AMIS710401-A4: 400dpi CIS Module
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Red 600nm LED Light Source
1.0 General Description
The AMIS-710401-A4 (PI401MC-A4) is a contact image sensor (CIS) module using MOS image sensor technology for high-speed
performance and high sensitivity. These CIS modules contain a complete optical imaging system that includes the light source and
focusing elements.
The MOS image sensors are mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) and housed in an A4 size module. They contain video
processing circuits, allowing for high scanning speeds. The module comes with its LED light source, which provides the light power.
Since the light power limits the exposure, which is proportional to the product of scanning speed and light power, the module’s
maximum scanning speed and signal output voltage are limited, in this case with the Red light source, to a 5.5MHz clock rate.
The module is designed for scanning A4 size (216mm) documents with 16 dots per millimeter (dpm) resolution. Applications include
document scanning, mark readers, gaming and office automation equipment.
2.0 Key Features
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LED light source, lens and sensor are integrated into a single module
660nm LED light source
Analog video, pixel rate as high as 5.5MHz
630µsec/line minimum scanning speed @ maximum of 5.5MHz clock rate
16 dots/mm resolution, 216mm scanning length
Wide dynamic range
Standard A4 size ≅ 14.5mm x 19.5mm x 232mm
Low power
Light weight
3.0 Functional Description
Each of the modules consists of 27 AMIS-720442 (PI3042) image sensors, serially cascaded together. Each sensor consists of 128
photo-sensing elements (pixels), resulting in a module with a length of 3456 pixels.
These image sensors, which are cascaded in a sequence to form a single line array, contain associated multiplex switches, which are
sequentially accessed with its digital shift register. Each register has a chip-select switch, which activates its shift register upon the
completion of its preceding sensor’s scan. In turn, after completing its own scan the register activates its successor’s register. The start
pulse initiates the shift register of the first chip in the line array. The first chip then sequentially clocks out the integrated charges
proportional to the image on the selected pixel site. These charges are passed through the sensors’ multiplexing switch and then out
onto the video line, where these charges are converted to a proportional voltage signal pulse. When the first sensor completes its scan,
the chip-select switch on the following chip is switched on to continue its line scan. This process continues until the module completes
its scan. A new scan is initiated when a start pulse is again entered into the first chip of each section.
The 27 sensors are cascaded together and bonded onto a PCB. They share a common clock line. Their shift registers have end-of-line
pulses that are connected to the following sensor’s register start input. Their video output shares a common video line. This video line
forms a storage capacitance, which is buffered by a video amplifier that functions as an output video driver. The charge from each
output is integrated onto the video line capacitance and readout. Then, each pixel is reset and ready to integrate the following pixel
charge.
Mounted in the module is a one-to-one graded indexed micro lens array, which focuses the images on scanned documents onto the
sensors’ sensing plane, where it the images are converted to proportional electrical charges.
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Illumination is accomplished by means of single line array of Red 660nm LED light sources. The LED chips are mounted on a PCB
then bonded in appropriate combinations to provide a 5.0V input light source.
All components are housed in a small plastic housing, which has a glass cover that acts as the focal point for the object being scanned,
protecting the imaging array, micro lens assembly, and LED light source from dust.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show a block diagram and a cross section of a module.
Figure 1: Module Block Diagram
Figure 2: Module Cross Section
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4.0 Connector Pin Out
Inputs and outputs to the module are accomplished via a 10-pin connector, part number JAE IL-Z-10P-S125L3-E, located on one end of
the module.
Table 1 lists the connector pin out with its symbols and descriptions.
Table 1: Pin Out Configuration
Connector Pin Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Symbol
VOUT
GND
VDD (+5V)
VN (-5V to -12V)
GND
SP (START)
GND
CP (CLOCK)
GLED
VLED
Description
Analog video output
Ground, 0V
Power supply
Negative power supply
Ground, 0V
Shift register start pulse
Ground
Clock pulse
Ground for the light source, 0V
Power supply for the light source
Table 2 shows the absolute maximum ratings for the parameters. Table 3 shows the absolute maximum for the LED light source. These
are the absolute maximum ratings and continuous operation is not recommended.
5.0 Absolute Maximum Rating
Table 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Power supply
Input clock pulse (high level)
Input clock pulse (low level)
Symbol
Vdd
Idd
Vn
In
Vih
Vil
Max. Rating
7
100
|-15|
10
Vdd - 0.5V
|-0.5|
Table 3: LED Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Max. Rating
AMIS-710401-A4 660nm Red LED
VLED
5.5
ILED
0.7
Units
V
A
6.0 Environmental Specifications
Table 4 lists the environmental conditions for the modules.
Table 4: Operating and Storage Environment
Parameter
Max. Rating
Operating temperature
0 to +50
Operating humidity
10 to 90
Storage temperature
-20 to +75
Storage humidity
10 to 90
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Units
V
mA
V
mA
V
V
Units
°
C
%
°
C
%
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7.0 Electro-Optical Characteristics at 25°C
Table 5 lists the fixed geometrical electro-optical characteristics. Table 6 shows the factory adjustable specification characteristics
constrained to the limits of the test target and the LED light source.
Table 5: Fixed Geometrical Electro-Optical Characteristics
Parameter
Value
Total number of pixels in each module
3456
Pixel-to-pixel spacing
62.5
Units
Elements
µm
7.1 Module: AMIS-710401-A4; Light Source: 660nm Red LED
Table 6: AMIS-710401-A4 / 660nm Red LED Electro-Optical Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Value
(1)
Line scanning rate
Tint
692
(2)
Clock frequency
(3)(7)
Bright output voltage
(4)
Bright output non-uniformity
(5)
Adjacent photo-response non-uniformity
(6)
Dark non-uniformity
(7)
Dark output voltage
(8)
Modulation transfer function
Notes:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Fclk
Video output
Up
Upn
Ud
Dark level (DL)
MTF
Units
µsec
5.0
1.25±0.25
< ±30
<25
< 150
< 100
> 40
Note
@ 5.0MHz clock
frequency
MHz
V
%
%
mV
mV
%
Tint is the line-scanning rate or integration time and is determined by the interval between two start pulses (SP). The integration time is factory adjusted to give
1.25V output with the maximum clock frequency of 5MHz. However, a minimum integration of 630µs is with a maximum 5.5MHz clock frequency.
Fclk is the main clock frequency and also equals the pixel rate.
Video output level is dependent on the Integration time and the LED light power.
Up = [Vp(max) - Vpavg] / Vpavg x 100% or [Vpavg - Vp(min)] / Vpavg} x 100%, whichever is greater.
Where Vp(max) = maximum pixel level, Vp(min) = minimum pixel level, and Vpavg = average of all pixels.
Adjacent photo-response non-uniformity (Upn)
Upn = Max ((Vpn – Vpn+1) / Min (Vpn, Vpn+1)) x 100%, where Vpn is the pixel output voltage of Pixel n in the light.
Ud = Vdmax - Vdmin, where Vdmin is the minimum output voltage with the LED off and Vdmax is maximum output voltage with the LED on.
See the paragraph in Section 9.0 for explanation.
See the paragraph in Section 10.0. A graph of the typical MTF vs Depth of Focus is shown.
8.0 Recommended Operating Conditions at 25°C
Table 7 lists the recommended operating conditions. Table 8 lists the recommended operating conditions for t he LED light source.
Table 7: Recommended Operating Conditions at 25°C
Parameter
Symbol
Power supply
Vdd (positive)
Vn (negative)
Idd (positive)
In (negative)
Input voltage (high level)
Vih
Input voltage (low level)
Vil
(1)
Clock frequency
Fclk
Clock pulse high duty cycle
Duty
Clock pulse high duration
Pwck
(1)
Integration time
Tint
Operating temperature
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Min.
4.5
-12
14
8
Vdd - 1.0
0
0.346
25
46
630
0
Typ.
5.0
-5
17
9
Vdd - 0.5
25
4
Max.
5.5
-4.5
20
10
Vdd
0.6
5.5
10000
50
Units
V
V
mA
mA
V
V
MHz
%
ns
µs
°
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Table 8: Recommended Operating Conditions at 25°C
LED Light Source
Parameter
660nm Red LED
VLED
Min.
Typ.
5.0
Max.
5.5
Units
V
Note:
(1)
The maximum clock speed is limited by the LED power of the modules’ light source.
The minimum clock speed is determined by the longest tolerable integration time. Because of the leakage current build up, the integration time is recommended to
be no greater than 10ms.
9.0 Reset Level and Video Sampling Time
Figure 3: Reset Level and Sample Time
Figure 3 shows the video signal waveform and details a single pixel. The signal output waveform is shown referenced to the input clock
waveform. Also shown is the terminology used to define the dark and bright output levels, Vp, and the recommended pixel sampling
times, tsst. Also shown is the clock to video reset time delay, tdl.
The dark level is defined by using the module imaging on a black target or with the light source turned off. The dark level is then
measured from ground or 0V. The reset level is a reference level of the reset switch, which is not necessarily at ground. The reason for
this is that after the reset operation, the video signal is passed through an amplifier, which may have some offsets. The difference
between the dark level and reset level is called the pedestal, PED. Hence, the reset level will sit below the dark level.
The video pixels demonstrated in this graph are ideal waveforms from a CIS module, using a phototransistor imaging structure. The
video output at high speeds, such as 5.0MHz, does not instantly rise to its final value, although if it is given enough time it would
eventually approach its steady state value (in order of milliseconds). However, at high speeds it is impractical to wait until a final stable
value is reached. The suggested sampling point, tsst, is therefore a few nanoseconds prior to the signal falling edge of Vp.
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10.0 Depth of Focus
Figure 4 shows two graphs of typical MTF versus Distance, which can be used to define the working depth-of-focus (DOF). The two
curves indicate the spread among the production modules. Note that the MTF is greater than 50 percent between the 0.0mm and
0.1mm depth. Distances greater than 0.1mm from the glass surface are still usable, but discretion must be used in its application. Since
this module is a 400dpi module, the MTF was measured with a 400dpi or a 200 line-pair per inch optical bar pattern. The test was
conducted with the pixel rate set to 5.0MHz.
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, .....3456 , Vp(n) is the signal amplitude of the n pixel.
MTF (%)
MTF vs depth focus
PI401MC-A4 STANDARD
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
SN2028
SN60
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6
Depth (mm) From The Window
Surface
Figure 4: Typical MTF versus Distance
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11.0 Timing Characteristics at 25°C
The timing characteristics at 25°C for the I/O clocks are shown in Figure 5 and their definitions are detailed in Table 9.
Figure 5: Module Timing Diagram
Table 9: Timing Definitions
Item
Clock cycle time
Clock pulse width
Clock duty cycle
(1)
Prohibit crossing time of the SP
Data setup time
Data hold time
Signal delay time
Signal settling time
Symbol
to
tw
tprh
tds
tdh
tdl
tsh
Min.
0.182
46
25
84
86
94
50
100
Typ.
Max.
2.9
730
75
Units
µs
ns
%
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
Note:
(1)
"Prohibit crossing of the SP", tprh, is to indicate that the start pulse should not be active high between two consecutive low going clock pulses. All falling clock
edges under an active high start pulse loads the internal shift register, therefore the start pulse must be active over only one falling clock edge. A high start pulse
crossing over any rising clock edges are ignored by the shift register. One simple way to ensure that the start pulse will not be actively high for any two consecutive
falling clock edges is to generate the start pulse on a rising clock edge and terminate it on the following rising clock edge.
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12.0 Mechanical Structure of the Module
Figure 6 is an overview of the module housing, showing its connector location, its approximate overall dimensions and its general
layout. It is not intended for use as a design reference. A detailed drawing for AMIS-710401-A4 module housing is available upon
request.
Figure 6: Module Mechanical Overview
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