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Low Power Color CMOS Image Sensors
Technical Data (Preliminary)
Part Numbers: HDCS-2020 (VGA) and HDCS-1020 (CIF)
Description
The HDCS-2020 and HDCS-1020 CMOS Image Sensors capture high quality images while consuming very low power.
These parts integrate the digital timing control and voltage regulation to provide an all-digital interface. Available in
either VGA (640x480) or CIF (352x288) resolution image arrays, the devices are ideally suited for a wide variety of
applications.
These image sensors contain many features to simplify system design and reduce time to market for camera
manufacturers. The highly integrated design incorporates all of the timing generators, analog-to-digital converters
(ADC), voltage references, and Integrated Double Sampling into a single component. System integration is simplified
by these sensors all digital I/O. Color specific programmable gain amplifiers permits full accesses to the ADC’s
dynamic range, regardless of scene illumination, assuring the capture of high quality images. The low power
architecture of these sensors permits them to be easily incorporated in battery-powered devices.
The HDCS-2020 and HDCS-1020, when coupled with Agilent’s HDCP family of image-processors, provide a complete
imaging system to enable quick end-product development. Designed for low-cost consumer electronic applications, the
HDCS-2020 and HDCS-1020 sensors deliver unparalleled performance for mainstream imaging applications.
Features
2 resolution arrays available - HDCS-2020 (VGA: 640x480) and HDCS-
1020 (CIF: 352 x 288)
Integrated Analog-to-Digital Converters - HDCS-2020 (10 bit), HDCS-
1020 (8 bit)
All Digital I/O - Fully integrated voltage references, timing controller and
Analog-to-Digital Converters
Single Voltage Requirement - 3.3 Volts only
High frame rates - HDCS-2020: 15 frames/second, HDCS-1020: 30
frames/second
Color Specific Programmable Gains for optimized imaging
High Sensitivity, low noise design - Capturing excellent images in a wide
variety of lighting conditions
Versatile timing control - Programmable handshaking and
synchronization signals
Variable master clock rate: HDCS-2020 (up to 25 MHz), HDCS-1020 (up
to 30 MHz)
Industry standard Bayer color filter pattern
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C compatible and UART interfaces for configuration and control
Package: 32 pin Optical Plastic J-Lead 13.5 x 14.5mm
Typical
Applications
PC camera
Digital Still
Cameras
Toys
Cellular Phones
Handheld
Computers
Notebook
Computers