STMicroelectronics B-CAMS-OMV

Overview

B-CAMS-OMV from STMicroelectronics is a camera module bundle comprising the MB1683 adapter board, MB1379 ST camera module (OV5640 sensor, 5-Mpixel, 8-bit color), and FFC cable - designed to interface OV5640-based modules with STM32 Discovery/Evaluation boards featuring a 1×30-pin ZIF connector, enabling computer vision prototyping on STM32H747I-DISCO and 32L4R9IDISCOVERY kits.

For engineers reviewing the B-CAMS-OMV datasheet, B-CAMS-OMV pinout, B-CAMS-OMV application, or B-CAMS-OMV equivalent, this bundle supports rapid integration of parallel-output image sensors into Arm Cortex-M-based embedded vision systems using standardized mechanical and electrical interfaces - including OpenMV and Waveshare-compatible connectors and 3.3 V power distribution.

Technical Context

The B-CAMS-OMV is not an IC or discrete component but a hardware evaluation bundle built around the OV5640 CMOS image sensor and STM32-compatible interconnect architecture. It implements parallel RGB/YUV video data transfer via 1×30-pin ZIF interface, supports DCMI timing synchronization, and routes GPIOs for sensor control (e.g., reset, power-down, clock enable) and I²C configuration.

It includes mechanical adapters for three third-party camera form factors (OpenMV, Waveshare, ST's MB1379) and uses a flexible flat cable to bridge between the MB1683 adapter board and target STM32 boards - ensuring signal integrity for 8-bit parallel pixel data at up to 30 fps in VGA mode.

Key Specifications

Availability

B-CAMS-OMV is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for STM32-based embedded vision development, industrial machine vision prototyping, educational robotics platforms, and AI-on-edge evaluation requiring stable component supply and traceable sourcing of ST-qualified evaluation hardware.

Supply support for B-CAMS-OMV includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent power, sensing, connectivity, and microcontroller solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.

B-CAMS-OMV belongs to ST's STM32 ecosystem evaluation tools product line - designed to accelerate computer vision development on Arm Cortex-M MCUs by providing plug-and-play camera interfacing with standardized mechanical and electrical interfaces.

FAQ

Does B-CAMS-OMV include the STM32 board?

No. B-CAMS-OMV is a camera module bundle only - it includes the MB1683 adapter board, MB1379 ST camera module, and FFC cable. It requires a separate STM32 Discovery or Evaluation board with a 1×30-pin ZIF connector (e.g., STM32H747I-DISCO) to operate. The bundle does not contain any microcontroller or processing unit.

Is the OV5640 sensor configurable via software?

Yes. The OV5640 on the MB1379 module is fully configurable over I²C using registers defined in its datasheet. ST provides initialization sequences and driver examples in the FP-AI-VISION1 STM32Cube function pack, supporting resolution, frame rate, exposure, white balance, and output format settings from STM32 firmware.

Can B-CAMS-OMV be used with non-ST microcontrollers?

Not directly. Its mechanical and electrical design targets STM32 Discovery/Eval boards with the specific 1×30-pin ZIF footprint and DCMI peripheral timing. While the OV5640 sensor itself is generic, the MB1683 adapter board lacks level-shifting, voltage regulation, or pin remapping - limiting interoperability to STM32 boards meeting ST's exact interface specification.

What software support is provided for B-CAMS-OMV?

ST provides the FP-AI-VISION1 STM32Cube function pack, which includes demonstration firmware, HAL drivers, OV5640 initialization code, image preprocessing libraries, and documentation for deploying computer vision applications (e.g., QR detection, color tracking) on supported STM32H7/STM32L4 boards using B-CAMS-OMV as the input source.