ON NOIL1SM0300A Lupa300 cmos image sensor Datasheet

NOIL1SM0300A
LUPA300 CMOS Image
Sensor
Features
• 640(H) x 480(V) Active Pixels (VGA Resolution)
• 9.9 mm x 9.9 mm Square Pixels (Based on the High-Fill Factor
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Active Pixel Sensor Technology of FillFactory (US patent No.
6,225,670 and others)).
Optical Format: 1/2 Optical Inch
Pixel Rate of 80 MHz
Frame Rate: 250 fps at Full Resolution
On-Chip 10 bit ADCs
Global Shutter
Subsampling (Y Direction)
Serial Pheripheral Interface (SPI)
Programmable Read Out Direction (X and Y)
Random Programmable Windowing
Power Dissipation: 190 mW
48-pin LCC Package
These Devices are Pb−Free and are RoHS Compliant
Applications
• Machine Vision
• Motion Tracking
Figure 1. LUPA300 Package Photo
Overview
This document describes the interfacing and driving of the LUPA300 image sensor. The pixel size and resolution result in a
6.3 mm x 4.7 mm optical active area (1/2 inch).
This VGA-resolution CMOS active pixel sensor features global shutter and a maximal frame rate of 250 fps in full
resolution, where integration during readout is possible. The readout speed can be boosted by means of subsampling and
windowed Region Of Interest (ROI) readout. High dynamic range scenes can be captured using the double and multiple slope
functionality. User programmable row and column start/stop positions allow windowing. subsampling reduces resolution
while maintaining the constant field of view and an increased frame rate. The programmable gain and offset amplifier maps
the signal swing to the ADC input range. A 10-bit ADC converts the analog data to a 10-bit digital word stream. The sensor
uses a 3-wire Serial-Parallel (SPI) interface. It operates with a 3.3 V and 2.5 V power supply and requires only one master
clock for operation up to 80 MHz pixel rate. It is housed in an 48-pin ceramic LCC package.
The sensor is available in a monochrome version or Bayer (RGB) patterned color filter array.
This data sheet allows the user to develop a camera-system based on the described timing and interfacing.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Marketing Part Number
Description
NOIL1SM0300A-QDC
Mono with Glass
NOIL1SE0300A-QDC
Color micro lens with Glass
NOIL1SM0300A-WWC
Mono Wafer Sales
Package
48 pin LCC
Wafer Sales
NOTE: For more information, see Ordering Code Information on page 27.
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CONTENTS
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Spectral Response Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Photo−voltaic Response Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sensor Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pixel Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Frame Rate and Windowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Analog to Digital Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programmable Gain Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation and Signaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Global Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Non Destructive Readout (NDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Data Interface (SPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing and Readout of the Image Sensor . . . . . . . . .
Readout Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Startup Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequencer Reset Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Package Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return Material Authorization (RMA) . . . . . . . . . . .
Acceptance Criteria Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Code Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter
ELECTRO−OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Parameter
Typical Specifications
Pixel Architecture
6 transistor pixel
Optical Format
½ optical inch
Pixel Size
9.9 mm x 9.9 mm
Shutter Type
Pipelined Global shutter
Resolution
640 (H) x 480 (V)
Frame Rate
250 fps
Subsampling
subsampling is possible (only in the
Y-direction)
Sub-sampling pattern: Y0Y0Y0Y0
FPN
2.5% RMSp-p (Min: 10%, Max: 3.1%)
PRNU
2.5% RMS, Max: 3.1%
Randomly programmable ROI read out.
Implemented as scanning of lines/
columns from an uploaded position
Conversion gain
34 uV/e- at output
Saturation charge
35.000 e-
Sensitivity
3200 V.m2/W.s
Windowing (ROI)
Read out direction
Read out direction can be reversed in X
and Y
Programmable gain
Range x1 to x16, in 16 steps using
4-bits programming
Programmable offset
256 steps (8 bit)
Digital output
On−chip 10−bit ADCs at 80
Msamples/s
Power dissipation
17 V/lux.s (180 lux = 1 W/m2)
Peak QE * FF
45%
Dark current (at 21°C)
300 mV/s
Noise electrons
32e-
S/N ratio
43 dB
160 mW not including output load
Parasitic sensitivity
1/5000
190 mW with output load of 15 pF
Dynamic Range
61 dB
Package type
48 pin LCC
Extended dynamic
range
Multiple slope (up to 90 dB optical dynamic range)
Mass
±1 g
MTF
60%
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Table 1. RECOMMENDED OPERATING RATINGS (Notes 1 and 2)
Symbol
TJ
Parameter
Operating temperature range
Min
Max
Units
−40
70
°C
Table 2. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Notes 2, 3 and 4)
Symbol
VDD
[5]
TS
%RH
ESD[3] & LU[4]
Parameter
Min
Max
Units
DC Supply Voltage
−0.5
4.3
V
Storage Temperature
−30
+85
°C
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85% at 85°C
Humidity (Relative)
ESD & Latch−up
(Notes 3 and 4)
mA
1. Operating ratings are conditions in which operation of the device is intended to be functional. All parameters are characterized for DC
conditions after thermal equilibrium is established. Unused inputs must always be tied to an appropriate logic level, for example, VDD or GND.
2. Stresses above these ratings may cause permanent damage. Exposure to absolute maximum conditions for extended periods may degrade
device reliability. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those specified
is not implied.
3. This device does NOT contain circuitry to protect the inputs against damage caused by high static voltages or electric fields.
ON Semiconductor recommends that customers become familiar with, and follow the procedures in JEDEC Standard JESD625−A. Refer
to Application Note AN52561.
4. The LUPA300 does not have latchup protection.
5. VDD = VDDD = VDDA (VDDD is supply to digital circuit, VDDA to analog circuit).
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Spectral Response Curve
0.16
0.14
Response (A/W)
0.12
0.1
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
0
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Wavelength (nm)
Figure 2. Spectral Response of LUPA300
Photo−voltaic Response Curve
1.2
Output Voltage (analog)
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
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0.00E+00
1.00E+04
2.00E+04
3.00E+04
4.00E+04
5.00E+04
electrons
Figure 3. Photo−voltaic Response LUPA300
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SENSOR ARCHITECTURE
The PGAs amplify the signal from the column and add an
offset so the signal fits in the input range of the ADC. The
four ADCs then convert the signal to the digital domain.
Pixels are selected in a 4 * 1 kernel. Every ADC samples the
signal from one of the 4 selected pixels. Sampling frequency
is 20 MHz. The digital outputs of the four ADCs are
multiplexed to one output bus operating at 80 MHz.
The floor plan of the architecture is shown in Figure 4. The
image core consists of a pixel array, an X- and Y-addressing
register, pixel array drivers, and column amplifiers. The
image sensor of 640 x 480 pixels is read out in progressive
scan.
The architecture allows programmable addressing in the
x-direction in steps of 8 pixels and in the y-direction in steps
of 1 pixel. The starting point of the address is uploadable by
means of the Serial Parallel Interface (SPI).
Figure 4. Floor Plan of the Sensor
Pixel Architecture
The LUPA300 is designed on the 6T pixel architecture.
Color Filter
The LUPA300 can also be processed with a Bayer RGB
color pattern. Pixel (0,0) has a red filter.
Figure 5. Color Filter Arrangement on the Pixels
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Frame Rate and Windowing
Example: read out of the full resolution at nominal speed
(80 MHz pixel rate = 12.5 ns, GRAN<1:0>=10):
Frame period = 7.8 ms + (480 * (400 ns + 12.5 ns * 640)
= 4.039 ms => 247.6 fps.
In case the sensor operates in subsampling, the ROT is
enlarged with 8 clock periods.
Frame Rate
The frame rate depends on the input clock, the Frame
Overhead Time (FOT) and the Row Overhead Time (ROT).
The frame period is calculated as follows
Frame period = FOT + Nr. Lines * (ROT + Nr. Pixels *
clock period)
Table 3. FRAME RATE PARAMETERS
Parameter
FOT
Comment
Clarification
Frame Overhead Time
1200 clock periods for GRAN<1:0> = 11
624 clock periods for GRAN<1:0> = 10
336 clock periods for GRAN<1:0> = 01
192 clock periods for GRAN<1:0> = 00
ROT
Row Overhead Time
48 clock periods for GRAN<1:0> = 11
32 clock periods for GRAN<1:0> = 10
24 clock periods for GRAN<1:0> = 01
20 clock periods for GRAN<1:0> = 00
Nr. Lines
Number of lines read out each frame
Nr. Pixels
Number of pixels read out each line
clock period
1/80 MHz = 12.5 ns
line (every line can be addressed) in normal mode and 2 lines
in subsampling mode.
The window size in the x-direction is uploadable in
register NB_OF_PIX. The window size in the y-direction is
determined by the register FT_TIMER
Windowing
Windowing is achieved by the SPI interface. The starting
point of the x- and y-address is uploadable, as well as the
window size. The minimum step size in the x-direction is 8
pixels (only multiples of 8 can be chosen as start/stop
addresses). The minimum step size in the y-direction is 1
Table 4. FRAME RATE PARAMETERS
Parameter
Frame Rate (fps)
Frame Readout (us)
Comment
640 x 480
247.5
4038
640 x 240
488.3
2048
Subsampling
256 x 256
1076
929
Windowing
Analog to Digital Converter
The sensor has four 10-bit pipelined ADC on board. The
ADCs are nominally operating at 20 Msamples/s. The input
range of the ADC is between 0.75 and 1.75V. The analog
input signal is sampled at 2.1 ns delay from the rising edge
of the ADC clock.
The digital output data appears at the output at 5.5 cycles
later. This is at the 6th falling edge succeeding the sample
moment. The data is delayed by 3.7 ns with respect to this
falling edge. This is illustrated in Figure 6.
Table 5. ADC PARAMETERS
Parameter
Data rate
20 Msamples/s
Input range
0.75 V − 1.75 V
Quantization
10 bit
DNL
Typ. < 0.3 LSB
INL
Typ. < 0.7 LSB
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CLK_ADC
ADC_IN
D1
ADC_OUT
<9:0>
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
DUMMY
D7
D1
D8
D2
D3
D4
5.5 clock cycles
3.7ns
Figure 6. ADC Timing
Programmable Gain Amplifiers
Consider as an example that the device has a black level of
1.45V and a swing of 100 mV. With this swing, it fits in the
input range of the ADC, but a large part of the range of the
ADC is not used in this case. For this reason an offset is
added first, to align the black level with the input range of the
ADC. In the first step, an offset of 200 mV is added with the
default settings of VBLACK and VOFFSET. This results in
the red histogram with a average black level of 1.65V. This
means that the spread on the black level falls completely
inside the range of the ADC. In a second step, the signal is
amplified to use the full range of the ADC.
The programmable gain amplifiers have two functions:
• Adding an offset to the signal to fit it into the range of
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the ADC. This is controlled by the VBLACK and
VOFFSET SPI settings.
Amplifying the signal after the offset is added.
Number of pixels
Offset Regulation
The purpose of offset regulation is to bring the signal in
the input range of the ADC.
After the column amplifiers, the signal from the pixels has
a range from 0.1V (bright) to 1.3V (black). The input range
of the ADC is from 0.75V to 1.75V. The amount of offset
added is controlled by two SPI settings: VBLACK<7:0> and
VOFFSET<7:0>. The formula to add offset is:
Voutput = Vsignal + (Voffset - Vblack)
Note that the FPN (fixed pattern noise) of the sensor
causes a spread of about 100 mV on the dark level. To allow
FPN correction during post processing of the image, this
spread on the dark level needs to be covered by the input
range of the ADC. This is why the default settings of the SPI
are programmed to add an offset of 200 mV. This way the
dark level goes from 1.3V to 1.5V and is the FPN
information still converted by the ADC. To match the ADC
range, it is recommended to program an offset of 340 mV. To
program this offset, the Voffset and Vblack registers can be
used. Figure 7 illustrates the operation of the offset
regulation with an example. The blue histogram is the
histogram of the image taken after the column amplifiers.
1.45V1.65V
1.75V
VADC_HIGH
Volts
Figure 7. Offset Regulation
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range of the ADC can be used. In this example, Vcal is set
at 1.75V (the maximum input range of the ADC) to make
sure the spread on the black level is still inside the range of
the ADC after amplification. The result after amplification
is the purple histogram.
Number of pixels
Programmable Gain
The amplification inside the PGA is controlled by three
SPI settings:
The PGA gain selection: 16 gain steps are selectable by
means of the GAIN_PGA<3:0> register. Selection word
0000 corresponds with gain 1.32 and selection word 1111
corresponds with gain 15.5. Table 6 gives the 16 gain
settings.
The unity gain selection of the PGA is done by the
UNITY_PGA setting. If this bit is high, the GAIN_PGA
settings are ignored.
The SEL_UNI setting is used to have more gain steps. If
this bit is low, the signal is divided by two before entering the
PGA. GAIN_PGA and UNITY_PGA settings are applied
afterwards. If the SEL_UNI bit is high, there is a unity feed
through to the PGA. This allows having a total gain range of
0.5 to 16 in 32 steps.
The amplification in the PGA is done around a pivoting
point, set by Vcal as illustrated in Figure 8. The VCAL<7:0>
setting is used to apply the Vcal voltage through an on chip
DAC
Table 6. GAIN SETTINGS
Vcal
GAIN_PGA<3.0>
Gain
0000
1.32
0001
1.56
0010
1.85
0011
2.18
0100
2.58
0101
3.05
0110
3.59
0111
4.22
1000
4.9
1001
5.84
1010
6.84
1011
8.02
1100
9.38
1101
11.2
1110
13.12
1111
15.38
Number of pixels
0.75V
Volts
Figure 8. Effect on Histogram of PGA (gain = 4)
(Vcal is the green line)
Figure 9 continues on the example in the section, Offset
Regulation. The blue histogram is the histogram of the
image after the column amplifiers. With offset regulation an
offset of 200 mV is added to bring the signal in range of the
ADC. The black level of 1.45V is shifted to 1.65V.
The red and blue histograms have a swing of 100 mV. This
means the input range of the ADC is not completely used. By
amplifying the signal with a factor 10 by the PGA, the full
1.45V1.65V
1.75V
Vcal
Volts
Figure 9. Example of PGA Operation
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Operation and Signaling
On chip, the ground lines of every module are kept
separate to improve shielding and electrical cross-talk
between them.
An overview of the supplies is given in Table 7 and
Table 8. Table 8 summarizes the supplies realted to the pixel
array signals, where Table 7 summarizes the supplies related
with all other modules.
Power Supplies
Every module on chip such as 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 to improve shielding,
dynamic range, and output swing.
Table 7. FRAME RATE PARAMETERS
Name
DC Current
Peak Current
Typ
Max
Description
VDDA
15.7 mA
50 mA
2.5 V
5%
VDDD
6.7 mA
50 mA
2.5 V
2.5 V
Power supply digital modules
VADC
32.7 mA
100 mA
2.5 V
5%
Power supply of ADC circuitry
VDDO
3.5 mA
100 mA
2.5 V
5%
Power supply output drivers
Power supply analog readout module
Table 8. OVERVIEW OF THE POWER SUPPLIES RELATED TO PIXEL SIGNALS
Name
DC Current
Peak Current
Min
Typ
Max
2.5 V
Description
VPIX
3 mA
100 mA
VRES
1 mA
10 mA
VRES_DS
1 mA
10 mA
2.8 V
Power supply reset dual slope drivers
VRES_TS
1 mA
10 mA
2.0 V
Power supply reset triple slope drivers
VMEM_H
1 mA
1 mA
3.0 V
3.3 V
3.0 V
3.3 V
GNDDRIVERS
0V
Power supply pixel array
3.5 V
3.5 V
Power supply reset drivers
Power supply for memory element in pixel
Ground of the pixel array drivers
contribute immediately to the noise on the signal. The
voltage supplies VPIX, VDDA and VADC are especially
important to be noise free.
The maximum currents mentioned in Table 7 and Table 8
are peak currents. All power supplies should be able to
deliver these currents except for Vmem_l, which must be
able to sink this current.
Note that no power supply filtering on chip is
implemented and that noise on these power supplies can
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the column amplifiers with respect to power dissipation,
several biasing resistors are required. This optimization
results in an increase of signal swing and dynamic range.
Biasing
Table 9 summarizes the biasing signals required to drive
this image sensor. For optimization reasons of the biasing of
Table 9. OVERVIEW OF BIAS SIGNALS
Signal[1]
Comment
Related Module
DC−Level
ADC
693 mV
Pixel array precharge
567 mV
PGA
650 mV
ADC_BIAS
Connect with 10 kW to VADC and decouple with 100n to GNDADC
PRECHARGE_BIAS
Connect with 68 kW to VPIX and decouple with 100 nF to
GNDDRIVERS
BIAS_PGA
Biasing of amplifier stage. Connect with 110 kW to VDDA and decouple with 100 nF to GNDA
BIAS_FAST
Biasing of columns. Connect with 42 kW to VDDA and decouple with
100 nF to GNDA
Column amplifiers
750 mV
BIAS_SLOW
Biasing of columns. Connect with 1.5 MW to VDDA and decouple
with 100 nF to GNDA
Column amplifiers
450 mV
BIAS_COL
Biasing of imager core. Connect with 500 kW to VDDA and decouple
with 100 nF to GNDA
Column amplifiers
508 mV
1. Each biasing signal determines the operation of a corresponding module in the sense that it controls speed and dissipation.
Digital Signals
Depending on the operation mode (master or slave), the
pixel array of the image sensor requires different digital
control signals. The function of each of the signals is shown
in Table 10.
Table 10. OVERVIEW OF BIAS SIGNALS
Signal
I/O
Comments
LINE_VALID
Digital output
Indicates when valid data is at the outputs. Active high
FRAME_VALID
Digital output
Indicates when a valid frame is readout. Active high
INT_TIME_3
Digital I/O
In master mode: Output to indicate the triple slope integration time.
In slave mode: Input to control the triple slope integration time.
Active high
INT_TIME_2
Digital I/O
In master mode: Output to indicate the dual slope integration time.
In slave mode: Input to control the dual slope integration time.
Active high
INT_TIME_1
Digital I/O
In master mode: Output to indicate the integration time.
In slave mode: Input to control integration time.
Active high
RESET_N
Digital input
Sequencer reset. Active low
CLK
Digital input
Readout clock (80 MHz), sine or square clock
SPI_ENABLE
Digital input
Enable of the SPI
SPI_CLK
Digital input
Clock of the SPI. (Max. 20 MHz)
SPI_DATA
Digital I/O
Data line of the SPI. Bidirectional pin
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Global Shutter
simultaneously and 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 read out cycle can occur in parallel
or in sequential mode.
In a global shutter light integration takes place on all
pixels in parallel, although subsequent readout is sequential.
Figure 10 shows the integration and read out sequence for
the synchronous shutter. All pixels are light sensitive at the
same period of time. The whole pixel core is reset
COMMON SAMPLE&HOLD
Flash could occur here
COMMON RESET
Line number
Time axis
Integration time
Burst Readout time
Figure 10. Synchronous Shutter Operation
Non Destructive Readout (NDR)
time
Figure 11. Principle of Non Destructive Readout [1]
samples. Essentially 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 11
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, one has to use the later or latest
NOTE 1:This mode can be activated by setting the NDR SPI register. The NDR SPI register must only be changed during FOT. The NDR
bit should be set high during the first Frame Overhead Time after the pixel array is reset; the NDR bit must be set low during the last
Frame Overhead Time before the pixel array is being reset.
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Table 11. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF NON DESTRUCTIVE READOUT
Advantages
Disadvantages
Low noise because it is a true CDS.
System memory required to record the reset level and the intermediate samples.
High sensitivity because the conversion capacitance is kept rather
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.
Sequencer
Table 12 shows a list of the internal registers with a short
description. In the next section, the registers are explained
in more detail.
The sequencer generates the complete internal timing of
the pixel array and the readout. The timing can be controlled
by the user through the SPI register settings. The sequencer
operates on the same clock as the ADCs. This is a division
by 4 of the input clock.
Table 12. INTERNAL REGISTERS
Address
0 (0000)
Bits
Name
Description
10:0
SEQUENCER
Default <10:0>: 00000101001
1
mastermode
1: master mode; 0: slave mode
1
ss
1: ss in y; 0: no subsampling
2
gran
clock granularity
1
enable_analog_out
1: enabled; 0: disabled
1
calib_line
1: line calibration; 0 frame calibration
1
res2_en
1: enable DS; 0: Disable DS
1
res3_en
1: enable TS; 0: Disable TS
1
reverse_x
1: readout in reverse x direction
0: readout in normal x direction
1
reverse_y
1: readout in reverse y direction
0: readout in normal y direction
1
Ndr
1: enable non destructive readout
0: disable non destructive readout
1 (0001)
7:0
START_X
Start pointer X readout
Default <7:0>: 00000000
2 (0010)
8:0
START_Y
Start pointer Y readout
Default <8:0>: 000000000
3 (0011)
7:0
NB_PIX
Number of kernels to read out (4 pixel kernel)
Default <7:0>: 10100000
4 (0100)
11:0
RES1_LENGTH
Length of reset pulse (in number of lines)
Default <11:0>: 000000000010
5 (0101)
11:0
RES2_TIMER
Position of reset DS pulse in number of lines
Default <11:0>: 000000000000
6 (0110)
11:0
RES3_TIMER
Position of reset TS pulse in number of lines
Default <11:0>: 000000000000
7(0111)
11:0
FT_TIMER
Position of frame transfer in number of lines
Default <11:0>: 000111100001
8 (1000)
7:0
VCAL
DAC input for vcal
Default <7:0>: 01001010
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Table 12. INTERNAL REGISTERS
Address
Bits
Name
Description
9 (1001)
7:0
VBLACK
DAC input for vblack
Default <7:0>: 01101011
10 (1010)
7:0
VOFFSET
DAC input for voffset
Default <7:0>: 01010101
11 (1011)
11:0
ANA_IN_ADC
Activate analog ADC input
Default <11:0>: 000011110000
4
sel_test_path
Selection of analog test path
4
sel_path
Selection of normal analog path
4
bypass_mux
Bypass of digital 4 to 1 mux
11:0
PGA_SETTING
PGA settings
Default <11:0>: 111110110000
4
gain_pga
Gain settings PGA
1
unity_pga
PGA unity amplification
1
sel_uni
Preamplification of 0.5 (0: enabled)
1
enable_analog_in
Activate analog input
4
enable_adc
Put separate ADCs in standby
1
sel_calib_fast
Select fast calibration of PGA
13 (1101)
11:0
CALIB_ADC <11:0>
14 (1110)
11:0
CALIB_ADC <23:12>
15 (1111)
8:0
CALIB_ADC <32:24>
Calibration word of the ADCs
Default:
calib_adc<11:0>:101011011111
calib_adc<23:12>:011011011011
calib_adc<32:24>:000011011011
12 (1100)
Detailed Description of the Internal Registers
The registers should only be changed during FOT (when
frame valid is low).
These registers should only be changed during RESET_N
is low:
• Mastermode register
• Granularity register
• Read one, skip one: Y0Y0Y0Y0…
By default, the subsampling mode is disabled.
Clock granularity (2 bits)
The system clock (80 MHz) is divided several times on
chip.
The clock, that drives the ”snapshot” or synchronous
shutter sequencer, can be programmed using the granularity
register. The value of this register depends on the speed of
your system clock.
11: > 80 MHz
10: 40-80 MHz (default)
01: 20-40 MHz
00: < 20 MHz
Enable analog out (1 bit)
This bit enables/disables the analog output amplifier.
1: enabled
0: disabled (default)
Calib_line (1bit)
This bit sets the calibration method of the PGA. Different
calibration modes can be set, at the beginning of the frame
and for every subsequent line that is read.
1: Calibration is done every line (default)
0: Calibration is done every frame (less row fixed pattern
noise)
Sequencer Register <10:0>
The sequencer register is an 11 bit wide register that
controls all of the sequencer settings. It contains several
”sub-registers”.
Mastermode (1 bit)
This bit controls the selection of mastermode/slavemode.
The sequencer can operate in two modes: master mode and
slave mode. In master mode all the internal timing is
controlled by the sequencer, based on the SPI settings. In
slave mode the integration timing is directly controlled over
three pins, the readout timing is still controlled by the
sequencer.
1: Master mode (default)
0: Slave mode
Subsampling (1bit)
This bit enables/disables the subsampling mode.
Subsampling is only possible in Y direction and follows this
pattern:
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Res1_length <11:0>
Res2_enable (1bit)
This bit enables/disables the dual slope mode of the
device.
1: Dual slope is enabled (configured according to the
RES2_TIMER register)
0: Dual slope is disabled (RES2_timer register is ignored)
- default
Res3_enable (1bit)
This bit enables/disables the triple slope mode of the
device.
1: triple slope is enabled (configured according to the
RES3_TIMER register)
0: triple slope is disabled (RES3_timer register is ignored)
- default
Reverse_X (1bit)
The readout direction in X can be reversed by setting this
bit through the SPI.
1: Read direction is reversed (from right to left)
0: normal read direction (from left to right) - default
Reverse_Y (1bit)
The readout direction in Y can be reversed by setting this
bit through the SPI.
1: Read direction is reversed (from bottom to top)
0: normal read direction (from top to bottom) - default
Ndr (1 bit)
This bit enables the non destructive readout mode if
desired.
1: ndr enables
0: ndr disables (default)
This register sets the length of the reset pulse (how long
it remains high). This length is expressed as a number of
lines (res1_length - 1). The minimum and default value of
this register is 2.
The actual time the reset is high is calculated with the
following formula:
Reset high = (Res1_length-1) * (ROT + Nr. Pixels * clock
period)
Res2_timer <11:0>
This register defines the position of the additional reset
pulse to enable the dual slope capability. This is also defined
as a number of lines-1.
The actual time on which the additional reset is given is
calculated with the following formula:
DS high = (Res2_timer-1) * (ROT + Nr. Pixels * clock
period)
Res3_timer <11:0>
This register defines the position of the additional reset
pulse to enable the triple slope capability. This is also
defined as a number of lines - 1.
The actual time on which the additional reset is given is
calculated with the following formula:
TS high = (Res3_timer-1) * (ROT + Nr. Pixels * clock
period)
Ft_timer <11:0>
This register sets the position of the frame transfer to the
storage node in the pixel. This means that it also defines the
end of the integration time. It is also expressed as a the
number of lines - 1.
The actual time on which the frame transfer takes place is
calculated with the following formula:
FT time = (ft_timer-1) * (ROT + Nr. Pixels * clock period)
Start_X Register <7:0>
This register sets the start position of the readout in X
direction. In this direction, there are 80 (from 0 to 79)
possible start positions (8 pixels are addressed at the same
time in one clock cycle). Remember that if you put Start_X
to 0, pixel 0 is being read out. Example:
If you set 23 in the Start_X register readout only starts
from pixel 184 (8x23).
Vcal <7:0>
This register is the input for the on-chip DAC which
generates the Vcal supply used by the PGA.
When the register is ”00000000” it sets a Vcal of 2.5V.
When the register is 11111111 then it sets a Vcal of 0V. This
means that the minimum step you can take with the Vcal
register is 9.8 mV/bit (2.5V/256bits).
Start_Y Register <8:0>
This register sets the start position of the readout in Y
direction. In this direction, there are 480 (from 0 to 479)
possible start positions. This means that the start position in
Y direction can be set on a line by line basis.
Vblack <7:0>
This register is the input for the on-chip DAC which
generates the Vblack supply used by the PGA. When the
register is ”00000000” it sets a Vblack of 2.5V. When the
register is 11111111 then it sets a Vblack of 0V. This means
that the minimum step you can take with the Vblack register
is 9.8 mV/bit (2.5V/256bits).
Nb_pix <7:0>
This register sets the number of pixels to read out. The
number of pixels to be read out is expressed as a number of
kernels in this register (4 pixels per kernel). This means that
there are 160 possible values for the register (from 1 to 160).
Example:
If you set 37 in the nb_pix register, 148 (37 x 4) pixels are
read out.
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Voffset <7:0>
Table 13.
This register is the input for the on-chip DAC, which
generates the Voffset supply used by the PGA. When the
register is ”00000000” it sets a Voffset of 2.5V. When the
register is 11111111 then it sets a Voffset of 0V. This means
that the minimum step you can take with the Voffset register
is 9.8 mV/bit (2.5V/256bits).
Ana_in_ADC <11:0>
This register sets the different paths that can be used as the
ADC input (mainly for testing and debugging). The register
consists of several ”sub-registers”.
Sel_test_path (4 bits)
These bits select the analog test path of the ADC.
0000: No analog test path selected (default)
0001: Path of pixel 1 selected
0010: Path of pixel 2 selected
Sel_path (4 bits)
These bits select the analog path to the ADC.
1111: All paths selected (normal operation) - default
0000: No paths selected (enables ADC to be tested
through test paths)
0001: Path of pixel 1 selected
0010: Path of pixel 2 selected
Bypass_mux (4 bits)
These bits enable the possibility to bypass the digital 4 to
1 multiplexer.
0000: no bypass (default)
GAIN_PGA<3.0>
Gain
0000
1.32
0001
1.56
0010
1.85
0011
2.18
0100
2.58
0101
3.05
0110
3.59
0111
4.22
1000
4.9
1001
5.84
1010
6.84
1011
8.02
1100
9.38
1101
11.2
1110
13.12
1111
15.38
Unity_pga (1 bit)
This bit sets the PGA in unity amplification.
0: No unity amplification, gain settings apply
1: Unity gain amplification, gain setting are ignored
(default)
Sel_uni (1 bit)
This bit selects whether or not the signal gets a 0.5
amplification before the PGA.
0: amplification of 0.5 before PGA
1: Unity feed through (default)
Enable_analog_in (1 bit)
This bit enables/disables an analog input to the PGA.
0: analog input disabled (default)
1: analog input enabled
Enable_adc (4 bits)
These bits can separately enable/disable the different
ADCs.
0000: No ADCs enabled
1111: All ADCs enabled (default)
0001: ADC 1 enabled
0010: ADC 2 enabled
Sel_calib_fast (1 bit)
Selects the fast/slow calibration of the ADC
0: slow calibration
1: fast calibration
PGA_SETTING <11:0>
This register defines all parameters to set the PGA. The
register consists of different ”sub-registers”
Gain_pga (4 bits)
These bits set the gain of the PGA. The following Table 13
gives an overview of the different gain settings.
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2ADC Calibration Word <32:0>
Data Interface (SPI)
The calibration word for the ADCs is distributed over
three registers (13, 14 and 15). These registers all have their
default value and changing this value is not recommended.
The default register values are:
calib_adc<11:0>: 101011011111
calib_adc<23:12>: 011011011011
calib_adc<32:24>: 000011011011
The serial-3-wire interface (or Serial-to-Parallel
Interface) uses a serial input to shift the data in the register
buffer. When the complete data word is shifted into the
register buffer the data word is loaded into the internal
register where it is decoded.
Figure 12. SPI Schematic
The timing of the SPI register is explained in the timing
diagram below
Upload
20 MHz
SPI _CLK
SPI _IN
b<15>
b<14>
b<13>
b<12>
MSB----------------Address bits-------------LSB
b<11>
b<10>
b<9> b<8>b<7> b<6> b<5> b<4> b<3>
b<2> b<1> b<0>
dummy
b<15>
b<14>
b<13>
MSB--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Data bits-------------------------------------------------------------------------------LSB
PI_ENABLE
Figure 13. Timing of the SPI
SPI_CLK is 20 MHz or lower. The SPI bits have a default
value that allows the sensor to be read out at full resolution
without uploading the SPI bits.
SPI_IN (15:12): Address bits
SPI_IN (11:0): Data bits
When SPI_ENABLE is asserted the parallel data is loaded
into the internal registers of the LUPA300. The frequency of
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TIMING AND READOUT OF THE IMAGE SENSOR
the pixel value is put on the column lines. Then the pixels are
selected in groups of 4. So in total 160 kernels of 4 pixels are
read out. The internal timing is generated by the sequencer.
The sequencer can operate in 2 modes: master mode and
slave mode. In master mode all the internal timing is
controlled by the sequencer, based on the SPI settings. In
slave mode the integration timing is directly controlled over
three pins, the readout timing is still controlled by the
sequencer. The selection between master and slave mode is
done by the MASTERMODE register of the SPI. The
sequencer is clocked on the core clock; this is the same clock
as the ADCs. The core clock is the input clock divided by 4.
The timing of the sensor consists of two parts. The first
part is related with the integration time and the control of the
pixel. The second part is related to the readout of the image
sensor. Integration and readout can be in parallel. In this
case, the integration time of frame I is ongoing during
readout of frame I-1. Figure 14 shows this parallel timing
structure.
The readout of every frame starts with a Frame Overhead
Time (FOT) during which the analog value on the pixel
diode is transferred to the pixel memory element. After this
FOT, the sensor is read out line per line. The readout of every
line starts with a Row Overhead Time (ROT) during which
Integration frame I+1
Integration frame I+2
Readout frame I
Readout frame I+1
Readout Lines
FOT
L1
L2
...
L480
ROT
K1
K2
...
K160
Readout Pixels
Figure 14. Global Readout Timing
Integration Timing in Mastermode
RES2_TIMER <11:0>: The number of lines read out
(minus 1) after which the dual slope reset pulse is given. The
length of the pulse is given by the formula:
4*(12*(GRAN<1:0>+1)+1) (in clock cycles).
RES3_TIMER < 11:0>: The number of lines read out
(minus 1) after which the triple slope reset pulse is given.
The length of the pulse is given by the formula:
4*(12*(GRAN<1:0>+1)+1) (in clock cycles).
FT_TIMER <11:0>: The number of lines read out (minus
1) after which the Frame Transfer (FT) and the FOT starts.
The length of the pulse is given by the formula:
4*(12*(GRAN<1:0>+1)+1) (in clock cycles).
In mastermode the integration time, the dual slope (DS)
integration time, and triple slope (TS) integration time are
set by the SPI settings. Figure 15 shows the integration
timing and the relationship with the SPI registers. The
timing concerning integration is expressed in number of
lines read out. The timing is controlled by four SPI registers
which need to be uploaded with the desired number of lines.
This number is then compared with the line counter that
keeps track of the number of lines that is read out.
RES1_LENGTH <11:0>: The number of lines read out
(minus 1) after which the pixel reset drops and the
integration starts.
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RESET_N
RESET
PIXEL
PIXEL
SAMPLE
# LINES
READOUT
1
FOT
Res1_length
Res2_timer
Res3_timer
1
FT_timer
Res1_length
Figure 15. Integration Timing in Master Mode
The length of the integration time, the DS integration time
and the TS integration time are indicated by 3 output pins:
INT_TIME_1, INT_TIME_2 and INT_TIME_3. These
outputs are high during the actual integration time. This is
from the falling edge of the corresponding reset pulse to the
falling edge of the internal pixel sample. Figure 16 illustrates
this. The internal pixel sample rises at the moment defined
by FT_TIMER (see Figure 15) and the length of the pulse is
4*(12*(GRAN<1:0>+1)+2).
The line counter starts with the value 1 immediately after
the rising edge of RESET_N and after the end of the FOT.
This means that the four integration timing registers must be
uploaded with the desired number of lines plus one.
In subsampling mode, the line counter increases with
steps of two. In this mode, the counter starts with the value
‘2’ immediately with the rising edge of RESET_N. This
means that for correct operation, the four integration timing
registers can only be uploaded with an even number of lines
if subsampling is enabled.
RESET_N
RESET
RESET
DS
RESET
TS
Frame
Transfer
INT_TIME1
INT_TIME2
INT_TIME3
(internal )
Total
Integration Time
DS Integration Time
TS
Figure 16. INT_TIME Timing
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Figure 17 shows this principle. While the sensor is being
readout the FRAME_VALID signal goes high to indicate the
time needed to read out the sensor.
When windowing in Y direction is desired in this mode
(longer integration time than read out time) the following
parameters should be set: The integration time is set by the
FT_TIMER register. The actual windowing in Y is achieved
when the surrounding system discards the lines which are
not desired for the selected window.
Readout Time Smaller Than or Equal to Integration Time
In this situation the RES_LENGTH register can be
uploaded with the smallest possible value, this is the value
’2’. The frame rate is determined by the integration time.
The readout time is equal to the integration time, the
FT_TIMER register is uploaded with a value equal to the
window size to readout plus one. In case the readout time is
smaller than the integration time the FT_TIMER register is
uploaded with a value bigger than the window size.
Total Integration Time
PIXEL
RESET
FOT
FT_TIMER
FOT
Readout
FRAME_VALID
Figure 17. Readout Time Smaller than Integration Time
time. The FT_TIMER register must be set to the desired
window size (in Y). Only the RES_LENGTH register needs
to be changed during operation. Figure 18 shows this
example.
Readout Time Larger Than Integration Time
In case the readout time is larger than then integration
time, the RES_LENGTH register needs to be uploaded with
a value larger than two to compensate for the larger readout
Integration Time
PIXEL
RESET
FOT
FRAME_ VALID
FT_TIMER
FOT
Readout
Figure 18. Readout Time Larger than Integration Time
activating INT_TIME_2 and INT_TIME_3 separately. At
the end of the desired integration time the frame transfer
starts by making all 3 INT_TIME pins active low
simultaneously. There is always a small delay between the
applied external signals and the actual internally generated
pulses. These delays are also shown in Figure 19.
In case non destructive readout is used, the pulses on the
input pins still need to be given. By setting the NDR bit to
“1” the internal pixel reset pulses are suppressed but the
external pulses are still needed to have the correct timing of
the frame transfer.
Integration Timing in Slave Mode
In slave mode, the registers RES_LENGTH, DS_TIMER,
TS_TIMER, and FT_TIMER are ignored. The integration
timing is now controlled by the pins INT_TIME_1,
INT_TIME_2 and INT_TIME_3, which are now active low
input pins.
The relationship between the input pins and the
integration timing is illustrated in Figure 19. The pixel is
reset as soon as IN_TIME_1 is low (active) and
INT_TIME_2 and INT_TIME_3 are high. The integration
starts when INT_TIME_1 becomes high again and during
this integration additional (lower) reset can be given by
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RESET_N
SPI
Simultanious
min 12 clk
periods
INT_TIME_1
INT_TIME_2
INT_TIME_3
RESET
(internal)
DS RESET
(internal)
TS RESET
(internal)
PIXEL SAMPLE
(internal)
FOT
FOT
Total Integration Time
min 12 clk
periods
DS Integration Time
TS Integration
Time
Figure 19. Integration Timing in Slave Mode
Readout Timing
LINE_VALIDs when FRAME_VALID is low, must be
discarded. Figure 20 and Figure 21 illustrate this.
NOTE: The FRAME_VALID signal automatically goes
low after 480 LINE_VALID pulses in
mastermode.
The sensor is readout row by row. The LINE_VALID
signal shows when valid data of a row is at the outputs.
FRAME_VALID shows which LINE_VALIDs are valid.
12.5ns
CLK
DATA
<9:0>
Invalid
Valid
ValidValid
Valid
Invalid Invalid
LINE_VALID
Figure 20. LINE_VALID Timing
FRAME_VALID
LINE_VALID
Figure 21. FRAME_VALID Timing
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equal to the clock period minus 6 ns. Figure 22 illustrates
this.
NOTE: In slave mode, line valids that occur beyond the
desired image window should be discarded by
the user’s image data acquisition system
The data at the output of the sensor is clocked on the rising
edge of CLK. There is a delay of 3.2 ns between the rising
edge of CLK and a change in DATA<9:0>. After this delay
DATA<9:0> needs 6 ns to become stable within 10% of
VDDD. This means that DATA<9:0> is stable for a time
CLK
INVALID
DATA <9:0>
LINE_VALID
VALID
INVALID
VALID
4ns
INVALID
3.2ns
3.2 + 6ns
Clk period - 6ns
6ns
Figure 22. DATA<9.0> Valid Timing
LINE_VALIDs that correspond with lines that are not inside
the desired readout window.
The length of the FOT and ROT is still controlled by the
GRAN register as described in this data sheet.
Readout Timing in Slave Mode
The start pointer of the window to readout is determined
by the START_X and START_Y registers (as by readout in
master mode). The size of the window in x-direction is also
determined by the NB_OF_PIX register. The length of the
window in y-direction is determined by the externally
applied integration timing. The sensor does not know the
desired y-size to readout. It therefore reads out all lines
starting from START_Y. The readout of lines continues until
the user decides to start the FOT.
Even when the line pointer wants to address non existing
rows (row 481 and higher), the sequencer continues to run
in normal readout mode. This means that FRAME_VALID
remains high and LINE_VALID is toggled as if normal lines
are readout.
The controller should take care of this and ignore the
LINE_VALIDs that correspond with non existing lines and
Readout time longer than integration time
The sensor should be timed according to the formulas and
diagram here:
1. INT_TIME_1 should be brought high at time
(read_t - int_t) and preferably immediately after
the falling edge of LINE_VALID.
2. At time read_t all INT_TIME_x should
simultaneous go low to start the FOT. This is
immediately after the falling edge of the last
LINE_VALID of the desired readout window.
FOT
Readout
Reset
INT_TIME1
Integration
2. At time read_t after the last valid LINE_VALID of
the desired window size, all other LINE_VALIDs
should be ignored.
3. After the desired integration length all
INT_TIME_x should simultaneous go low to start
the FOT.
Readout time shorter than integration time
The sensor should be timed according to the formulas and
diagram here:
1. INT_TIME_1 should be brought high after a
minimum 2 ms reset time and preferably
immediately after the falling edge of the first
LINE_VALID.
FOT
INT_TIME1
FOT
Dummy
LINE_VALIDs
Readout
Reset
Integration
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Startup Timing
should be kept low to reset the on chip sequencer and
addressing logic. The RESET_N pin must remain low until
all initial SPI settings are uploaded. RESET_N pin must
remain low for at least 500 ns after ALL supplies are stable.
The rising edge of RESET_N starts the on chip clock
division. The second rising edge of CLK after the rising edge
of RESET_N, triggers the rising edge of the core clock.
Some SPI settings can be uploaded after the core clock has
started.
On startup, VDDD should rise together with or before the
other supplies. The rise of VDDD should be limited to
1V/100 ms to avoid activation of the on chip ESD protection
circuitry.
During the rise of VDDD an on chip POR_N signal is
generated that resets the SPI registers to its default setting.
After VDDD is stable the SPI settings can be uploaded to
configure the sensor for future readout and light integration.
When powering on the VDDD supply, the RESET_N pin
Min 500ns
RESET_N
POR_N
(internal)
System clock
(external)
Core clock
(internal)
VDDD power
supply
SPI upload
POWER ON VDDD STABLE
INVALID
SPI upload
INVALID
SPI upload if required
Figure 23. Startup Timing
Sequencer Reset Timing
By bringing RESET_N low for at least 50 ns, the on chip
sequencer is reset to its initial state. The internal clock
division is restarted. The second rising edge of CLK after the
rising edge of RESET_N the internal clock is restarted. The
SPI settings are not affected by RESET_N. If needed the SPI
settings can be changed during a low level of RESET_N.
System
clock
(external)
Min 50 ns
RESET_N
Core clock
(internal)
Sync_Y
(internal)
Clock_Y
(internal)
INVALID
Normal operation
Figure 24. Sequencer Reset Timing
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PIN LIST
Table 14. PINLIST
Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
1
GNDADC
Ground
Ground supply of the ADCs
2
DATA<5>
Output
Databit<5>
3
DATA<6>
Output
Databit<6>
4
DATA<7>
Output
Databit<7>
5
DATA<8>
Output
Databit<8>
6
DATA<9>
Output
Databit<9> (MSB)
7
GNDD
Ground
Digital ground supply
8
VDDD
Supply
Digital power supply (2.5V)
9
GNDADC
Ground
Ground supply of the ADCs
10
VADC
Supply
Power supply of the ADCs (2.5V)
11
GNDA
Ground
Ground supply of analog readout circuitry
12
VDDA
Supply
Power supply of analog readout circuitry (2.5V)
13
ADC_BIAS
Biasing
Biasing of ADCs. Connect with 10 kW to VADC and decouple with
100n to GND_ADC
14
BIAS4
Biasing
Biasing of amplifier stage. Connect with 110 kW to VDDA and decouple with 100 nF to GNDA
15
BIAS3
Biasing
Biasing of columns. Connect with 42 kW to VDDA and decouple with
100 nF to GNDA
16
BIAS2
Biasing
Biasing of columns. Connect with 1.5 MW to VDDA and decouple with
100 nF to GNDA.
17
BIAS1
Biasing
Biasing of imager core. Connect with 500 kW to VDDA and decouple
with 100 nF to GNDA
18
VPIX
Supply
Power supply of pixel array (2.5V)
19
SPI_ENABLE
Digital input
Enable of the SPI
20
SPI_CLK
Digital input
Clock of the SPI. (Max. 20 MHz)
21
SPI_DATA
Digital I/O
Data line of the SPI. Bidirectional pin
22
VMEM_H
Supply
Supply of vmem_high of pixelarray (3.3V)
23
GND_DRIVERS
Ground
Ground of pixel array drivers
24
VRESET_1
Supply
Reset supply voltage (typical 3.3V)
25
VRESET_2
Supply
Dual slope reset supply voltage. Connect to other supply or ground
when dual slope reset is not used
26
VRESET_3
Supply
Triple slope reset supply voltage. Connect to other supply or ground
when triple slope reset is not used
27
PRECHARGE_BIAS
Bias
Connect with 68 kW to VPIX and decouple with 100 nF to
GND_DRIVERS
28
LINE_VALID
Digital output
Indicates when valid data is at the outputs. Active high
29
FRAME_VALID
Digital output
Indicates when valid frame is readout
30
INT_TIME_3
Digital I/O
In master mode: Output to indicate the triple slope integration time. In
slave mode: Input to control the triple slope integration time
31
INT_TIME_2
Digital I/O
In master mode: Output to indicate the dual slope integration time. In
slave mode: Input to control the dual slope integration time
32
INT_TIME_1
Digital I/O
In master mode: Output to indicate the integration time
In slave mode: Input to control integration time
33
VDDD
Supply
Digital power supply (2.5V)
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Table 14. PINLIST
Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
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GNDD
Ground
Digital ground supply
35
VDDA
Supply
Power supply of analog readout circuitry (2.5V)
36
GNDA
Ground
Ground supply of analog readout circuitry
37
RESET_N
Digital input
Sequencer reset, active low
38
CLK
Digital input
Readout clock (80 MHz), sine or square clock
39
VADC
Supply
Power supply of the ADCs (2.5V)
40
GNDADC
Ground
Ground supply of the ADCs
41
VDDO
Supply
Power supply of the output drivers (2.5V)
42
GNDO
Ground
Ground supply of the output drivers
43
DATA<0>
Output
Databit<0> (LSB)
44
DATA<1>
Output
Databit<1>
45
DATA<2>
Output
Databit<2>
46
DATA<3>
Output
Databit<3>
47
DATA<4>
Output
Databit<4>
48
VADC
Supply
Power supply of the ADCs (2.5V)
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PACKAGE DRAWING
Figure 25. Package Drawing (001−45394)
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Mechanical Package Specification
Mechanical Specifications
Die
(with Pin 1
to the left center)
Die thickness
Min
Typ
Max
Units
−0.01
0.74
0.01
mm
Die center, X offset to the center of the package
−50
0
50
mm
Die center, Y offset to the center of the package
−50
0
50
mm
Die position, X tilt
−1
0
1
deg
Die position, Y tilt
−1
0
1
deg
Die placement accuracy in package
−50
50
mm
Die rotation accuracy
−1
1
deg
Optical center referenced from package center
(X−dir)
6.1
mm
Optical center referenced from package center
(Y−dir)
7.1
mm
Distance from PCB plane to top of the die surface
1.25
mm
1
mm
0.6
mm
Distance from top of the die surface to top of the
glass lid
Glass Lid
Thickness
Spectral range for window
400
Transmission of the glass lid
Mechanical shock
JESD22−B104C; Condition G
Vibration
JESD22−B103B; Condition 1
Mounting Profile
Lead−free Infra−Red (IR) profile for LCC package if no socket is used
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1000
nm
92
%
2000
G
2000
Hz
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Glass Lid
The LUPA300 image sensor uses a glass lid without any
coatings. Figure 26 shows the transmission characteristics
of the glass lid.
As shown in Figure 26, no infrared attenuating filter glass
is used. (source: http://www.pgo−online.com).
Figure 26. Transmission Characteristics of the Glass Lid
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
For proper handling and storage conditions, refer to the ON Semiconductor application note AN52561.
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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
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ACRONYMS
Acronym
Description
Acronym
Description
ADC
analog-to-digital converter
IP
intellectual property
AFE
analog front end
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
CMOS
complementary metal oxide semiconductor
MBS
mixed boundary scan
CRC
cyclic redundancy check
MSB
most significant bit
DAC
digital-to-analog converter
PGA
programmable gain amplifier
DDR
double data rate
PLS
parasitic light sensitivity
DFT
design for test
PRBS
pseudo-random binary sequence
DNL
differential nonlinearity
PRNU
pixel random nonuniformity
DS
Double Sampling
QE
quantum efficiency
DSNU
dark signal nonuniformity
RGB
red green blue
EIA
Electronic Industries Alliance
RMA
Return Material Authorization
ESD
electrostatic discharge
RMS
root mean square
FE
frame end
ROI
region of interest
FF
fill factor
ROT
row overhead time
FOT
frame overhead time
S/H
sample and hold
FPGA
Field Programmable Gate Array
SNR
signal-to-noise ratio
FPN
fixed pattern noise
SPI
serial peripheral interface
FPS
frames per second
TBD
to be determined
FS
frame start
TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association
HBM
Human Body Model
TJ
Junction Temperature
IMG
regular pixel data
TR
training pattern
INL
integral nonlinearity
% RH
Percent Relative Humidity
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GLOSSARY
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.
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.
INL
Integral nonlinearity (for ADCs)
IR
Infrared. IR light has wavelengths in the approximate range 750 nm to 1 mm.
Lux
Photometric unit of luminance (at 550 nm, 1lux = 1 lumen/m2 = 1/683 W/m2)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is equal to 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.
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.
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APPENDIX A: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q:
How does the dual (multiple) slope extended dynamic range mode work?
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 reach the
saturation levels are not saturated anymore (this increases
the optical dynamic range) at read out. It is important to note
that pixel signals above the double slope reset level are not
influenced by this double slope reset pulse (p1 and p2). If
desired, additional reset pulses can be given at lower levels
to achieve multiple slope.
A:
The green lines 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. As shown, 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
the integration time. This double slope reset pulse resets the
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 27. Dual Slope Diagram
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