Camera Module Guide - phyCAM-P/phyCAM-S+ VM-011 (L-872e.A0)

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Camera Module Guide - phyCAM-P/phyCAM-S+ VM-011 (L-872e.A0)
Document TitleCamera Module Guide - phyCAM-P/phyCAM-S+ VM-011 (L-872e.A0)
Document TypeHardware Guide
Article NumberL-872e.A0
Release Date01.03.2021
Is Branch ofCamera Module Guide - phyCAM-P/phyCAM-S+ VM-011 (L-872e.Ax) Head

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phyCAM-P VM-011

Note

Default settings in this manual are identified using bold, blue type.

Warning

The following description refers to versions PL1372.1 and higher. If you have an older version of this camera module please contact PHYTEC support to obtain the corresponding version of this manual.

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)

Parameters

 

VM-011-BW[1]

VM-011-COL[1]

Sensor



Resolution

5 Megapixels

5 Megapixels

Pixels (H x V)

2592 x 1944

2592 x 1944

Sensor Size

1/2.5"  5.7 mm x 4.28 mm

1/2.5" 5.7 mm x 4.28 mm

Pixel Size

2.2 µm x 2.2 µm

2.2 µm x 2.2 µm

Color / Monochrome

monochrome

color

Technology

CMOS

CMOS

Image Sensor

Aptina MT9P031

Aptina MT9P006

Scan System

progressive

progressive

Shutter Type

rolling

rolling


Fame rate (fps)

15 fps at full resolution

15 fps at full resolution

60 fps at HD 720p

60 fps at HD 720p

Video Resolution

n/a

n/a

Responsivness

1.4 V/lux-sec

1.76 V/lux-sec

Max. Dynamic Range

70.1 dB

67.74 dB

High Dynamic Range

n/a

n/a

Exposure Time

programmable

programmable

Gain

programmable

programmable

AEC

n/a

n/a

AGC

n/a

n/a

Gamma Correction

n/a

n/a

White Balance/AWB

n/a

manual

Ext. Trigger / Sync.

Trigger / Strobe

Trigger / Strobe

ROI

ja

ja

Skipping

2x2 / 3x3

2x2 / 3x3

Binning

2x2 / 4x4

2x2 / 4x4

Mirror

programmable

programmable

Image Processor

n/a

n/a

LED-Light

n/a

n/a

Special features

see Section 1.5

see Section 1.5

Electrical Interface



Video Output Type

digital

digital

Interface

phyCAM-P

phyCAM-P

Data Format

8 / 10 Bit parallel

8 / 10 Bit parallel

Interface-Mode

Y8 / Y10

8/10 Bit RGGB (Bayer)

Dataline-Shifting

n/a

n/a

Camera Config. Bus

I²C

I²C

Supply Voltage

2.8 V

2.8 V

Power Consumption

450 mW

450 mW

Pwr. Consumpt. Standby

2 mW

2 mW

Mechanical Parameters



Lens Connector

without / M12 / C-CS

without / M12 / C-CS

Lens

n/a

n/a

Housing

n/a

n/a

Dimensions (mm)

34 x 34

34 x 34

Mounting

4 x M2.5

4 x M2.5

Color (housing)

n/a

n/a

Weight (PCB)

5 g

5 g

Operating Temperature

-25...70°C

-25...70°C

Connectors



Data and Power

FFC 33 pin

FFC 33 pin

Trigger / Sync.

FFC + JST 3-pin

FFC / JST 3-pin

Iris

n/a

n/a

Special functions

n/a

n/a

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Parameters 

1.

n/a: not applicable. All parameters are subject to change

Electrical Specifications

 

Symbol

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Operating Voltage

VCAM

2,6

2,8

3,1

V

Operation Current

ICAM

tbd

202

tbd

mA

Input high voltage[2]

VIH

2.1

2.8

-

V

Input low voltage[2]

VIL

-

0

0.7

V

Input high voltage[3]

VIHTrigger

2

2.8

3.3

V

Input low voltage[3]

VILTrigger

-

0

0,8

V

Output high voltage[4]

VOH

2.2

-

-

V

Output low voltage[4]

VOL

-

-

0.5

V

Output high voltage[5]

VOHStrobe

1.9

2.8

-

V

Output low voltage[5]

VOLStrobe

-

0.16

0.4

V

Voltage Set Resistor

R31

215

220

224

W

Operating Temperature[6]

TOP

-25

-

70

°C

Storage Temperature[6]

TSTG

-25

-

70

°C

 

Symbol

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Master Clock Frequency

fMCLK

6

-

96

MHz

Clock Duty Cycle

dutycyleMCLK

40

50

60

%

MCLK to PCLK delay

tCP

11.5

17.7

19.1

ns

PCLK to data valid

tPD

0.8

2.1

3.9

ns

PCLK to FV high

tPFH

2.8

4.3

5.9

ns

PCLK to FV low

tPFL

2.4

4.2

5.9

ns

PCLK to LV high

tPLH

2.2

3.5

5.9

ns

PCLK to LV low

tPLL

2.6

4.1

5.9

ns

I²C Frequency

fI2C

-

100

400

kHz

2.

CAM_SDA, CAM_SCL, CAM_MCLK, CAM_CTRL1, CAM_CTRL2, CAM_RST and  CAM_OE

3.

CAM_TRIGGER

4.

I=±100µA / CAM_DD0 to CAM_DD9, CAM_FV, CAM_LV, CAM_SDA and CAM_SCL

5.

CAM_STROBE

6.

-30°C  without the optional Trigger/Strobe-connector X2

  

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

Note

Any other desired lower color/greyscale resolution can be configured by using a reduced subset of the data lines. To configure this, connect only the upper data lines (MSB) to the microprocessor interface. Some microprocessors also enable dynamic configuration of the camera interface input.

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

Note

Please refer to the datasheet of the camera sensor for detailed characteristics.

I2C Addresses


Device


I²C-Address

Configuration


Variant

CAM_CTRL1

J11




Camera Sensor


0x90

x

2+3




all

GND

2+4


0xBA

x

1+2

VCAM

2+4

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


Device


I²C-Address

Configuration


Variant

J13

J14

J15







EEPROM

0xA0

1+2

1+2

1+2







all

0xA2

2+3

1+2

1+2

0xA4

1+2

2+3

1+2

0xA6

2+3

2+3

1+2

0xA8

1+2

1+2

2+3

0xAA

2+3

1+2

2+3

0xAC

1+2

2+3

2+3

0xAE

2+3

2+3

2+3

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

Signal

Pin

Function

I/O

Configuration



CAM_CTRL1



7

N.C. (not connected)

-

J8:NOMT, J11:not 2+4

I²C-Adress-Select

I

J8:NOMT, J11:4+2

Strobe Output

O

J8:1+2, J11: not 2+4

CAM_D0

O

J8:2+3, J11: not 2+4




CAM_CTRL2




30

GND

-

J3:NOMT, J4:1+2

Trigger Input

I

J3:2+3, J4:NOMT

/Standby

I

J3:1+2, J4:NOMT

N.C. (not connected)

-

J3:NOMT, J4:NOMT

CAM_D1

O

J3:NOMT, J4:2+3

CAM_RST

3

/Camera Reset

I

active low


CAM_OE


32

N.C. (not connected)

-

J6:1+2

Data Output Enable

I

J6:2+3


CAM_MCLK


29

Master Clock

I

J16:2+3 (22W)

N.C. (not connected)

-

J16:1+2 (22W)

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) Feature Pins

Notes

Configuration:  Internal Configuration of the camera module to activate/use this feature.

NOMT = not mounted

“not x+y” = Jumper must be set to a different setting.

In order to best meet technical requirements and cost objectives, custom configurations are available for high-volume deliveries of phyCAM modules. Please consult PHYTEC for additional information.

Jumper Map

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.

Pin

Dir

Function

1

I

EXPOSURE / TRIGGER_IN

2

-

GND (Signal Ground)

3

O

STROBE

VM-011 (phyCAM-P) X2 Connector Pinout

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

Note

Polarity of the signal can be changed by programming the sensor’s register.

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]).

Image Data Out

Sensor Interface

CAM_CTRL1[7]

D0

CAM_CTRL2[7]

D1

CAM_DD0

D2

CAM_DD1

D3

CAM_DD2

D4

CAM_DD3

D5

CAM_DD4

D6

CAM_DD5

D7

CAM_DD6

D8

CAM_DD7

D9

CAM_DD8

D10

CAM_DD9

D11

Data Line Assignments

7.

only if activated by jumper setting

 

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-BW-LVDS[8]

VM-011-COL-LVDS[8]

Sensor



Resolution

5 MPixels

5 MPixels

Pixels (H x V)

2592 x 1944

2592 x 1944

Sensor Size

1/2.5"  5.7 mm x 4.28 mm

1/2.5" 5.7 mm x 4.28 mm

Pixel Size

2.2 µm x 2.2 µm

2,2 µm x 2.2 µm

Color / Monochrome

monochrome

color

Technology

CMOS

CMOS

Image Sensor

Aptina MT9P031

Aptina MT9P006

Scan System

progressive

progressive

Shutter Type

rolling

Rolling

Fame rate (fps) full resolution

up to 12.5 fps

up to 12.5 fps

Responsivness

1.4 V/lux-sec

1.76 V/lux-sec

Max. Dynamic Range

70.1 dB

67.74 dB

High Dynamic Range

n/a

n/a

Exposure Time

programmable

programmable

Gain

programmable

programmable r

AEC

n/a

n/a

AGC

n/a

n/a

Gamma Correction

n/a

n/a

White Balance/AWB

n/a

manuell

Ext. Trigger / Sync.

Trigger / Strobe

Trigger / Strobe

ROI

yes

yes

Skipping

2x2 / 3x3

2x2 / 3x3

Binning

2x2 / 4x4

2x2 / 4x4

Mirror

programmable

programmable

Image Processor

n/a

n/a

LED-Light

n/a

n/a

Special features

see Special Features

see Special Features

Electrical Interface



Video Output Type

digital

digital

Interface

phyCAM-S+

phyCAM-P

Data Format

8 Bit serial LVDS

8 Bit serial LVDS

Interface-Mode

Y8

8 Bit RGGB (Bayer)

Dataline-Shifting

n/a

n/a

Camera Config. Bus

I²C

I²C

Supply Voltage

3,3 V

3.3 V

Power Consumption

700 mW

700 mW

Pwr. Consumpt. Standby

60 mW

60 mW

Mechanical Parameters



Lens Connector

none / M12 / C-CS

none / M12 / C-CS

Lens

n/a

n/a

Housing

n/a

n/a

Dimensions (mm)

34 x 34

34 x 34

Mounting

4 x M2.5

4 x M2.5

Color (housing)

n/a

n/a

Weight (PCB)

5 g

5 g

Operating Temperature

-25...70°C

-25...70°C

Connectors



Data and Power

Hirose 8 pin crimp

Hirose 8 pin crimp

Trigger / Sync.

JST 3 pin crimp

JST 3 pin crimp

Iris

n/a

n/a

Special functions

n/a

n/a

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

8.

n/a: not applicable. All parameters are subject to change

Electrical Specifications

 

Symbol

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Operating Voltage

VCAM

3.0

3.3

3.6

V

Operation Current

ICAM

-

250

-

mA

Input high voltage[9]

VIH

2.1

3.3

-

V

Input low voltage[9]

VIL

-

0

0.7

V

Input high voltage[10]

VIHTrigger

2

2.8

3.3

V

Input low voltage[10]

VILTrigger

-

0

0.8

V

Output high voltage[9]

VOH

-

3.3

-

V

Output low voltage[9]

VOL

-

0

0.3

V

Output high voltage[11]

VOHStrobe

1.9

2.8

-

V

Output low voltage[11]

VOLStrobe

-

0.16

0.4

V

Operating Temperature[12]

TOP

-25

-

70

°C

Storage Temperature[13]

TSTG

-25

-

70

°C

 

Symbol

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Master Clock Frequency

fMCLK

20

-

80

MHz

Clock Duty Cycle

dutycycleMCLK

40

50

60

%

Data Setup-Time

tSD

0

19.9

59.9

ns

Data Hold Time

tHD

0

0

0

ns

I²C Frequency

fI2C

-

100

400[13]

kHz

 

Symbol

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

LVDS-Serializer

Output differential voltage

IVODI

200

290

-

mV

VOD change between complementary out states

VOS

1.05

1.1

1.3

mV

Output offset voltage

DVOS

-

-

35

mV

VOS change between complementary out states

IOS

-

-56

-90

mA

Output current when short to GND

IOZ

-10

±1

+10

µA

LVDS-Receiver

Input differential, positive

VIDTH+

-

-

100

mV

Input differential, negative

VIDTH–

-100

-

-

mV

Shunt

RSHUNT


100


W

9.

CAM_SDA, CAM_SCL, I=±100µA

10.

CAM_TRIGGER

11.

CAM_STROBE

12.

-30°C  without the optional Trigger/Strobe-connector X2

13.
WARN: short cite used before fully qualified cite

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

Note

Please refer to the datasheet of the camera sensor for detailed characteristics.

I2C Addresses


Device


I²C-Address

Configuration


Variant

J11


Camera Sensor

0x90

2+3


all

0xBA

1+2

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


Device


I²C-Address

Configuration


Variant

J13

J14

J15







EEPROM

0xA0

1+2

1+2

1+2







all

0xA2

2+3

1+2

1+2

0xA4

1+2

2+3

1+2

0xA6

2+3

2+3

1+2

0xA8

1+2

1+2

2+3

0xAA

2+3

1+2

2+3

0xAC

1+2

2+3

2+3

0xAE

2+3

2+3

2+3

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

Signal

Pin

Funktion

I/O

Configuration


CAM_MCLK


29

Master Clock

I

J16:2+4 (22W)

not active (internal)

-

J16:1+2 (22W)

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

Notes

Configuration: Internal Configuration of the camera module to activate/use this feature.

NOMT = not mounted

In order to best meet technical requirements and cost objectives, custom configurations are available for high-volume deliveries of phyCAM modules.  Please consult PHYTEC for additional information.

By setting J16 to 1+2 position the master clock of the image sensor is fed from an optional internal oscillator (see Internal MCLK Oscillator).

If the internal oscillator is used, PHYTEC recommends a customized variant of the camera module, where the clock receiver is not populated.

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.

Pin

Dir

Function

1

I

EXPOSURE / TRIGGER_IN

2

-

GND (Signal Ground)

3

O

STROBE

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

Note

The trigger input can be inverted in the sensor so that this input can work either high or low active.  

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.

Revision History

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Changes in this manual

01.03.2021

Manual  L-872e.A0

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