Description
OV5640 image sensor: Technical overview
The OV5640 image sensor is a state-of-the-art solution for digital imaging applications, offering an impressive 5 million pixels. This high resolution enables the capture of clear and detailed images for applications in a variety of fields, such as surveillance, robotics, and mobile devices.
Important functions
With its low operating voltage, the OV5640 is particularly well-suited for embedded applications. This not only ensures low power consumption but also helps extend battery life in mobile devices. The sensor supports a field of view of up to 120 degrees, making it ideal for wide-angle shots.
Control is via an SCCB bus, which allows for easy programming of all image processing functions. These include gamma curve adjustment, white balance, and saturation and chroma control. This ensures flexible image quality management and allows adaptation to the specific requirements of each application.
Technical specifications
- - **Number of pixels:** 5 million pixels
- - **Operating voltage:** Low voltage, ideal for embedded applications
- - **Field of view:** 120 degrees
- - **Connector:** DVP
- - **Height:** 5.12 mm
- - **Lens size:** 1/4"
- - **Cable length:** 78 mm
- - **Distortion:** Less than 1%
Additionally, the OV5640 can be used with various ESP modules. These modules are equipped with a dual-core 32-bit CPU, supporting frequencies up to 240 MHz and offering computing power up to 600 DMIPS. They also feature integrated functions such as UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, ADC, and DAC, making them a flexible choice for various image processing applications.
With its unique sensor technology, the OV5640 significantly improves image quality by delivering clear and stable color images while minimizing distortion. This makes it an excellent choice for developers with high demands on image processing.
Scope of delivery :
- 1 x piece ESP32Cam with the camera
