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MT9D131: 1/3.2-Inch 2-Mp SOC Digital Image Sensor
Features
Preliminary
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1/3.2-Inch System-On-A-Chip (SOC) CMOS
Digital Image Sensor
MT9D131C12STC (Color, Pb-Free)
Features
•Micron
® DigitalClarity® CMOS imaging technology
Superior low-light performan ce
Ultra-low-power,cost-effective
Internal master cl ock generated by on-chip phase-
locked loop oscillator (PLL)
Electronic rolling shutter (ERS), progressive scan
Integrated image flow processor (IFP) for single-die
camera module
Automatic image correction and enh ance ment,
including lens shading correction
Arbitrary image decimation with anti-aliasing
Integrated real-time JPEG encoder
Integrated microcontroller for flexibility
Two-wire serial interface providing access to
r egisters and microcontrolle r memory
Selectable output data format
ITU-R BT.601 (YCbCr)
565RGB
555RGB
444RGB
JPEG 4:2:2
JPEG 4:2:0
Raw 10-bit
Output FIFO for data rate equalization
•Programmable I/O slew rate
Applications
Security surveillance cameras
•ePTZ cameras
Wireless cameras
Consumer video products
Hi gh-resolution security cameras
Ordering Information
Table 1: Key Performance Parameters
Parameter Value
Optical format 1/3.2-inch (4:3)
Active imager size 4.73mm x 3.52mm
Active pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels (UXGA)
Pixel size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
Shutter ty pe Electro nic rolling shutter (ERS)
Maximum frame rate 15 fps at full resolution,
30 fps in preview mode,
(800 x 600)
Maximum data rate/
master clock 80 MB/s
6 MHz to 80 MHz
Supply voltage Analog 2.53.1V
Digital 1.71.95V
I/O 1.73.1V
PLL 2.53.1V
ADC resolution 10-bit, on-die
Responsivity 1.0V/lux-sec (550nm)
Dynami c ra nge 71dB
Output gain 16 e-/pix/s at 55°C
Read noise 3.6 e-RMS at 16X
Dark current 30 e-/pix/s at 55°C
SNRMAX 42.3dB
Power consumption 348mW at 15 fps, full resolution
223mW at 30 fps, preview mode
Operating temperature –30°C to +70°C
Package Bare die, 48-pin CLCC
Table 2: Available Part Numbers
Part Number Description
MT9D131C12STC ES 48-pin CLCC (Pb-free) ES
MT9D131C12STCD ES Demo kit
MT9D131C12STCH ES Demo kit headboard
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General Description
Preliminary
General Description
Micron I maging MT9D131 is a 1/3.2 inch, 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor with an inte-
grated advanced came ra system. The camera system features a microcontroller (MCU)
and a sophisticated image flow processor (IFP) with a real-time JPEG encoder.
The sensor core consists of an active pixel array of 1668 x 1248 pixels, programmable
timing and control circuitry including a PLL, analog signal chain with automatic offset
correction and programmable ga in, and two 10-bit A/D converters (ADC). The entire
system-on-a-chip (SOC) has ultra-low power requirements and superior low-light per-
formance that is particularly suitable for a wide variety of applications.
Feature Overview
The MT9D131 is a color image se ns or with a Bayer color filter arrangement.
The MT9D131 has an embedded phase-locked loop oscillator (PLL) that can be used
with the common w ireless system cl ock. When in use, the PLL adjusts the incoming
clock frequency, allowing the MT9D131 to run at almost any resolution and frame rate.
To reduce power consumption, the PLL can be bypassed and powe red down. The
MT9D131 has numerous power conserving features, including an ultr a-low power
standby mode and the ability to individually shut down unused digital blocks.
Another important consideration for wireless devices is their electrom ag netic emission
or interference (EMI). The MT9D131 has a programmable I/O slew rate to minimize its
EMI and an output FIFO to eliminate output data bursts.
The advanced IFP and flexible progr a mmability of the MT9D131 provide a variety of
ways to enhance and optimize the image sensor performance. Built-in optimization
algorithms enable the MT9D131 to operate at factory settings as a fully automatic, highly
adaptable camera. However, most of its settings are user-pr o grammable by changing
register values.
Figure 1 illustrates the MT9D131 quantum efficienc y in relation to wavelength.
Figure 1: MT9D131 Quantum Efficiency
Quantum Efficiency
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050
Quantum Efficiency (%)
Blue
Green
Red
vs. Wavelength
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Typical Connection
Preliminary
Typical Connection
Figure 2: Typical Configuration (Connection)
Notes: 1. Resistor value 1.5KΩ is recommended, but may be greater for slower two-wire speed.
2. TEST must be connected to digital ground for normal device operation.
3. All power supply pads must be used.
V
DD
V
AA
10µF
1.5KΩ
1
1.5KΩ
1
STANDBY
S
DATA
SCLK
RESET#
TEST
2
FRAME_VALID
PIXCLK
LINE_VALID
D
OUT
0-D
OUT
7
EXTCLK
S
ADDR
1KΩ
A
GND
D
GND
V
DD
Q
V
DD
Q
3
V
DD3
V
DD
PLL
3
V
AA3
To CMOS
Camera Port
Two-Wire
Serial Bus
6 MHz–80 MHz
Clock
VAAPIX
3
V
DD
PLL
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Signal Description
Preliminary
Signal Description
Table 3: S ignal Description
Name CLCC Pin Type Description
EXTCLK 40 Input Master clock signal (can either drive the on-chip PLL or bypass it).
RESET# 39 Input Master reset signal, active LOW.
STANDBY 38 Input Controls sensor’s standby mode.
TEST 20 Input Reserved for factory test. Tie to digital ground during normal
operation.
SCLK 34 Input Two-wire serial interface clock.
SADDR 35 Input Selects device address for the two-wire serial interface. The
address is 0x90 when SADDR is tied LOW, 0xBA if tied HIGH. See
also R0x0D:0[10].
DOUT[7:0] 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16,
17 Input Eight-b it image data output or most significant bits (MSB) of 10-
bit sensor bypass mode.
FRAME_VALID 1 Input Identifies rows in the active image.
LINE_VALID 48 Input Identifies lines in th e active image.
PIXCLK 47 Input Pixel clock. To be used for sampling DOUT, FRAME_VALID, and
LINE_VALID.
SDATA 46 I/O Two-wire serial interface data.
VDD 2, 3, 12, 24, 25, 36 Supply Digital power (1.8V).
VDDPLL 41 Supply PLL power (2.8V).
VAA 32, 33 Supply Analog power (2.8V).
VAAPIX 26, 27 Supply Pixel array power (2.8V).
VDDQ 21, 22, 44, 5 Supply I/O power (nominal 1.8V or 2.8V).
AGND 29, 30, 31 Supply Analog ground.
DGND 4, 6, 7, 13, 18, 19, 23,
28, 37, 42, 43, 45 Supply Digital, I/O, and PLL ground.
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Figure 3: 48-Pin CLCC Pinout
12345644 43
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
D
GND
D
OUT
7
D
OUT
6
D
OUT
5
D
OUT
4
V
DD
D
GND
D
OUT
3
D
OUT
2
D
OUT
1
D
OUT
0
D
GND
D
GND
VDDPLL
EXTCLK
RESET#
STANDBY
D
GND
V
DD
SADDR
SCLK
V
AA
V
AA
A
GND
D
GND
TEST
V
DD
Q
V
DD
Q
D
GND
V
DD
V
DD
VAAPIX
VAAPIX
D
GND
A
GND
A
GND
D
GND
VDD
Q
D
GND
V
DD
V
DD
FRAME_VALID
LINE_VALID
PIXCLK
S
DATA
D
GND
V
DD
Q
D
GND
48 47 4645
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Architecture Overview
Preliminary
Architecture Overview
Figure 4: Block Diagram
Sensor Core The MT9D131 sensor core is a 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor with a 2.8µm pixel size
designed for an optical format of 1/3.2 inches with a UXGA maximum resolution. The
MT9D131 sensor core includes a phase-locked loop oscillator (PLL), to facilitate camera
integrati on and mini mi z e the system cost for wireless and mobile applications. When in
use, the PLL generates an internal master clock si gnal whose fr equency can be set higher
than the frequency of external clock signal EXTC LK. This allows the MT9D131 to run at
any resolution and frame rate up to the specified maxi mum values, irrespective of the
EXTCLK frequency.
Interpolation
Line Buffers Other JPEG
Memories
JPEG
Line Buffers
Decimator
Line Buffers
Sensor
Core Color Pipeline JPEG
ROM Micron
controller SRAM
F
I
F
O
Stats Engine PLL
Internal Register Bus
Image Flow Processor
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Color Pipeline
Figure 5: Color Pipeline
Test Pattern During normal operation of MT9D131, a stream of raw image data from the sensor core
is continuously fed into the c o lor pip el ine. For test purposes, this stream can be
replaced with a fixed image gener ated by a special test module in the pi peline. The mod-
ule provides a selection of test patterns sufficient for basic testing of the pipeline.
Test Pattern
Line Buffers
Lens Shading Correction
with Digital Gain
Digital Gain
Defect Correction
Black Level Subtraction
Interpolation and
Edge Detection
Decimator
YUV Processing
Gamma Correction
YUV-to-RGB/YUV Conversion
CCM and Aperture
Correction
Format Output
AE Statistics
MEASUREMENT ENGINE
DATA, SYNC IN
DATA, SYNC OUT
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Black Level Conditioning and Digital Gain
Image stream processing starts with black level conditioning and multiplication of all
pixel values by a programmable digital gain.
Lens Shading Correction
Inexpensive lenses tend to produce images whose brightness is significantly attenuated
near the edges. Chromatic aberration in such l enses can c ause color v ariatio n across the
field of view. There are also other factors causing fixed-pattern signal gradients in
images capture d by image sensors. The cumulativ e result of all these factors is known as
lens shading. The MT9D131 has an emb edded l ens shadi ng correction (LC) module that
can be programme d to precisely counter the shading effect of a lens on each RGB color
signal. The LC module multiplies RGB signals by a 2-dimensional correction function
F(x,y), whose profile in both x and y dir ec ti o n is a piecewise quadratic polynom ial with
coefficients independently programmable for each direction and color.
Line Buffers Several data processing steps following the lens shading correction require access to
pixel values from up to 8 consecutive image lines. F o r these lines to be simultaneousl y
available for processing, they m ust be buffer ed. The IFP includes a number of SRAM line
buffers that are used to perform defect correction, color interpolation, image decima-
tion, and JPEG encoding.
Defect Correction The IFP performs on-the-fly de fec t correction that can mas k p ixel array defects such as
high-dark-current (“hot”) pixels and pi xels that are darker or brighter than their neigh -
bors due to photoresponse nonuniformity. The defect correction algorithm uses several
pixel features to distinguish between normal and defective pixels. After identifying the
latter, it replaces their actual values with values inferred from the va lues of nearest
same-color neighbors.
Color Interpolation and Edge Detection
In the raw da ta stream fed by the sensor core to the IFP, each pixel is represented by a
10-bit integer number, which, to make things simple, can be considered proportional to
the pixel’s response to a one-color light stimulus—red, green, or blue—depend i ng on
the pixel’s position under the color filter array. Initial data processing steps, up to and
including the defect correction, preserve the one-color-per-pixel nature of the data
str eam, but after the defect correction it must be converted to a three-co lors-per -pixel
stream appropriate for standard color processing. The conversion is done by an edge-
sensitive colo r interpolation module. The module pads th e incomplete color informa-
tion available for each pixel with information extracted from an appropriate set of
neighboring pixels. The algorithm used to select this set and extract the information
seeks the best compromise between maintaini n g the sharpness of the image and filter-
ing out high-frequency noise. The simplest interpolation algorithm is to sort the nearest
eight neighbors of every pixel into three sets—r ed, green, and blue, discard the set of
pixels of the same color as the center pixel (if there are any), calculate average pixel val-
ues for the re maining two sets, and use the aver ages ins tead of the missing color data for
the center pixel. Such averaging reduces high-fr equency noise, but it also blurs and dis-
torts sharp transitions (edges) in the image. To avoid this problem, the interpolation
module performs edge detection in the neighborhood of every processed pixel and,
depending on its r esults , extracts color information from nei ghboring pixels in a number
of different ways. In effect, it does low-pass filtering in flat-field image areas and avoids
doing it near edges.
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Color Correction and Aperture Correction
To achieve good color fidelity of IFP output, interpolated RGB values of all pixels are
subjected to color corre ction. The IFP multiplies each vector of thr ee pixel colors b y a
3 x3 color correcti on matrix. The three components of the resulting color vector are all
sums of three 10-bit numbers. S ince such sums can have up to 12 significant bits, the bit
width of the image data stream is widened to 12 bits per color (36 bits per pixel). The
color correction matrix can be either programmed by the user or automatically selected
by the auto white balance (AWB) algorithm implemented in the IFP. Color corr ection
should ideally produce output colors that are independent of the spectral sensitivity and
color cross-talk characteristics of the image sensor. The optimal values of color correc-
tion matrix elements depend on those sensor characteristics and on the spectrum of
light incident on the sensor.
To increase image sharpness , a programmab le aperture correction is applied to color
corrected image data, equally to ea ch of th e 12-b it R, G, and B color channels.
Gamma Correction Like the apertur e correction, gamma correction is applied equall y to each of the 12-bit R,
G, and B color channels . Gamma correction curve is implemented as a piecewise linear
function with 19 knee points, taking 12-bit arguments and mapping them to 8-bit out-
put. The driver variables include two arrays of knee point ordinates defining two sepa-
rate gamma curves for sensor operation contexts A and B.
YUV Processing After the gamma correction, the image data stream undergoes RGB to YUV conversion
and optionally further corrective processing. The first step in this processing is removal
of highlight coloration, also r efe rred to as “color kill.” It affects only pixels whose bright-
ness exceed s a certain pre-programmed thr eshold. The U and V values of those pixels
are attenuated proportionally to the difference betwe en their brightness and the thresh-
old.
Image Cropping and Decimation
To ensure that the size of images output by MT9D131 can be tailored to the needs of all
users, the IFP includes a decimator module. When enabled, this module performs “dec-
imation” of incoming images, that is, shrink s them to arbitrar ily selected width and
height without r educing the field of view and without discarding any pixel values. The
latter point merits underscoring, because the terms “decimator” and “image decima-
tion” suggest image size reduction by deleting columns and/or rows at regular intervals.
Despite the termi nology, no such deletions take place in the decimator module. Instead,
it performs “pixel binning,” that is, d ivides each input image into rectangular bins corre-
sponding to individual pixels of the desired output image, averages pixel values in these
bins,and assembles the output image from the bin averages. Pixels lying on bin bound-
aries contribute to more than one bin average: their values are added to bin-wide sums
of pixel values with fractional weights. The entire procedure preserves all image infor-
mation that can be included in the downsized output image and filters out high-fre -
quency features that could cause aliasing.
The image decimation in the IFP can be prec eded by image cropping and/or image de c-
imation in the sensor core. Image cropping takes place when the sensor core is pro-
grammed to output pixel values from a rectangular portion of its pixel arr ay - a windo w -
smaller than the default 1600 x 1200 window. Pixels outside the selected cropping win-
dow are not read out, which results in narrower field of view than at the default sensor
settings. Irrespective of the size and position of the cropping window, the MT9D131 sen-
sor core can also decim ate outgoing images by s kipping c olumns and/or ro ws of the
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pixel array, and/or by binning 2 x 2 groups of pixels of the same color. S ince decimation
b y skipping (that is, deletion) can cause aliasing (even if pixel binning is simultaneously
enabled), it is generally better to change image size only by cropping and pixel binning.
The image cropping a nd de c im a tor module can be used to do digital zoom and pan. If
the decimator is programmed to output images smaller than images coming from the
sensor core, zoom effect can be produced by cropping the latter from their maximum
size down to the size of the output images. The ratio of these two sizes determines the
maximum attainable z oom factor. For example, a 1600 x 120 0 image rendered on a
160 x 120 display can be zoomed up to 10 times, since 1600/160 = 1200/120 = 10. Pan-
ning effect can be achie ved by fixing the size of the cropping window and moving it
around the pixel array.
YUV-to-RGB/YUV Conversion and Output Formatting
The YUV data str eam emerging from the decimator module can either exit the color
pipeline as-is or be converted before exit to an alternative YUV or RGB data format.
JPEG Encoder and FIFO
The JPEG compr e ssion eng ine in the MT9D131 is a hig hly integr ated, high-performance
solution that can provide sustained data rates of almost 80 MB/s for image sizes up to
1600 x 1200. Additionally, the solution provides for lo w power consumption and full
programmability of JPEG compression parameters for image quality control.
JPEG Encoding Highlights
1. Sequential DCT (baseline) ISO/IEC 10918-1 JPEG-compliant
2. YCbCr 4:2:2 format compression
3. Programmable quantization tables
One each for luminance and chrominance (active)
S upport for three pairs of quantization tables—two pairs serve as a backup for buffer
overflow
4. Programmable Huffman Tables
2 AC, 2 DC tables—separate for luminance and chrominance
5. Quality/compression ratio control capability
6. 15 fps MJPEG capability (header processing in external host processor)
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Output Interface
Control (Two-Wire Serial Interface)
Camera control and JPEG configuration/control are accomplished using a two-wire
serial interface. The interface supports individual access to all camera function registers
and JPEG control registers. In particular, all tables located in the JPEG quantization and
Huffman memories are accessible using the two-wir e interface.
Context and Operational Modes
The MT9D131 can operate in several modes, including preview, still capture (snapshot),
and video . All modes of operati on ar e individually configur able and ar e organiz ed as two
contexts—context A and context B . A context is defined by sensor image siz e , fr ame rate,
resolution and other associated parameters. The user can switch between the two con-
texts by sending a command through the two-wire serial interface.
Preview Context A is primarily intended for use in the preview mode. During preview, the sensor
usually outputs low resolution images at a relatively high frame rate, and its po wer con-
sumption is kept to a minimum. Context B can be configured for the still capture or
video mode , as required by the user. For still capture configuration, the user typically
specifies the desired output image size, if JPEG compression, how many frames to cap-
ture, and so on. For video, the user might select a different image size and a fixed frame
rate.
Snapshot To take a snapshot, the user must send a command that changes the context from A to
context B . Typical sequence of events after this command is as follows. First, the camera
exposure and white balance is automatically adjusted to the changed illuminati on of the
scene. Next, the camera enables JPEG compression and capture one or more frames of
desired size. Completing the sequence, the camera automatically returns to context A
and resume running preview.
Video To start video capture, the user has to change relevant context B settings, such as cap-
ture mode , image size and frame ra te, and again send a context change command. U pon
receiving it, the MT9D131 switches to the modified context B settings, while continuing
to output YUV-encoded imag e data. Auto exposure automatically switches to smooth
continuous operation. To exit the video capture mode, the user has to send another con-
text change command causing the sensor to switch back to context A.
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Auto Exposure The auto exposure (AE) algorithm performs automatic adjustments of the image bright-
ness by controlling exposure time and analog gains of the sensor core as well as digital
gains applied to the image.
Two auto exposure algorithm modes are available:
1. preview
2. scene evaluative
Auto exposure is implemented by means of a firmware driver that analyzes image statis-
tics collected by exposure measurement engine, makes a decision and programs the
sensor core and color pipeline to achieve the desired exposure. The measurement
engine subdivides the image in to 16 windows organized as a 4 x 4 grid.
Preview Mode This exposure mode is activated during preview or video capture. It relies on the expo-
sure me asure ment engi ne that tracks speed and amplitude of the change of the overall
luminance in the selected windows of the image.
The backlight compensation is ac hieve d b y we ighting the luminance in the center of the
image higher than the l uminance on the periphe ry. Other algorithm featur es include the
rejection of fast fluctuations in illumination (time averaging), control of speed of
response, and control of the sensitivity to the small changes. While the default settings
are adequate in most situations, the user can program target brightness, measurement
window, and other parameters described above.
Scene Evaluative Algorithm
A scene evaluative AE algorithm is available for use in snapshot mode. The algorithm
performs scene analysis and classification with respect to its brightness, contrast and
composure and then decides to inc rease, decrease or keep original exposu re target. It
makes most difference for backlight and bright outdoor conditions.
Auto White Balance
The MT9D131 has a built-in auto white balance (AWB) algorithm designed to compen-
sate for the effects of changing spectra of the scene illumination on the quality of the
color rendition. This sophisticated algorithm consists of two major parts: a measure-
ment engine performing statistical analysis of the image and a driver performing the
selection of the optimal color correction matrix, digital, and sensor core analog gains.
While default settings of these algorithms are adequate in most situations, the user can
re-pr ogr am base color correction matrices, place limits on color channel gains, and con-
trol the speed of both matrix and gain adjustments. Unlike simple white balancing algo-
rithms found in many PC cameras, the MT9D131 AWB does not require the presence of
gray or white elements in the image for good color r endition. The AWB does not attempt
to locate "brightest" or "grayest" element of the image but instea d performs s ophi st i-
cated image analysis to differentiate between changes in predominant spectra of illumi-
nation and changes in predominant colors of the scene. Whi le defaults are suit able for
most applications, a wide range of algorithm parameters can be overwritten by the user
using the serial interface.
Flicker Detection Flicker occurs when the integration time is not an integer multiple of the period of the
light intensity. The automatic flicker detection block does not compensate for the
flicker, but rather avoids it by detecting the flicker frequency and adjust ing the integra-
tion time. For integration ti mes below the light intensity period (10ms for 50Hz environ-
ment), flicker cannot be avoide d.
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Figure 6: Sensor Core Block Diagram
The core of the sensor is an active -pixel array. The timing and control circuitry
sequences throug h th e rows of the array, resetting and then reading each row. In the
time interval between resetting a row and reading that row, the pixels in that row inte-
grate incident light. The exposure is controlled by varying the time interval between
reset and readout. After a row is read, the data from the colu mns is sequenced thro ugh
an analog signal chain (providing offset correction and gain), and then through an ADC.
The output from the ADC is a 10-bit va lue for each pixel in the array. The pixel array con-
tains optically active and light-shielded “black” pixels. The black pixels are used to pro-
vide data for on-chip offset correction algorithms (black level control ).
Die Outline
Figure 7: Optical Center Offset
Note: Figure not to scale.
Active-Pixel Sensor
(APS) Array
UXGA
1600H x 1200V
Serial
I/O
Data
Out
Sync
Signals
Control Register
Analog Processing ADC
Timing and Control
Last Clear Pixel
(Col 1683, Row 1235)
First Clear Pixel
(Col 52, Row 20)
Optical Center
(167.84μm, 2.06μm)
Die Center
(0μm, 0μm)
7845.05μm
(bare die)
8199.35μm
(bare die)
PLL
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Electrical Specifications
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Electrical Specifications
Recommended die operating temperature range is from –20° to +55°C. The sensor image quality
may degrade above +55°C.
Table 4: AC Electrical Characteristics
Symbol Definition Conditions Min Type Max Units
fEXTCLK1 Input clock frequency PLL enabled
(MCLK max = 80 MHz) 61064MHz
tEXTCLK1 Input clock period PLL enabled
(MCLK max = 80 MHz) 15.625 100 166.7 ns
fEXTCLK2 Input clock frequency PLL disabled 6 80 MHz
tEXTCLK2 Input clock period PLL disabled 12.5 166.7 ns
tRInput clock rise time 0.5 1 V/ns
tFInput clock fall time 0.5 1 V/ns
Clock duty cycle 40 50 60 %
fPIXCLK PIXCLK frequency Default MHz
tPD PIXCLK to data valid Default –3 3 ns
tPFH PIXCLK to FV HIGH Default –3 3 ns
tPLH PIXCLK to LV HIGH Default –3 3 ns
tPFL PIXCLK to FV LOW Default –3 3 ns
tPLL PIXCLK to LV LOW Default –3 3 ns
CIN Input pin capacitance 3.5 pF
CLOAD Load capacitance 15 20 pF
Table 5: AC Setup Conditions
Symbol Min Typ Max Units
fEXTCLK1 6–64MHz
VDD 1.7 1.8 1.95 V
VDDQ1.7 2.8 3.1 V
VAA 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
VAAPIX 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
VDDPLL 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
Output load –15
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Notes: 1. Due to the influence of several variables (scene illumination, output load) maximum val-
ues are not available.
2. Context B: 1600 x 1200, JPEG on, MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX.
3. Context A: 800 x 600, No JPEG, MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX.
Table 6: DC Electrical Definitions and Characteristics
Symbol Definition Conditions Min Typ Max Units Note
VDD Core digital vo ltage 1.7 1.8 1.95 V
VDDQ I/O digital voltage 1.7 2.8 3.1 V
VAA Analog voltage 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
VAAPIX Pixel supply voltage 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
VDDPLL PLL supply voltage 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
VIH Input high voltage VDDQ = 2.8V 2.4 VDDQ+0.3 V
VDDQ = 1.8V 1.4 VDDQ+0.3
VIL Input low voltage VDDQ = 2.8V GND – 0.3 0.8 V
VDDQ = 1.8V GND – 0.3 0.5
IIN Input leakage current No pull-up resistor; VIN = VDDQ
or DGND –10 0.5 10 μA
VOH Output high voltage At specified IOH VDDQ – 0.4 V
VOL Output low voltage At specified IOL 0.4 V
IOH Output high cu rrent At spec ified VOH = VDDQ~400MV
AT 1.7V VDDQ–7 x mA
IOL Output low current At specified VOL~ 400MV at 1.7V
VDDQ7xmA
IOz Tri-state output leakage
current VIN = VDDQ or GND –10 +/-0.5 10 μA
IDD1 Digital operating current Context B, 1600 x 1200, JPEG on,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 92 110 mA
IDDQ1 I/O digita l operating
current Context B, 1600 x 1200, JPEG on,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 1.5 mA 1
IAA1 Analog operating current Context B, 1600 x 1200, JPEG on,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 43 55 mA
IAAPIX1 Pixel supply current Context B, 1600 x 1200, JPEG on,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 2.1 3.5 mA
IDDPLL1 PLL supply current Context B, 1600 x 1200, JPEG on,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 2.3 3 mA
IDD2 Digital operating current Context A, 800 x 600, No JPEG,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 48 60 mA
IDDQ2 I/O digita l operating
current Context A, 800 x 600, No JPEG,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 15 mA 1
IAA2 Analog operating current Context A, 800 x 600, No JPEG,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 27 35 mA
IAAPIX2 Pixel supply current Context A, 800 x 600, No JPEG,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 45.5mA
IDDPLL2 PLL supply current Context A, 800 x 600, No JPEG,
MCLK = MAX, PIXCLK = MAX 2.3 3 mA
ISTDBY1 Standby cu rrent PLL
enabled PLL enabled (MCLK = 0Hz, held
at eithe r VIL or VIH)35 100 μA
ISTDBY2 Standby current PLL
disabled PLL disabled (MCLK = 0Hz, held
at VIL or VIH)35 100 μA
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Note: 1Stresses above those listed may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other co nditions ab ove
those indicated in the product specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 7: Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit
VDD Digital power –0.3 2.4 V
VDDQ I/O power –0.3 4.0 V
VDDPLL PLL power –0.3 4.0 V
VAA Analog power (2.8V) –0.3 4.0 V
VAAPIX Pixel array power –0.3 4.0 V
VIN DC input voltage –0.3 VDDQ+0.3 V
VOUT DC output voltage –0.3 VDDQ+0.3 V
TOP Operation temperature –30 70 °C
TSTG1Storage temperature –40 85 °C
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Package Dimensions
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Package Dimensions
Figure 8: 48-Pin CLCC Package Outline
1.02
TYP 148
11.22
11.22
5.61
6.66.03
7.11
2.16 ±0.20
1.02 TYP
48X
0.51 ±0.05
13.6 ±0.1
CTR
13.6 ±0.1
CTR
7.11
14.22
14.22
5.61
6.6 Optical area
Maximum rotation of optical area
relative to package edges: 1º
Maximum tilt of optical area
relative to seating plane A : 50 microns
relative to top of cover glass D : 100 microns
Seating
plane
2.3 ±0.2
A
D
Lid material: borosilicate glass 0.55 thickness
Wall material: alumina ceramic
Substrate material: alumina ceramic 0.7 thickness
A
0.90
for reference only
1.400 ±0.125
0.35
for reference only
0.10 A0.05
Image
sensor die:
0.675 thickness
Note: 1. Optical center = package center.
First
clear
pixel
H CTR
Ø0.20 A B C
V CTR
Ø0.20 A B C
Optical
center
1
47X
1.02 ±0.20
0.24X
Lead finish:
Au plating, 0.50 microns
minimum thickness
over Ni plating, 1.27 microns
minimum thickness
C
B
48X R0.19
1.7
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Revision History
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