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phyCAM-P VM-011

Technical Details

Specifications

• 5 MegaPixel – sensor (5,038,848 pixels)
• monochrome (VM-011-BW) or color (VM-011-COL)
• phyCAM-P interface
• Framerate 15 fps at full resolution
• Framerate 60 fps at HD 720p
• Rolling Shutter
• External Trigger and Strobe
• Secondary connector with trigger and strobe (optional)

VM-011 (phyCAM-P, PL1372.1) (front / rear view)

VM-011 (phyCAM-P, PL1372.1) (front / rear view)

Parameters

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Parameters 

Electrical Specifications

Data Formats

Monochrome (VM-011-BW):

• Y8 : 8-bit grey scale
• Y10: 10-bit grey scale

Color (VM-011-COL):

• RGGB (Bayer-Pattern) up to 10-bit color depth

Spectral Characteristics

VM-010-BW (phyCAM-P) Spectral Characteristics

VM-010-BW (phyCAM-P) Spectral Characteristics

VM-010-COL (phyCAM-P) Spectral Characteristics

VM-010-COL (phyCAM-P) Spectral Characteristics

I²C Addresses

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Camera Sensor I²C Addresses

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) EEPROM I²C Addresses

I²C-addresses are shown in hexadecimal, 8-bit notation. Please note that Linux possibly uses 7-bit notation. If developing with Linux notation, shift the address value one bit to the right. The table shows the write address (bit 0 = 0). To read from the  device, add one to the address (bit 1 = 1).

Feature Pins

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Feature Pins

Jumper Map

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Jumper Map (PCB revision: PL1372.1)

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Jumper Map (PCB revision: PL1372.1)  

Special Features

Variable Resolution

The camera sensor of the VM-011 - like other phyCAM modules - enables the reduction of the effective image resolution by various methods. This allows image detail and the amount of data generated to be optimally adapted to the requirements of the application. The frame rate can also be increased by reducing the resolution.

Some examples of typical sub-resolutions for the VM-011 camera module are shown below.

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Variable Resolution Examples

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Variable Resolution Examples

Depending on the application’s requirements, different modes can be used to reduce the resolution:

• Window:
  The image is only read from a part of the sensor (Region of Interest - ROI). Pixels outside this field are skipped. This procedure reduces the effective size of the image window on the sensor, which must be taken into account when calculating the optics. The start of the image window can be shifted on the physical sensor, allowing electronic panning.

• Binning:
  Binning combines adjacent pixels. This increases the effective size of a pixel and its light sensitivity. Colour sensors do not combine directly adjacent pixels, but the next pixels of the same colour (see sensor data sheet).

• Skipping:
  When reading pixels are skipped. The effective sensor area is, therefore, not reduced or only slightly reduced when the resolution is reduced. This may be useful when calculating the optics or when switching between different modes (electronic zoom). Compared to binning, the skipping procedure is faster.

Trigger / Bulb Exposure

The trigger input provides the following special functions:

• In snapshot mode, the time of image acquisition is controlled. A low level at the trigger input triggers an image acquisition.
• In Bulb Exposure mode, the exposure time is controlled via the trigger input.

More information about these modes can be found in the sensor datasheet.

The trigger input is available at the pin CAM_CTRL2 of the phyCAM-P connector (J3 has to be set to 2-3 and J4 must be open). This trigger input is also available at pin 1 of the extension connector X2.

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) X2 Connector Pinout

Connector type: JST BM03B-SRSS-TB
Matching header: JST SHR-03V-S

Strobe

The Strobe output indicates the period of time when the sensor is undergoing exposure. The strobe output is pulled to a high level during the exposure time of the image sensor. For more information on the strobe signal, refer to the datasheet of the camera sensor.

The signal is available at the following connectors:

• CAM_CTRL1 - pin 7 of the phyCAM-P connector (optional, depending on the configuration of the camera module)
• Pin 3 of the extension connector X2

Reset

A low level at the reset input sets the sensor to the reset state. All registers are set to the default settings. The input should be connected to the /RESET signal of the microcontroller board. It must be ensured that the /RESET signal is not deactivated until the voltage has been applied. During operation of the camera sensor, the signal must have a high level.

Output-Enable

A LOW level at the output enable input (CAM_OE, pin 32 of the phyCAM-P connector) sets the signal lines CAM_DD[0...9] as well as CAM_LV, CAM_FV, CAM_PCLK and STROBE to the tri-state state.

This function is activated by setting jumper J6 to 2+3. J6=1+2 is the default setting, which means that the outputs are always active regardless of the level of the CAM_OE signal.

I²C-EEPROM

The camera module VM-011 can optionally be equipped with an EEPROM. Application-specific data (e.g. calibration data) can be stored in this EEPROM. The EEPROM is type M24C02-RMC6TG and has a memory size of 2 kBit. The default I2C address is 0xAE. Alternative addresses can be set via jumpers (see I²C Addresses).

Data transmission rate: 100 kHz Standard Mode / 400 kHz Fast Mode

Further information can be found in the datasheet of the EEPROM.

12-Bit Data Interface

The sensor has a 12-bit wide data interface, of which the phyCAM-P standard supports up to 10 bits (CAM_D[11..2]).

Data Line Assignments

For applications with high demands on color depth, the camera module can be configured so that all 12 data lines of the camera sensor are routed out. It is also possible to route the two open low order bits D0 and D1 to CAM_CTRL1 and CAM_CTRL2. This requires a corresponding configuration of jumpers J3, J4, J8, and J11 (see Feature Pins).

Please note that, in this case, the application board must also be wired accordingly.

Internal MCLK Oscillator

If required, it is possible to populate a crystal oscillator on the camera module. This can generate the Masterclock MCLK for the camera sensor. It is, therefore, no longer necessary to feed the MCLK clock via pin 29 of the phyCAM-P connector.

To use the internal master clock, XT1 must be equipped and Jumper J16 must be set to 1+2 using a 200W resistor.

SBC Kits

Single Board Computer (SBC) kits are available for various microprocessor platforms and operating systems for testing camera modules as well as application development. PHYTEC is continuously expanding the platforms supported in these kits. Please refer to www.phytec.de for the latest information on available kits. Our sales and support team is ready to assist in the selection of the appropriate kits and image processing hardware.

phyCAM-S+ VM-011-xxx-LVDS

Technical Details

Specifications

• 5 MPixels sensor (5,038,848 pixels)
• monochrome (VM-011-BW-LVDS) or color (VM-011-COL-LVDS)
• phyCAM-S+ interface
• Framerate 12.5 fps at full resolution
• Rolling Shutter
• External Trigger and Strobe
• Secondary connector with trigger and strobe (optional)

VM-011-xxx-LVDS (phyCAM-S+, PL1372.1)(rear /front view)

Parameters

VM-011-xxx-LVDS (phyCAM-S+) parameters 

Electrical Specifications

Data Formats

Monochrome (VM-011-BW-LVDS):

• Y8 : 8-bit greyscale

Color (VM-011-COL-LVDS):

• RGGB (Bayer-Pattern) up to 8-bit color depth

Spectral Characteristics

VM-011-BW-LVDS (phyCAM-S+) Spectral Characteristics

VM-011-COL-LVDS (phyCAM-S+) Spectral Characteristics

I²C Addresses

VM-011-xxx-LVDS (phyCAM-S+) Camera Sensor I²C Addresses

VM-011-xxx-LVDS (phyCAM-S+) EEPROM I²C Addresses

I²C-addresses are shown in hexadecimal, 8-bit notation. Please note that Linux possibly uses 7-bit notation. If developing with Linux notation, shift the address value one bit to the right. The table shows the write address (bit 0 = 0). To read from the device, add one to the address (bit 1 = 1).

Feature Pins

VM-011-xxx-LVDS (phyCAM-S+) Feature Pins

Jumper Map

VM-011-xxx-LVDS (phyCAM-S+; PL 1372.1) Jumper Map

Special Features

Variable Resolution

The camera sensor of the VM-011 - like other phyCAM modules - enables the reduction of the effective image resolution by various methods. This allows image detail and the  amount of data generated to be optimally adapted to the requirements of the application. The frame rate can also be increased by reducing the resolution.

Some examples of typical sub-resolutions for the VM-011 camera module are shown below.

VM-011-xxx-LVDS (phyCAM-S+) Sub-Resolution Examples

Depending on the desired resolution and application requirements, various methods can be used to reduce the resolution ("Mode" column):

• window:
  The image is only read from a part of the sensor (Region of Interest - ROI). Pixels outside this field are skipped. This procedure reduces the effective size of the image window on the sensor, which must be taken into account when calculating the optics. The beginning of the image window can be shifted on the physical sensor, allowing electronic panning.

• binning:
  Binning combines adjacent pixels. This increases the effective size of a pixel and its light sensitivity. With color sensors it should be noted that neighboring pixels are not combined, but the next pixels of the same color (see sensor data sheet).

• skipping:
  When reading pixels are skipped. The effective sensor area is therefore not reduced or only slightly reduced when the resolution is reduced. This may be useful when calculating the optics or when switching between different modes (electronic zoom). Compared to binning, the skipping procedure is faster.

Trigger / Bulb Exposure

The trigger input provides the following special functions:

• In Snapshot mode, the time of image acquisition is controlled. A low level at the trigger input initiates image acquisition.
• In Bulb Exposure mode, the exposure time is controlled via the trigger input.

More information about these modes can be found in the sensor datasheet.

The trigger input is available at the CAM_CTRL2 pin of the phyCAM-P connector (if J3 is set to 2+3 and J4 is not assembled).

The trigger input is also available at pin 1 of extension connector X2.

VM-011-xxx-LVDS (phyCAM-S+) X2 Connector Pinout

Strobe

The strobe output indicates the period of time when the sensor is undergoing exposure. When exposure is active, this output is active high.

For information on the strobe signal, refer to the datasheet of the camera sensor.

The strobe signal is available at pin 3 of the extension connector X2.

I²C-EEPROM

The camera module VM-011 can optionally be equipped with an EEPROM. Application-specific data (e.g. calibration data) can be stored in this EEPROM.

The EEPROM is of type M24C02-RMC6TG and has a memory size of 2 kBit. The default I2C address is 0xAE. Alternative addresses can be set via jumpers (see Jumper Map).

Data transmission rate: 100 kHz Standard Mode / 400 kHz Fast Mode.

For more information please refer to the EEPROM’s datasheet.

Internal MCLK Oscillator

If required, it is possible to populate a crystal oscillator on the camera module. This can generate the Masterclock MCLK for the camera sensor. It is, therefore, no longer necessary to feed the MCLK clock via pins 3/6 of the phyCAM-S connector X1.

To use the internal master clock, XT1 must be populated and jumper J16 must be set to 1+2 using a 22W resistor

SBC Kits

Single Board Computer (SBC) kits are available for various microprocessor platforms and operating systems for testing camera modules as well as application development. PHYTEC is continuously expanding the platforms supported in these kits. Please refer to www.phytec.de for the latest information on available kits. Our sales and support team is ready to assist in the selection of the appropriate kits and image processing hardware.

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