NOIL1SM4000A D

NOIL1SM4000A
LUPA4000: 4 MegaPixel
High Speed CMOS Sensor
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2048 x 2048 Active Pixels
12 m x 12 m Square Pixels
24.6 mm x 24.6 mm Optical Format
Monochrome or Color Digital Output
15 Frames per Second (fps) at Full Resolution
Pipelined Global Shutter
Random Programmable Region of Interest (ROI) Readout and
Subsampling Modes
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
Operational Range: 0°C to 60°C
127-Pin PGA Package
220 mW Power Dissipation
These Devices are Pb−Free and are RoHS Compliant
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Applications
• Intelligent Traffic System
• High Speed Machine Vision
Figure 1. LUPA4000 Photo
Overview
The LUPA4000 is a CMOS image sensor (CIS) with a 4.0
megapixel resolution 2048 x 2048 pixel format.
This document describes the interfacing and driving of the LUPA4000 image sensor. This 4 megapixel CMOS active pixel
sensor features synchronous shutter and a maximal frame rate of 15 fps in full resolution. The readout speed can be boosted
by sub-sampling and windowed ROI readout. High dynamic range scenes can be captured using the double and multiple
slope functionality.
The sensor uses a 3-wire SPI and is housed in a 127-pin ceramic PGA package. The LUPA4000 is available in mono and
color option.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Marketing Part Number
Description
NOIL1SM4000A-GDC
Mono with Glass
NOIL1SC4000A-GDC
Color with Glass
Package
127−pin PGA
NOTE: Refer to Ordering Code Definition on page 26 for more information.
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CONTENTS
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Filter Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Image Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pixel Array Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Column Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analog-to-Digital Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non Destructive Readout (NDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation and Signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supplies and Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Biasing and Analog Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pixel Array Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame Rate and Windowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing and Readout of Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing of Pixel Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readout of Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Peripheral Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Package Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return Material Authorization (RMA) . . . . . . . . . . .
Acceptance Criteria Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Code Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRO−OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Specifications
Parameter
Typical Specifications
Active pixels
2048 x 2048
Frame rate
15 fps at full resolution
Pixel size
12 m x 12 m
Conversion gain
11.5 V/e-
Optical format
24.6 mm x 24.6 mm
Responsivity at 550 nm
1550 (V/s)/(W/m2)
Pixel type
Global shutter pixel architecture
Fill factor (FF)
37.5%
Shutter type
Pipelined global shutter
Parasitic light sensitivity
< 1/7600 at 550 nm
Master clock
33 MHz
Full well charge
95700 e-
Windowing (ROI)
Randomly programmable ROI
Quantum efficiency (QE)
36% (QE x FF)
Readout
Windowed and subsampled readout
possible
Fixed pattern noise (FPN)
16 mV
Power dissipation
200 mW
Photo response
nonuniformity (PRNU)
3% of signal
Package type
127 PGA
Dynamic range
66 dB (single slope),
90 dB (multiple slope)
Dark signal
22 mV/s at +20°C with 50 ms
integration time
Dark signal doubling
temperature
8.65°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1)
Description
Min
Max
Units
ABS (2.5 V supply group)
Symbol
ABS rating for 2.5 V supply group
−0.5
2.9
V
ABS (3.3 V supply group)
ABS rating for 3.3 V supply group
−0.5
4.0
V
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
(Note 3)
Human body model (HBM)
Latch−up
Latch−up rating
TS (Note 3)
ABS Storage temperature range
(Note 4)
Charged device model (CDM)
(Note 5)
−40
ABS Storage humidity range at 85°C
+150
°C
85
%RH
60
°C
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RATINGS
TJ (Note 2)
Humidity (Relative)
0
1. Absolute maximum ratings are limits beyond which damage may occur. Exceeding the maximum ratings may impair the useful life of the
device.
2. Operating ratings are conditions at which operation of the device is intended to be functional.
3. ON Semiconductor recommends that customers become familiar with, and follow the procedures in, JEDEC Standard JESD625−A. Refer
to Application Note AN52561.
4. The LUPA4000 complies with JESD22−A114 HBM Class 0 and JESD22−C101 Class I. It is recommended that extreme care be taken while
handling these devices to avoid damages due to ESD event.
5. The LUPA4000 does not have latch−up protection.
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Electrical Specifications
POWER SUPPLY RATINGS
Limits in bold apply for TJ = TMIN to TMAX, all other limits TJ = +30°C (Notes 1 and 3)
Description
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max[2]
Units
Power Supply Parameters
Vdd
Core digital supply
−10%
2.5
+10%
V
Idd
Core digital current
–
1
200
mA
Vaa
Analog supply voltage
–10%
2.5
+10%
V
Iaa
Analog supply current
–
7
50
mA
Vpix
Pixel supply voltage
–5%
2.6
+5%
V
Ipix
Pixel supply current
Voo
Output stage power supply
Ioo
Output stage current
Va3
–
12
500
mA
–10%
2.5
+10%
V
–
20
–
mA
Column readout module supply
–1%
3.3
+1%
V
Ia3
Column readout module current
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10
50
mA
Vmem_l
Power supply memory element (low level)
–5%
2.6
+5%
V
Imem_l
Power supply memory element current (low level)
Vmem_h
Power supply memory element (high level)
Imem_h
Power supply memory element current (high level)
Vres
Power supply to reset drivers
Ires
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1
200
mA
–5%
3.3
+5%
V
–
1
200
mA
−5%
3.5
+5%
V
Power supply current to reset drivers
–
1
200
mA
Vres_ds
Power supply to multiple slope drivers
–5%
2.5
+5%
V
Ires_ds
Power supply current to multiple slope drivers
Vpre_l
Power supply for pre-charge off-state
Vddd
Digital supply to ADC drivers
Iddd
Digital supply current to ADC drivers
Vdda
Analog supply to ADC drivers
Idda
Pd
–
1
200
mA
–0.4
0
0
V
–10%
2.5
+10%
V
–
1
200
mA
–5%
2.5
+5%
V
Analog supply current to ADC drivers
–
1
200
mA
Total power consumption
–
200
–
mW
Sensor Requirements
fps
Frame rate at full resolution (global shutter)
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15
fps
fps_roi1
Xres x Yres = 1024 x 2048
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31
fps
fps_roi2
Xres x Yres = 1024 x 1024
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62
fps
fps_roi3
Xres x Yres = 640 x 480
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210
fps
FOT
Frame overhead time
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5
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s
ROT
Row overhead time (can be further reduced)
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200
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ns
1. All parameters are characterized for DC conditions after thermal equilibrium is established.
2. The maximum currents are peak currents which occur once per frame.
3. This device contains circuitry to protect the inputs against damage due to high static voltages or electric fields. However, it is recommended
that normal precautions be taken to avoid application of any voltages higher than the maximum rated voltages to this high−impedance circuit.
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OVERVIEW
direction
The LUPA4000 CMOS active pixel sensor features a
global shutter with a maximum frame rate of 15 fps in full
resolution. The readout speed is boosted by sub sampling
and the windowed ROI readout. High dynamic range scenes
can be captured using the multiple slope functionality.
Subsampling reduces resolution while maintaining the
constant field of view and an increased frame rate.
The sensor uses a 3-wire SPI. It requires only one master
clock for operation up to 15 fps. The sensor is available in
a monochrome version or Bayer (RGB) patterned color filter
array. It is placed in a 127-pin ceramic PGA package.
y_readout
LUPA4000
Pixel Array
G
B
(0.1) (1.1)
x_readout direction
R
G
(0.0) (1.0)
Color Filter Array
Figure 2. Color Filter Array
The color version of LUPA4000 is available in Bayer
(RGB) patterned color filter array. The orientation of RGB
is shown in Figure 2.
The spectral response for the mono and color device is
shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Spectral Response Curve for Mono and Color
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SENSOR ARCHITECTURE
nomimal speed of 66-MHz pixel rate, or 33-MHz pixel rate
if two output amplifiers are used to read out the imager. The
image sensor is designed for operation up to 66 MHz.
The structure allows having a programmable addressing
in the x-direction and y-direction in steps of two. Only even
start addresses in x-direction and y-direction are possible.
The starting point of the address can be uploaded using the
SPI.
The LUPA4000 architecture is shown in Figure 4.
Image Core
The image core consists of a pixel array, one X-addressing
and two Y-addressing registers (only one drawn), pixel array
drivers, and column amplifiers.
The active pixel area is read out in progressive scan by one
or two output amplifiers. The output amplifiers operate at a
On-chip drivers
(reset, mem_hl, precharge, sample)
Select drivers
Y-shift registers
Eos_y
Pixel Array
(2048 x 2048)
Pixel
(0,0)
Column Amplifiers
Clk_y Sync_y
X-shift registers
Logic
Blocks
Eos_x
DAC
SPI
2 Differential Outputs
Clk_x Sync_x
Figure 4. Block Diagram of Image Sensor
Output Amplifier
The sensor has two output amplifiers. A single amplifier
can be operated at 66 Mpixels/sec to bring the whole pixel
array of 2048 by 2048 pixels at the required frame rate. The
second output amplifier can be enabled in parallel if the
clock frequency is decreased to 33 Msamples/sec. Using
only one output-stage, the output signal is the result of
multiplexing between the two internal buses. When using
two output-stages, both outputs are in phase.
Each output-stage has two outputs. One output is the pixel
signal; the second output is a DC signal, which offset can be
programmed using a 7-bit word. The DC signal is used for
common mode rejection between the two signals. The
disadvantage is an increase in power dissipation. However,
this can be reduced by setting the highest DAC voltage using
the SPI.
Image Sensor
Output 1
(Pixel Signal)
7 bits
SPI
DAC
Output 2
(dc signal)
Figure 5. Output Stage Architecture
The output voltage of Output 1 is between 1.3 V (dark
level) and 0.3 V (white level) and depends on process
variations and voltage supply settings. The output voltage of
Output2 is determined by the DAC.
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Pixel Array Drivers
analog signal is between 0.3 V and 1.3 V, the analog output
and digital input may be tied to each other directly. This is
possible because there is an on-chip level-shifter located in
front of the ADC to lift up the analog signal to the ADC
range.
Errata for Internal ADCs
Use external ADCs due to the limitation of the internal
ADC clock, not operational at system clock. No fix is
intended to resolve this limitation.
The image sensor has on-chip drivers for the pixel array
signals The driving on system level is easy and flexible; the
maximum currents applied to the sensor are also controlled
on-chip. This means that the charging on sensor level is
fixed; the sensor cannot be overdriven externally. The
operation of the on-chip drivers is explained in Timing and
Readout of Image Sensor on page 13.
Column Amplifiers
The column amplifiers are designed for minimum power
dissipation and minimum loss of signal, resulting in multiple
biasing signals.
The column amplifiers have an integrated
‘voltage-averaging’ feature. In the voltage-averaging mode,
the voltage average between two columns is read out. In this
mode, only 2:1 pixels must be read out.
To achieve the voltage-averaging mode, an additional
external digital signal called voltage-averaging is required
in combination with a bit from the SPI.
Table 1. ADC SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
Analog-to-Digital Converter
The LUPA4000 has two 10-bit flash ADCs running
nominally at 10 Msamples/s. The ADC block is electrically
separated from the image sensor. The inputs of the ADC
must be tied externally to the outputs of the output
amplifiers. If the internal ADC is not used, then the power
supply pins to the ADC and the I/Os must be grounded.
Even in this configuration, the internal ADCs are not able
to sustain the 66 Mpixel/sec provided by the output
amplifier when run at full speed.
One ADC samples the even columns and the second ADC
samples the odd columns. Although the input range of the
ADC is between 1 V and 2 V and the output range of the
Specification
Input range
1 V to 2 V (Note 1)
Quantization
10 bits
Normal data rate
10 Msamples/s
Differential nonlinearity (DNL) linear conversion mode
Typ. < 0.4 LSB RMS
Integral nonlinearity (INL) linear conversion mode
Typ. < 3.5 LSB
Input capacitance
< 2 pF
Power dissipation at 33 MHz
50 mW
Conversion law
Linear/Gamma−corrected
1. The internal ADC range is typically 50 mW lower than the external
applied ADC_VHIGH and ADC_VLOW voltages due to voltage
drops over parasitic internal resistors in the ADC.
ADC Timing
The ADC converts the pixel data on the falling edge of the
ADC_CLOCK, but it takes two clock cycles before this
pixel data is at the output of the ADC. This pipeline delay is
shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. ADC Timing
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The internal resistor RADC has a value of approximately
300 . The value of this resistor is not tested at sort or at final
test. Some modification may be required as the
recommended resistors in Figure 7 are determined by
trade−off between speed and power consumption.
Setting ADC Reference Voltages
2.5 V
RHIGH_adc
Vref_HIGH ~2 V
Resistor
RADC
Vref_LOW ~1 V
Typical Value (W)
RADC_VHIGH
75
RADC
300
RADC_VLOW
220
RLOW_adc
gnd_33
Figure 7. Internal and External ADC Connections
OPERATING MODES
The LUPA4000 sensor operates in the global shutter mode.
Pipelined Global Shutter
In pipelined global shutter mode, the integration and
readout are done in parallel. Images are continuously read
and integration of frame N is ongoing during readout of the
previous frame N-1. The readout of every frame starts with
an FOT, during which the analog value on the pixel diode is
transferred to the pixel memory element. After the FOT, the
sensor is read out line by line and the readout of each line is
preceded by the ROT. Figure 9 shows the exposure and
readout timeline in pipelined global shutter mode.
Global Shutter Mode
Line Number
In the global shutter mode, light integration takes place on
all pixels in parallel, although subsequent readout is
sequential. Figure 8 shows the integration and readout
sequence for the synchronous shutter. All pixels are light
sensitive at the same period of time. The whole pixel core is
reset simultaneously; after the integration time, all pixel
values are sampled together on the storage node inside each
pixel. The pixel core is read out line by line after integration.
Note that the integration and readout can occur in parallel or
sequentially.
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Readout
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Integration Time
Handling
Readout
Handling
Reset
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FOT
Exposure Time N
FOT
Readout Frame N-1
Reset
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Exposure Time N+1
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Non Destructive Readout (NDR)
An active pixel array is read multiple times and reset only
once. The external system intelligence takes care of the
interpretation of the data. Table 2 summarizes the
advantages and disadvantages of non-destructive readout.
The sensor can also be read out in a non destructive way.
After a pixel is initially reset, it can be read multiple times
without resetting. The initial reset level and all intermediate
signals can be recorded. High light levels saturate the pixels
quickly, but a useful signal is obtained from the early
samples. For low light levels, use the latest samples.
Table 2. ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF NDR
Advantages
time
Figure 10. Principle of NDR
Disadvantages
Low noise, because it is true
correlated double sampling
(CDS).
System memory required to
record the reset level and the
intermediate samples.
High sensitivity, because the
conversion capacitance is
kept low.
Requires multiples readings of
each pixel, thus higher data
throughput.
High dynamic range, because
the results includes signal for
short and long integrations
times.
Requires system level digital
calculations.
OPERATION AND SIGNALLING
All power supplies should be able to deliver these currents
except for Vmem_l and Vpre_l, which must be able to sink
this current.
The maximum peak current for Vpix should not be higher
than 500 mA. Note that no power supply filtering on chip is
implemented and noise on these power supplies can
contribute immediately to the noise on the signal. The
voltage supplies Vpix and Vaa must be noise free.
Startup Sequence
The LUPA4000 goes in latch-up (draw high current) when
all power supplies are turned on simultaneously. The sensor
comes out of latch-up and starts working normally as soon
as it is clocked. A power supply current limit of 400 mA is
recommended to avoid damage to the sensor. Avoid the time
that the device is in the latch-up state, so clocking of the
sensor should start as soon as the system is turned on.
To avoid latch-up of the sensor, follow this sequence:
1. Apply Vdd
2. Apply clocks and digital pulses to the sensor to
count 1024 clock_x and 2048 clock_y pulses to
empty the shift registers
3. Apply other supplies
The signals are classified into the following groups:
• Power supplies and grounds
• Biasing and analog signals
• Pixel array signals
• Digital signals
• Test signals
Power Supplies and Ground
Every module on chip including column amplifiers,
output stages, digital modules, and drivers has its own power
supply and ground. Off chip, the grounds can be combined,
but not all power supplies may be combined. This results in
several different power supplies, but this is required to
reduce electrical cross-talk and improve shielding, dynamic
range, and output swing.
On chip, the ground lines of every module are kept
separately to improve shielding and electrical cross talk
between them.
An overview of the supplies is given in Electrical
Specifications on page 4. The maximum currents mentioned
in the specifications table are peak currents which occur
once per frame (except for Vres_ds in multiple slope mode).
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Biasing and Analog Signals
controlled by a 7-bit word downloaded in the SPI.
Additionally, an extra bit in the SPI defines if one or two
output stages are used.
Table 3 summarizes the biasing signals required to drive
this image sensor. To optimize biasing of column amplifiers
to power dissipation, several biasing resistors are required.
This optimisation results in an increase of signal swing and
dynamic range.
The expected analog output levels are between 0.3 V for
a white, saturated, pixel and 1.3 V for a black pixel.
There are two output stages, each consisting of two output
amplifiers, resulting in four outputs. One output amplifier is
used for the analog signal resulting from the pixels. The
second amplifier is used for a DC reference signal. The DC
level from the buffer is defined by a DAC, which is
Table 3. OVERVIEW OF BIAS SIGNALS
Signal
Comment
Related Module
DC Level
Out_load
Connect with 60 K to Voo and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Output stage
0.7 V
dec_x_load
Connect with 2 M to Vdd and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
X-addressing
0.4 V
muxbus_load
Connect with 25 K to Vaa and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Multiplex bus
0.8 V
nsf_load
Connect with 5 K to Vaa and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Column amplifiers
1.2 V
uni_load_fast
Connect with 10 K to Vaa and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Column amplifiers
1.2 V
uni_load
Connect with 1 M to Vaa and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Column amplifiers
0.5 V
pre_load
Connect with 3 K to Vaa and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Column amplifiers
1.4 V
col_load
Connect with 1 M to Vaa and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Column amplifiers
0.5 V
dec_y_load
Connect with 2 M to Vdd and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Y-addressing
0.4 V
psf_load
Connect with 1 M to Vaa and capacitor of 100 nF to Gnd
Column amplifiers
0.5 V
Connect with 1 k to Vdd and capacitor of at least 200 nF to Gnd
Pixel drivers
1.4 V
precharge_bias
level of reset and Vpix is 3.3 V. It does not help to increase
Vpix without increasing the reset level. The opposite is true.
Additionally, it is the reset pulse that also controls the dual
or multiple slope feature inside the pixel. By giving a reset
pulse during integration, but not at full reset level, the
photodiode is reset to a new value, only if this value is
decreased due to light illumination.
The low level of reset is 0 V, but the high level is 2.5 V or
higher (3.3 V) for the normal reset and a lower (<2.5 V) level
for the multiple slope reset.
Precharge: Precharge serves as a load for the first source
follower in the pixel and is activated to overwrite the current
information on the storage node by the new information on
the photodiode. Precharge is controlled by an external
digital signal between 0 V and 2.5 V.
Sample: Samples the photodiode information onto the
memory element. This signal is also a standard digital level
between 0 V and 2.5 V.
Vmem: This signal increases the information on the
memory element with a certain offset. This increases the
output voltage variation. Vmem changes between Vmem_l
(2.5 V) and Vmem_h (3.3 V).
Each biasing signal determines the operation of a
corresponding module in the sense that it controls speed and
dissipation. Some modules have two biasing resistors: one
to achieve the high speed and another to minimize power
dissipation.
Pixel Array Signals
The pixel array of the image sensor requires digital control
signals and several different power supplies. This section
explains the relation between the control signals and the
applied supplies, and the internal generated pixel array
signals.
Figure 11 illustrates the internal generated pixel array
signals: Reset, Sample, Precharge, Vmem, and Row_select.
These are internal generated signals derived by on-chip
drivers from external applied signals. Row_select is
generated by the y-addressing and is not discussed in this
section
Reset: Resets the pixel and initiates the integration time.
If reset is high, then the photodiode is forced to a certain
voltage. This depends on Vpix (pixel supply) and the high
level of reset signal. The higher these signals or supplies,
the higher the voltage-swing. The limitation on the high
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Figure 11. Internal Timing of Pixel
than the internal signal Vmem is low, if Mem_hl is logic ‘1’
the internal signal Vmem is high.
Reset is made with two control signals, Reset and
Reset_ds, and two supplies, Vres and Vres_ds. Depending
on the signal that becomes active, the corresponding supply
level is applied to the pixel.
Table 4 summarizes the relation between the internal and
external pixel array signals.
In Figure 11, levels are defined by the pixel array voltage
supplies; for correct polarities of the signals see Table 4. The
signals in Figure 11 are generated from the on-chip drivers.
These on-chip drivers need two types of signals to generate
the exact type of signal. It needs digital control signals
between 0 V and 3.3 V (internally converted to 2.5 V) with
normal driving capability and power supplies. The control
signals are required to indicate when they must occur and the
power supplies indicate the level.
Vmem is made of a control signal Mem_hl and 2 supplies
Vmem_h and Vmem_l. If the signal Mem_hl is the logic ‘0’
Table 4. OVERVIEW OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PIXEL ARRAY SIGNALS
Internal Signal
Vlow
Vhigh
External Control Signal
Low DC Level
High DC Level
Precharge
0
0.45 V
Precharge (AL)
Vpre_l
Sample
0
2.5 V
Sample (AL)
Gnd
Vdd
Reset
0
2.5 V to 3.3 V
Reset (AH) and Reset_ds (AH)
Gnd
Vres and Vres_ds
Vmem
2.0 V to 2.5 V
2.5 V to 3.3 V
Mem_hl (AL)
Vmem_l
Controlled by
bias-resistor
Vmem_h
Digital Signals
For dual slope operation, give a second reset pulse to a
lower reset level during integration. This is done by the
control signal Reset_ds and by the power supply Vres_ds
that defines the level to which the pixel must be reset.
Note that Reset is dominant over Reset_ds, which means
that the high voltage level is applied for reset, if both pulses
occur at the same time.
Multiple slopes are possible having multiple Reset_ds
pulses with a lower Vres_ds level for each pulse given within
the same integration time.
The rise and fall times of the internal generated signals are
not very fast (200 ns). In fact they are made rather slow to
limit the maximum current through the power supply lines
(Vmem_h, Vmem_l, Vres, Vres_ds, Vdd). Current
limitation of those power supplies is not required. However,
limit the currents to not higher than 400 mA.
The power supply Vmem_l must be able to sink this
current because it must be able to discharge the internal
capacitance from the level Vmem_h to the level Vmem_l.
The external control signals should be capable of driving
input capacitance of about 10 pF.
The digital signals control the readout of the image sensor.
These signals are:
• Sync_y (AH[10]): Starts the readout of the frame. This
pulse synchronises the y-address register: active high.
This signal is also the end of the frame or window and
determines the window width.
• Clock_y (AH[10]): Clock of the y-register. On the rising
edge of this clock, the next line is selected.
• Sync_x (AH[10]): Starts the readout of the selected line
at the address defined by the x-address register. This
pulse synchronises the x-address register: active high.
This signal is also the end of the line and determines the
window length.
• Clock_x (AH[10]): Determines the pixel rate. A clock of
33 MHz is required to achieve a pixel rate of 66 MHz.
• Spi_data (AH[10]): Data for the SPI.
• Spi_clock (AH[10]): Clock of the SPI. This clock
downloads the data into the SPI register.
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• Spi_load (AH[10]): When the SPI register is uploaded,
•
•
•
•
Frame Rate and Windowing
Frame Rate
To acquire a frame rate of 15 frames/sec, the output
amplifier should run at 66 MHz pixel rate or two output
amplifiers should run at 33 MHz each, assuming an ROT of
200 ns.
The frame period of the LUPA4000 sensor is calculated as
follows:
Frame period = FOT + (Nr. Lines x (ROT + pixel period
x Nr. Pixels) with:
FOT = 5 s
Nr. Lines: Number of Lines read out each frame (Y)
Nr. Pixels: Number of pixels read out each line (X)
ROT = 200 ns (nominal; can be further reduced)
Pixel period: 1/66 MHz = 15.15 ns
Example read out of the full resolution at nominal speed
(66 MHz pixel rate):
Frame period = 5 s + (2048 x (200 ns + 15.15 ns x 2048)
= 64 ms ³ 15 fps.
ROI Readout (Windowing)
Windowing is achieved by an SPI in which the starting
point of the x-address and y-address is uploaded. This
downloaded starting point initiates the shift register in the
x-direction and y-direction triggered by the Sync_x and
Sync_y pulse. The minimum step size for the x-address and
the y-address is 2 (only even start addresses can be chosen).
The size of both address registers is 10-bits. For instance,
when the addresses 0000000001 and 0000000001 are
uploaded, the readout starts at line 2 and column 2.
then the data is internally available on the rising edge of
SPI_load.
Sh_kol (AL[11]): Control signal of the column readout.
It is used in sample and hold mode and binning mode.
Norowsel (AH[10]): Control signal of the column
readout (see Timing and Readout of Image Sensor).
Pre_col (AL[11]): Control signal of the column readout
to reduce row blanking time.
Voltage averaging (AH[10]): Signal required obtaining
voltage averaging of two pixels.
NOTES: 10. AH: Active High
11. AL: Active Low
Test Signals
•
•
•
The test structures implemented in this image sensor are:
Array of pixels (6 x 12) that outputs are tied together:
used for spectral response measurement.
Temperature diode (2): Apply a forward current of
10A to 100 A and measure the voltage VT of the
diode. VT varies linear with the temperature (VT
decreases with approximately 1.6 mV/°C).
End of scan pulses (do not use to trigger other signals):
♦ Eos_x: end of scan signal: is an output signal,
indicating when the end of line is reached. It is not
generated when windowing.
♦ Eos_y: end of scan signal: is an output signal,
indicating when the end of frame is reached. It is not
generated when windowing.
♦ Eos_spi: output signal of the SPI to check if the data
is transferred correctly through the SPI.
Table 5. FRAME RATE AS FUNCTION OF ROI READ OUT AND SUB SAMPLING
Image Resolution (X*Y)
Frame Rate [frames f/S]
Frame Readout Time [mS]
2048 x 2048
15
67
Full resolution.
1024 x 2048
31
32
Subsample in X-direction.
1024 x 1024
62
16
ROI read out.
640 x 480
210
4.7
ROI read out.
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TIMING AND READOUT OF IMAGE SENSOR
The timing of the LUPA4000 sensor consists of two parts.
The first part is related to the control of the pixels, the
integration time, and the signal level. The second part is
related to the readout of the image sensor. As full
synchronous shutter is possible with this image sensor,
integration time and readout can be in parallel or sequential.
In the parallel mode, the integration time of the frame I is
ongoing during readout of frame I-1. Figure 12 shows this
parallel timing structure.
The control of the frame’s readout and integration time are
independent of each other with the only exception that the
end of the integration time from frame I+1 is the beginning
of the readout of frame I+1.
Integration Frame I
Read Frame I
Read Frame I+1
Integration I+1
Integration I+2
Figure 12. Integration and Readout in Parallel
The LUPA4000 sensor is also used in sequential mode
(triggered snapshot mode) where readout and integration is
sequential. Figure 13 shows this sequential timing.
Read Frame I
Integration I+1
Read Frame I+1
Figure 13. Integration and Readout in Sequence
Timing of Pixel Array
Figure 14 shows the external applied signals required to
control the pixel array. At the end of the integration time
from frame I+1, the signals Mem_hl, precharge, and sample
must be given. The reset signal controls the integration time,
which is defined as the time between the falling edge of reset
and the rising edge of sample.
The first part of the timing is related to the timing of the
pixel array. This implies control of integration time,
synchronous shutter operation, and sampling of the pixel
information onto the memory element inside each pixel. The
signals required for this control are described in Pixel Array
Signals and in Figure 11.
Figure 14. Pixel Array Timing
The integration time is determined by the falling edge of
the reset pulse. The longer the pulse is high, the shorter the
integration time. At the end of the integration time, the
information must be stored onto the memory element for
readout.
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information onto the memory element. Mem_hl pumps up
this value to reduce the loss of signal in the pixel and this
signal must be the envelop of precharge and sample. After
Mem_hl is high again, the readout of the pixel array starts.
The frame blanking time or frame overhead time is thus the
time that Mem_hl is low, which is about 5 s. After the
readout starts, the photodiodes can all be initialised by reset
for the next integration time. The minimal integration time
is the minimal time between the falling edge of reset and the
rising edge of sample. Keeping the slow fall times of the
corresponding internal generated signals in mind, the
minimal integration time is about 2 s.
An additional reset pulse of minimum 2 s can be given
during integration by asserting Reset_ds to implement the
double slope integration mode.
Timing specifications for each signal are shown in
Table 6.
• Falling edge of precharge is equal or later than falling
edge of Vmem.
• Sample is overlapping with precharge.
• Rising edge of Vmem is more than 200 ns after rising
edge of sample.
• Rising edge of reset is equal or later than rising edge of
Vmem.
Table 6. TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Symbol
Name
Value
a
Mem_HL
5 − 8.2 s
b
Precharge
3 − 6 s
c
Sample
5 − 8 s
d
Precharge−Sample
> 2 s
e
Integration time
> 1 s
Readout of Image Sensor
When the pixel information is stored in the memory
element of each pixel, it can be read out sequentially.
Integration and readout can also be done in parallel.
The readout timing is straightforward and is controlled by
sync and clock pulses.
Figure 15 shows the top level concept of this timing. The
readout of a frame consists of the frame overhead time, the
selection of the lines sequentially, and the readout of the
pixels of the selected line.
The timing of the pixel array is straightforward. Before the
frame is read, the information on the photodiode must be
stored onto the memory element inside the pixels. This is
done with the signals Mem_hl, precharge, and sample.
When precharge is activated, it serves as a load for the first
source follower in the pixel. Sample stores the photodiode
Readout frame I
Integration I+2
Readout Lines
___
FOT
L2048
Readout Pixels
___
ROT
C2048
Figure 15. Readout of Image Sensor (L: line selection, C: column selection)
at this time Mem_hl is low (typically 5 ms). After the FOT,
the information is stored into the memory elements and a
sequential selection of rows and columns makes sure the
frame is read.
The readout of an image consists of the FOT and the
sequential selection of all pixels. The FOT is the overhead
time between two frames to transfer the information on the
photodiode to the memory elements. Figure 14 shows that
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On the rising edge of Clock_y the next line is selected. The
Sync_y signal is dominant and from the moment it occurs,
the y-address registers are initialized. If a Sync_y pulse is
given before the end of the frame is reached, only a part of
the frame is read. To obtain a correct initialization, Sync_y
must contain at least one rising edge of Clock_y when it is
active.
X and Y Addressing
To read out a frame, the lines are selected sequentially.
Figure 16 gives the timing to select the lines sequentially.
This is done with a Clock_y and Sync_y signal. The Sync_y
signals synchronizes the y-addressing and initializes the
y-address selection registers. The start address is the address
downloaded in the SPI multiplied by two.
Figure 16. X and Y Addressing
time to get the data stable from the pixels to the output bus
before the output stages. This ROT is in fact lost time and
rather critical in a high-speed sensor. Different timings to
reduce this ROT are explained later in this section.
During the selection of one line, 2048 pixels are selected.
These 2048 pixels must be read out by one (or two) output
amplifier.
The pixel rate is the double frequency of the Clock_x
frequency. To obtain a pixel rate of 66 MHz, apply a pixel
clock Clock_x of 33MHz. When only one analog output is
used, two pixels are output every Clock_x period. When
Clock_x is high, the first pixel is selected; when Clock_x is
low, the next pixel is selected. Consequently, during one
complete period of Clock_x two pixels are read out by the
output amplifier.
If two analog outputs are used each Clock-X period one
pixel is presented at each output.
Table 7. READOUT TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Symbol
Name
Value
a
Sync_Y
> 20 ns
b
Sync_Y−Clock_Y
> 0 ns
c
Clock_Y−Sync_Y
> 0 ns
d
NoRowSel
> 50 ns
e
Pre_col
> 50 ns
f
Sh_col
200 ns
g
Voltage averaging
> 20 ns
h
Sync_X−Clock_X
> 0 ns
As soon as a new line is selected, it must be read out by the
output amplifiers. Before the pixels of the selected line can
be multiplexed onto the output amplifiers, wait for a certain
time, indicated as the ROT shown in Figure 16. This is the
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Figure 17. X−Addressing
best way to obtain a window is by using an internal counter
in the controller.
Figure 17 is the simulation result after extraction of the
layout module from a different sensor to show the principle.
In this figure, the pixel clock has a frequency of 50 MHz,
which results in a pixel rate of 100 Msamples/sec.
Figure 18 on page 17 shows the relation between the
applied Clock_x and the output signal.
The figure shows Clock_x, Sync_x, internal selection
pixel 1 and 2, internal selection pixel 3 and 4, internal
selection pixel 5 and 6. The first pixel selected is the
x-address downloaded in the SPI. The starting address is the
number downloaded into the SPI, multiplied by 2.
Windowing is achieved by a starting address downloaded
in the SPI and the size of the window. In the x-direction, the
size is determined by the moment a new Clock_y is given.
In the y-direction, the sync_y pulse determines the size. The
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Pixel 1
Pixel 20.: Pixel period : 20 nsec
saturated
Output 1
dark
Sync_x
Clock_x:
25MHz
Figure 18. Output Signal Related to Clock_x Signal
In the figure, shown from bottom to top: Clock_x, Sync_x
and output. Output level before the first pixel is the level of
the last pixel on previous line.
As soon as Sync_x is high and one rising edge of Clock_x
occurs, the pixels are brought to the analog outputs. This is
again the simulation result of a comparable sensor to show
the principle.
Note the time difference between the clock edge and the
moment the data is seen at the output. Because it is difficult
to predict this time difference in advance, have the ADC
sampling clock flexible to set an optimal ‘add sampling’
point. The time differences can easily vary between 5 ns and
15 ns and must be tested on the real devices.
Reduced ROT Timing
The ROT is the time between the selection of lines that
you must wait to get the data stable at the column amplifiers.
It is a loss in time, which should be reduced as much as
possible.
Standard Timing (200 ns)
In this case, the control signals Norowsel and pre_col are
made active for about 20 ns from the moment the next line
is selected. The time these pulses must be active is related to
the biasing resistance Pre_load. The lower this resistance,
the shorter the pulse duration of Norowsel and pre_col may
be. After these pulses are given, wait for at least 180 ns
before the first pixel is sampled. For this mode, Sh_col must
always be active (low).
Figure 19. Standard Timing for ROT (only pre_col and No_row_sel control signals are required)
the shorter the pulse duration of Norowsel and pre_col may
be. After these pulses are given, wait for at least 180 ns
before the first pixel is sampled. For this mode Sh_col must
be made active (low) all the time.
In this case, the control signals Norowsel and pre_col are
made active for about 20 ns from the moment the next line
is selected. The time these pulses must be active is related to
the biasing resistance Pre_load. The lower this resistance,
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Backup Timing (ROT = 100 to 200 ns)
Norowsel. The duration of Sh_col is equal to the ROT. The
shorter this time the shorter the ROT; however, this also
lowers the dynamic range.
If voltage-averaging is required, the sensor must work in
this mode with Sh_col signal and a voltage-averaging signal
must be generated after Sh_col drops and before the readout
starts (see Figure 16 on page 15).
Use a sample and hold function to reduce the ROT.
Track the analog data using Sh_col during the first 100 ns
during the selection of a new set of lines. After 100 ns, the
analog data is stored. The ROT is reduced to 100 ns, but as
the internal data is not stable yet, dynamic range is lost. This
is because the complete analog levels are not reached after
100 ns.
Figure 20 shows this principle. Sh_col is now a pulse of
100 ns to 200 ns starting at the same time as pre_col and
Figure 20. Reduced Standard ROT with Sh_col Signal
pre_col (short pulse), Norowsel (short pulse) and Sh_col (large pulse)
idea is to have a short pulse of about 5 ns to precharge the
output buses to a known level. This mode makes the
ghosting of bad columns impossible. In this mode, Nsf_load
must be made much larger (at least 1 M).
Precharging the Buses
This timing mode is similar to the mode without sample
and hold, except that the prebus1 and prebus2 signals are
activated. Note that precharging of the buses can be
combined with all the timing modes discussed earlier. The
Figure 21. X and Y Addressing with Precharging of Buses
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Table 8. READOUT TIMING SPECIFICATIONS WITH PRECHARGING OF BUSES
Symbol
Name
Value
a
Sync_Y
> 20 ns
b
Sync_Y-Clock_Y
> 0 ns
c
Clock_Y-Sync_Y
> 0 ns
d
NoRowSel
> 50 ns
e
Pre_col
> 50 ns
f
Sh_col
200 ns (or cst low, depending on timing mode)
g
Voltage averaging
> 20 ns
h
Sync_X-Clock_X
> 0 ns
i
Prebus pulse
As short as possible
Serial Peripheral Interface
The SPI is required to upload different modes. Table 9 shows the parameters and their bit position.
Table 9. SPI PARAMETERS
Parameter
Bit #
Remarks
Y-direction
0
1: From bottom to top
Y-address
1 to 10
Bit 1 is LSB
X-voltage averaging enable
11
1: Enabled
X-subsampling
12
1: Subsampling
X-direction
13
0: From left to right
X-address
14 to 23
Bit 14 is LSB
Number of output amplifiers
24
0: 1 Output
DAC
25 to 31
Bit 25 is LSB
When all zeros are loaded into the SPI, the sensor starts at
pixel 0,0. The scanning is from left to right and from top to
bottom. There is no sub sampling or voltage averaging and
To sensor
D
Load_addr
Q
only one output is used. The DAC has the lowest level at its
output. When using sub sampling, only even X-addresses
should be applied.
32 outputs to sensor
Bit 31
spi_in
Clock_spi
C
E ntire uploadable block
Load_addr
Spi_in
Clock_spi
Bit 0
D
Q
C
Un ity C ell
Clock_spi
spi_in
B0
B1
B2
B31
command
applied to
sensor
Load_addr
Figure 22. SPI Block Diagram and Timing
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PIN LIST
Table 10 lists the pins and their functionalities.
Table 10. PIN LIST (Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pad
Pin
Pin Name
Pin Type
Description
1
E1
sync_x
Input
Digital input. Synchronises the X-address register.
2
F1
eos_x
Testpin
Indicates when the end of the line is reached.
3
D2
vdd
Supply
Power supply digital modules.
4
G2
clock_x
Input
Digital input. Determines the pixel rate.
5
G1
eos_spi
Testpin
Checks if the data is transferred correctly through the SPI.
6
F2
spi_data
Input
Digital input. Data for the SPI.
7
H1
spi_load
Input
Digital input. Loads data into the SPI.
8
H2
spi_clock
Input
Digital input. Clock for the SPI.
9
J2
gndo
Ground
Ground output stages
10
J1
out2
Output
Analog output 2.
11
K1
out2DC
Output
Reference output 2.
12
M2
voo
Supply
Power supply output stages
13
L1
out1DC
Output
Reference output 1.
14
M1
out1
Output
Analog output 1.
15
N2
gndo
Ground
Ground output stages.
16
P1
vaa
Supply
Power supply analog modules.
17
P2
gnda
Ground
Ground analog modules.
18
N1
va3
Supply
Power supply column modules.
19
P3
vpix
Supply
Power supply pixel array.
20
Q1
psf_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for column modules. Connect with R = 1 M
to Vaa and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
21
Q2
nsf_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for column modules. Connect with R = 5 k
to Vaa and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
22
R1
muxbus_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for multiplex bus. Connect with R = 25 k to
Vaa and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
23
R2
uni_load_fast
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for column modules. Connect with R = 10 k
to Vaa and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
24
Q3
pre_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for column modules. Connect with R = 3 k
to Vaa and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
25
Q4
out_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for output stage. Connect with R = 60 k to
Vaa and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
26
N3
dec_x_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for X-addressing. Connect with R = 2 M to
Vdd and decouple with C = 100 nF to gndd.
27
Q5
uni_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for column modules. Connect with R = 1 M
to Vaa and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
28
Q6
col_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for column modules. Connect with R = 1 M
to Vaa and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
29
Q7
dec_y_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for Y-addressing. Connect with R = 2 M to
Vdd and decouple with C = 100 nF to gndd.
30
R3
vdd
Supply
Power supply digital modules.
31
M3
gndd
Ground
Ground digital modules.
32
L2
prebus1
Input
Digital input. Control signal to reduce readout time.
33
L3
prebus2
Input
Digital input. Control signal to reduce readout time.
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Table 10. PIN LIST (Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pad
Pin
Pin Name
Pin Type
Description
34
Q8
sh_col
Input
Digital input. Control signal of the column readout.
35
R4
pre_col
Input
Digital input. Control signal of the column readout to reduce row-blanking
time.
36
R5
norowsel
Input
Digital input. Control signal of the column readout.
37
R6
clock_y
Input
Digital input. Clock of the Y-addressing.
38
R7
sync_y
Input
Digital input. Synchronizes the Y-address register.
39
K2
eos_y_r
Testpin
Indicates when the end of frame is reached when scanning in the ’right’ direction.
40
Q9
temp_diode_p
Testpin
Anode of temperature diode.
41
Q10
temp_diode_n
Testpin
Cathode of temperature diode.
42
R8
vpix
Supply
Power supply pixel array.
43
R9
vmem_l
Supply
Power supply Vmem drivers.
44
R10
vmem_h
Supply
Power supply Vmem drivers.
45
R11
vres
Supply
Power supply reset drivers.
46
Q11
vres_ds
Supply
Power supply reset drivers.
47
R12
adc1_ref_low
Input
Analog reference input. Low reference voltage of ADC (see Figure 7 on
page 8 for exact resistor value.)
48
Q12
adc1_linear_conv
Input
Digital input. 1= linear conversion; 0= gamma correction.
49
P15
adc1_bit_9
Output
Digital output 1 <9> (MSB).
50
Q14
adc1_bit_8
Output
Digital output 1 <8>.
51
Q15
adc1_bit_7
Output
Digital output 1 <7>.
52
R13
adc1_bit_6
Output
Digital output 1 <6>.
53
R14
adc1_bit_5
Output
Digital output 1 <5>.
54
R15
adc1_bit_4
Output
Digital output 1 <4>.
55
P14
adc1_bit_3
Output
Digital output 1 <3>.
56
Q13
adc1_bit_2
Output
Digital output 1 <2>.
57
R16
adc1_bit_1
Output
Digital output 1 <1>.
58
Q16
adc1_bit_0
Output
Digital output 1 <0> (LSB).
59
P16
adc1_clock
Input
ADC clock input.
60
N14
adc1_gndd
Supply
Digital GND of ADC circuitry.
61
N15
adc1_vddd
Supply
Digital supply of ADC circuitry (nominal 2.5 V).
62
L16
adc1_gnda
Supply
Analog GND of ADC circuitry.
63
L15
adc1_vdda
Supply
Analog supply of ADC circuitry (nominal 2.5 V).
64
N16
adc1_bit_inv
Input
Digital input. 0 = no inversion of output bits; 1 = inversion of output bits.
65
M16
adc1_CMD_SS
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing of second stage of ADC. Connect to VDDA
with R = 50 k and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
66
L14
adc1_nalog_in
Input
Analog input of first ADC.
67
M15
adc1_CMD_FS
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing of first stage of ADC. Connect to VDDA with
R = 50 k and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
68
M14
adc1_ref_high
Input
Analog reference input. High reference voltage of ADC.
See Figure 7 on page 8 for exact resistor value.
69
K14
vres_ds
Supply
Power supply reset drivers.
70
J14
vres
Supply
Power supply reset drivers.
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Pad
Pin
Pin Name
Pin Type
Description
71
J15
vpre_l
Supply
Power supply precharge drivers. Must be able to sink current. Can also be
connected to ground.
72
J16
vdd
Supply
Power supply digital modules.
73
K15
vmem_h
Supply
Power supply Vmem drivers.
74
K16
vmem_l
Supply
Power supply Vmem drivers.
75
H15
adc2_ref_low
Input
Analog reference input. Low reference voltage of ADC.
See Figure 7 on page 8 for exact resistor value.
76
H16
adc2_linear_conv
Input
Digital input. 1= linear conversion; 0= gamma correction.
77
G16
adc2_bit_9
Output
Digital output 2 <9> (MSB).
78
F16
adc2_bit_8
Output
Digital output 2 <8>.
79
E16
adc2_bit_7
Output
Digital output 2 <7>.
80
G15
adc2_bit_6
Output
Digital output 2 <6>.
81
G14
adc2_bit_5
Output
Digital output 2 <5>.
82
F14
adc2_bit_4
Output
Digital output 2 <4>.
83
E14
adc2_bit_3
Output
Digital output 2 <3>.
84
D16
adc2_bit_2
Output
Digital output 2 <2>.
85
E15
adc2_bit_1
Output
Digital output 2 <1>.
86
F15
adc2_bit_0
Output
Digital output 2 <0> (LSB).
87
D15
adc2_clock
Input
ADC clock input.
88
C15
adc2_gndd
Supply
Digital GND of ADC circuitry.
89
D14
adc2_vddd
Supply
Digital supply of ADC circuitry (nominal 2.5 V).
90
B16
adc2_gnda
Supply
Analog GND of ADC circuitry.
91
B14
adc2_vdda
Supply
Analog supply of ADC circuitry (nominal 2.5 V).
92
C16
adc2_bit_inv
Input
Digital input. 0 = no inversion of output bits; 1 = inversion of output bits.
93
A16
adc2_CMD_SS
Input
Biasing of second stage of ADC. Connect to VDDA with R = 50 k and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
94
B15
adc2_analog_in
Input
Analog input second ADC.
95
A15
adc2_adc2_CMD_FS
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing of first stage of ADC. Connect to VDDA with
R = 50 k and decouple with C = 100 nF to gnda.
96
A14
adc2_ref_high
Input
Analog reference input. High reference voltage of ADC. See Figure 7 on
page 8 for exact resistor value.
97
C14
vres_ds
Supply
Power supply reset drivers.
98
B13
vres
Supply
Power supply reset drivers.
99
A13
vmem_h
Supply
Power supply Vmem drivers.
100
A9
vmem_l
Supply
Power supply Vmem drivers.
101
A10
vpix
Supply
Power supply pixel array.
102
A11
reset
Input
Digital input. Control of reset signal in the pixel.
103
A12
reset_ds
Input
Digital input. Control of double slope reset in the pixel.
104
B7
mem_hl
Input
Digital input. Control of Vmem signal in pixel.
105
B8
precharge
Input
Digital input. Control of Vprecharge signal in pixel.
106
B9
sample
Input
Digital input. Control of Vsample signal in pixel.
107
B10
temp_diode_n
Testpin
Cathode of temperature diode.
108
B11
temp_diode_p
Testpin
Anode of temperature diode.
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Table 10. PIN LIST (Notes 1, 2 and 3)
Pad
Pin
Pin Name
Pin Type
Description
109
B6
precharge_bias
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for pixel array. See Table 3 on page 10 for
exact resistor and capacitor value.
110
A8
photodiode
Testpin
Output photodiode.
111
A7
gndd
Ground
Ground digital modules.
112
B12
vdd
Supply
Power supply digital modules.
113
A6
eos_y_l
Testpin
Indicates when the end of frame is reached when scanning in the ’left’ direction.
114
A1
sync_y
Input
Digital input. Synchronizes the Y-address register.
115
A5
clock_y
Input
Digital input. Clock of the Y-addressing.
116
A2
norowsel
Input
Digital input. Control signal of the column readout.
117
A3
volt. averaging
Input
Digital input. Control signal of the voltage averaging in the column readout.
118
B5
pre_col
Input
Digital input. Control signal of the column readout to reduce row-blanking
time.
119
A4
sh_col
Input
Digital input. Control signal of the column readout.
120
B1
prebus2
Input
Digital input. Control signal to reduce readout time.
121
B2
prebus1
Input
Digital input. Control signal to reduce readout time.
122
C1
dec_y_load
Input
Analog reference input. Biasing for Y-addressing.
123
D1
vpix
Supply
Power supply pixel array.
124
B4
va3
Supply
Power supply column modules.
125
B3
gnda
Ground
Ground analog modules.
126
C2
vaa
Supply
Power supply analog modules.
127
E2
gndd
Ground
Ground digital modules.
1. All pins with the same name can be connected together.
2. All digital input are active high (unless mentioned otherwise).
3. All unused inputs should be tied to a non active level (For example, VDD or GND).
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Package Drawing
001-07580 *C
Figure 23. LUPA4000: 127 Pin PGA Package Drawing
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Mechanical Package Specification
Mechanical Specifications
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Package
(Pin 1 bottom left)
Cavity Size
27000 x 29007
m
Die
(with Pin 1
to the bottom left,
Top View)
Die size
25610 x 27200
m
Die center, X offset to the center of package
(−50)
0
(+50)
m
Die center, Y offset to the center of package
(−50)
0
(+50)
m
Die position, X tilt
1
1
deg
Die position, Y tilt
1
1
deg
(−50)
(+50)
m
−1
1
deg
Die placement accuracy in package
Die rotation accuracy
Glass Lid
Optical center referenced from package center
(X−dir)
(−50)
15
(+50)
m
Optical center referenced from package center
(Y−dir)
(−50)
−80
(+50)
m
(−10%)
38.5 x 38.5
(+10%)
mm
Glass window size
Glass window thickness
0.7
Spectral range for window
400
Transmission of the glass window
Mechanical shock
JESD22−B104C; Condition G
Vibration
JESD22−B103B; Condition 1
Mounting Profile
Pb−free wave soldering profile for pin grid array package
Recommended socket
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1000
nm
92
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2000
G
2000
Hz
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NOIL1SM4000A
Glass Lid
The LUPA4000 image sensor uses a glass lid without any
coatings. Figure 24 shows the transmission characteristics
of the glass lid.
As seen in Figure 24, the sensor does not use infrared
attenuating color filter glass. You must provide a filter in the
optical path when using color devices.
Figure 24. Transmission Characteristics of Glass Lid
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
For proper handling and storage conditions, refer to the ON Semiconductor application note AN52561.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Return Material Authorization (RMA)
ON Semiconductor’s Image Sensor Business Unit
warrants that the image sensor products to be delivered
hereunder, if properly used and serviced, will conform to
Seller’s published specifications and will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years
following the date of shipment. If a defect were to manifest
itself within 2 (two) years period from the sale date,
ON Semiconductor will either replace the product or give
credit for the product.
ON Semiconductor packages all of its image sensor
products in a clean room environment under strict handling
procedures and ships all image sensor products in ESD-safe,
clean-room-approved shipping containers. Products
returned to ON Semiconductor for failure analysis should be
handled under these same conditions and packed in its
original packing materials, or the customer may be liable for
the product.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA SPECIFICATION
The Product Acceptance Criteria is available on request. This document contains the criteria to which the LUPA4000 is tested
before being shipped.
ORDERING CODE DEFINITION
N O I L1 S M 4000 A − Q D C
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Designator
Commercial Temp Range
Opto
D = Glass
W = Windowless
Image Sensors
Q = LCC
W = Wafer Sales
L1 = LUPA
Functionality Placeholder
Standard Process
Resolution: 4 MegaPixel
M = Mono
E = Color Micro Lens
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ACRONYMS
Acronym
Description
Acronym
Description
ADC
analog-to-digital converter
INL
integral nonlinearity
AFE
analog front end
IP
intellectual property
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
JTAG
Joint Test Action Group
BGA
ball grid array
LE
line end
BL
black pixel data
LS
line start
CDM
Charged Device Model
LSB
least significant bit
CDS
correlated double sampling
LVDS
low-voltage differential signaling
CIS
CMOS image sensor
MBS
mixed boundary scan
CMOS
complementary metal oxide semiconductor
MSB
most significant bit
CMY
cyan magenta yellow
MTF
modulation transfer function
CRC
cyclic redundancy check
NDR
nondestructive readout
DAC
digital-to-analog converter
NIR
near infrared
DDR
double data rate
PGA
programmable gain amplifier
DFT
design for test
PLS
parasitic light sensitivity
DNL
differential nonlinearity
PRBS
pseudo-random binary sequence
DSNU
dark signal nonuniformity
PRNU
pixel random nonuniformity
EIA
Electronic Industries Alliance
QE
quantum efficiency
ESD
electrostatic discharge
RGB
red green blue
FE
frame end
RMS
root mean square
FF
fill factor
ROI
region of interest
FOT
frame overhead time
ROT
row overhead time
FPN
fixed pattern noise
S/H
sample and hold
FPS
frames per second
SNR
signal-to-noise ratio
FS
frame start
SPI
serial peripheral interface
HBM
Human Body Model
TAP
test access port
HMUX
horizontal multiplexer
TBD
to be determined
I2C
inter-integrated circuit
TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
TR
training pattern
IMG
regular pixel data
uPGA
micro pin grid array
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GLOSSARY
blooming
The leakage of charge from a saturated pixel into neighboring pixels.
camera gain constant
A constant that converts the number of electrons collected by a pixel into digital output (in DN). It can be
extracted from photon transfer curves.
column noise
Variation of column mean signal strengths. The human eye is sensitive to line patterns so this noise is
analyzed separately.
conversion gain
A constant that converts the number of electrons collected by a pixel into the voltage swing of the pixel.
Conversion gain = q/C where q is the charge of an electron (1.602E 19 Coulomb) and C is the capacitance
of the photodiode or sense node.
CDS
Correlated double sampling. This is a method for sampling a pixel where the pixel voltage after reset is
sampled and subtracted from the voltage after exposure to light.
CFA
Color filter array. The materials deposited on top of pixels that selectively transmit color.
color crosstalk
The leakage of signal from one color channel into another when the imager is NOT saturated. The signal
can leak through either optical means, in which a photon enters a pixel of the wrong color, or electrical
means, in which a charge carrier generated within one pixel diffuses into a neighboring pixel.
CRA
Chief ray angle. Oblique rays that pass through the center of a lens system aperture stop. Color filter array, metal, and micro lens shifts are determined by the chief ray angle of the optical system. In general,
optical systems with smaller CRA are desired to minimize color artifacts
DN
Digital number. The number of bits (8, 12, 14, …) should also be specified.
DNL
Differential nonlinearity (for ADCs)
DSNU
Dark signal nonuniformity. This parameter characterizes the degree of nonuniformity in dark leakage currents, which can be a major source of fixed pattern noise.
fill-factor
A parameter that characterizes the optically active percentage of a pixel. In theory, it is the ratio of the
actual QE of a pixel divided by the QE of a photodiode of equal area. In practice, it is never measured.
grating monochromator
An instrument that produces a monochromatic beam of light. It typically consists of a broadband light
source such as a tungsten lamp and a diffraction grating for selecting a particular wavelength.
INL
Integral nonlinearity (for ADCs)
luminance
Light flux per unit area in photometric units (lux)
IR
Infrared. IR light has wavelengths in the approximate range 750 nm to 1 mm.
irradiance
Light flux per unit area in radiometric units (W/m2)
Lag
The persistence of signal after pixel reset when the irradiance changes from high to low values. In a video
stream, lag appears as ‘ghost’ images that persist for one or more frames.
Lux
Photometric unit of luminance (at 550 nm, 1 lux = 1 lumen/m2 = 1/683 W/m2)
NIR
Near Infrared. NIR is part of the infrared portion of the spectrum and has wavelengths in the approximate
range 750 nm to 1400 nm.
pixel noise
Variation of pixel signals within a region of interest (ROI). The ROI typically is a rectangular portion of the
pixel array and may be limited to a single color plane.
photometric units
Units for light measurement that take into account human physiology.
photon transfer
Measurement in which a bare imager (no external lens) is irradiated with uniform light from dark to saturation levels. Typically the source is collimated, monochromatic 550 nm light. Chapter 2 of J. Janesick’s
book, Scientific Charge Coupled Devices, describes the technique in detail.
PLS
Parasitic light sensitivity. Parasitic discharge of sampled information in pixels that have storage nodes.
PRNU
Photo-response nonuniformity. This parameter characterizes the spread in response of pixels, which is a
source of FPN under illumination.
QE
Quantum efficiency. This parameter characterizes the effectiveness of a pixel in capturing photons and
converting them into electrons. It is photon wavelength and pixel color dependent.
radiometric units
Units for light measurement based on physics.
read noise
Noise associated with all circuitry that measures and converts the voltage on a sense node or photodiode
into an output signal.
reset
The process by which a pixel photodiode or sense node is cleared of electrons. Soft reset occurs when the
reset transistor is operated below the threshold. Hard reset occurs when the reset transistor is operated
above threshold.
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reset noise
Noise due to variation in the reset level of a pixel. In 3T pixel designs, this noise has a component (in units
of volts) proportionality constant depending on how the pixel is reset (such as hard and soft). In 4T pixel
designs, reset noise can be removed with CDS.
responsivity
The standard measure of photodiode performance (regardless of whether it is in an imager or not). Units
are typically A/W and are dependent on the incident light wavelength. Note that responsivity and sensitivity
are used interchangeably in image sensor characterization literature so it is best to check the units.
reverse saturation
Phenomenon in which the signal level decreases with increasing light intensity. It typically occurs at irradiance levels much higher than saturation, such as an image taken of the sun.
ROI
Region of interest. The area within a pixel array chosen to characterize noise, signal, crosstalk, and so on.
The ROI can be the entire array or a small subsection; it can be confined to a single color plane.
row noise
Variation of row mean signal strengths. The human eye is sensitive to line patterns, so this noise is analyzed separately.
sense node
In 4T pixel designs, a capacitor used to convert charge into voltage. In 3T pixel designs it is the photodiode itself.
sensitivity
A measure of pixel performance that characterizes the rise of the photodiode or sense node signal in Volts
upon illumination with light. Units are typically V/(W/m2)/sec and are dependent on the incident light
wavelength. Sensitivity measurements are often taken with 550 nm incident light. At this wavelength, 1
683 lux = 1 W/m2; the units of sensitivity are quoted in V/lux/sec. Note that responsivity and sensitivity are
used interchangeably in image sensor characterization literature so it is best to check the units.
shot noise
Noise that arises from measurements of discretised quanta (electrons or photons). It follows a Poisson
distribution with the strength of the noise increasing as the square root of the signal.
spectral response
The photon wavelength dependence of sensitivity or responsivity.
SNR
Signal-to-noise ratio. This number characterizes the ratio of the fundamental signal to the noise spectrum
up to half the Nyquist frequency.
temporal noise
Noise that varies from frame to frame. In a video stream, temporal noise is visible as twinkling pixels.
tint
Integration time.
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APPENDIX A: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q:
How does the dual (multiple) slope extended dynamic range mode work?
the integration time. This double slope reset pulse resets the
analog signal of the pixels below this level to the reset level.
After the reset the analog signal starts to decrease with the
same slope as before the double slope reset pulse. If the
double slope reset pulse is placed at the end of the integration
time (90% for instance) the analog signal that reaches the
saturation levels are not saturated anymore (this increases
the optical dynamic range) at read out. Note that pixel
signals above the double slope reset level are not influenced
by this double slope reset pulse (p1 and p2).
A:
The green lines in Figure 27 are the analog signal
on the photodiode, which decrease as a result of exposure.
The slope is determined by the amount of light at each pixel
(the more light the steeper the slope). When the pixels reach
the saturation level, the analog signal does not change
despite further exposure. Without any double slope, pulse
pixels p3 and p4 reaches saturation before the sample
moment of the analog values, no signal is acquired without
double slope. When double slope is enabled a second reset
pulse is given (blue line) at a certain time before the end of
Reset pulse
Double slope reset pulse
Read out
Reset level 1
p1
Reset level 2
p2
p3
p4
Saturation level
Double slope reset time (usually 510% of the total integration time)
Total integration time
Figure 25. Dual Slope Diagram
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