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
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .