µCAM(120) Serial JPEG Camera Module - RS232

The uCAM-RS232 (microCAM) is a highly integrated serial camera module which can be attached to any host system that requires a video camera or a JPEG compressed still camera for embedded imaging applications.

The module uses an OmniVision CMOS VGA color sensor along with a JPEG compression chip that provides a low cost and low powered camera system. The module has an on-board serial interface (RS232 levels) that is suitable for a direct connection to any host controller or a PC system with a COM port.

User commands are sent using a simple serial protocol that can instruct the camera to send low resolution (160x120 or 80x60) single frame raw images for a quick viewing or high resolution (640x480 or 320x240) JPEG images for storage or viewing.

The uCAM comes in a compact form factor with a built in lens and a 4-wire connector that provides easy access to both power and serial data.

Features

• Small size, low cost and low powered camera module for embedded imaging applications.
• 5.0V DC Supply @64mA.
• On-board EEPROM provides a command-based interface to external host via RS-232 serial link.
• UART: up to 115.2Kbps for transferring JPEG still pictures or 160x128 preview images with 0.75fps.
• 2 meter cable terminated with a DB-9.
• On board OmniVision OV7640/8 VGA color sensor and JPEG CODEC for various resolutions.
• Built-in down sampling, clamping and windowing circuits for VGA, QVGA, 160x120 or 80x60 image resolutions.
• Built-in color conversion circuits for 2-bit gray, 4-bit gray, 8-bit gray, 12-bit RGB, 16-bit RGB or standard JPEG preview images.
• No external DRAM required.
• Auto power down having not received any signal from the UART port for 10 seconds.

  Applications

• General purpose embedded imaging and control.
• Security systems.
• Access Control systems.
• Elevator and Remote monitoring.
• Robot vision, object detection and recognition.
• Industrial control.
• Automotive.
• Medical systems.
• Smart Home systems.
• Video intercoms.
• Electronic Toys and Learning systems.

   

  Datasheets
   uCAM Data Sheet 4.0  

   

  Software and Utilities

  uCAM Test Software