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November, 2017 Rev. 6
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MT9V115/D
MT9V115
MT9V115 1/13‐Inch
System‐On‐A‐Chip (SOC)
CMOS Digital Image Sensor
General Description
ON Semiconductors MT9V115 is a 1/13-inch CMOS digital image
sensor with an active-pixel array of 648 (H) x 488 (V). It includes
sophisticated camera functions such as auto exposure control, auto
white balance, black level control, flicker detection and avoidance,
and defect correction. It is designed for low light performance. It is
programmable through a simple two-wire serial interface. The
MT9V115 produces extraordinarily clear, sharp digital pictures that
make it the perfect choice for a wide range of applications, including
mobile phones, PC and notebook cameras, and gaming systems.
*Supports ITU-R BT.656 format with odd timing code. BT656 is
used on interlaced output but this is a progressive scan output.
Table 1. KEY PARAMETERS
Parameter Value
Optical Format 1/13-inch
Active Pixels 648 x 488 = 0.3 Mp (VGA)
Pixel Size 1.75 μm
Color Filter Array RGB Bayer
Shutter Type Electronic Rolling Shutter (ERS)
Input Clock Range 4–44 MHz
Output Clock
Maximum
Parallel 22 MHz
MIPI 176 Mbps
Output Parallel 8 bit
MIPI 8 bit, 10 bit
Frame Rate, Full Resolution 30 fps
Responsivity 1.88 V/lux*sec
SNRMAX (Temporal) 34.1 dB
Dynamic Range 64 dB
Supply Voltage Digital 1.8 V
Analog 2.8 V
MIPI 2.8 V
Power Consumption 55 mW(Est.)
Operating Temperature (Ambient) TA–30°C to +70°C
Chief Ray Angle 24°
Package Options Wafer, CSP
Features
Superior Low-light Performance
Ultra-low-power
VGA Video at 30 fps
Internal Master Clock Generated by On-chip Phase Locked Loop
(PLL) Oscillator
Electronic Rolling Shutter (ERS), Progressive Scan
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Features (continued)
Integrated Image Flow Processor (IFP) for
Single-die Camera Module
One-time Programmable Memory (OTPM)
Automatic Image Correction and
Enhancement, Including Four-Channel Lens
Shading Correction
Arbitrary Image Scaling with Anti-aliasing
Supports ITU.R.656 Format
(Progressive Scan Version)
Two-wire Serial Interface Providing Access
to Registers and Microcontroller Memory
Selectable Output Data Format:
YCbCr, 565RGB, Processed Bayer, RAW8
and RAW8+2-bit, BT656*
Parallel Data Output
Programmable I/O Slew Rate
MIPI Serial Mode Supporting 8-bit and
10-bit Data Streams
Independently Configurable Gamma
Correction
Direct XDMA Access
(Reducing Serial Commands)
Integrated Hue Rotation
Applications
Mobile Phones
PC and Notebook Cameras
Gaming Systems
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Ordering Information
Table 2. AVAILABLE PART NUMBERS
Part Number Product Description Orderable Product Attribute Description
MT9V115D00STCK22EC1200 VGA 1/13”SOC Die Sales, 200 μm Thickness
MT9V115EBKSTCCR VGA 1/13”CIS SOC Chip Tray without Protective Film
MT9V115W00STCK22EC1750 VGA 1/4” SOC Wafer Sales, 750 μm Thickness
Functional Description
ON Semiconductors MT9V115 is a 1/13-inch VGA
CMOS digital image sensor with an integrated advanced
camera system. This camera system features a
microcontroller (MCU), a sophisticated image flow
processor (IFP), a serial port, and a parallel port. The
microcontroller manages all functions of the camera system
and sets key operating parameters for the sensor core to
optimize the quality of raw image data entering the IFP. The
sensor core consists of an active pixel array of 648 x 488
pixels with programmable timing and control circuitry. It
also includes an analog signal chain with automatic offset
correction, programmable gain, and a 10-bit
analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
The entire system-on-a-chip (SOC) has an ultra-low
power operational mode and a superior low-light
performance that is particularly suitable for mobile
applications. The MT9V115 features ON Semiconductor’s
breakthrough low-noise CMOS imaging technology that
achieves near-CCD image quality (based on signal-to-noise
ratio and low-light sensitivity) while maintaining the
inherent size, cost, and integration advantages of CMOS.
Architecture Overview
The MT9V115 combines a VGA sensor core with an IFP
to form a stand-alone solution for both image acquisition
and processing. Both the sensor core and the IFP have
internal registers that can be controlled by the user. In
normal operation, an integrated microcontroller
autonomously controls most aspects of operation. The
processed image data is transmitted to the host system
through the serial or parallel bus. Figure 1 shows the major
functional blocks of the MT9V115.
Figure 1. MT9V115 Block Diagram
F IFO
AG N D DG N D
PIXCLK
4
4
4
11 7
STANDBY
EXTCLK
Analog
Processing ADC Digital Image
Processing (SOC)
PLL
Pixel Array
(648 x 488)
Column Control
RAM ROM
uControroller
CCI Serial
Interface SDATA
SCLOCK
Column Control
Serial
DATA_P, DATA_N
CLK_P, CLK_N
Parallel
DOUT[7:0]
FV, LV, PIXCLK
FV, LV
DOUT[7
:6]
DOUT[5:0]
DATA_P/DOUT[7]
DATA_N/DOUT[6]
CLK_P/FV
CLK_N/LV
VDD_PHY
VDD
VDDIO
VPP
VAA
VDDPLL Register Bus
Image Data Bus
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Sensor Core
The MT9V115 has a color image sensor with a Bayer
color filter arrangement and a VGA active-pixel array with
electronic rolling shutter (ERS). The sensor core readout is
10 bits. The sensor core also supports separate analog and
digital gain for all four color channels (R, Gr, Gb, B).
Image Flow Processor (IFP)
The advanced IFP features and flexible programmability
of the MT9V115 can enhance and optimize the image sensor
performance. Built-in optimization algorithms enable the
MT9V115 to operate with factory settings as a fully
automatic and highly adaptable system-on-a-chip (SOC) for
most camera systems.
These algorithms include shading correction, defect
correction, color interpolation, edge detection, color
correction, aperture correction, and image formatting with
cropping and scaling.
Microcontroller Unit (MCU)
The MCU communicates with all functional blocks by
way of an internal ON Semiconductor proprietary bus
interface. The MCU firmware executes the automatic
control algorithms for exposure and white balance.
System Control
The MT9V115 has a phase-locked loop (PLL) oscillator
that can generate the internal sensor clock from the common
system clock. The PLL adjusts the incoming clock
frequency up, allowing the MT9V115 to run at almost any
desired resolution and frame rate within the sensors
capabilities.
Low-power consumption is a very important requirement
for all components of wireless devices. The MT9V115
provides power-conserving features, including an internal
soft standby mode and a hard standby mode.
A two-wire serial interface bus enables read and write
access to the MT9V115’s internal registers and variables.
The internal registers control the sensor core, the color
pipeline flow, the output interface, auto white balance
(AWB) and auto exposure (AE).
Output Interface
The output interface block can select either raw data or
processed data. Image data is provided to the host system by
an 8-bit parallel port (up to 22MB/sec) or by a serial MIPI
port (up tp 176 Mbps with 8-bit and 10-bit support). The
parallel output port provides 8-bit YCbCr, YUV, 565 RGB,
BT656, processed Bayer data or extended 10-bit Bayer data
achieved using 8+2 format.
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System Interfaces
Figure 2 shows typical MT9V115 device connections.
For low-noise operation, the MT9V115 requires separate
power supplies for analog and digital sections of the die.
Both power supply rails should be decoupled from ground
using capacitors as close as possible to the die. The use of
inductance filters is not recommended on the power supplies
or output signals.
The MT9V115 provides dedicated signals for digital core
and I/O power domains that can be at different voltages. The
PLL and analog circuitry require clean power sources.
Table 3, “Signal Descriptions,” provides the signal
descriptions for the MT9V115.
Figure 2. Typical Configuration (Connection) Parallel Output Mode
Notes:
Analog
Power
SDATA
SCLK
PIXCLK
STANDBY
AGND
I/O
Power
VAA
Twowire
Serial interface Parallel
Port
Standby Mode
EXTCLK
External Clock in
(4–44 MHz)
DOUT[5:0]
VDD _IO
Digital
Core
Power
GND, GND_PLL
PLL
Power
VDD_PLL
OTPM
Power
(Optional)
DATA_P/DOUT[7]
DATA_N/DOUT[6]
CLK_P/FV
CLK_N/LV
MIPI/Parallel
Port
VDD _PHY
0.1mF
VDD_PLL5VDD5VAA,VDD_PHY5
OR/AND
1. This typical configuration shows only one scenario out of multiple possible variations for this sensor.
2. ON Semiconductor recommends a minimum 1.5 kΩ resistor value for the two-wire serial interface RPULL-UP; however,
greater values may be used for slower transmission speed.
3. Only one mode, MIPI or Parallel can be used at one time
4. VDD_PHY requires 2.8 V nominal in MIPI mode, but can take VDD_IO setting in parallel mode.
5. As a minimum, ON Semiconductor recommends that a 0.1 μF decoupling capacitor for each power supply is mounted
as close as possible to the pad inside the module. Actual values and numbers may vary depending on layout and design
considerations.
VDD_IO5
3
RPULLUP2
PHY
Power4
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Decoupling Capacitor Recommendations
The minimum recommended decoupling capacitor
recommendation is 0.1 μF per supply in the module.
It is important to provide clean, well regulated power to
each power supply. The ON Semiconductor recommendati
on for capacitor placement and values are based on our
internal demo camera design and verified in hardware.
NOTE: Since hardware design is influenced by many
factors, such as layout, operating conditions,and
component selection, the customer is ultimately
responsible to ensure that clean power is
provided for their own designs.
In order of preference, ON Semiconductor recommends:
1. Mount 0.1 μF and 1 μF decoupling capacitors for
each power supply as close as possible to the pad
and place a 10 μF capacitor nearby off-module.
2. If module limitations allow for only six decoupling
capacitors for a three-regulator design (VDD_PLL
tied to VAA), use a 0.1 μF and 1 μF capacitor for
each of the three regulated supplies.
ON Semiconductor also recommends placing
a 10 μF capacitor for each supply off-module, but
close to each supply.
3. If module limitations allow for only three
decoupling capacitors, a 1 μF capacitor for each of
the three regulated supplies is preferred.
ON Semiconductor recommends placing a 10 μF
capacitor for each supply off-module but closed to
each supply.
4. If module limitations allow for only three
decoupling capacitors, a 0.1 μF capacitor for each
of the three regulated supplies is preferred.
ON Semiconductor recommends placing a 10 μF
capacitor for each supply off-module but close to
each supply.
5. Priority should be given to the VAA supply for
additional decoupling capacitors.
6. Inductive filtering components are not
recommended.
7. Follow best practices when performing physical
layout.
Signal Descriptions
Table 3. SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS
Name Type Description
EXTCLK Input Input clock signal
STANDBY Input Controls sensor’s standby mode, active HIGH
SCLK Input Two-wire serial interface clock
SDATA I/O Two-wire serial interface data
FRAME_VALID (FV) Output Identifies rows in the active image
LINE_VALID (LV) Output Identifies pixels in the active line
PIXCLK Output Pixel clock
DOUT[7:0] Output DOUT[7:0] for 8-bit image data output
CLK_N Output Differential MIPI clock
CLK_P Output Differential MIPI clock
DATA_N Output DATA_N Output Differential MIPI data
DATA_P Output DATA_P Output Differential MIPI data
VDD Supply Digital power
DGND Supply Digital ground
VDD_IO Supply I/O power supply
VPP Supply OTPM power supply
VDD_PLL Supply PLL power
VDD_PHY Supply MIPI power supply
GND_PLL Supply PLL ground
VAA Supply Analog power
AGND Supply Analog ground
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Table 4. PAD FUNCTIONALITY BASED ON OUTPUT
MODES
Parallel Output MIPI Output
DOUT[6] DATA_N
DOUT[7] DATA_P
FRAME_VALID CLK_P
LINE_VALID CLK_N
Power-On Reset
The MT9V115 includes a power-on reset feature that
initiates a reset upon power-up. A soft reset is issued by
writing commands through the two-wire serial interface.
Two types of reset are available:
A soft reset is issued by writing commands (SYSCTL
R0x001A[0] = 1)through the two-wire serial interface
register 0x1A bit[4:6] during normal operation.
An internal power-on reset
The output states after hard reset are shown in Table 5.
A soft reset sequence to the sensor has the same effect as
the hard reset and can be activated by writing to a register
through the two-wire serial interface. On-chip
power-onreset circuitry can generate an internal reset signal
in case an external reset is not provided. The RESET_BAR
signal has an internal pull-up resistor and can be left floating.
Standby
The MT9V115 supports two different standby modes:
1. Hard standby mode
2. Soft standby mode
The hard standby mode is invoked by asserting the
STANDBY pin. It then disables all of the digital logic within
the image sensor, and only supports being awoken by
de-asserting the STANDBY pin. The soft standby mode is
enabled by a single register access, which then disables the
sensor core and most of the digital logic. However, the serial
interface is kept alive, which allows the image sensor to be
awoken via a serial register access.
All output signal status during standby are shown in
Table 5.
Table 5. STATUS OF OUTPUT SIGNALS DURING RESET AND STANDBY
Signal Reset Post-Reset Standby
DOUT[7:0] HighZHighZHighZ
PIXCLK HighZHighZHighZ
LV HighZHighZHighZ
FV HighZHighZHighZ
CLK_N HighZ 0 0
CLK_P HighZ 0 0
DATA_N HighZ 0 0
DATA_P HighZ 0 0
Hard Standby Mode
The MT9V115 can enter hard standby mode by using
external STANDBY signal, as shown in Figure 3. The
two-wire serial interface and IFP block shut down even
when EXTCLK is running during hard standby mode.
Exiting Standby Mode
1. De-assert STANDBY signal (LOW).
Entering Standby Mode
1. Assert STANDBY signal (HIGH).
2. Part is now ready for streaming.
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Figure 3. Hard Standby Mode Operation
EXTCLK
STANDBY
Mode
t1t2
t4
t3
STANDBY
Asserted
Standby
Mode EXTCLK Disabled EXTCLK Enabled
NOTE: In hard standby mode, EXTCLK is automatically gated off, and the two-wire serial interface is not active.
Table 6. HARD STANDBY SIGNAL TIMING
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
t1Standby entry complete (EOF hard standby) 1 Frame + 16742 1 Frame + 17032 EXTCLKs
t2Active EXTCLK required after STANDBY as-
serted
10 EXTCLKs
t3Active EXTCLK required before STANDBY
de-asserted
10 EXTCLKs
t4STANDBY pulse width 1 Frame + 16762 EXTCLKs
Soft Standby Mode
The MT9V115 can enter soft standby mode by writing to
a SYSCTL register through the two-wire serial interface, as
shown in Figure 4. EXTCLK can be stopped to reduce the
power consumption during soft standby mode. However,
since two-wire serial interface requires EXTCLK to operate,
ON Semiconductor recommends that EXTCLK run
continuously.
Entering Standby Mode
1. Set SYSCTL 0x0018[0] to “1” to initiate standby
mode.
2. Check until SYSCTL 0x0018[14] changes to “1”
to indicate MT9V115 is in standby mode.
3. Turn EXTCLK off.
Exiting Standby Mode
1. Turn EXTCLK on.
2. Reset SYSCTL register 0x0018[0] to “0.”
3. Check until SYSCTL register 0x0018[14] changes
to “0”.
NOTE: Steps 1 is only necessary in soft standby mode if
EXTCLK is turned off.
Figure 4. Soft Standby Mode Operation
EXTCLK
SYSCTL 0x0018[0]
Mode
t1t2
t4
t3
STANDBY
Asserted
Standby
Mode EXTCLK Disabled EXTCLK Enabled
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Table 7. SOFT STANDBY SIGNAL TIMING
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
t1Standby entry complete (0x301A[4] = 1) 1 Frame + 16742 1 Frame + 17032 EXTCLKs
t2Active EXTCLK required after soft standby acti-
vates
10 EXTCLKs
t3Active EXTCLK required before soft standby
de-activates
10 EXTCLKs
t4Minimum standby time 1 Frame + 16762 EXTCLKs
Module ID
The MT9V115 provides 4 bits of module ID that can be
read by the host processor from register 0x001A[15:12].
The module ID is programmed through the OTPM.
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Parallel Image Data Output Interface
The user can use the 8-bit parallel output (DOUT[7:0])to
transmit the sensor image data in 8-bit YUV or in 8+2 Bayer
formats to the host system as shown in Figure 5 for pixel data
timing within a line and in Figure 6 for frame and line timing
structures.
The MT9V115 has an output FIFO to retain a constant
pixel output clock independent from the data output rate
variations due to scaling factor (used only in 8-bit YUV).
The MT9V115 image data is read out in a progressive scan
mode. Valid image data is surrounded by horizontal
blanking and vertical blanking. The amount of horizontal
blanking and vertical blanking are programmable.
MT9V115 output data is synchronized with the PIXCLK
output. When LINE_VALID(LV) is HIGH, one pixel value
(10-bit bayer data) is output through PIXCLK period as
shown in Figure 5. PIXCLK is continuously running as
default even during the blanking period. The MT9V115 can
be programmed to delay the PIXCLK edge relative to the
DOUT transitions. Also, PIXCLK phase can be programmed
by the user.
Figure 5. Pixel Data Timing Example: 8+2 Bayer format
P
0(9:2) P
0(1:0) P
1(9:2) P
1(1:0) P
2(9:2) P (9:2) P
n(9:2)
LINE_VALID
PIXCLK
DOUT[7:0]
Blanking Blanking
bayer 8+2 pixel Data
P
n1(1:0) P
n(1:0)P
n1
Figure 6. Frame Timing, FV, and LV Signals
FRAME_VALID
LINE_VALID
Data Modes AQ A P
1. P: Frame start and end blanking time.
2. A: Active data time.
3. Q: Horizontal blanking time.
Notes:
P1A2Q3
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Serial Port
This section describes how frames of pixel data are
represented on the high-speed MIPI serial interface. The
MIPI output transmitter implements a serial differential
sub-LVDS transmitter capable of up to 176 Mb/s. It supports
multiple formats, error checking, and custom short packets.
When the sensor is in the hard standby system state or in
the soft standby system state, the MIPI signals (CLK_P,
CLK_N, DATA_P, DATA_N) indicate ultra low power state
(ULPS) corresponding to (nominal) 0V levels being driven
on CLK_P, CLK_N, DATA_P, and DATA_N. This is
equivalent to signaling code LP-00.
When the sensor enters the streaming state, the interface
goes through the following transitions:
1. After the PLL has locked and the bias generator
for the MIPI drivers has stabilized, the MIPI
interface transitions from the ULPS state to the
ULPS-exit state (signaling code LP–10).
2. After a delay (TWAKEUP), the MIPI interface
transitions from the ULPS-exit state to the
TX-stop state (signaling code LP–11).
3. After a short period of time (the programmed
integration time plus a fixed overhead), frames of
pixel data start to be transmitted on the MIPI
interface. Each frame of pixel data is transmitted
as a number of high-speed packets. The transition
from the TXstop state to the high-speed signaling
states occurs in accordance with the MIPI
specifications. Between high-speed packets and
between frames, the MIPI interface idles in the
TX-stop state. The transition from the high-speed
signaling states and the TX-stop state takes place
in accordance with the MIPI specifications.
4. If the sensor is reset, any frame in progress is
aborted immediately and the MIPI signals switch
to indicate the ULPS.
5. If the sensor is taken out of the streaming system
state and SYSCTL R0x0042[0] = 1 (standby
end-of-frame), any frame in progress is completed
and the MIPI signals switch to indicate the ULPS.
If the sensor is taken out of the streaming system state and
SYSCTL R0x0042[0] = 0 (standby end-of-line), any frame
in progress is aborted as follows:
1. Any long packet in transmission is completed.
2. The end of frame short packet is transmitted.
After the frame has been aborted, the MIPI signals switch
to indicate the ULPS.
Sensor Control
The sensor core of the MT9V115 is a progressive-scan
sensor that generates a stream of pixel data at a constant
frame rate. Figure 7 shows a block diagram of the sensor
core. It includes the VGA active-pixel array. The timing and
control circuitry sequences through the rows of the array,
resetting and then reading each row in turn. In the time
interval between resetting a row and reading that row, the
pixels in the row integrate incident light. The exposure is
controlled by varying the time interval between reset and
readout. Once a row has been selected, the data from each
column is sequenced through an analog signal chain,
including offset correction, gain adjustment, and ADC. The
final stage of the sensor core converts the output of the ADC
into 10-bit data for each pixel in the array.
The pixel array contains optically active and
light-shielded (dark) pixels. The dark pixels are used to
provide data for the offset-correction algorithms (black level
control).
The sensor core contains a set of control and status
registers that can be used to control many aspects of the
sensor behavior including the frame size, exposure, and gain
setting. These registers are controlled by the MCU firmware
and are also accessible by the host processor through the
two-wire serial interface.
The output from the sensor core is a Bayer pattern;
alternate rows are a sequence of either red and green pixels
or blue and green pixels. The offset and gain stages of the
analog signal chain provide per-color control of the pixel
data.
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Figure 7. Sensor Core Block Diagram
Sensor Core
Control Registers System Control
10Bit
Data Out
G1/G2
R/B
G1/G2
R/B
Green1/Green2
Channel
Red/Blue
Channel
MT9V013 VGA
ActivePixel
Sensor (APS)
Array
Analog
Processing ADC Digital
Processing
Timing
and
Control
The sensor core uses a Bayer color pattern, as shown in
Figure 8. The even-numbered rows contain green and red
pixels; odd-numbered rows contain blue and green pixels.
Even-numbered columns contain green and blue pixels;
odd-numbered columns contain red and green pixels.
Figure 8. Pixel Color Pattern Detail
Column readout direction
Row readout
direction
Black pixels
First clear
pixel
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gr
B
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
Gb
R
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The MT9V115 sensor core pixel array is shown which
reflects the layout of the array on the die. Figure 9 shows the
image shown in the sensor during normal operation.
When the image is read out of the sensor, it is read one row
at a time, with the rows and columns sequenced.
Figure 9. Imaging a Scene
Lens
Pixel (0,0)
Row
Readout
Order
Column Readout Order
Scene
Sensor (rear view)
The sensor core supports different readout options to
modify the image before it is sent to the IFP. The readout can
be limited to a specific window size of the original pixel
array.
By changing the readout order, the image can be mirrored
in the horizontal direction.
The image output size is set by programming row and
column start and end address registers. The four edge pixels
in the 648 x 488 array are present to avoid edge effects and
are not included in the visible window.
When the sensor is configured to mirror the image
horizontally, the order of pixel readout within a row is
reversed, so that readout starts from the last column address
and ends at the first column address. Figure 10 shows a
sequence of 6 pixels being read out with normal readout and
reverse readout. This change in sensor core output is
corrected by the IFP.
Figure 10. Six Pixels in Normal and Column Mirror Readout Mode
DOUT [9:0]
LINE_VALID
Normal readout
G0
(9:0) R0
(9:0) G1
(9:0) R1
(9:0) G2
(9:0) R2
(9:0)
Reverse readout
G2
(9:0)
R2
(9:0) R1
(9:0) G1
(9:0) R0
(9:0) G0
(9:0)
DOUT[9:0]
Figure 11. Eight Pixels in Normal and Column Skip 2X Readout Mode
DOUT[9:0]
LINE_VALID
Normal readout
G0
(9:0) R0
(9:0) G1
(9:0) R1
(9:0) G2
(9:0) G3
(9:0) R3
(9:0)
DOUT[9:0]
LINE_VALID
Column skip readout
G0
(9:0) R0
(9:0) G2
(9:0) R2
(9:0)
R2
(9:0)
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Figures 12 and 13 show the different skipping modes
supported in MT9V115.
Figure 12. Pixel Readout (no skipping)
X incrementing
Y incrementing
Figure 13. Pixel Readout
(x_odd_inc = 3, y_odd_inc = 1)
X incrementing
Y incrementing
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Image Flow Processor
Image control processing in the MT9V115 is
implemented in the IFP hardware logic. The IFP registers
can be programmed by the host processor. For normal
operation, the microcontroller automatically adjusts the
operational parameters of the IFP. Figure 14 shows the
image data processing flow within the IFP.
VGA
Pixel Array
ADC
Raw Data
RAW 10
Digital
Gain
Control,
Shading
Correction
Defect Correction,
Nosie Reduction,
Color Interpolation,
IFP
Color Correction
Aperture
Correction
Gamma
Correction
(10to8 Lookup)
Statistics
Engine
Color Kill
Scaler
Output
Formatting
YUV to RGB
10/12Bit
RGB
8bit
RGB
8-bit
YUV
RGB to YUV
TX
FIFO
Parallel /MIPI
Output
Output
Interface
Output Mux
Test Pattern
Hue Rotate
Figure 14. Image Flow Processor
MUX
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For normal operation of the MT9V115, streams of raw
image data from the sensor core are continuously fed into the
color pipeline. The MT9V115 features an automatic color
bar test pattern generation function to emulate sensor images
as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15. Color Bar Test Pattern
Test Pattern Example
FIELD_WR= SEQ_CMD, 0x15 // solid color
REG=0x3072, 0x0200 // RED
REG=0x3074, 0x0200 // GREEN RED
REG=0x3076, 0x0200 // BLUE
REG=0x3078, 0x0200 // GREEN BLUE
FIELD_WR= SEQ_CMD, 0x16 //100% color bar
FIELD_WR= SEQ_CMD, 0x17 //fade to gray
FIELD_WR= SEQ_CMD, 0x18 // pseudo random
FIELD_WR= SEQ_CMD, 0x19 // marching ones
Image Corrections
Image stream processing starts with the multiplication of
all pixel values by a programmable digital gain. This can be
independently set to separate values for each color channel
(R, Gr, Gb, B). Independent color channel digital gain can
be adjusted with variables.
Lenses tend to produce images whose brightness is
significantly attenuated near the edges. There are also other
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factors causing fixed pattern signal gradients in images
captured by image sensors. The cumulative result of all these
factors is known as image shading. The MT9V115 has an
embedded shading correction module that can be
programmed to counter the shading effects on each
individual R, Gb, Gr, and B color signal.
The IFP performs continuous defect correction that can
mask pixel array defects such as high dark-current (hot)
pixels and pixels that are darker or brighter than their
neighbors due to photoresponse nonuniformity. The module
is edge-aware with exposure that is based on configurable
thresholds. The thresholds are changed continuously based
on the brightness of the current scene. Enabling and
disabling noise reduction, and setting thresholds can be
defined through variable settings.
Color Interpolation and Edge Detection
In the raw data stream fed by the sensor core to the IFP,
each pixel is represented by a 10-bit integer, which can be
considered proportional to the pixel’s response to a
one-color light stimulus, red, green, or blue, depending on
the pixel’s position under the color filter array. Initial data
processing steps, up to and including the defect correction,
preserve the one-color-per-pixel nature of the data stream,
but after the defect correction it must be converted to a
three-colors-per-pixel stream appropriate for standard color
processing. The conversion is done by an edge-sensitive
color interpolation module. The module adds the incomplete
color information available for each pixel with information
extracted from an appropriate set of neighboring pixels. The
algorithm used to select this set and extract the information
seeks the best compromise between preserving edges and
filtering out high-frequency noise in flat field areas. The
edge threshold can be set through variable settings.
Color Correction and Aperture Correction
To achieve good color fidelity of the IFP output,
interpolated RGB values of all pixels are subjected to color
correction. The IFP multiplies each vector of three pixel
colors by a 3 x 3 color correction matrix. The color
correction matrix can either be programmed by the user or
automatically selected by the AWB algorithm implemented
in the IFP. Color correction should ideally produce output
colors that are independent of the spectral sensitivity and
color crosstalk characteristics of the image sensor. The
optimal values of the color correction matrix elements
depend on those sensor characteristics. The color correction
variables can be adjusted through variable settings.
To increase image sharpness, a programmable 2D
aperture correction (sharpening filter) is applied to
color-corrected image data. The gain and threshold for 2D
correction can be defined through variable settings.
Gamma Correction
The gamma correction curve (as shown in Figure 16) is
implemented as a piecewise linear function with 19 knee
points, taking 12-bit arguments and mapping them to 8-bit
output. The abscissas of the knee points are fixed at 0, 64,
128, 256, 512, 768, 1024, 1280, 1536, 1792, 2048, 2304,
2560, 2816, 3072, 3328, 3584, 3840, and 4096.
The MT9V115 IFP includes a block for gamma correction
that has the capability to adjust its shape, based on
brightness, to enhance the performance under certain
lighting conditions. Two custom gamma correction tables
may be uploaded, one corresponding to a high lighting
condition, the other one corresponding to a low lighting
condition. The final gamma correction table used depends
on the brightness of the scene and can take the form of either
uploaded tables or an interpolated version of the two tables.
A single (non-adjusting) table for all conditions can also be
used.
Figure 16. Gamma Correction Curve
Gamma Correction
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
Input RGB, 12bit
Output RGB, 8bit
0.45
Special effects like negative image, sepia solarization, or
B/W can be applied to the data stream at this point. These
effects can be enabled and selected by cam_select_fx
variable.
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To remove high- or low-light color artifacts, a color kill
circuit is included. It affects only pixels whose luminance
exceeds a certain preprogrammed threshold. The U and V
values of those pixels are attenuated proportionally to the
difference between their luminance and the threshold.
Image Scaling and Cropping
To ensure that the size of images output by the MT9V115
can be tailored to the needs of all users, the IFP includes a
scaler module. When enabled, this module performs
rescaling of incoming images-shrinks them to selected
width and height without reducing the field of view and
without discarding any pixel values. The scaler ratios are
automatically computed from image output size and the
FOV. The scaled output must not be greater than 352. Output
widths greater than this must not use the scaler but instead
must reduce the field of view.
By configuring the cropped and output windows to
various sizes, different zooming levels such as 4X, 2X, and
1X can be achieved. The height and width definitions for the
output window must be equal to or smaller than the cropped
image. The image cropping and scaler module can be used
together to implement a digital zoom.
Hue Rotate
The MT9V115 has integrated hue rotate. This feature will
help for improving the color image quality and give
customers the flexibility for fine color adjustment and
special color effects.
Figure 17. 05 Hue
CAM VAR8= 0xA00F, 0x00 // CAM_HUE_ANGLE
Figure 18. 225 Hue
CAM VAR8= 0xA00F, 0xEA // CAM_HUE_ANGLE
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Figure 19. +225 Hue
CAM VAR8= 0xA00F, 0x16 // CAM_HUE_ANGLE
Auto Exposure
The AE algorithm performs automatic adjustments of the
image brightness by controlling exposure time, and analog
gains of the sensor core as well as digital gains applied to the
image.
The AE algorithm analyzes image statistics collected by
the exposure measurement engine, and then programs the
sensor core and color pipeline to achieve the desired
exposure. AE uses 4 x 4 exposure statistics windows, which
can be scaled in size to cover any portion of the image.
The MT9V115 uses Average Brightness Tracking
(Average Y), which uses a constant average tracking
algorithm where a target brightness value is compared to a
current brightness value, and the gain and integration time
are adjusted accordingly to meet the target requirement. The
MT9V115 also has a weighted AE algorithm that allows the
sensor to be configured to respond to scene illuminance
based on each of the weights in the 4 x 4 exposure statistics
windows.
The auto exposure can be configured to respond to scene
illuminance based on certain criteria by adjusting gains and
integration time based on scene brightness.
Auto White Balance
The MT9V115 has a built-in AWB algorithm designed to
compensate for the effects of changing spectra of the scene
illumination on the quality of the color rendition. The
algorithm consists of two major parts: a measurement
engine performing statistical analysis of the image and a
module performing the selection of the optimal color
correction matrix, digital, and sensor core analog gains.
While default settings of these algorithms are adequate in
most situations, the user can reprogram base color correction
matrices and place limits on color channel gains.
The AWB algorithm estimates the dominant color
temperature of a light source in a scene and adjusts the B/G,
R/G gain ratios accordingly to produce an image for sRGB
display in which grey and white surfaces are reproduced
faithfully. This usually means that R,G,B are roughly equal
for these surfaces hence the word “balance”.
The AWB algorithm uses statistics collected from the last
frame to calculate the required B/G and R/G ratios and set
the blue and red analog sensor gains and digital SOC gains
to reproduce the most accurate grey and white surfaces in
future frames.
Flicker Detection and Avoidance
Flicker occurs when the integration time is not an integer
multiple of the period of the light intensity. The automatic
flicker detection module does not compensate for the flicker,
but rather avoids it by detecting the flicker frequency and
adjusting the integration time. For integration times below
the light intensity period (10 ms for 50 Hz environment, 8.33
ms for 60 Hz environment), flicker cannot be avoided.
While this fast flickering is marginally detectable by the
human eye, it is very noticeable in digital images because the
flicker period of the light source is very close to the range of
digital images’ exposure times.
Many CMOS sensors use a “rolling shutter” readout
mechanism that greatly improves sensor data readout times.
This allows pixel data to be read out much sooner than other
methods that wait until the entire exposure is complete
before reading out the first pixel data. The rolling shutter
mechanism exposes a range of pixel rows at a time. This
range of exposed pixels starts at the top of the image and then
“rolls” down to the bottom during the exposure period of the
frame. As each pixel row completes its exposure, it is ready
to be read out. If the light source oscillates (flickers) during
this rolling shutter exposure period, the image appears to
have alternating light and dark horizontal bands.
If the sensor uses the traditional snapshot readout
mechanism, in which all pixels are exposed at the same time
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and then the pixel data is read out, then the image may appear
overexposed or underexposed due to light fluctuations from
the flickering light source. Lights operating on AC electric
systems produce light flickering at a frequency of 100 Hz or
120 Hz, twice the frequency of the power line.
To avoid this flicker effect, the exposure times must be
multiples of the light source flicker periods. For example, in
a scene lit by 60 Hz AC power source, the available exposure
times are 8.33 ms (1/120), 16.67 ms, 25 ms, 33.33 ms, and
so on.
In this case, the AE algorithm must limit the integration
time to an integer multiple of the light’s flicker period.
By default, the MT9V115 does all of this automatically,
ensuring that all exposure times avoid any noticeable light
flicker in the scene. The MT9V115 AE algorithm is always
setting exposure times to be integer multipliers of either 100
Hz (for 50 Hz AC power source) or 120 Hz (for 60 Hz AC
power source). The flicker detection module keeps
monitoring the incoming frames to detect whether the
scene’s lighting has changed to the other of the two light
source frequencies. A 50 Hz/60 Hz Tungsten lamp can be
used to calibrate the flicker detect settings.
Output Conversion and Formatting
The YUV data stream can either exit the color pipeline as
is or be converted before exit to an alternative YUV or RGB
data format.
Color Conversion Formulas
Y’U’V’:
This conversion is BT 601 scaled to make YUV range
from 0 through 255. This setting is recommended for JPEG
encoding and is the most popular, although it is not well
defined and often misused in various operating systems.
YȀ+0.299 RȀ)0.587 GȀ)0.114 BȀ(eq. 1)
UȀ+0.564 (BȀ*YȀ))128 (eq. 2)
VȀ+0.713 (RȀ*YȀ))128 (eq. 3)
There is an option where 128 is not added to U’V’.
Y’Cb’Cr’ Using sRGB Formulas
The MT9V115 implements the sRGB standard. This
option provides YCbCr coefficients for a correct 4:2:2
transmission.
NOTE: 16 < Y601< 235; 16 < Cb < 240; 16 < Cr < 240;
and 0 < = RGB < = 255
YȀ+(0.2126 RȀ)0.7152 GȀ)0.0722 BȀ)
(219ń256) )16 (eq. 4)
CbȀ+0.5389 (BȀ*YȀ) (224ń256) )128 (eq. 5)
CrȀ+0.635 (RȀ*YȀ) (224ń256) )128 (eq. 6)
Y’U’V’ Using sRGB Formulas:
These are similar to the previous set of formulas, but have
YUV spanning a range of 0 through 255.
YȀ+0.2126 RȀ)0.7152 GȀ)0.0722 BȀ(eq. 7)
UȀ+0.5389 (BȀ*YȀ))128 +
+*0.1146 RȀ*0.3854 GȀ)0.5 BȀ)128
(eq. 8)
VȀ+0.635 (RȀ*YȀ))128 +
+0.5 RȀ*0.4542 GȀ*0.0458 BȀ)128
(eq. 9)
There is an option to disable adding 128 to U’V’. The
reverse transform is as follows:
RȀ+Y)1.5748 V*128 (eq. 10)
GȀ+Y*0.1873 (U *128) *0.4681 (V *128) (eq. 11)
BȀ+Y)1.8556 (U *128) (eq. 12)
Uncompressed YUV/RGB Data Ordering
The MT9V115 supports swapping YCbCr mode, as
illustrated in Table 8.
Table 8. YCbCr OUTPUT DATA ORDERING
Mode Data Sequence
Default (no swap) CbiYiCriYi+1
Swapped CrCb CriYiCbiYi+1
Swapped YC YiCbiYi+1 Cri
Swapped CrCb, YC YiCriYi+1 Cbi
The RGB output data ordering in default mode is shown
in Table 9. The odd and even bytes are swapped when
luma/chroma swap is enabled. R and B channels are bitwise
swapped when chroma swap is enabled.
Table 9. RGB ORDERING IN DEFAULT MODE
Mode (Swap Disabled) Byte D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
565RGB Odd R7R6R5R4R3G7G6G5
Even G4G3G2B7B6B5B4B3
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Uncompressed 10-Bit Bypass Output
Raw 10-bit Bayer data from the sensor core can be output
in bypass mode by using DOUT[7:0] with a special 8 + 2 data
format, shown in Table 10.
Table 10. 2-BYTE BAYER FORMAT
Byte Bits Used Bit Sequence
Odd bytes 8 data bits D9D8D7D6D5D4D3D2
Even bytes 2 data bits + 6 unused bits 0 0 0 0 0 0 D1D0
Table 11. DATA FORMATS SUPPORTED BY MIPI INTERFACE
Data Format Data Type
YUV 422 8-bit 0x1E
565RGB 0x22
RAW8 0x2A
RAW10 0x2B
1. Data will be packed as RAW8 if the data type specified does not match any of the above data types.
BT656
YUV data can also be output in BT656 format with odd
SAV/EAV codes. The BT656 data output will be progressive
data and not interlaced (R0x3C00[5] = 1).
Active Video
80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 10101010101010 00 00 00 00 00Cb Y Cr Y Y Cr YCb FF B6FF00 00 9DFF Y Cr YCb Cr YCb Y FF
Frame Valid
Line Valid
Data[7:0]
Figure 20. BT656 Image Data with Odd SAV/EAV Codes
10 10 10 00 80
Blanking SAV
H Blank Image
EAV Blanking
H Blank
SAV Image EAV Blanking
H Blank
Defect Correction(DC) and Noise Reduction(NR)
There is also a third output conversion format DCNR
which is available in both MIPI and parallel mode. DCNR
mode allows the image to be either defect corrected or noise
corrected. In MIPI mode it is available as 10 bit output and
in Parallel as 8 + 2 bit output. There is a restriction on the
number of lines as four are removed for the process resulting
in a maximum 648 x 484 output.
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Register and Variable Description
To change internal registers and RAM variables of
MT9V115, use the two-wire serial interface through the
external host device.
NOTE: For more detailed information on MT9V115
registers and variables, see the MT9V115
Register and Variable Reference.
The sequencer is responsible for coordinating all events
triggered by the user.
The sequencer provides the high-level control of the
MT9V115. Commands are written to the command variable
to start streaming, stop streaming, and to select test pattern
modes. Command execution is confirmed by reading back
the command variable with a value of zero. The sequencer
state variable can also be checked for transition to the
desired state. All configuration of the sensor (start/stop
row/column, mirror, skipping) and the SOC (image size,
format) and automatic algorithms for AE, AWB, low light,
are performed when the sequencer is in the stopped state.
When the sequencer is in the idle or test pattern state the
algorithms and register updates are not performed, allowing
the host complete manual control.
Table 12. SUMMARY OF MT9V115 VARIABLES
Name Variable Description
Monitor Variables General information
Sequencer Variables Programming control interface
Advanced Control Variables Advanced Control Variables
Information
FD Variables Flicker Detect
AE_Track Variables Auto Exposure
AWB Variables Auto White Balance
Stat Variables Statistics
Low Light Variables Low Light
Cam Variables Camera Controls
Two-Wire Serial Interface
The two-wire serial interface bus enables read and write
access to control and status registers within the MT9V115.
The interface protocol uses a master/slave model in which
a master controls one or more slave devices. The MT9V115
always operates in slave mode. The host (master) generates
a clock (SCLK) that is an input to the MT9V115 and is used
to synchronize transfers. Data is transferred between the
master and the slave on a bidirectional signal (SDATA).
Protocol
Data transfers on the two-wire serial interface bus are
performed by a sequence of low-level protocol elements, as
follows:
1. a (repeated) start condition
2. a slave address/data direction byte
3. a 16-bit register address (8-bit addresses are not
supported)
4. an (a no) acknowledge bit
5. a 16-bit data transfer (8-bit data transfers are
supported using XDMA byte access)
6. a stop condition
The bus is idle when both SCLK and SDATA are HIGH.
Control of the bus is initiated with a start condition, and the
bus is released with a stop condition. Only the master can
generate the start and stop conditions.
A start condition is defined as a HIGH-to-LOW transition
on SDATA while SCLK is HIGH.
At the end of a transfer, the master can generate a start
condition without previously generating a stop condition;
this is known as a repeated start or restart condition.
A stop condition is defined as a LOW-to-HIGH transition
on SDATA while SCLK is HIGH.
Data is transferred serially, 8 bits at a time, with the most
significant bit (MSB) transmitted first. Each byte of data is
followed by an acknowledge bit or a no-acknowledge bit.
This data transfer mechanism is used for the slave
address/data direction byte and for message bytes. One data
bit is transferred during each SCLK clock period. SDATA can
change when SCLK is LOW and must be stable while SCLK
is HIGH.
MT9V115 Slave Address
Bits [7:1] of this byte represent the device slave address
and bit [0] indicates the data transfer direction. A “0” in bit
[0] indicates a WRITE, and a “1” indicates a READ. The
slave address default is 0x7A.
Messages
Message bytes are used for sending MT9V115 internal
register addresses and data. The host should always use
16-bit address (two bytes) and 16-bit data to access internal
registers. Refer to READ and WRITE cycles in Figure 21
through Figure 25.
Each 8-bit data transfer is followed by an acknowledge bit
or a no-acknowledge bit in the SCLK clock period following
the data transfer. The transmitter (which is the master when
writing, or the slave when reading) releases SDATA. The
receiver indicates an acknowledge bit by driving SDATA
LOW. For data transfers, SDATA can change when SCLK is
LOW and must be stable while SCLK is HIGH.
The no-acknowledge bit is generated when the receiver
does not drive SDATA low during the SCLK clock period
following a data transfer. A no-acknowledge bit is used to
terminate a read sequence.
Typical Operation
A typical READ or WRITE sequence begins by the
master generating a start condition on the bus. After the start
condition, the master sends the 8-bit slave address/data
direction byte. The last bit indicates whether the request is
for a READ or a WRITE, where a “0” indicates a WRITE
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and a “1” indicates a READ. If the address matches the
address of the slave device, the slave device acknowledges
receipt of the address by generating an acknowledge bit on
the bus.
If the request was a WRITE, the master then transfers the
16-bit register address to which a WRITE will take place.
This transfer takes place as two 8-bit sequences and the slave
sends an acknowledge bit after each sequence to indicate
that the byte has been received. The master will then transfer
the 16-bit data, as two 8-bit sequences and the slave sends an
acknowledge bit after each sequence to indicate that the byte
has been received. The master stops writing by generating
a (re)start or stop condition. If the request was a READ, the
master sends the 8-bit write slave address/data direction byte
and 16-bit register address, just as in the WRITE request.
The master then generates a (re)start condition and the 8-bit
read slave address/data direction byte, and clocks out the
register data, 8 bits at a time. The master generates an
acknowledge bit after each 8-bit transfer. The data transfer
is stopped when the master sends a no-acknowledge bit.
Single READ from Random Location
Figure 21 shows the typical READ cycle of the host to
MT9V115. The first 2 bytes sent by the host are an internal
16-bit register address. The following 2-byte READ cycle
sends the contents of the registers to host.
Figure 21. Single READ from Random Location
Previous Reg Address, N Reg Address, M M+1
S0 1 PASr
Slave
Address
Reg
Address[15:8]
Reg
Address[7:0] Slave Address
S = Start Condition
P = Stop Condition
Sr = Restart Condition
A = Acknowledge
A = No-acknowledge
Slave to Master
Master to Slave
A A A A Read Data
Single READ from Current Location
Figure 22 shows the single READ cycle without writing
the address. The internal address will use the previous
address value written to the register.
Figure 22. Single Read from Current Location
N+LN+L1N+2N+1Previous Reg Address, N
PAS 1 Read DataASlave Address Read DataRead Data Read DataAAA
Sequential READ, Start from Random Location
This sequence (Figure 23) starts in the same way as the
single READ from random location (Figure 21). Instead of
generating a no-acknowledge bit after the first byte of data
has been transferred, the master generates an acknowledge
bit and continues to perform byte READs until “L” bytes
have been read.
Figure 23. Sequential READ, Start from Random Location
Previous Reg Address, N Reg Address, M
S0Slave Address A AReg Address[15:8]
SA
M+1
A A A1SrReg Address[7:0] Read DataSlave Address
M+LM+L1M+L2M+1 M+2 M+3
ARead Data A Read Data ARead Data Read Data
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Sequential READ, Start from Current Location
This sequence (Figure 24) starts in the same way as the
single READ from current location (Figure 22). Instead of
generating a no-acknowledge bit after the first byte of data
has been transferred, the master generates an acknowledge
bit and continues to perform byte reads until “L” bytes have
been read.
Figure 24. Sequential READ, Start from Current Location
N+LN+L1N+2N+1Previous Reg Address, N
SAS 1 Read DataASlave Address Read DataRead Data Read DataAAA
Single Write to Random Location
Figure 25 shows the typical WRITE cycle from the host
to the MT9V115. The first 2 bytes indicate a 16-bit address
of the internal registers with most-significant byte first. The
following 2 bytes indicate the 16-bit data.
Figure 25. Single WRITE to Random Location
Previous Reg Address, N Reg Address, M M+1
S0 PSlave Address Reg Address[15:8] Reg Address[7:0] A
A
A
A A Write Data
Sequential WRITE, Start at Random Location
This sequence (Figure 26) starts in the same way as the
single WRITE to random location (Figure 25). Instead of
generating a no-acknowledge bit after the first byte of data
has been transferred, the master generates an acknowledge
bit and continues to perform byte writes until “L” bytes have
been written. The WRITE is terminated by the master
generating a stop condition.
Figure 26. Sequential WRITE, Start at Random Location
Previous Reg Address, N Reg Address, M M+1
S0Slave Address A Reg Address[15:8] A A AReg Address[7:0]
M+LM+L1M+L2M+1 M+2 M+3
Write Data AA AS
A
Write Data
Write Data
AWrite Data Write Data
Slave Address Selection in Dual Camera
Application
(Only for Parallel Not Supported in Serial)
The MT9V115 offers a special function specifically for
mobile phone applications. This is the ability to connect two
image sensors in a dual-camera configuration. A block
diagram of this mode is shown in Figure 27. By toggling
between the two STANDBY pins, the image data can be
taken off either image sensor.
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Figure 27. Dual Camera
MT9V115
F V
L V
DGND
A GND
1.8 V 2.8 V
DATA_P
DATA_N MT9V115
STANDBY 1
VPP
MCLK
GND_IO
DGND
GND_PLL
A GND
PIXCLK
VDD_IO
VDD VAA
VDD_PLL VDD_PHY
DOUT[7:0]
STANDBY
EXTCLK
SDATA
SCLK
VPP
SDATA
SCLK
Rpullup Rpullup
1.8 V 2.8 V
Camera A Camera B
SCLK
SDATA
STANDBY 2
VPP
MCLK
GND A GND
D
GND_IO
STANDBY
EXTCLK
SDATA
SCLK
VPP
F V
L V
DATA_P
DATA_N
PIXCLK
DOUT[7:0]
VDD_IO
VDD VAA
VDD_PLL VDD_PHY
DGND
GND_PLL
A GND
The process for changing the slave address for Camera B
is set out below:
1. Power up Camera A (0x7A) and B (0x7A). with
HARD STANDBY asserted.
(Both Camera A and B are in HARD STANDBY)
2. Take camera B out of HARD STANDBY
3. Change the address of Camera B (0x78) by writing
to a register.
4. Put Camera B back to HARD STANDBY
5. Take Camera A out of HARD STANDBY.
Camera A (0x7A) and Camera B (0x78) now have
different slave addresses.
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One-Time Programming Memory (OTPM)
The MT9V115 has one-time programmable memory
(OTPM) for supporting defect correction, module ID, and
other customer-related information. There are 2784 bits of
OTPM available for these listed features. The OTPM can be
programmed when the VPP voltage is applied.
Spectral Characteristics
CRA vs. Image Height Plot
Image Height CRA
(deg)
(%) (mm)
Figure 28. Chief Ray Angle (CRA) vs. Image Height
0
2
4
6
8
1 0
1 2
1 4
1 6
1 8
2 0
2 2
2 4
2 6
2 8
3 0
0 1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 01 0 01 1 0
CRA (deg)
Image Height (%)
0 0 0
5 0.035 1.23
10 0.070 2.46
15 0.105 3.70
20 0.140 4.94
25 0.175 6.18
30 0.210 7.43
35 0.245 8.67
40 0.280 9.90
45 0.315 11.13
50 0.350 12.36
55 0.385 13.57
60 0.420 14.77
65 0.455 15.97
70 0.490 17.14
75 0.525 18.31
80 0.560 19.45
85 0.595 20.58
90 0.630 21.69
95 0.665 22.77
100 0.700 23.83
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Figure 29. Quantum Efficiency
0
10
20
30
40
50
390
410
430
450
470
490
510
530
550
570
590
610
630
650
670
690
710
730
750
770
790
810
830
850
870
890
910
930
950
970
990
1010
1030
1050
1070
1090
60
R Gr Gb B
Wavelength (nm)
QE (%)
Electrical Specifications
Table 13. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Symbol Parameter
Rating
Unit
Min Max
VDD Core digital voltage –0.3 2.4 V
VDD Core digital voltage –0.3 2.4 V
VDD_IO I/O digital voltage –0.3 4.0 V
VAA Analog voltage –0.3 4.0 V
VAA_PIX Pixel supply voltage –0.3 4.0 V
VDD_PLL PLL supply voltage –0.3 4.0 V
VPP OTPM power supply 7.5 9.5 V
VIN Input voltage –0.3 VDD_IO + 0.3 V
TOP Operating temperature (measure at junction) –30 70 °C
TSTG (Note 1) Storage temperature –40 85 °C
Stresses exceeding those listed in the Maximum Ratings table may damage the device. If any of these limits are exceeded, device functionality
should not be assumed, damage may occur and reliability may be affected.
1. This is a stress rating only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the product
specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Table 14. OPERATING CONDITIONS
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units
VDD Core digital voltage 1.7 1.8 1.95 V
VDD_IO I/O digital voltage 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
1.7 1.8 1.95 V
VAA Analog voltage 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
VDD_PHY MIPI supply voltage 2.5 in MIPI mode
VDD_IO in parallel
mode
2.8 in MIPI mode
VDD_IO in parallel
mode
3.1 in MIPI mode
VDD_IO in parallel
mode
V
VAA_PIX Pixel supply voltage 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
VDD_PLL PLL supply voltage 2.5 2.8 3.1 V
VPP OTPM power supply 8.5 8.5 9 V
TJOperating temperature (at junction) –30 55 70 °C
Table 15. DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Unit
VIH Input HIGH voltage 0.7 * VDD_IO VDD_IO + 0.5 V
VIL Input LOW voltage –0.3 0.3 * VDD_IO V
IIN Input leakage current VIN = 0V or VIN = VDD_IO 10 μA
VOH Output HIGH voltage VDD_IO = 1.8 V, IOH = 2 mA 1.7 V
VDD_IO = 1.8 V, IOH = 4 mA 1.6 V
VDD_IO = 1.8 V, IOH = 8 mA 1.4 V
VDD_IO = 2.8 V, IOH = 2 mA 2.7 V
VDD_IO = 2.8 V, IOH = 4 mA 2.6 V
VDD_IO = 2.8 V, IOH = 8 mA 2.5 V
VOL Output LOW voltage VDD_IO = 1.8 V, IOH = 2 mA 0.1 V
VDD_IO = 1.8 V, IOH = 4 mA 0.2 V
VDD_IO = 1.8 V, IOH = 8 mA 0.4 V
VDD_IO = 2.8 V, IOH = 2 mA 0.1 V
VDD_IO = 2.8 V, IOH = 4 mA 0.2 V
VDD_IO = 2.8 V, IOH = 8 mA 0.4 V
Table 16. OPERATING/STANDBY CURRENT CONSUMPTION
(fEXTCLK = 48 MHz; fPIXCLK = 28 MHz; voltages = Typ; TJ = Typ; excludes VDD_IO current)
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Max Unit
IDD Digital operating current 9 9.5 mA
IAA Analog operating current 8 8.5 mA
IDD_PLL PLL supply current 5.5 6 mA
Total supply current 22.5 24 mA
Total power consumption 54 57.7 mW
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Table 16. OPERATING/STANDBY CURRENT CONSUMPTION (continued)
(fEXTCLK = 48 MHz; fPIXCLK = 28 MHz; voltages = Typ; TJ = Typ; excludes VDD_IO current)
Symbol UnitMaxMinConditionParameter
IDD (MIPI) Digital operating current 11 12 mA
IAA (MIPI) Analog operating current 8 8.5 mA
IDD_PLL (MIPI) PLL supply current 5.5 6 mA
IDD_PHY (MIPI) MIPI PHY supply current 6.5 7 mA
Total supply current (MIPI) 31 33.5 mA
Total power consumption (MIPI) 75.8 81.8 mW
Hard standby
(clock off)
Total standby current when asserting the
STANDBY signal
19 22 μA (Note 1)
Standby power 45 53 μW (Note 1)
Soft standby
(clock on)
Total standby current fEXTCLK = 44 MHz,
Soft standby mode
2.3 2.5 mA (Note 1)
Standby power 4.5 4.9 mW (Note 1)
Soft standby
(clock off)
Total standby current Soft standby mode 19 22 μA (Note 1)
Standby power 45 53 μW (Note 1)
1. This does not include VDD_IO current.
Table 17. AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(fEXTCLK = 4–44 MHz; VDD = 1.8 V; VDD_IO = 1.8 V – 2.8 V; VAA = 2.8 V; VAA_PIX = 2.8 V; VDD_PLL = 2.8 V; CLOAD = 30 pF)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
fEXTCLK External clock frequency PLL enabled 4 44 MHz
tR (Note 2) Input clock rise time 5 ns
tF (Note 2) Input clock fall time 5 ns
Clock duty cycle 45 55 %
tJITTER Input clock jitter
(peak-to-peak jitter)
1 ns
Output signal slew Rise and fall time of parallel
output signals
(PIXCLK FV, LV, DOUT) with
slew rate programmed to 7.
See SYSCTL register 0x001E.
VDD_IO = 2.8 V
Input clock = 48 MHz
CLOAD = 30pf 3 ns
CLOAD = 50pf 4 ns
Rise and fall time of parallel
output signals
(PIXCLK, FV, LV, DOUT) with
slew rate programmed to 4.
See SYSCTL register 0x001E.
=
CLOAD = 30pf 4 ns
CLOAD = 50pf 5 ns
Rise and fall time of parallel
output signals
(PIXCLK, FV, LV, DOUT) with
slew rate programmed to 0.
See SYSCTL register 0x001E.
VDD_IO = 2.8 V
Input clock = 48 MHz
CLOAD = 30pf 9 ns
CLOAD = 50pf 11 ns
FPIXCLK (Note 1) PIXCLK frequency 22 MHz
tPIXCLK_JITTER Pixel clock jitter
(output jitter, peak-to-peak)
1.3 2.1 3.7 ns
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Table 17. AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(fEXTCLK = 4–44 MHz; VDD = 1.8 V; VDD_IO = 1.8 V – 2.8 V; VAA = 2.8 V; VAA_PIX = 2.8 V; VDD_PLL = 2.8 V; CLOAD = 30 pF)
Symbol UnitMaxTypMinConditionsParameter
tPD PIXCLK to data valid Input clock = 44 MHz, CLOAD = 30pF 5 ns
tPFH PIXCLK to FV HIGH 4 ns
tPLH PIXCLK to LV HIGH 4 ns
tPFL PIXCLK to FV LOW 4 ns
tPLL PIXCLK to LV LOW 4 ns
CIN Input pin capacitance 7 pF
1. PIXCLK output signal can be inverted internally by programming register.
2. It is only necessary to meet this spec when the PLL is bypassed. If the PLL is being using then VIH/VIL should be met.
Figure 30. Parallel Pixel Bus Timing Diagram
PIXCLK
FRAME_VALID,
LINE_VALID
tPFL
tPLL
tPFH
tPLH
tPD
DOUT[7:0]
1. PLL disabled.
2. FRAME_VALID leads LINE_VALID by 6 PIXCLKs.
3. FRAME_VALID trails LINE_VALID by 6 PIXCLKs.
4. DOUT[7:0], FRAME_VALID, and LINE_VALID are shown with respect to the falling edge of PIXCLK. This fea-
ture is programmable and DOUT[7:0], FRAME_VALID, and LINE_VALID can be synchronized to the rising
edge of PIXCLK.
5. Propagation delay is measured from 50% of rising and falling edges.
Notes:
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3
Table 18. MIPI TIMING MEASUREMENTS: CLOCK
Parameter MIPI Spec 1.0 Min
Typical
(Median) Max Units Register Set to
TCLKPOST >(60ns+52UI) 355.45 603 603 605 ns 0x3C52[813] 9 (13)
TEOT <(102+12UI) 10.18 89 90 90 ns N/A N/A
TCLKTRAIL >60 78 78 78 ns 0x3C54[811] 2
THSEXIT >100 5187 5189 5189 ns 0x3C50[813] 3
TLPX >50 90 91 92 ns 0x3C56[05] 2
TCLKPREPARE 38 – 95 61 63 65 ns 0x3C5A[23] 2
TCLKZERO No Spec 442 445 446 ns 0x3C54[05] 7
TCLKPREPARE &
TCLKZERO
>300 508 508 509 ns N/A N/A
TCLKPRE >(8UI) 45.45 81 83 83 ns 0x3C52[05] 2
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Figure 31. MIPI Clock Timing
T
CLKPRE
T
CLKZERO
T
CLKSETTLE
T
CLKTERMEN
T
CLKPREPARE
T
LPX
T
HSEXIT
T
CLKTRAIL
T
EOT
T
CLKMISS
T
CLKPOST
T
LPX
T
HSPREPARE
T
HSSETTLE
T
HSZERO
T
HSSKIP
V
IHMIN
V
ILMAX
V
IHMIN
V
ILMAX
Table 19. MIPI TIMING MEASUREMENTS: DATA
Parameter MIPI Spec 1.0 Min
Typical
(Median) Max Units Register Set to
TLPX >50 92 93 93 ns 0x3C56[05] 2
THSPREPARE (40+4UI)to (85+6UI)
62.73 –119.09
64 67 69 ns 0x3C5A[01] 2
THSZERO No Spec 630 630 635 ns 0x3C4E[811] 5
THSPREPARE &
THSZERO
>(145+10UI) >201.82 697 700 703 ns N/A N/A
THSTRAIL >(60+4UI) & >(8UI)
82.73 45.45
165 165 167 ns 0x3C50[03] 3
Table 20. MIPI HIGH SPEED (HS)
Parameter MIPI Spec 1.0 Min
Typical
(Median) Max Units
|VOD| HS transmit differential voltage 140 270 203 209 219 mV
VCMTX HS transmit static common mode voltage 150 250 196 201 213 mV
|DVOD| HS VOD mismatch v10 2 5 7 mV
|DVCMTX(1,0)| VCMTX mismatch v5 0 1 1 mV
VOHHS HS Output HIGH Voltage <360 300 308 322 mV
ZOS Single ended output impedance 40 – 62.5 43 45 46 W
DZOS Single ended output impedance mismatch v10% 0.66 1.75 3.6 %
tR 20% 80% rise time 150 ps to 0.3UI (1.7 ns) 322 364 408 ps
tF 20% 80% fall time 150 ps to 0.3UI (1.7 ns) 351 397 438 ps
Eye width 5.581 ns
UI Error ±0.2 0.0177 UI
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Table 20. MIPI HIGH SPEED (HS) (continued)
Parameter UnitsMax
Typical
(Median)
MinMIPI Spec 1.0
Data to Clock Skew ±0.15 0.006 0.004 0.001 UI
|VOD| HS transmit differential voltage 140 270 203 209 219 mV
Table 21. MIPI LOW POWER (LP)
Parameter MIPI Spec 1.0 Min
Typical
(Median) Max Units
VOL output low level ±50 4.12 6.70 13.9 mV
VOH output high level 1.1 –1.3 1.18 1.21 1.24 V
ZOLP Output impedance of LP w 110 140 147 156 W
tRLP 15% 85% Rise Time v 25 142.8 15.27 15.86 ns
tFLP 15% 85% Fall Time v 25 13.79 14.35 16.15 ns
tRLP 15% 85% Rise Time (Heavy load) v 25 12.18 13.19 13.62 ns
tFLP 15% 85% Fall Time (Heavy load) v 25 11.95 12.61 13.45 ns
Slew rate, (CLOAD = 0pF) v 500 N/A N/A N/A mV/ns
Slew rate, (CLOAD = 5pF) v 300 N/A N/A N/A mV/ns
Slew rate, (CLOAD = 20pF) v 250 62.1 91.81 151 mV/ns
Slew rate, (CLOAD = 70pF) v 150 69.39 76.06 85.32 mV/ns
Slew rate, (CLOAD = 20pF) (Heavy Load) v 250 94.9 117.2 179 mV/ns
Slew rate, (CLOAD = 70pF) (Heavy Load) v 150 55 91.85 102.65 mV/ns
Figure 32. MIPI Data Timing
V
IHMIN
V
ILMAX
T
HSSYNC
T
HSZERO
T
HSSETTLE
T
DTERMEN
T
HSPREPARE
T
LPX T
HSTRAIL
T
EOT
T
HSEXIT
T
HSSKIP
Capture 1st
T
REOT
LP11 LP01 LP00 LP11
V
IDTH(MAX)
V
TERMEN(MAX)
DISCONNECT
TERMINATOR
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Table 22. TWO-WIRE SERIAL INTERFACE TIMING DATA
(fEXTCLK = 14 MHz; VDD = 1.8 V; VDD_IO = 1.8 V; VAA = 2.8 V; VAA_PIX = 2.8 V; VDD_PLL = 2.8 V; TJ = 70°C; CLOAD = 68.5 pF)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
fSCLK Serial interface input clock frequency 100 400 kHz
tSCLK Serial interface input clock period 2.5 10 ms
SCLK duty cycle 50 55 %
tLOW SCLK LOW period 1ms
tHIGH SCLK HIGH PERIOD 1ms
tr SCLK/SDATA rise time 300 ns
tSRTS Start setup time Master write to slave 600 ns
tSRTH Start hold time Master write to slave 300 ns
tSDH SDATA hold Master write to slave 300 ns
tSDS SDATA setup Master write to slave 300 ns
tSHAW SDATA hold to ack Master read from slave 300 ns
tAHSW Ack hold to SDATA Master read from slave 300 ns
tSTPS Stop setup time Master write to slave 300 ns
tSTPH Stop hold time Master write to slave 600 ns
tSHAR SDATA hold to ack Master write to slave 150 ns
tAHSR Ack hold to SDATA Master write to slave 150 ns
tSDHR SDATA hold Master read from slave 300 650 ns
tSDSR SDATA setup Master read from slave 300 ns
Figure 33. Two-Wire Serial Bus Timing Parameters
SCLK
SDATA
SCLK
SDATA
Write Start Ack
Read Start Ack
tSHAR tAHSR tSDHR
tSDSR
Read Sequence
Write Sequence
Read
Address
Bit 7
Read
Address
Bit 0
Register
Value
Bit 7
Register
Value
Bit 0
Write
Address
Bit 7
Write
Address
Bit 0
Register
Value
Bit 7
Register
Value
Bit 0
tSRTS
tSCLK tSDH
tSDS tSHAW
t
Stop
AHSW
STPS
t
tSRTH
Ack
STPH
t
Power Sequence
Power-Up Sequence
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Powering up the sensor requires the supply rails to be
applied in a particular order to ensure sensor start up in a
normal operation and prevent undesired condition such as
latch up from happening. Refer to Figure 34 and Table 23
for detailed timing requirement.
Figure 34. Power-Up Sequence
t2
V
AA, VDD_IO, VDD_PHY
VDD_PLL
VDD
EXTCLK t3
t1
t4
Internal POR
SCLK
SDATA
t5
Table 23. POWER-UP SIGNAL TIMING
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
t1 Delay from VDD to VAA and VDD_IO and VDD_PHY 0 500 ms
t2 Delay from VDD to VDD_PLL 0 500 ms
t3 EXTCLK activation 0 500 ms
t4 Internal POR Duration 70 EXTCLKs
t5 First Serial Write 50 EXTCLKs
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Power-Down Sequence
Figure 35. Power-Down Sequence
t3
t2
t1
VDD (1.8 V)
VDD_IO (2.8/1.8 V)
VAA (2.8 V)
Power Down until next Power Up Cycle
Table 24. POWER-UP SUPPLY RALL TIMING
Definition Symbol Minimum Typical Maximum Unit
VDD to VDD_IO and VDD_PHY t1 0 500 ms
VDD_IO and VDD_PHY to VAA t2 0 500 ms
PwrDn until Next PwrUp Time (Note 1) t3 100 ms
1. t3 is required between power down and next power up time, all decoupling caps from regulators must completely discharged before next
power up.
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Table 25. PACKAGE DIMENSION
Paramete r Symbol CPK
Nominal Min Max Nominal Min Max
Millimeters Inches
Package Body Dimension X AYes 2.69355 2.66855 2.71855 0.10605 0.10506 0.10703
Package Body Dimension Y BYes 2.69355 2.66855 2.71855 0.10605 0.10506 0.10703
Package Height CYes 0.700 0.655 0.745 0.02756 0.02579 0.02933
Cavity height (Glass to Pixel Distance) C4 Yes 0.041 0.037 0.045 0.00161 0.00146 0.00177
Glass Thickness C3 0.400 0.390 0.410 0.01575 0.01535 0.01614
Package Body Thickness C2 0.570 0.535 0.605 0.02244 0.02106 0.02382
Ball Height C1 Yes 0.130 0.110 0.150 0.00512 0.00433 0.00591
Ball Diameter DYes 0.200 0.180 0.220 0.00787 0.00709 0.00866
Total Ball Count N 25
Ball Count X Axis N1 5
Ball Count YAxis N2 5
UBM U Yes 0.240 0.230 0.250 0.00945 0.00906 0.00984
Pins Pitch X Axis J1 0.500 0.490 0.510 0.01969 0.01929 0.02008
Pins Pitch Y Axis J2 0.500 0.490 0.510 0.01969 0.01929 0.02008
BGA Ball Center to Package Center Offset X 0 0.025 0.025 0 0.00098 0.00098
BGA Ball Center to Package Center Offset Y 0 0.025 0.025 0 0.00098 0.00098
Edge to Ball Center Distance Along X S1 0.347 0.317 0.377 0.01365 0.01247 0.01483
Edge to Ball Center Distance Along Y S2 0.347 0.317 0.377 0.01365 0.01247 0.01483
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
ODCSP25 2.694x2.694
CASE 570BK
ISSUE B
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