Evaluation Board For M4088 Digital Camera Module

EV48 is an evaluation board for demonstrating the features of theM4088 monochrome digital camera modules using the Omnivision OV5017 sensor only (it is NOT compatible with the C3188A model).

EV48 provides a parallel interface for PC control via the software applet provided (Windows 95/98/ME compatible only).

It also provides a PAL analogue monochrome signal output for monitoring purpose.

See EV48 Data Sheet for full details.

Picture shows evaluation board with camera (camera must be purchased separately - see M4088 above)

Features

• 8 bit data format (256 grey scale)
• Image size: 384 x 288 pixel
• Image display on PC monitor in bmp format
• Raw data is also provided
• Manual switch for register selection
• Window control
• Progressive scanning
• Mirror function
• Gain, exposure, Gamma control
• Still picture capture, 1 frame
• 6V battery or 7 - 9Vdc REGULATED power supply

Specifications

• Camera modules supported:

  M4088 (monochrome)

• Operation Voltage: 7V - 12Vdc (9V recommended) or 6V Battery
• Current Consumption: 200mA max
• Video Output: Composite video (50Hz only)
• PC Interface: Pentium, Windows 95/98/ME, ECP parallel port

  The EV48 software driver is NOT compatible with Windows NT & XP

• Dimensions: 70 x 75 x 20 mm approx.

Documentation, Software and Operation Manual

EV48 Software - Camera Control Panel

The combined M4088, EV48 and OV5017 data sheets, Evaluation Software (suitable for Windows 95/98/ME only) and EV48 Operation Manual are available as a free download:

• EV48 documentation, Software and Operation Manual

EV48 Contents

• EV48 evaluation board
• EV48 Software (for all versions of Windows except NT/XP) and Operation Manual (supplied on disk)

Other Items Required

The following items (sold separately) are also required:

• M4088 camera module with lens
• Parallel port cable (Order Code LDC136)
• 2-pin connector for battery
• RCA to RCA cable
• 7-9Vdc Regulated Power Supply (Order Code 661.400UK) or 6V battery

NOTE: Only the evaluation board is supplied. Cameras, cable and power supply must be purchased separately.