1. Hardware manual VC MIPI Camera Modules including FPC-cables
- Wilhelm Scheermann
Table of Contents
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 TimingOrdering Information
2.1 MIPI camera module order numbers
2.2 Order numbers of MIPI camera module AccessoriesAppendix 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Mass | 2.6g | 2.6g |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Mass | 5.3g | 7.4g | 5.7g |
Technical Data:
VC MIPI IMX250/VC MIPI IMX250 C, VC MIPI IMX252/VC MIPI IMX252 C
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) |
Mass | 7.5g | 7.5g |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Mass | 7.5g | 7.5g | 5.5g |
Technical Data:
VC MIPI IMX290, VC MIPI IMX296/VC MIPI IMX296 C, VC MIPI IMX297
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) |
Mass | 3.1g | 3.9g | 3.9g |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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