OMNIVISION OV7950

OV7950 NTSC product brief
available in
a lead-free
package
ultra-compact, high-performance automotive
CameraChip™ sensor
The OV7950 is a highly integrated CMOS video camera
that packs a high level of functionality. It is the new
generation of advanced CMOS image sensors developed
specifically for automotive applications, performing
exceptionally well in low light conditions (<0.01 lux) and
in a wide temperature range from -40° to 105°C.
At only 1/4-inch square and using only one 3.3 volt
DC power supply, the OV7950 color sensor is ideal
for applications requiring a small footprint, low power
consumption, high-performance video camera. The
OV7950 supports NTSC composite video output and
can directly interface with an in-car LCD screen or other
device with 75 Ohm loading.
Key features of the OV7950 include a new windowing
feature which allows customers to adjust their camera
setup by moving the sensitive area of the camera in
either vertical or horizontal directions. This feature is
especially useful in fine tuning the viewing window and
angle of fixed position cameras, for example cameras
mounted in places where there is a chance of obstructed
view such as car bumpers.
The OV7950 image sensor is particularly well suited to
automotive applications because it features a dual
static overlay function allowing for both a dynamic and a
static visual aid layer (text or graphics) within the image.
This is especially useful for reference frames and guiding
systems in backup and parking assist cameras for cars
and trucks.
The OV7950 has completed all required AEC-Q100
Grade 2 qualifications.
OV7950
applications
„ occupant sensor
„ adaptive cruise control
„ rear view/backup camera
ordering information
„ lane departure warning
„ OV07950-F48V
„ blind spot detection
(color, NTSC - QFP2-48)
„ night vision
„ OV07451-F48V
(b&w with microlens, NTSC - QFP2-48)
product specifications
product features
„ OmniPixel2™ technology
„ single chip 1/4" format video camera
„ SPI/EEPROM used to control
overlay and set other customer
variables
„ composite video (NTSC) output
„ dual static overlay control
„ high sensitivity
„ master/slave compatible serial
camera control bus (SCCB) control
interface for register programming
„ automatic exposure/gain with
16 zone control
„ horizontal and vertical windowing
capability
„ low power consumption
„ array size: 656 x 492
„ optical format: 1/4"
„ power supply:
„ sensitivity: 3.0 V/(Lux-sec) @ 5600K
– analog/ADC/IO: 3.3VDC ± 5%
– digital core: 1.8 VDC ± 5%
„ dynamic range: 60 dB
„ power consumption:
– operating: 180 mW (typical)
– power down: 10 μA (typical)
„ auto white balance control
„ extremely low dark current for
high temperature applications
„ temperature range:
-40° to 105°C
„ aperture/gamma correction
„ defective pixel correction
„ exposure time range:
„ 50/60 Hz flicker cancellation
„ AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified
„ pixel size: 6.0 μm x 6.0 μm
„ dark current: 10 mV/s @ 60°C
„ fixed pattern noise:
0.22% of V PEAK-TO-PEAK
„ image area: 4.080 mm x 3.102 mm
– OV7950: 1/60s - 20μs
– OV7451: 1/30s - 20μs
„ external frame sync capability
(Genlock)
„ S/N ratio: 48 dB
„ package dimensions:
12.00 mm x 12.00 mm
„ output format:
composite video (NTSC)
functional block diagram
OV7950
image array
gain
control
ADC
DSP
DSP
control
XCLK1
XCLK2
PWDN
RESET
FSIN
OVL2
OVLEn
VS
timing/clock generator
overlay
AMP
overlay
control
register
bank
DAC
SPI
interface
CS
SCK
ESO
ESI
SCCB
interface
SIO_C
SIO_D
CS1*
CS0*
row select
column sample/hold
+CVO
video
encoder
OV7950_PB_001
4275 Burton Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Version 1.7, September 2008
tel: +1 408 567 3000
fax: +1 408 567 3001
www.ovt.com
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product or service without further notice. OmniVision and OmniPixel are registered
trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. The OmniVision logo, CameraChip and
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