1. Hardware manual VC MIPI Camera Modules including FPC-cables

 

Table of Contents

  1. General Information
    1.1 Hardware Compatibility
    1.2 Technical Specification
    1.3 Electrical and Mechanical Prerequisites
    1.4 Pin Cable Connector for Vision Components MIPI CSI camera modules
    1.4.1 Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Cable
    1.5 MIPI Sensor Module Circuit
    1.6 Trigger Timing

  2. Ordering Information
    2.1 MIPI camera module order numbers
    2.2 Order numbers of MIPI camera module Accessories

  3. Appendix A: Dimensions MIPI camera module
    3.1 VC MIPI IMX296 (same board dimensions for OV9281, OV7251, IMX290, IMX297, IMX327, IMX335, IMX412, IMX415, IMX568)
    3.2 VC MIPI IMX183 (same board dimensions for IMX250, IMX252, IMX264, IMX265, IMX392)
    3.3 VC MIPI IMX226 (same board dimensions for IMX178, IMX273)

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

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.

 

Technical Data:
VC MIPI OV7251, VC MIPI OV9281

Component / Feature

Module Name

Module Name

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)


Technical Data:
VC MIPI IMX178, VC MIPI IMX183/VC MIPI IMX183 C, VC MIPI IMX226/VC MIPI IMX226 C

Component / Feature

Module Name

Module Name

Module Name

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)

 

Technical Data:
VC MIPI IMX250/VC MIPI IMX250 C, VC MIPI IMX252/VC MIPI IMX252 C

Component / Feature

Module Name

Module Name

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)

 

Technical Data:
VC MIPI IMX264/VC MIPI IMX264C, VC MIPI IMX265/VC MIPI IMX265C, VC MIPI IMX273/VC MIPI IMX273 C

Component / Feature

Module Name

Module Name

Module Name

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)

 

Technical Data:
VC MIPI IMX290, VC MIPI IMX296/VC MIPI IMX296 C, VC MIPI IMX297

Component / Feature

Module Name

Module Name

Module Name

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)

 

Technical Data:
VC MIPI IMX327 C, VC MIPI IMX335/VC MIPI IMX335C, VC MIPI IMX392/VC MIPI IMX392 C

Component / Feature

Module Name

Module Name

Module Name

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)


Technical Data:
VC MIPI IMX412 C, VC MIPI IMX415/VC MIPI IMX415 C, VC MIPI IMX568/VC MIPI IMX568C

Component / Feature

Module Name

Module Name

Module Name

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)

 

 

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Spectral Curves of selected Monochrome Sensors

 

 

 

 

Implementing a color calibration routine for color sensors is recommended!

 

1.3 Electrical and Mechanical Prerequisites

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.

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

FPC Cable Signals

Signal

Sensor module

Processor board (22 Pin)

Processor board (15 Pin)

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

 

1.4.1.2   FPC Cable End to Processor Board

 

 

1.5 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.

Trigger timing by sensor type

Time

VC MIPI OV9281

VC MIPI IMX296

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

VC MIPI camera modules

Order Number

Product ID

Service description

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

Accessories for VC MIPI camera modules

Order Number

Product / Service description

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

 

 

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)

 

 

3.2   VC MIPI IMX183 (same board dimensions for IMX250, IMX252, IMX264, IMX265, IMX392)

3.3   VC MIPI IMX226 (same board dimensions for IMX178, IMX273)