AMIS-710227, AMIS-710228, AMIS-710229: 200dpi CIS Module Data Sheet
1.0 General Description
The AMIS-710227 (PI227MC-A4), AMIS-710228 (PI228MC-A4) and AMIS-710229 (PI229MC-A4) are a family of contact image sensor
(CIS) modules. As a family group they are called AMIS-710227/228/229 modules. They are long-contact image sensor modules using
MOS image sensor technology for high-speed performance and high sensitivity. They contain their own complete optical system
including the light source; accordingly, they make a very compact imaging system. The four parallel video outputs give this family of CIS
modules their high-speed performance. They all possess identical electrical circuit components, as well as the mechanical and optical
components, except for their LED light sources. Accordingly, they differ in their specification because the different light sources limits
the effective high-speed performance. The three modules are suitable for scanning A4 size (216mm) documents with 8 dots per
millimeter (dpm) resolution. Applications include document scanning, mark readers, gaming and office automation equipment.
2.0 Key Features
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Light source, lens and sensor are integrated into a single module
Ultra-high-speed
Four parallel analog video outputs clocked at 5.0MHz
90µsec/line scanning speed @ 5.0MHz clock rate with optional light sources, selected from the option of three above modules
8dpm resolution, 216mm scanning length
Wide dynamic range
LED light source (selectable among the three above modules)
Standard A4 size ≅ 14mm x 19mm x 232mm
Low power
Light weight
3.0 Functional Description
Each of the three modules in the family, AMIS-710227/228/229, consists of four major components. The first of them is the printed
circuit board (PCB) on which the 27 imaging chips, AMIS-720220 (PI3020), are bonded. These sensor chips, produced by AMI
Semiconductor, are monolithic devices with 64 photo-sensing elements. Each of 27 chips are complete self-contained scanning chips
and have their control circuits integrated in the chips, so that they can be cascaded to provide 1728 photo-element modules. The AMIS720220 chips are integrated with the photo sensors' associated multiplex switches, a digital shift register and chip selection switch. The
chip's shift register sequentially clocks out the integrated image charges from each sensing element and passes them through the chipselect switch and out onto the video line. The chip-select switches are sequentially switched as each of the predecessor chips
completes its scan. These 27 sensors, bonded on a PCB, are grouped into four sub-cascaded sections. Each contiguously cascaded
chips section is connected on separate video lines, resulting in four video outputs VOUT1, VOUT2, VOUT3, and VOUT4. Before the
signal, charges from the four video lines appear at their respective outputs where they are converted to signal voltages by four on-board
buffer amplifiers, one for each of its corresponding video section. The first three sections VOUT1, VOUT2 and VOUT3 have seven
sensor chips, while the VOUT4 has six sensor chips. Since each sensor chip has 64 pixels, there are a total of 1728 pixels. See Figure
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Figure 1: AMIS-710227/228/229 Module Block Diagram
(See Table 4-A for Pin Out Designation)
Mounted in the module housing along with the PCB is the second major component. It is a one-to-one graded indexed micro lens array
that focuses the scanned documents' image onto the sensing line of the sensor chips. The third major component, mounted in the
module, is the LED light source. See Figure 2. This pictorial cross section shows the LED bar light source and its illumination path as it
reflects the image from the document and focuses through the ROD lens on to its image sensing line of the sensing chips. All
components are housed in a small plastic housing and covered with the fourth major component, a glass window. This cover glass not
only serves to protect all of the critical components within the housing from dust, but also serves a minor role in the optical system.
Together with rest of the module's optical system, the module is adjusted to obtain the optimum depth-of-focus. See Section 10: MTF
Graph and its Discussion.
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Figure 2: AMIS--710227/228/229's Cross Section
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4.0 I/O Designation
I/O to the module is a 12-pin connector located on one end of the module. See Figure 6. Table 4-A lists the pin numbers and their
designations for the I/O connector. It is JAE IL-Z-12P-S125L3-E connector.
Table 4-A: Pin Configuration
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Symbol
VOUT1
VOUT2
GND
VOUT3
VOUT4
Vdd
SP (START)
GND
CP (CLOCK)
Vn
GLED
VLED
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Names and Functions
Analog video output 1
Analog video output 2
Ground; 0V
Analog video output 3
Analog video output 4
Positive power supply
Shift register start pulse
Ground; 0V
Sampling clock pulse
Negative power supply
Ground for the light source; 0V
Supply for the light source
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5.0 Module vs LED Light Source
Table 5-A lists the LED light source associated with each module model
Table 5-A: Module vs. LED Light Source
Module
AMIS-710227
AMIS-710228
AMIS-710229
LED Light Source
660nm Red LED bar
High power Yellow-Green LED bar
Low power Yellow-Green LED bar
6.0 Absolute Maximum Rating
Table 6-A shows the absolute maximum ratings. The parameters are common to all three modules. Table 6-B shows the absolute
maximum ratings that are different among the three modules.
Table 6-A: Electrical Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Symbols
Power supply
Vdd
Idd
Vn
In
Input clock pulse (high level)
Vih
Input clock pulse (low level)
Maximum Rating
7
100
-15
35
Vdd – 0.5
Units
V
ma
V
ma
V
-0.5
V
Vil
Note: These parameters are absolute maximums; do not operate under these conditions.
Table 6-B: LED Power Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Symbols
Power supply: LED light
Module
AMIS-710227
source
VLED
6.0
ILED
0.7
Maximum Rating
AMIS-710228
6.0
1.0
Note: These parameters are absolute maximums; do not operate under these conditions.
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Units
AMIS-710229
6.0
1.0
V
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7.0 Environmental Specifications
Table 7-A: Operating and Storage Environment
Parameter
Symbols
(1)
Operating temperature
Top
(1)
Operating humidity
Hop
(1)
Storage temperature
Tstg
(1)
Storage humidity
Hstg
Maximum Rating
0 to 50
10 to 90
-20 to +75
10 to 90
Note:
1.
These are standard specifications for the CIS modules.
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Units
°
C
%
°
C
%
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8.0 Electro-Optical Characteristics (25°C)
Table 8-A is the electro-optical characteristics common all three modules. Table 8-B, Table 8-C and Table 8-D show the different
characteristics for each of the three LED light sources.
Table 8-A: Common Electro-Optical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Total number of photo detectors
Section 1, 2 & 3 number of photo
detectors
Section 4 number of detectors
Pixel-to-pixel spacing
Value
1728
448
Units
Elements
Elements
384
125
Elements
µm
Value
90
Units
µsec
Fclk
Video output
Up
Ud
Dark level (DL)
5.0
1.0
<+/-30
<40
<200
MHz
Volt
%
mV
mV
MTF
>40
%
Value
90
Units
µsec
5.0
0.5
<+/-30
<40
<200
>40
MHz
Volt
%
mV
mV
%
Table 8-B: AMIS-710227 Electro-Optical Characteristics
AMIS-710227 660 RED LED
Parameter
Symbol
(1)
Line scanning rate
Tint
(2)
Clock frequency
(3)
Bright output voltage
(4)
Bright output non-uniformity
(5)
Dark non-uniformity
(6)
Dark output voltage
Modulation transfer function
(7)
Notes
Note
@ 5.0MHz
clock frequency
See notes below Table 8-D
Table 8-C: AMIS-710228 Electro-Optical Characteristics
AMIS-710228 High Power Yellow-Green LED
Parameter
Symbol
(1)
Line scanning rate
Tint
(2)
Clock frequency
(3)
Bright output voltage
(4)
Bright output non-uniformity
(5)
Dark non-uniformity
(6)
Dark output voltage
(7)
Modulation transfer function
Fclk
Video output
Up
Ud
Dark level (DL)
MTF
See notes below Table 8-D
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Note
@ 5.0MHz
clock frequency
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Table 8-D: AMIS-710229 Electro-Optical Characteristics
AMIS-710229 Low Power Yellow-Green LED
Parameter
Symbol
(1)
Line scanning rate
Tint
(2)
Clock frequency
(3)
Bright output voltage
(4)
Bright output non-uniformity
(5)
Dark non-uniformity
(6)
Dark output voltage
(7)
Modulation transfer function
Fclk
Video output
Up
Ud
Dark level (DL)
MTF
Symbol
150
Units
µsec
3.0
0.5
<+/-30
<40
<200
>40
MHz
Volt
%
mV
mV
%
Definition:
1.
Tint is the line scanning rate or integration time. Tint is determined by the interval between two SP.
2.
Fclk: main clock frequency, also equals the video sampling frequency
3.
The video output level is controlled with a voltage adjustment as well as the Integration time and LED light power.
4.
Up = {[Vp(max) –Vp(min)]/Vp(max)}x100%
Where Vp(max) = maximum peak pixel and Vp(min) = minimum pixel
5.
Ud = Vdmax – Vdmin
Vdmin is the minimum output voltage with LED off.
Vdmax is maximum output voltage with LED on.
6.
See paragraph under Reset Level and Video Sampling Time.
7.
See Section 10: MTF Graph and its Discussion. A graph of the typical MTF vs. DOF Graph is depicted with discussion.
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Notes
@ 3.0MHz
clock frequency
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9.0 Reset Level and Video Sampling Time
Figure 3: Video Pixel Definition
Figure 3 graphically shows the video signal waveform and defines the single video pixel structure. The signal output waveform is shown
relative to the input clock waveform as well as the symbols and terminologies used to define the performance specifications. Figure 3
serves to explain the terminology used to characterize the dark signal levels and the recommended video pixel sampling times.
Note 6, under Table 8-D, specifies the dark level (DL). This is the level during the dark read-out, i.e., either the module sits on black
target or the light source is turned off. It is measured from ground or 0V. The reset level is a reference level for the reset switch which
is not necessarily on ground because after the reset the signal is passed through an amplifier. The difference between the dark level
and the reset level is called the pedestal (PED). In most cases, the offset control of the amplifier is used to adjust the dark level to 0V
or ground. Hence, the reset level will sit below ground.
The video pixels demonstrated in this graph emanate from an ideal CIS module with a phototransistor imaging structure. The video
output at high speeds, such as 5.0MHz, does not instantly rise to its final value. Given enough time, it would asymptotically approach its
steady state value. But, at high speeds it is impractical to wait for a final stable value. Accordingly, as Figure 3 indicates, the output
signal continues to rise towards its steady state value. Consistent with the forgoing comments, in Note 7 under Table 8-D, instead of
the conventional signal sampling time (tsst) is defined to substitute the conventional settling time definition. This definition is used
because the output signal continues to rise asymptotically to the final stable value, but not within a practical time in high speed
applications. This is true even when the video rises to its peak value (Vp) indicated on the MTF Graph, see Figure 4.
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10.0 MTF Graph and its Discussion
TYPICAL MTF VS DEPTH OF FOCUS
MTF IN %
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
DEPTH FROM THE WINDOW SURFACE(mm)
Figure 4: Typical MTF vs. Distance
This graph essentially shows the working depth-of-focus. Two curves indicate the spread among the modules. Note that MTF is greater
than 40 percent out to a distance greater than 0.4mm from the glass surface. Since this module is a 200dpi module, a pixel density of
200 pixels per inch, the MTF was measured with a 100dpi or a 50 line-pair per inch optical bar pattern. The test was conducted with
the pixel rate set to 2.5MHz.
The effective algorithm used in the measurements is as described by the following equation:
MTF={[Vp(n)+Vp(n+1)]/2-[Vp(n+2)+Vp(n+3)]/2}/{[Vp(n)+Vp(n+1)]/2+[Vp(n+2)+Vp(n+3)]/2}
th
th
Where n is 1, 2, .....1728 , Vp(n) is the signal amplitude of the n pixel.
th
Where n is 1, 2, .....1728 , Vp(n) is the signal amplitude of the nth pixel.
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11.0 Operating Conditions (25°C)
°
Table 11-A: Recommended Operating Conditions (25 C):
Item
Symbol
Power supply
Vdd (positive)
Vn (negative)
Idd (positive)
(1)
In (negative)
Input voltage at digital high
Vih
Input voltage at digital low
Vil
Clock frequency
Fclk
Clock pulse high duty cycle
Clock pulse high duration
Integration time
Tint
(4)
Operating temperature
Top
Min.
4.5
-10
60
20
Vdd-1.0
0
(2)
0.2
45.5
82
Typ.
5.0
-5
66
20
Vdd-0.5
25
50
150
25
Max.
5.5
-4.0
75
20
Vdd
0.6
(3)
5.5
Units
V
V
ma
ma
V
V
MHz
%
ns
µs
°
C
50
°
Table 11-B: AMIS-710227 Operating Conditions (25 C)
AMIS-710227
Parameter
Min.
VLED
ILED
Typ.
5.0
480
Max.
5.5
550
V
ma
Typ.
5.0
TBD
Max.
5.5
TBD
V
ma
Typ.
5.0
TBD
Max.
5.5
TBD
V
ma
°
Table 11-C: AMIS-710228 Operating Conditions (25 C)
AMIS-710228
Min.
VLED
ILED
°
Table 11-D: AMIS-710229 Operating Conditions (25 C)
AMIS-710229
Min.
VLED
ILED
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Current is essential constant current with supply voltage
Determined by the longest tolerable integration time, because of leakage current build up, the integration time is recommended to be no greater than 10ms
The maximum call out is for the modules' electrical speed. The light source still dictates the highest speed performance.
This specification is a standard used by the CIS makers for the Fax Industry.
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12.0 Switching Characteristics (25°C)
The switching characteristics (25°C) for the I/O clocks are shown in the diagram of Figure 5. Each switch timing characteristic for each
waveform is represented by its symbolic acronym. Each corresponding switching time is defined in the Table 12-A. Note: Only one
video output is shown because all four videos have identical electrical characteristics. The only physical difference is in Section 4,
output, VOUT4. Section 4 has only 6 sensor chips, hence its active scan is shorter by 64 pixels.
Figure 5: Module Timing Diagram
Table 12-A: Timing Symbol’s Definition and Timing Values
Item
Symbol
Clock cycle time
to
Clock pulse width
tw
Clock duty cycle
(1)
Prohibit crossing time of SP
tprh
Data setup time
tds
Data hold time
tdh
Signal delay time
tdl
Signal settling time
tsh
Min.
0.20
50
25
0
20
0
20
100
Typ.
Max.
4.0
75
Units
µs
ns
%
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
Note:
1.
"Prohibit crossing of start pulse" is to indicate that the SP should not be active high between any two consecutive clock pulses, specifically, between two
consecutive low-going clock pulses. See the timing diagram. All falling clock edges under an active high SP loads the internal shift register, therefore the SP must
be active over only one falling clock edge. High SP over all rising clock edge is ignored by the shift register. One simple way to ensure that the SP will not be
actively high during two consecutive falling clock edges is to generate the SP on a rising clock edge and terminate it on the following rising clock edge.
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13.0 Mechanical Structure of the Module
The isometric sketch, Figure 6, of the housing shows the connector location, the approximate overall dimensions and the general
geometric layout of the module. It is not intended for use as a design reference. The detailed drawing for any of the
AMIS-710227/228/229 modules is available upon request.
Figure 6: AMIS-710227/228/229 Module Mechanical Overview
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