PYTHON480: CMOS Image Sensor, Global Shutter, 0.48 MP (SVGA)

The PYTHON 480 is a 1/3.6 inch SVGA CMOS image sensor with a pixel array of 800 by 600 pixels. The high sensitivity 4.8 µm x 4.8 µm pixels support low noise “pipelined” and “triggered” global shutter readout modes. Furthermore the correlated double sampling (CDS) support in global shutter mode results in reduced noise and increased dynamic range. The sensor has on-chip programmable gain amplifiers and 10-bit A/D converters. The integration time and gain parameters can be reconfigured without any visible image artifact. Optionally the on-chip automatic exposure control loop (AEC) controls these parameters dynamically. The image’s black level is either calibrated automatically or can be adjusted by adding a user programmable offset. A high level of programmability using a four wire serial peripheral interface enables the user to read out specific regions of interest. Up to four regions can be programmed, achieving even higher frame rates. The sensor has 1 LVDS lane, facilitating frame rates up to 120 frames per second in Zero ROT mode. A separate synchronization channel containing payload information is provided to facilitate the image reconstruction at the receiving end. The device also provides a parallel CMOS output interface at reduced frame rate. The PYTHON 480 is packaged in a 67-pin CSP package and is available in monochrome and Bayer Color configurations.

Features
  • Global Shutter technology with Correlated Double Sampling
  • SVGA resolution with 120 fps
  • Compact CSP package
  • 4.8 µm pixel size
  • Significant power savings vs PYTHON 500 (same resolution)
Benefits
  • Enables capture of moving objects without artifacts with single digit noise performance
  • High SVGA frame rate in small footprint
  • Enables small camera design
  • Provides high sensitivity with low read noise
  • Enables battery powered operation
Applications
  • Industrial automation system
  • Robot vision system
  • Barcode scanner
  • Collision avoidance system (drone)
End Products
  • Industrial cameras and systems
Design & Development Tools (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
PYTHON Frame Rate CalculatorPYTHON Frame Rate Calculator (73kB)1.4Jan, 2016
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
PYTHON 0.48 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Image SensorNOIP1SN0480A/D (704kB)P0Mar, 2016
Application Notes (4)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Image Sensor Handling and Best PracticesAN52561/D (127kB)8Jan, 2017
Image Sensor ISO MeasurementTND6115/D (80kB)2Jul, 2014
PYTHON Frame Rate Calculator (PFC) User's ManualAND9351/D (281kB)0Dec, 2015
Shutter Operations for CCD and CMOS Image SensorsAND9195/D (151kB)3May, 2016
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
ODCSP67 4.93x6.13570BW (32.7kB)O
Reference Manuals (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Device NomenclatureTND310/D (1033kB)19Sep, 2016
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
NOIP1SE0480A-SDI-EActivePb-free Halide freeContact BDTIC3Contact BDTIC
NOIP1SF0480A-SDI-EActivePb-free Halide freeContact BDTIC3Contact BDTIC
NOIP1SN0480A-SDI-EActivePb-free Halide freeODCSP-67570BW4Tray JEDEC100Contact BDTIC
NOIP1SP0480A-SDI-EActivePb-free Halide freeContact BDTIC3Contact BDTIC
Specifications
ProductTypeMegapixelsFrame Rate (fps)Optical FormatShutter TypePixel Size (µm)Output InterfaceColor
NOIP1SE0480A-SDI-ECMOS0.481201/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8Parallel LVDSBayer Color
NOIP1SF0480A-SDI-ECMOS0.481201/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8Parallel LVDSBayer Color
NOIP1SN0480A-SDI-ECMOS0.481201/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8LVDS ParallelMono
NOIP1SP0480A-SDI-ECMOS0.481201/3.6 inchPipelined and Triggered Global4.8 x 4.8LVDS ParallelMono
PYTHON 0.48 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor (704kB) PYTHON480
PYTHON Frame Rate Calculator PYTHON5000
Image Sensor Handling and Best Practices MT9M131
Image Sensor ISO Measurement MT9M131
PYTHON Frame Rate Calculator (PFC) User's Manual PYTHON5000
Shutter Operations for CCD and CMOS Image Sensors MT9M131
Device Nomenclature MT9M131
ODCSP67 4.93x6.13 PYTHON480