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ADVANCE INFORMATION
LM9630 100 x 128, 580 fps Ultra Sensitive Monochrome CMOS Image Sensor
General Description
The LM9630 is a high performance, low power, CMOS Active
Pixel Image Sensor capable of capturing monochrome images
at 580 frames per second.
In addition to the active pixel array, an on-chip 8 bit A/D conver-
tor, fixed pattern noise elimination circuits an d a video gain
amplifier are provided.
The integrated programmable timing and control circuit allows
the user maximum flexibility in adjusting integration time and
frame rate. Furthermore, a fast read out circuit is provided allow-
ing a full frame to read out on a single 8-bit digital data bus in
less than 2ms.
The sensor utilizes a patented pixel design that incorporates an
integrated electronic shutter. This together with its ultra high sen-
sitivity makes the LM9630 an ideal choice for low light imaging
applications or applications where images of fast moving objects
need to be captured with minimum motion blur.
Applications
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High Speed Motion Detection
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IR Imaging
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Low Light Imaging Applications
Features
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Electronic shutter with global reset & pixel exposure.
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Programmable analog video gain.
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Integrated 8 bit analog to digital conversion.
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Programmable integration time.
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Programmable frame rate.
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Master and slave mode of operation
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On chip black level compensation.
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Power down and low power modes.
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C compatible serial interface.
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10 bit digital video port (8 data, vertical & horizontal sync).
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Power on reset with hardware and software override.
Key Specifications
Array Format
Total
Active
128H x 101V
118H x 96V
Effective Image Area
Total
Active
2.56 mm x 2.00 mm
2.36 mm x 1.92 mm
Optical Format
1/5"
Pixel Size
20
m x 20
m
Video Outputs
8 Bit Digital
Frame Rate
580 frames per second
Dynamic Range
48 dB
Electronic Shutter
Global Reset
FPN
0.5%
PRMU
1.3%
Sensitivity
22 Volt/lux.s
Fill Factor
47%
Package
32 CLCC
Single Supply
3.3V +/- 10%
Power Consumption
110 mW
Operating Temp
-40
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Chip Block Diagram
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Ordering Information (Product, Samples & Design In Tools)
Item
Description
Part Number
LM9630
LM9630, 580 frames per second, ultra sensitive, 128x101 monochrome
CMOS image sensor. This sensor is shipped in a 48 pin ceramic leadless
chip carrier package. Minimum order quantity, one tray of 176 units.
LM9630BIEA
Sample Kit
This kit includes 5 LM9630 samples and complete product datasheet.
LM9630SAMPLE-KIT
Headboard
This is a small PCB that houses the LM9630 sensor together with all the
necessary discrete components. The headboard is supplied with C-MOUNT
lens block (lens not included) and documentation. M12 Lens mounts (not
included) can be mounted on this board.
LM9630HEADBOARD
Evaluation Kit
The evaluation kit is a complete software/hardware solution designed to
give the system designer a complete raw data evaluation toolset for the
LM9630 sensor.
The kit contains a LM9630 headboard (see above), C-MOUNT lens, capture
and display board, power supply, SNAPS EVAL version Windows applica-
tion software and documentation.
LM9630EVAL-KIT
1/5" Lens Kit
The 1/5" lens kit includes two 1/5" M12 lenses and an M12 mount that can
be attached to any LM9630 headboard (see above). All lenses in the kit
have been tested by National Semiconductor and are supplied with docu-
mentation and test data.
LM96-1/5-LENS-KIT
change said circuitry and specifications.
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