adapter board)
- Trenz Electronic ZynqBerry TE0726 SoC module (directly with 15pin FPC cable)
- Toradex Verdin iMX8M Mini
Note
VC performs compatibility tests for a number of boards on a regular basis and publishes the results. However, no guarantee for the sensor hardware compatibility for any third party board can be given.
1.2 Technical Specification
Please note that the achievable frame and data transmission rates depend on the number of lanes and/or the capabilities of the receiving endpoint. The fps shown at the table are the maximum possible values for the MIPI modules.
| Component / Feature | Module Name | Module Name |
|---|---|---|
| VC MIPI OV7251 | VC MIPI OV9281 | |
| CMOS Sensor | 1/4" Omnivision OV7251, Monochrome, 0.3 Mpixel | 1/4" Omnivision OV9281, Monochrome, 1.02 Mpixel |
| Active pixels | 640(H) x 480(V) | 1280(H) x 800(V) |
| Pixel size | 3(H) x 3(V) µm | 3(H) x 3(V) µm |
| Active sensor size | 1.92(H) x 1.44(V) mm | 3.840(H) x 2.400(V) mm |
| Shutter type | Global shutter | Global shutter |
| ADC Resolution | 8 bit / 10 bit | 8 bit / 10 bit |
| CSI-2 output | 1 lane / RAW 8 or RAW 10 | 2 lane / RAW 8 or RAW 10 |
| CSI-2 maximum speed | 800 Mbps/lane max. | 800 Mbps/lane max. |
| CSI-2 default speed | 800 Mbps/lane | 800 Mbps/lane |
| Max fps (full resolution) | 104 fps | 120 fps / 60 fps externally triggered |
| Output modes | streaming mode | streaming mode, trigger mode |
| Shutter resolution | in streaming mode: 1 horizontal unit | in streaming mode: 1 horizontal unit, in trigger mode: 1 horizontal unit |
| Gain | analog and digital gain | analog and digital gain |
| S/N ratio | 38dB | 38dB |
| dynamic range | 68dB | 68dB |
| HDR | No | No |
| CRA | 29 degrees | 9 degrees |
| ROI / cropping support | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes, but no speed increase |
| Binning / subsampling support | No | 2x2 Binning [R] |
| Reverse modes | No | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout |
| Trigger input | No | Yes in trigger mode |
| Flash output | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 90mA(@3.3V) typical, 100mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 80mA(@3.3V) typical, 100mA(@3.3V) max. when active |
| Standby current | 35mA Hardware | 20mA Hardware, 30mA Software |
| Operating temperature | -30 ... +70 deg C, non-condensing | -30 ... +85 deg C, non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -30 ... +70 deg C | -40 ... +85 deg C |
| Performance guarantee temperature | 0 ... +50 deg C | 0 ... +50 deg C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) |
| Component / Feature | Module Name | Module Name | Module Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| VC MIPI IMX178 | VC MIPI IMX183/VC MIPI IMX183 C | VC MIPI IMX226/VC MIPI IMX226 C | |
| CMOS Sensor | 1/1.8" Sony IMX178, Monochrome, 6.3 Mpixel | 1" Sony IMX183, Mono/color, 20.2 Mpixel | 1/1.7" Sony IMX226, Mono/color, 12.4 Mpixel |
| Active pixels | 3072(H) x 2076(V) | 5440(H) x 3648(V) | 3840(H) x 3046(V) |
| Pixel size | 2.4(H) x 2.4(V) µm | 2.40(H) x 2.40(V) µm | 1.85(H) x 1.85(V) µm |
| Active sensor size | 7.430(H) x 4.992(V) mm | 13.305(H) x 8.865(V) mm | 7.533(H) x 5.635(V) mm |
| Shutter type | Rolling Shutter with Global Reset | Rolling Shutter with Global Reset | Rolling Shutter with Global Reset |
| ADC Resolution | 8 Bit / 10 Bit / 12 Bit / 14 Bit | 10 Bit / 12 Bit | 10 Bit / 12 Bit |
| CSI-2 output | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 8, 10, 12 or 14 | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 8, 10 or 12 | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 8, 10 or 12 |
| CSI-2 maximum speed | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. |
| CSI-2 default speed | 1.5 Gbps/lane | 1.5 Gbps/lane | 1.5 Gbps/lane |
| Max fps (full res., 4 lanes) | 58.2 fps at 8/10 Bit, 51.3 fps at 12 Bit, 30.2 fps at 14 Bit | 26.9 fps at 8 and 10 Bit / 22.5 fps at 12 Bit | 43.6 fps at 8 and 10 Bit / 36.3 fps at 12 Bit |
| Output modes | streaming mode, fast trigger mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode |
| Shutter resolution | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit |
| Gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain | 0–27dB analog gain + 0–18dB digital gain | 0–27dB analog gain + 0–18dB digital gain |
| S/N ratio | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| dynamic range | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HDR | Yes | No | No |
| CRA | n/a | 3 degrees | 9 degrees |
| ROI / cropping support | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes | Yes, but no speed increase |
| Binning / subsampling support | No | No | No |
| Reverse modes | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout |
| Trigger input | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash output | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 250mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 320mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 250mA(@3.3V) max. when active |
| Standby current | 110mA | 80mA | 75mA |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +85 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +85 deg C, non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +85 deg C | -30 to +80 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Performance guarantee temperature | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) |
| Component / Feature | Module Name | Module Name |
|---|---|---|
| VC MIPI IMX250/VC MIPI IMX250 C | VC MIPI IMX252/VC MIPI IMX252 C | |
| CMOS Sensor | 2/3" Sony IMX250, Mono/color, 5.01 Mpixel | 1/1.8" Sony IMX252, Mono/color, 3.15 Mpixel |
| Active pixels | 2448(H) x 2048(V) | 2048(H) x 1536(V) |
| Pixel size | 3.45(H) x 3.45(V) µm | 3.45(H) x 3.45(V) µm |
| Active sensor size | 8.446(H) x 7.066(V) mm | 7.066(H) x 5.299(V) mm |
| Shutter type | Global Shutter | Global Shutter |
| ADC Resolution | 8 Bit / 10 Bit / 12 Bit | 8 Bit / 10 Bit / 12 Bit |
| CSI-2 output | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 8, 10 or 12 | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 8, 10 or 12 |
| CSI-2 maximum speed | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. |
| CSI-2 default speed | 1.5 Gbps/lane | 1.5 Gbps/lane |
| Max fps (full res., 4 lanes) | 101.3 fps at 8 Bit / 82.5 fps at 10 Bit / 69.5 fps at 12 Bit | 151.4 fps at 8 Bit / 123.5 fps at 10 Bit / TBD fps at 12 Bit |
| Output modes | streaming mode, fast trigger mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode |
| Shutter resolution | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit |
| Gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain |
| S/N ratio | n/a | n/a |
| dynamic range | n/a | n/a |
| HDR | No | No |
| CRA | 3 degrees | 3 degrees |
| ROI / cropping support | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes |
| Binning / subsampling support | 2x2 Binning [R] | 2x2 Binning [R] |
| Reverse modes | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout |
| Trigger input | Yes | Yes |
| Flash output | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 450mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 450mA(@3.3V) max. when active |
| Standby current | 85mA | 85mA |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +85 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +85 deg C | -30 to +80 deg C |
| Performance guarantee temperature | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) |
| Component / Feature | Module Name | Module Name | Module Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| VC MIPI IMX264/VC MIPI IMX264C | VC MIPI IMX265/VC MIPI IMX265C | VC MIPI IMX273/VC MIPI IMX273 C | |
| CMOS Sensor | 2/3" Sony IMX264, Mono/color, 5.1 Mpixel | 1/1.8" Sony IMX265, Mono/color, 3.2 Mpixel | 1/2.9" Sony IMX273, Mono/color, 1.56 Mpixel |
| Active pixels | 2432(H) x 2048(V) | 2048(H) x 1536(V) | 1440(H) x 1080(V) |
| Pixel size | 3.45(H) x 3.45(V) µm | 3.45(H) x 3.45(V) µm | 3.45(H) x 3.45(V) µm |
| Active sensor size | 8.390(H) x 7.066(V) mm | 7.065(H) x 5.299(V) mm | 4.970(H) x 3.726(V) mm |
| Shutter type | Global Shutter | Global Shutter | Global Shutter |
| ADC Resolution | 8 Bit / 10 Bit / 12 Bit | 8 Bit / 10 Bit / 12 Bit | 8 Bit / 10 Bit / 12 Bit |
| CSI-2 output | 2 lanes / RAW 8, 10 or 12 | 2 lanes / RAW 8, 10 or 12 | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 10 or RAW 12 |
| CSI-2 maximum speed | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. |
| CSI-2 default speed | 1.5 Gbps/lane | 1.5 Gbps/lane | 1.5 Gbps/lane |
| Max fps (full res., 4 lanes) | 35.5 fps at 8, 10 and 12 Bit | 55.3 fps at 8, 10 and 12 Bit | 276.0 fps at 8 Bit / 226.5 fps at 10 Bit / 165.9 fps at 12 Bit |
| Output modes | streaming mode, fast trigger mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode |
| Shutter resolution | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit |
| Gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain |
| S/N ratio | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| dynamic range | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HDR | No | No | No |
| CRA | n/a | n/a | 1.8 degrees |
| ROI / cropping support | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes |
| Binning / subsampling support | 2x2 Binning [R] | 2x2 Binning [R] | 2x2 Binning |
| Reverse modes | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout |
| Trigger input | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash output | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | 400mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 330mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 360mA(@3.3V) max. when active |
| Standby current | 85mA | 85mA | 85mA |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -30 to +80 deg C | -30 to +80 deg C | -30 to +80 deg C |
| Performance guarantee temperature | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) |
| Component / Feature | Module Name | Module Name | Module Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| VC MIPI IMX290 | VC MIPI IMX296/VC MIPI IMX296 C | VC MIPI IMX297 | |
| CMOS Sensor | 1/2.8" Sony IMX290, monochrome, 2.0 Mpixel | 1/2.9" Sony IMX296, Mono/color, 1.56 Mpixel | 1/2.9" Sony IMX297, Mono, 0.39 Mpixel |
| Active pixels | 1920(H) x 1080(V) (full HD) | 1440(H) x 1080(V) | 720(H) x 540(V) |
| Pixel size | 2.90(H) x 2.90(V) µm | 3.45(H) x 3.45(V) µm | 6.90(H) x 6.90(V) µm |
| Active sensor size | 5.617(H) x 3.181(V) mm | 4.968(H) x 3.726(V) mm | 4.968(H) x 3.726(V) mm |
| Shutter type | Rolling Shutter | Global shutter | Global shutter |
| ADC Resolution | 10 Bit | 10 Bit | 10 Bit |
| CSI-2 output | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 10 | 1 lane / RAW 10 | 1 lane / RAW 10 |
| CSI-2 maximum speed | 891 Mbps/lane max. | 1.2 Gbps/lane max. | 1.2 Gbps/lane max. |
| CSI-2 default speed | 891 Mbps/lane | 1.2 Gbps/lane | 1.2 Gbps/lane |
| Max fps (full resolution) | 120 fps at 10 Bit | 60.3 fps | 120 fps |
| Output modes | streaming mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode |
| Shutter resolution | 1 horizontal unit | in streaming mode: 1 horizontal unit, in fast trigger mode: 18.5nsec | in streaming mode: 1 horizontal unit, in fast trigger mode: 18.5nsec |
| Gain | 0–30dB analog gain + 0–42dB digital gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain |
| S/N ratio | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| dynamic range | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HDR | Yes: digital overlap HDR + multiple exposure HDR | No | No |
| CRA | 6.14 degrees | 1.8 degrees | 1.8 degrees |
| ROI / cropping support | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes | Yes, but no speed increase |
| Binning / subsampling support | No | 2x2 Binning (simultaneous ROI-mode not supported) | No |
| Reverse modes | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout |
| Trigger input | No | Yes in fast trigger mode | Yes in fast trigger mode |
| Flash output | No | Yes in fast trigger mode | Yes in fast trigger mode |
| Power consumption | 200mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 230mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 230mA(@3.3V) max. when active |
| Standby current | 30mA | 25mA | 25mA |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -30 to +80 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Performance guarantee temperature | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) |
| Component / Feature | Module Name | Module Name | Module Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| VC MIPI IMX327 C | VC MIPI IMX335/VC MIPI IMX335C | VC MIPI IMX392/VC MIPI IMX392 C | |
| CMOS Sensor | 1/2.8" Sony IMX327 (better ver. of IMX290), color, 2.0 Mpixel | 1/2.8" Sony IMX335, Mono/color, 5.0 Mpixel | 1/2.3" Sony IMX392, Mono/color, 2.3 Mpixel |
| Active pixels | 1920(H) x 1080(V) (full HD) | 2560(H) x 1964(V) | 1920(H) x 1200(V) |
| Pixel size | 2.90(H) x 2.90(V) µm | 2.0(H) x 2.0(V) µm | 3.45(H) x 3.45(V) µm |
| Active sensor size | 5.617(H) x 3.181(V) mm | 5.120(H) x 3.928(V) mm | 6.679(H) x 4.195(V) mm |
| Shutter type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter | Global Shutter |
| ADC Resolution | 10 Bit | 10 Bit / 12 Bit | 8 Bit / 10 Bit / 12 Bit |
| CSI-2 output | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 10 | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 10 or RAW 12 | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 8, 10 or 12 |
| CSI-2 maximum speed | 891 Mbps/lane max. | 1.35 Mbps/lane max. | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. |
| CSI-2 default speed | 891 Mbps/lane | 1.35 Mbps/lane | 1.5 Gbps/lane |
| Max fps (full res., 4 lanes) | 60 fps at 10 Bit | 60 fps at 10 Bit / TBD fps at 12 Bit (4 lanes) | 201.7 fps at 8 Bit / 167.0 fps at 10 Bit / 134.4 fps at 12 Bit |
| Output modes | streaming mode | streaming mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode |
| Shutter resolution | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit |
| Gain | 0–30dB analog gain + 0–42dB digital gain | 0–30dB analog gain + 0–42dB digital gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain |
| S/N ratio | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| dynamic range | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HDR | Yes: digital overlap HDR + multiple exposure HDR | Yes: digital overlap HDR + multiple exposure HDR | No |
| CRA | 6.14 degrees | n/a | 2.24 degrees |
| ROI / cropping support | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes, but no speed increase |
| Binning / subsampling support | No | No | 2x2 Binning [R] |
| Reverse modes | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout |
| Trigger input | No | No | Yes |
| Flash output | No | No | Yes |
| Power consumption | 200mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 110mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 400mA(@3.3V) max. when active |
| Standby current | 30mA | 30mA | 85mA |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +85 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +85 deg C | -30 to +80 deg C | -30 to +80 deg C |
| Performance guarantee temperature | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) |
| Component / Feature | Module Name | Module Name | Module Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| VC MIPI IMX412 C | VC MIPI IMX415/VC MIPI IMX415 C | VC MIPI IMX568/VC MIPI IMX568C | |
| CMOS Sensor | 1/2.3" Sony IMX412, color, 12.3 Mpixel | 1/2.8" Sony IMX415, Mono/color, 8.3 Mpixel | 1/1.8" Sony IMX568, Mono/color, 5.1 Mpixel |
| Active pixels | 4056(H) x 3040(V) | 3840(H) x 2160(V) | 2472(H) x 2064(V) |
| Pixel size | 1.55(H) x 1.55(V) µm | 1.45(H) x 1.45(V) µm | 2.74(H) x 2.74(V) µm |
| Active sensor size | 6.287(H) x 4.712(V) mm | 5.602(H) x 3.155(V) mm | x.xxx(H) x x.xxx(V) mm |
| Shutter type | Rolling Shutter | Rolling Shutter | Global Shutter |
| ADC Resolution | 10 Bit / 12 Bit | 10 Bit / 12 Bit | 8 Bit / 10 Bit / 12 Bit |
| CSI-2 output | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 10 or RAW 12 | 2 lanes / 4 lanes (not 15pin connector) / RAW 10 or RAW 12 | 2 lanes/ 4 lanes / RAW 8, 10 or 12 |
| CSI-2 maximum speed | 2.1 Gbps/lane max. | 1.5 Gbps/lane max. | 1.2 Gbps/lane max. |
| CSI-2 default speed | 1.35 Gbps/lane | 1.5 Gbps/lane | 1.2 Gbps/lane |
| Max fps (full res., 4 lanes) | 40 fps at 10 Bit / 20 fps at 12 Bit | 60 fps at 10 Bit | 96.2 fps at 8 Bit / 79.0 fps at 10 Bit / 66.7 fps at 12 Bit |
| Output modes | streaming mode | streaming mode | streaming mode, fast trigger mode |
| Shutter resolution | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit | 1 horizontal unit |
| Gain | 0–27dB analog gain + 0–24dB digital gain | 0–30dB analog gain + 0–42dB digital gain | 0–24dB analog gain + 24–48dB digital gain |
| S/N ratio | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| dynamic range | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HDR | Yes: DOL HDR (digital overlap HDR) | Yes: DOL HDR (digital overlap HDR) + multiple exposure HDR | No |
| CRA | 12 degrees | 6.12 degrees | n/a |
| ROI / cropping support | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes, but no speed increase | Yes |
| Binning / subsampling support | No No | Yes: 2x2 binning | |
| Reverse modes | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical or horizontal: normal or inverted readout | for vertical: normal or inverted readout |
| Trigger input | No | No | Yes |
| Flash output | No | No | Yes |
| Power consumption | 200mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 220mA(@3.3V) max. when active | 180mA(@3.3V) max. when active |
| Standby current | 30mA | 30mA | 45mA |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing | -30 to +75 deg C, non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -30 to +80 deg C | -30 to +80 deg C | -30 to +80 deg C |
| Performance guarantee temperature | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C | -10 to +60 deg C |
| Supply voltage | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) | 3.3V +/- 5% at input of module (not including voltage drop on cable) |
| [R] | (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) upon request. |
Spectral Curves of selected Monochrome Sensors (1)
Spectral Curves of selected Monochrome Sensors (2)
Spectral Curves of selected Color Sensors (1)
Spectral Curves of selected Color Sensors (2)
Shutter types in comparison
Note
Implementing a color calibration routine for color sensors is recommended!
1.3 Electrical and Mechanical Prerequisites
Frontal view of MIPI Camera Sensor
Before connecting, make sure that the pinout of the computer board fits the pinout of the MIPI module, especially the power supply (3V3) and GND pins. In 2014 a number of boards for the Compute Module IO (CMIO) have been sold with reverse pinout which may damage the MIPI Module and the Compute Module when connected. If in doubt contact the manufacturer or the dealer of the computer board. Vision Components can not take resposibility for incorrect pin-outs, changes and modifications of third party manufacturers.
Always use the original Vision Components FPC cable for connecting the MIPI Modules! FPC cables are available with 15 pin or 22 pin header on one side. The MIPI module side always has 22 pins. The original FPC cables connect the signal traces on one side and have a GND shield on the other side. Flat cables with only the signal wires without shielding are not suitable for this purpose.
Note
Please be aware that using the FPC cable with 15 pin on one side limits the number of MIPI data lanes to 2
(instead of 4 for the FPC cable with 22 pins on both sides).
This may lead to lower frame rates than specified.
Make sure to connect the correct side of the cable with the MIPI Module. The correct side for the MIPI Module is marked "sensor side".
Due to the high transmission rate of about 1.5 Gbit/sec per lane the cable length is limited to 200mm. Using a repeater board the cable length can be doubled to 400mm.
1.4 Pin Cable Connector for Vision Components MIPI CSI camera modules
Data signals are compliant to MIPI CSI 2. Not all of the 4 lanes are supported for all sensor modules, e.g.:
- Raspberry Pi Compute Module IO V3.0: CAM0 connector supports 2 lanes only; CAM1 connector supports 4 lanes
- Raspberry Pi Zero V1.3 and Raspberry Pi 3B+ support 2 lanes only
1.4.1 Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Cable
Position variations of each Pin1 side and 3.3V Pin
Patch Cable Connectors
Warning
At the time of writing the schematics of the models 'Raspberry Pi CMIO V3.0' and the 'Raspberry Pi Zero V1.3'
have the pin numbering of the MIPI sensor connector in a wrong, inverse order, so pin 1 would be pin 22, pin 2 would be pin 21, …
- Always check cable numbering when connecting the sensor boards to hardware not from Vision Components!
- Vision Components is not liable to any damages by connecting to incompatible hardware!
Warning
- Always use an original Vision Components FPC cable! The correct function is not guaranteed with 3rd party cables.
- FPC cable can only be used in one direction!
| Signal | Sensor module | Processor board (22 Pin) | Processor board (15 Pin) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | regular | inverse | regular | |
| GND | 1 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| CSI_DAT0_N | 2 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| CSI_DAT0_P | 3 | 20 | 3 | 3 |
| GND | 4 | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| CSI_DAT1_N | 5 | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| CSI_DAT1_P | 6 | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| GND | 7 | 16 | 7 | 7 |
| CSI_CLK_N | 8 | 15 | 8 | 8 |
| CSI_CLK_P | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 |
| GND | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| CSI_DAT2_N | 11 | 12 | 11 | — |
| CSI_DAT2_P | 12 | 11 | 12 | — |
| GND | 13 | 10 | 13 | — |
| CSI_DAT3_N | 14 | 9 | 14 | — |
| CSI_DAT3_P | 15 | 8 | 15 | — |
| GND | 16 | 7 | 16 | — |
| trigger_to_sensor [1] [2] | 17 | 6 | 17 | 11 |
| flash_from_sensor [1] [2] | 18 | 5 | 18 | 12 |
| GND | 19 | 4 | 19 | — |
| I2C_SCL [2] | 20 | 3 | 20 | 13 |
| I2C_SDA [2] | 21 | 2 | 21 | 14 |
| Vcc3V3 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 15 |
| [1] | (1, 2) not supported for all sensor modules. |
| [2] | (1, 2, 3, 4) signals have 3.3V LVTTL/LVCMOS level. |
1.4.1.1 FPC Cable End to MIPI Camera Sensor
Pin 1 of MIPI Module FPC Cable
Correct Insertion of FPC Cable, Sensor Side
1.4.1.2 FPC Cable End to Processor Board
Correct Insertion of FPC Cable, Raspberry Pi 3B+
Correct Insertion of FPC Cable, Raspberry Pi CMIO 3.0
Warning
No tension is allowed on the FPC cable, on either side! This can lead to mechanical damage!
1.5 MIPI Sensor Module Circuit
Overview of the MIPI Sensor Module Circuit
1.6 Trigger Timing
Some sensors have fast trigger input capability and flash output for synchronizing LED flashes. The following figure explains the timing of the signals.
Timing of trigger signals
| Time | VC MIPI OV9281 | VC MIPI IMX296 |
|---|---|---|
| trigger duration t_T | >9 μs | >10 μs |
| trigger delay d_E | 0.832 ms | 5 us due to debouncing |
| trigger delay jitter | 42 ns max. | 18.5 ns max. |
| exposure duration t_E | programmable | step size 18.5 ns |
| flash duration t_F | programmable | t_F = t_E |
2 Ordering Information
2.1 MIPI camera module order numbers
| Order Number | Product ID | Service description |
|---|---|---|
| VK000469 | VC MIPI OV7251 | monochrome |
| VK000436 | VC MIPI OV9281 | monochrome |
| VK004005 | VC MIPI IMX178 | monochrome |
| VK000477 | VC MIPI IMX183 | monochrome |
| VK000482 | VC MIPI IMX183 C | color |
| VK000478 | VC MIPI IMX226 | monochrome |
| VK000499 | VC MIPI IMX226 C | color |
| VK000481 | VC MIPI IMX250 | monochrome |
| VK000492 | VC MIPI IMX250 C | color |
| VK004002 | VC MIPI IMX252 | monochrome |
| VK000493 | VC MIPI IMX252 C | color |
| VK000511 | VC MIPI IMX264 | monochrome |
| VK000512 | VC MIPI IMX264C | color |
| VK000514 | VC MIPI IMX265 | monochrome |
| VK000513 | VC MIPI IMX265C | color |
| VK000487 | VC MIPI IMX273 | monochrome |
| VK000495 | VC MIPI IMX273 C | color |
| VK000438 | VC MIPI IMX290 | monochrome |
| VK000434 | VC MIPI IMX296 | monochrome |
| VK003315 | VC MIPI IMX296 C | color |
| VK003316 | VC MIPI IMX297 | monochrome |
| VK000435 | VC MIPI IMX327 C | color |
| VK000503 | VC MIPI IMX335 | monochrome |
| VK000538 | VC MIPI IMX335C | monochrome |
| VK004003 | VC MIPI IMX392 | monochrome |
| VK000494 | VC MIPI IMX392 C | color |
| VK000437 | VC MIPI IMX412 C | color |
| VK000498 | VC MIPI IMX415 | monochrome |
| VK000449 | VC MIPI IMX415 C | color |
| VK000543 | VC MIPI IMX568 | monochrome |
| VK000565 | VC MIPI IMX568C | color |
2.2 Order numbers of MIPI camera module Accessories
| Order Number | Product / Service description |
|---|---|
| EK003260 | Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Cable, 200 mm: 22 to 22 Pin |
| EK003261 | Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Cable, 200 mm: 22 to 15 Pin |
| EK004418 | Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Cable, 100 mm: 22 to 22 Pin |
| EK040001 | Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Cable, 60 mm: 22 to 22 Pin |
| VK000057 | S-Mount Lens Holder for OV7251, OV9281, IMX290, IMX296, IMX297, IMX327, IMX335, IMX412, IMX415 (no IR filter) |
| VK000545 | S-Mount Lens Holder for IMX183, IMX252, IMX250, IMX392, IMX264, IMX265 (with IR-Cut filter 750 nm) |
| VK000568 | S-Mount Lens Holder for IMX183, IMX252, IMX250, IMX392, IMX264, IMX265 (no IR filter) |
| VK000555 | S-Mount Lens Holder for IMX178, IMX226, IMX273, IMX568 (no IR filter) |
| VK000454 | CS-/C-Mount Lens Holder for OV7251, OV9281, IMX290, IMX296, IMX297, IMX327, IMX335, IMX412, IMX415 (no IR filter) |
| VK000483 | C-Mount Lens Holder for IMX183, IMX252, IMX250, IMX392, IMX264, IMX265 (no IR filter) |
| VK000491 | CS-/C-Mount Lens Holder for IMX178, IMX226, IMX273, IMX568 (no IR filter) |
| VK000021 | Lens, S-Mount Monochrome, f=8.0 |
| VK000252 | Lens, S-Mount Monochrome, f=3.6, F=1.8, 2–3 MPx |
| EK002697 | Lens, S-Mount Monochrome, f=8.0, F=5.6 |
| VK003117 | Lens, S-Mount Monochrome, f=8.0, F=2.5, 1:1.8" macro |
| VK003137 | Lens, S-Mount Monochrome, f=6.0, F=2.4, 1:2", 2–3 MPx |
| VK002066 | Lens, S-Mount Monochrome, f=12.0, F=2.8, 1:2.5", 5 MPx |
| VK001256 | Lens, S-Mount Color (IR filter), f=2.4, F=2.0, 1:3" |
| EK000625 | Circular IR-Cut Filter Glass 750 nm, d=16 mm |
| EK003348 | VC MIPI 96 Adapter Board for '96' Boards |
| VK003318 | VC MIPI Repeater Board |
S-Mount Lens Holder (Plastic )
CS-/C-Mount Lens Holder
3 Appendix A: Dimensions MIPI camera module
The illustrations below show the general dimensions of the mipi modules but with specific sensors. Please contact our support at support@vision-components.com to get drawings or STEP files for your specific module.
3.1 VC MIPI IMX296 (same board dimensions for OV9281, OV7251, IMX290, IMX297, IMX327, IMX335, IMX412, IMX415, IMX568)
Dimensions of the VC MIPI IMX296
Dimensions of the MIPI Sensor Module
3.2 VC MIPI IMX183 (same board dimensions for IMX250, IMX252, IMX264, IMX265, IMX392)
Dimensions of the VC MIPI IMX183
3.3 VC MIPI IMX226 (same board dimensions for IMX178, IMX273)
Dimensions of the VC MIPI IMX226
