Texas Instruments MULTICAM MC-1134P User manual

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MULTICAM 
MC-1134P Multimode
Very-High-Resolution B/W Camera
User’s Guide
JULY 1993
SOCU002C

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Contents
1 General Description B-53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Features B-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Introduction B-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Equipment Supplied B-55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Specifications B-57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Electrical B-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Mechanical B-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings Over Operating Free-Air Temperature Range
(Unless Otherwise Noted) B-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Recommended Operating Conditions B-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 Electrical Characteristics B-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.6 Handling Precautions B-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Installation B-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Connector Pin Functions B-62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Operation B-63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 General Operation B-64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Camera Adjustment B-64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 External Operation B-65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.1 VD IN and HD IN Waveforms B-65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.2 VD IN and C-Sync Phase Relationship B-66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.3 Delay and Jitter B-66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Mode Selection B-66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.1 Sync Inputs/Outputs of Auxiliary Connector B-66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.2 Mode Selection Function of Auxiliary Connector B-66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.3 Description of Selectable Modes B-67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Circuit Description B-69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Description of CCD Operation B-70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Maintenance Instructions B-71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 Periodic Image Test B-72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Cleaning B-72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Block Diagrams B-73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Timing Diagrams B-79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figures
1–1 The MULTICAM MC-1134P Multimode Very-High-Resolution B/W Camera B-55. . . . . . . . . .
2–1 MC-1134P CCD Camera With Bottom-Mount Connector Option B-59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–2 MC-1134P CCD Camera With Rear-Mount Connector Option B-59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A–1 CCD Timing/Power/Driver (TPD) Board Block Diagram B-74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A–2 Video Processor Board Block Diagram B-75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A–3 TPD, Video Processor, and CCD Boards B-76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A–4 Interconnect Diagram for TPD Board, Video Processor Board, CCD Board,
and Pin Connectors B-77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–1 Timing, High-Light Mode B-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–2 Timing, Low-Light Mode B-81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–3 Timing, Still Mode B-82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–4 V Timing, Progressive-Scan Mode B-83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–5 Horizontal Timing B-85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–6 Serial Generator B-86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–7 Parallel Transfer – Field One B-86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B–8 Parallel Transfer – Field Two B-87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Description
Topic Page
1.1 Features B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Introduction B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Equipment Supplied B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1

Features / Introduction
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1.1 Features
Texas Instruments has developed the first in a series of programmable video
cameras that utilize its very-high-resolution TC216 and TC217 CCD image
sensors. Features of the MC-1134P camera include:
- RS-170 monochrome video format
- High-quality image
- 1134 (H) x 486 (V) active picture elements
- Internal or external synchronization
- Factory-programmable timing to address specific customer needs
- Small tubular package
1.2 Introduction
The MULTICAM MC-1134P system is intended for scientific, medical, and
industrialimagedata-processingapplications.ThecameraemploystheTexas
Instruments TC217 frame-transfer CCD image sensor, which features
551,124activephotositesandcangenerateavery-high-resolutionimage.The
MULTICAMMC-1134Psystem’sthreemodesofoperationareuserselectable
through an external connector provided with the system. The system is also
capable of internal or external synchronization through the same auxiliary
connector.
The MC-1134P camera has a standard C-mount that allows use of a variety
of lenses. The MULTICAM MC-1134P system provides signals for auto-iris
control via an external connector; the mating cable for this connector is
included in the MULTICAM package. The camera can be secured with the
1/4 x 20 tripod mount provided or it can be clamped externally.
The MC-1134P series includes options for connector location, automatic gain
control (AGC), and gamma correction (0.45/1.0). Other options can be made
available upon customer request. The standard model part numbers are
shown in the following table.
PART NUMBER AGC GAMMA CONNECTOR
LOCATION
MC-1134P Off 1 Bottom
MC-1134P-5 On 0.5 Bottom
MC-1134PB Off 1 Back
MC-1134PB-5 On 0.5 Back

Equipment Supplied
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General Description
1.3 Equipment Supplied
The following items are shipped with each MULTICAM MC-1134P camera
system:
SYSTEM INVENTORY ITEM QTY
MC-1134P Multimode Very-High-Resolution B/W Camera 1
35-mm f1.7 C-Mount Lens 1
Infrared Filter (CM500) 1
PS1 Power Supply With Cable 1
Auto-Iris Motor Drive Cable 1
Auxiliary Connector 1
MULTICAM MC-1134P User’s Guide 1
Figure 1–1.The MULTICAM MC-1134P Multimode Very-High-Resolution B/W Camera

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Specifications
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2.1 Electrical B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Mechanical B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings Over Operating Free-Air
Temperature Range (Unless Otherwise Noted) B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Recommended Operating Conditions B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 Electrical Characteristics B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.6 Handling Precautions B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2

Electrical / Mechanical
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2.1 Electrical
Faceplate Saturation Illumination
(Source Temperature = 2856 K) 0.5 lux. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dynamic Range 60 dB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal-to-Noise Ratio at 100 IRE
(photon noise limited) 45 dB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blooming Protection more than 150X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smear 0.12%. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(timing as shown in Figure B–3)
AGC 8:1 or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gamma 1.0 or 0.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronization internal or external. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video Output Impedance 75 Ω. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Power Consumption 4 W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply
Output Voltage 5 V dc, 12 V dc, –12 V dc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Voltage 120 V ac @ 60 Hz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Free-Air Temperature Range –10°C to 40°C. . . . . . .
Storage Temperature Range –30°C to 70°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pixel Rate 21.47 MHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Mechanical
Image Area Diagonal 11 mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pixels Per Line 1,134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pixel Size 7.8 µm x 13.6 µm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lens (C-Mount) 35 mm f1.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tripod Mount 1/4 x 20 thread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight With Lens 17.15 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight Without Lens 11.85 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mechanical
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Specifications
Figure 2–1.MC-1134P CCD Camera With Bottom-Mount Connector Option
All dimensions are in inches.
1.43
7.4
4.2
1.0
1.75
AUXPOWERVIDEOIRISTRIPOD
Optical Center Line
Figure 2–2.MC-1134P CCD Camera With Rear-Mount Connector Option
POWER AUX
VIDEO
0.45
All dimensions are in inches.
IRISTRIPOD
1.75

Absolute / Recommended / Electrical / Handling
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2.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings Over Operating Free-Air Temperature Range
(Unless Otherwise Noted)
Operating free-air temperature range –10°C to 40°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage temperature range –30°C to 70°C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Recommended Operating Conditions MIN MAX UNIT
VIH High-level input voltage 2 5.3 V
VIL Low-level input voltage –0.3 0.8 V
2.5 Electrical Characteristics
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN MAX UNIT
VOH High-level output voltage IOH = –4 mA 2.4 V
VOL Low-level output voltage IOL = 8 mA 0.45 V
2.6 Handling Precautions
The MC-1134P camera unit should be handled in accordance with standard
precautions for electro-optic equipment. The camera should not be
mishandled by dropping or by exposure to excessive moisture. When not in
use, the camera unit should be stored in a dust- and moisture-free
environment and within the specified storage-temperature range.
The MC-1134P camera unit contains electrostatic-discharge-sensitive
components and should be handled accordingly. Specific guidelines for
handling assemblies of this type are contained in the publication
Guidelines
for Handling Electrostatic-Discharge-Sensitive (ESDS) Devices and
Assemblies
available from Texas Instruments.

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Installation
Topic Page
3.1 Connector Pin Functions B-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connector Pin Functions
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3.1 Connector Pin Functions
2
3
4
15
12
543
6
VIDEO AUXILIARY
J20 2
3
4
J21 J22
POWER IRIS
J23
1
PIN NO. VIDEO AUXILIARY POWER IRIS
1 Video GND –12 V 12 V
2Video Return SYNC I/O 12 V GND
3Mode B 5 V Video Return
4Mode A GND Video
5V Drive NC
6H Drive
Video Amphenol 31-10 BNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary Hirose SR30-10R-6S camera side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hirose SR30-10PE-6P cable side
Power Hirose SR30-10R-4S camera side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hirose SR30-10PE-4P cable side
Iris Hirose RP6-10R-5SA camera side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hirose RP6-10PG-5PA cable side

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Operation
Topic Page
4.1 General Operation B-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Camera Adjustment B-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 External Operation B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Mode Selection B-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4

General Operation / Camera Adjustment
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4.1 General Operation
TheMC-1134Poperatesasaself-containedunitrequiringnoinputsotherthan
the dc-power-supply input. The MC-1134P is designed to operate with little or
no operator adjustment after the initial setup period.
The following conditions are required for general operation:
- Power applied to the camera
- Video cable connected to the camera
- Sufficient lighting provided
- Camera aimed at the desired subject
- Lens focus and aperture rings adjusted for the subject
4.2 Camera Adjustment
The MC-1134P requires no internal adjustments. The only external
adjustments required in normal operation are to the lens focus and aperture.
These adjustments are dependent upon the scene being viewed.
The MC-1134P camera can be operated in either internal or external sync
mode. Internal sync mode is the default mode and requires no additional
connections.Externalsync modeoperation requiresthatpin2ontheauxiliary
connector be grounded. Vertical and horizontal drive signals should then be
applied to auxiliary connector pins 4 and 5, respectively. These drive signals
should not exceed CMOS voltage levels.

External Operation
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Operation
4.3 External Operation
Odd Field
Even Field
VD In
HD In
T
–2µs<T<2µs
No reset during even field. Camera does not recognize a VD In if it coincides with 63.5/2
µs.
Table 4–1.Synchronous Frequency Ranges
FREQUENCY RANGE MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Horizontal 15.710 15.734 15.759 kHz
Vertical 59.85 59.94 60.03 Hz
4.3.1 VD IN and HD IN Waveforms
1/f(H)
1/f(V)
HD In
VD In
Not Critical
Not Critical

External Operation / Mode Selection
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4.3.2 VD IN and C-Sync Phase Relationship
C-Sync
VD (input) TTL Level
1H 9H
4.3.3 Delay and Jitter
Jitte
r
Dela
y
HD or
VD
C-Syn
c
Delay for HD In:
Delay for VD In:
C-Sync Jitter:
180 ns (typ), 190 ns (max)
180 ns (typ), 190 ns (max)
20 ns (max)
4.4 Mode Selection
4.4.1 Sync Inputs/Outputs of Auxiliary Connector
MODE
PIN
MODE
SYNC I/O†V DRIVE H DRIVE
Intermal Sync NC V Sync Out H Sync Out
External Sync GND CMOS Input CMOS Input
†This node is pulled up internally to 5 V.
4.4.2 Mode Selection Function of Auxiliary Connector
MODE MODE A‡MODE B‡EXPOSURE
TIME FORMAT ILLUMINATION AT 100 IRE§VERTICAL RESOLUTION
Normal NC NC 16.66 ms RS170 13.6 lux 486 lines
Low light GND NC 16.66 ms RS170 6.8 lux 350 lines
Dual field NC GND 33.33 ms RS170 6.8 lux 486 lines
Progressive scan mode GND GND 33.33 ms Noninterlace 6.8 lux 486 lines
‡These nodes are pulled up internally to 5 V.
§Using an f1.7 lens

Mode Selection
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Operation
4.4.3 Description of Selectable Modes
NORMAL LIGHT: The normal light sensitivity mode provides true interlace
with 486 lines per frame and 1,134 pixels per line. After a 1/60 second
exposure of the 486 active lines in the image area, one field of 243 lines
becomesvideo;the other 243 lines are discarded. A subsequent 1/60 second
exposure produces the additional 243 lines to complete the interlaced frame.
LOW LIGHT: The low-light-sensitivity mode uses pseudo-interlace by
summing two adjacent lines after a 1/60 second exposure. The alternate
summing of lines provides two different fields for each frame. The summing
of two lines provides a 2:1 gain in light sensitivity. Pseudo-interlace mode
produces slightly less vertical resolution than true interlace mode.
DUAL FIELD: The simultaneous field capture mode exposes the
486- x 1,134-pixel imageareafor1/30 second.Both fieldsare exposedat the
same time, stored on chip and, after readout, form a frame having true
interlace without the time-dependent image offset that occurs with standard
field-mode operation. Due to the longer exposure time, the light sensitivity in
dual-field mode is equivalent to that in the low-light-sensitivity mode and the
higher vertical resolution of true interlace mode is preserved.
PROGRESSIVESCAN: This simultaneous field capture mode exposes the
486- x 1,134-pixel imageareafor1/30 second.Both fieldsare exposedat the
same time, stored on chip, and then read out alternating between the two
fields. This forms a field of 1134 x 488 pixels having true interlace. This
information is read out in 1/30 second. The light sensitivity is equivalent to the
low-light-sensitivity mode due to the longer exposure time, and the higher
vertical resolution of true interlace is preserved. There is no frame readout in
this mode.

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