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Detailed Description:

Bring the power of vision to your embedded projects with the OV7670 VGA CMOS Camera Image Sensor Module. This compact, low-cost, and versatile camera module is widely popular among hobbyists and developers for its ability to capture 640x480 pixel (VGA resolution) images and video at up to 30 frames per second (fps). It's an excellent choice for applications ranging from robotics (for obstacle detection and basic navigation) to simple surveillance systems, image processing experiments, and educational projects.

At its core, the OV7670 module integrates the Omnivision OV7670 CMOS image sensor, a full-featured single-chip VGA camera and image processor. It boasts high sensitivity for low-light operation and operates at a low voltage (typically 3.3V), making it suitable for portable and battery-powered applications. The module supports a variety of output formats, including Raw RGB, RGB (RGB565/555/444), YUV (4:2:2), and YCbCr (4:2:2) data, providing flexibility for different processing needs.

Control over the camera's many functions, such as automatic exposure control (AEC), automatic gain control (AGC), automatic white balance (AWB), and color saturation, is managed through the Serial Camera Control Bus (SCCB), which is compatible with the standard I2C interface. The image data itself is output via an 8-bit parallel data bus, along with crucial synchronization signals like VSYNC (Vertical Sync), HREF (Horizontal Reference), and PCLK (Pixel Clock). While interfacing the OV7670 with microcontrollers like Arduino Uno can be challenging due to the large number of pins and the high data rate, it is highly rewarding, enabling your projects to "see" and interact with the physical world. For those in Pune, Maharashtra, India, looking for an affordable entry into embedded vision, the OV7670 VGA CMOS Camera Image Sensor Module offers a robust and well-documented solution.

The OV7670 CMOS Camera Module is a VGA resolution image sensor designed for embedded systems and microcontroller projects. Based on OmniVision’s OV7670 chipset, it captures real-time 640x480 pixel images in RGB565, YUV, or raw formats.

The module communicates via parallel digital output (D0–D7) and requires external clocking via XCLK input. It also features a SCCB (I2C-compatible) control interface for setting parameters like resolution, brightness, and color format.

Compatible with STM32, FPGA, and Arduino Mega, the OV7670 module is an excellent choice for image capture, motion detection, facial recognition, and DIY computer vision applications.

Key Features:

• VGA resolution: 640x480 pixels

• Output formats: RGB565, YUV, GRB, RAW

• Supports image scaling and color correction

• High-speed parallel output (D0–D7)

• Low power consumption

• Adjustable brightness, contrast, saturation via SCCB

• Compact 24-pin interface with 0.1" spacing

• Operates with 3.3V logic levels

• Compatible with STM32, FPGA, Arduino Mega/Due

Technical Specifications:

Note: Not directly compatible with Arduino Uno due to memory limitations and voltage mismatch. Best used with STM32 or FPGA boards.

How to Use:

1. Supply 3.3V to VCC and ensure logic levels are also 3.3V.

2. Connect D0–D7, HSYNC, VSYNC, and PCLK to a high-speed microcontroller.

3. Use SIO_C and SIO_D (SCCB/I2C) to configure settings.

4. Provide XCLK (12–24 MHz) from an external oscillator or MCU pin.

5. Capture frames via DMA or external FIFO buffer.

Applications:

• Image processing projects

• Face detection/recognition

• Motion detection systems

• Surveillance and security

• Robotics vision

• DIY camera modules

• Real-time color/shape tracking

• Embedded AI experiments

Package Includes:

• 1 x OV7670 VGA CMOS Camera Image Sensor Module