DEBIX 200A Miniature Camera Module User Guide

Polyhex Technology Company Limited

DEBIX Camera Module User Guide

Version: V1.1 (2023-08)

Complied by: Polyhex Technology Company Limited (http://www.polyhex.net/)

DEBIX Camera Module is a miniature camera used with DEBIX computer products, which can better reproduce the real scene and achieve the fastest image acquisition.

REVISION HISTORY

Rev.

| Date| Description
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1.0| 2022.03.27|

First edition

1.1

| 2023.08.15|

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Chapter 1 DEBIX Camera Module Introduction

DEBIX Camera Module is a camera module designed for DEBIX. There are currently 3 camera modules available: DEBIX Camera 200A Module, DEBIX Camera 500A Module and DEBIX Camera 1300A Module.

Main features:

• DEBIX Camera 200A Module
  • 2 megapixels still resolution, 1600 x 1200/20fps video mode
  • 76 degrees diagonal FOV, 60 degrees horizontal FOV, 50 degrees vertical FOV
  • Fixed focus for default, could be changed to auto focus

• DEBIX Camera 500A Module
  • 5 megapixels still resolution, three video modes: 2592 x 1944/15fps, 1920 x 1080/30fps, 1280 x 960/45fps
  • 72 degrees diagonal FOV, 58 degrees horizontal FOV, 45 degrees vertical FOV
  • Auto focus for default, could be changed to fixed focus

• DEBIX Camera 1300A Module
  • 13 megapixels still resolution, three video modes: 4208 x 3120/30fps, 3840 x 2160/30fps, 1920 x 1080/60fps
  • 80 degrees diagonal FOV, 68 degrees horizontal FOV, 54 degrees vertical FOV
  • Auto focus for default, could be changed to fixed focus

1.1. Overview

Figure 1 DEBIX Camera 200A Module

Figure 2 DEBIX Camera 500A Module

Figure 3 DEBIX Camera 1300A Module

DEBIX Camera Modules are compatible with DEBIX Model A/B, and can be connected to DEBIX SOM A I/O board via an add-on board; the specific specifications are as follows:

Table 1 DEBIX Camera Module specification

Module

Parameter

| Camera 200A| Camera 500A| Camera 1300A
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Still Resolution| 2 megapixels| 5 megapixels| 13 megapixels
Video Mode| 1600 x 1200/20fps| • 2592 x 1944/15fps
• 1920 x 1080/30fps
• 1280 x 960/45fps| • 4208 x 3120/30fps
• 3840 x 2160/30fps
• 1920 x 1080/60fps
Sensor| GC2145| OV5640| AR1335
Sensor Resolution| 1616 x 1232 pixels| 2592 x 1944 pixels| 4208 x 3120 pixels
Sensor Image Area| 2.83mm x 2.16mm| 3.67mm x 2.74mm| 4.629mmx 3.432mm
Pixel Size| 1.75um x 1.75um| 1.4um x 1.4um| 1.1umx 1.1um
Optical Size| Size 1/5”| 1/4”| 1/3”
Depth of Field| Approx 30 cm to ∞| Approx 10 cm to ∞| Approx 10 cm to ∞
Diagonal FOV| 76°| 72°| 80°
Horizontal FOV| 60°| 58°| 68°
Vertical FOV| 50°| 45°| 54°
Focus| Fixed (default, can be changed to Auto)| Auto (default, can be changed to fixed)| Auto (default, can be changed to fixed)
Focal Length| 2.27mm| 3.25mm| 3.52mm
Focal Ratio (F-Stop)| 2.2| 2.8| 2.2
Maximum Exposure Time (seconds)| /| 390| /
Size| 25 x 24 x 8.85mm| 25 x 24 x 7.5mm| 25 x 24 x 7.7mm
Flexible Flat Cable| 15cm
Camera Lens
Output Formats| Raw/YCbCr4:2:2/RGB565
Lens Construction| 3P + 1IR| 3P + 1IR| 5P + 1IR
TV Distortion| <1.5%| <1%| <1%
Thread| M5 x 0.35P| M6.0 x 0.35P| M6.5 x 0.25P
IR Filter| 650±10nm
S/N Ratio| TBD| 36dB| 37dB
Dynamic Range| TBD| 68dB| 69dB
Power Supply| • Core: 1.8VDC
• Analog: 2.8VDC
• I/O: 3.3VDC| • Core: 1.5VDC
• Analog: 2.8VDC
• I/O: 3.3VDC| • Core: 1.2VDC
• Analog: 2.7VDC
• I/O: 3.3VDC
Power Consumption (Operating)| 100mW| 160mW| 270mW
Temperature Range| • Operating Temp: -30°C~ 70°C
• Storage Temp: -45°C~ 85°C

1.2. Composition

DEBIX Camera Module is composed of camera chip and lens.

• Camera 200A and Camera 500A lenses both contain 1 IR filter and 3 plastic lenses,
• While Camera 1300A lens consists of 1 IR filter and 5 plastic lenses.

1.3. Interface

DEBIX Camera Module’s 24-pin connection interface can be used to connect to the CSI interface of DEBIX Model A/B, or the 24-pin connection interface of camera adapter board for DEBIX SOM A I/O Board. The pin sequence is as shown in the figure:

Figure 4

The interface is defined as follows:

Table 2 Pin definition of 24Pin interface

1.4. Packing List

DEBIX Camera Module packing list:

• 1 x DEBIX Camera Module
• 1 x 24Pin/0.5mm Pitch FPC cable

Chapter 2 DEBIX Camera Module Installation Guide

DEBIX Camera 200A Module, Camera 500A Module and Camera 1300A Module have the same installation connection, so here is an example of Camera 500A Module and DEBIX Model A.

• If you have DEBIX Model B, the installation method is the same, except that DEBIX Model B has a different boot mode than DEBIX Model A. Please refer to DEBIX User Manual for the boot mode.
• If you have DEBIX SOM A I/O Board, you need to install it through an add-on board, please refer to Camera Adapter Board for DEBIX SOM A I/O Board User Manual for details.

WARNING:
Cameras are sensitive to static. Earth yourself prior to handling the PCB. A sink tap or similar should suffice if you don’t have an earthing strap.

2.1. Connect Hardware

• Component Preparation

• DEBIX Model A
• 24Pin 0.5mm Pitch FPC cable
• DEBIX Camera 500A Module

• Hardware Connection

1. Pull up the black rubber snap of the connection interface on the back of Camera 500A Module, insert the FPC cable (note the direction of the gold finger, gold finger facing down), and press the snap as shown in the figure:

Figure 5 Rubber snap being pressed

Figure 6 Rubber Button being pulled up

Figure 7

Figure 8

2. Then pull up the snap of the CSI interface on DEBIX Model A/B, insert the other end of the FPC cable (with the gold finger facing the OTG interface), and press the snap to fix it, as shown below:

Figure 9

1. Connecting finger towards left

Depending on the model, the camera may come with a small piece of translucent blue plastic film covering the lens. This is only present to protect the lens while it is being mailed to you, and needs to be removed by gently peeling it off after installation.

2.2. Power on

Warning
The device can be powered on only after the camera accessories are completely connected; and the accessories cannot be inserted or removed at will during the working process.

1. After connecting DEBIX Camera Module to DEBIX Model A, connect DEBIX Model A to peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor), insert a Micro SD card with the latest system of DEBIX Model A, power up DEBIX Model A, then open terminal and run the command:

Important
Running the Cheese tool with an administrator (sudo su), camera boot will fail, so it is not necessary to run as administrator.

2. In the “Take a Photo” window of Cheese tool, you can see the image, press the button to take a picture, and the photo is saved in the path of /home/Pictures; at the same time, you can choose “Effects” to adjust the image window background. As shown in the figure below:

Figure 10

Select “Video” to take a video, select “Burst” to take multiple photos, and click the picture taken below to preview.

Click the icon in the upper right corner of the window and select Preferences to set the resolution of Photo/Video to take photos or videos.

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References

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