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STMicroelectronics CAM-6GY-073VIS

Name: CAM-6GY-073VIS
Brand: STMicroelectronics
SKU: CAM-6GY-073VIS
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Part No.:: CAM-6GY-073VIS

Manufacturer:: STMicroelectronics

Category:: Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

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Datasheet:: CAM-6GY-073VIS.pdf

Description:: PROMODULE FEATURING VD66GY SENSO

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Overview

CAM-6GY-073VIS from STMicroelectronics is a turnkey camera module integrating the VD66GY 1.53 MP global-shutter image sensor, a fixed-focus f/2.2 lens with 73° diagonal field of view, MIPI CSI-2 (1–2 lane) output, and I²C control interface in a 6.5 mm × 6.5 mm × 4.68 mm head package. It supports RAW8/RAW10 output, autoexposure, binning, and six GPIOs for trigger/illumination synchronization - designed for rapid evaluation on embedded platforms.

For engineers reviewing the CAM-6GY-073VIS datasheet, CAM-6GY-073VIS pinout, CAM-6GY-073VIS application, or CAM-6GY-073VIS equivalent, key selection considerations include its 73° FoV optical performance, Hirose BM28 30-pin FPC connector compatibility, MIPI CSI-2 timing constraints, and integration readiness with ST's P-Board and Linux driver stack.

Technical Context

The CAM-6GY-073VIS implements the VD66GY sensor's full on-chip feature set including global shutter operation, context management (up to 4 contexts), automatic dark calibration, and defective pixel correction. Its MIPI CSI-2 interface operates at 1 or 2 data lanes with differential clock (CLKP/CLKN) and data pairs (DATA1P/N, DATA2P/N), supporting programmable frame rates up to sensor limits.

Power delivery is segmented across three rails: VANA_2V8 (2.8 V analog), VDDIO_1V8 (1.8 V I/O), and VCORE_1V15 (1.15 V core), each decoupled per layout guidelines. Six GPIOs (GPIO0–GPIO5) provide hardware-triggered exposure control, illumination sync, and user-defined signaling - all accessible via the standardized 30-pin FPC connector.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
Resolution	1.53 MP (1124 × 1364); enables HD-class imaging with 5:6 aspect ratio for vertical-oriented vision tasks.
Output Interface	MIPI CSI-2, 1 or 2 lanes; supports low-power, high-speed serial video transport compatible with ARM-based SoCs.
Lens FoV (D/H/V)	73° / 51° / 60°; balances wide scene coverage with minimal distortion (<1%) for indoor monitoring and machine vision.
Supply Voltages	2.8 V (VANA), 1.8 V (VDDIO), 1.15 V (VCORE); requires independent LDOs or PMIC rails with tight noise and ripple specs.
Connector	Hirose BM28 B0.6-30DP/2-0.35V; 30-pin 0.35 mm pitch FPC-to-board interface enabling hot-swappable promodule replacement.
Embedded Features	Autoexposure, binning, cropping, context switching (4 contexts), GPIO-triggered capture; reduces host CPU load in real-time vision systems.

Pinout & Package

Package: 6.5 mm × 6.5 mm × 4.68 mm module head dimension; total footprint 12.4 mm × 8.0 mm × 4.68 mm; Hirose BM28 30-pin FPC connector mounted on bottom edge.

Pin/Terminal	Circuit Role	Design Meaning
GND	Ground reference	Multiple dedicated GND pins (pins 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28) ensure low-impedance return paths for analog, digital, and power domains.
VCORE_1V15	Core supply	Supplies 1.15 V to VD66GY core logic; requires local 1 µF + 10 nF decoupling adjacent to pin 2.
XSHUTDOWN	Hardware reset	Active-low signal (pin 3) forces sensor into hardware standby; pulled high internally, driven low to initiate power-down sequence.
DATA1P/DATA1N	MIPI CSI-2 Lane 1	Differential data pair (pins 5–6) for primary video stream; supports 800 Mbps/lane compliant with MIPI D-PHY v1.2.
CLKP/CLKN	MIPI CSI-2 Clock	Differential clock pair (pins 8–9) synchronizes all data lanes; must be routed length-matched within ±5 mm.
DATA2P/DATA2N	MIPI CSI-2 Lane 2	Optional second data lane (pins 11–12); enables higher frame rate or resolution modes when enabled in sensor configuration.
CLKIN	External clock input	Accepts 6–27 MHz crystal or oscillator (pin 15); used for PLL reference when internal oscillator is disabled.
VANA_2V8	Analog supply	2.8 V rail for sensor analog front-end; requires ultra-low-noise LDO and ≥4.7 µF ceramic bulk capacitance.
VDDIO_1V8	I/O supply	1.8 V for MIPI and I²C interfaces; shared with host-side level-shifting circuitry if required.
GPIO0–GPIO5	General-purpose I/O	Pins 18–21 and 29–30 support trigger input, strobe output, or custom signaling; configurable as pull-up/down in firmware.
SCL/SDA	I²C control bus	Standard two-wire interface (pins 27–28) for register read/write; operates at 100 kHz or 400 kHz with external pull-ups.

Key Features

Feature	Design Value
Pre-aligned & glued lens assembly	Lens focused and bonded in cleanroom using interferometric alignment; eliminates field-service focus drift and ensures repeatable MTF performance.
Plug-and-play promodule architecture	Identical 30-pin Hirose BM28 connector and pinout across CAM-66GY variants; enables mechanical/optical substitution without PCB redesign.
On-sensor context management	Four independent context registers store exposure, gain, crop, and binning settings; allows sub-100 µs runtime switching between imaging modes.
Global shutter with no motion blur	Full-frame snapshot capture at up to 120 fps (depending on resolution and lane count); essential for high-speed object tracking and OCR.
Integrated temperature sensor	On-die thermal monitor reports die temperature via I²C; enables dynamic gain/exposure compensation in thermally varying environments.

Applications

Industrial Machine Vision

Smart Building Occupancy Sensing

Use Scenario: Real-time part inspection on conveyor lines with ambient lighting variation and moving targets.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Global shutter image sensor capturing distortion-free frames synchronized to encoder pulses via GPIO0 trigger input.

Use Value: 73° FoV covers standard 300 mm wide belt; binning and autoexposure maintain SNR across lighting changes without host intervention.

Use Scenario: Privacy-aware people counting and zone occupancy detection in office lobbies and conference rooms.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Low-power vision node feeding anonymized blob data to edge AI processor via MIPI CSI-2 interface.

Use Value: 1.53 MP resolution resolves head/shoulder silhouettes at 3 m; <1% TV distortion preserves geometric accuracy for centroid calculation.

Embedded Automotive ADAS Prototyping

Medical Endoscope Evaluation Platform

Use Scenario: Rear-view or blind-spot camera subsystem development on ARM-based automotive SoCs (e.g., NXP S32G).

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MIPI CSI-2 video source integrated directly into SoC ISP pipeline using ST's P-Board adapter and Linux V4L2 drivers.

Use Value: Identical pinout and connector enable drop-in replacement with CAM-6GY-084VIS for tighter mounting envelopes without firmware change.

Use Scenario: Rapid validation of miniature optics and illumination control for disposable endoscopic capsules.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Compact 6.5 mm square module mounted behind distal lens; GPIO4/GPIO5 drive LED strobes synchronized to exposure timing.

Use Value: 4.68 mm height fits within 6 mm OD capsule housings; temperature sensor compensates for LED self-heating during prolonged activation.

Availability

CAM-6GY-073VIS is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial machine vision, smart building occupancy sensing, embedded automotive ADAS prototyping, and medical endoscope evaluation requiring stable component supply and consistent optical performance across production batches.

Supply support for CAM-6GY-073VIS 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 headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, sensors, power ICs, and imaging solutions for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

The CAM-66GY promodule family is part of ST's BrightSense imaging platform, engineered to accelerate vision system development by delivering pre-validated, plug-and-play camera modules with unified hardware/software tooling.

FAQ

What software tools are required to evaluate CAM-6GY-073VIS on a PC?

The CAM-6GY-073VIS requires ST's EVK Main hardware tool and the free Evaluation GUI software, both downloadable from the ST Imaging Software portal. The GUI provides real-time preview, register access, exposure/gain control, and RAW image capture - no custom driver installation needed on Windows or Linux hosts.

Can CAM-6GY-073VIS be used with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano without additional bridge ICs?

Yes - the CAM-6GY-073VIS connects directly to Jetson Orin Nano's MIPI CSI-2 interface using ST's P-Board adapter. Its 2-lane MIPI CSI-2 output matches the Orin Nano's native CSI-2 controller, and ST-provided Linux V4L2 drivers support plug-and-play enumeration and streaming at up to 60 fps in RAW10 mode.

How is lens focus verified and maintained over temperature and time?

Lens focus is set and permanently glued during cleanroom assembly using interferometric alignment equipment. Each module undergoes MTF testing at 25°C and thermal cycling (−20°C to +70°C); focus shift is limited to ≤10 µm, preserving >90% contrast at Nyquist frequency across operating range.

Does CAM-6GY-073VIS support hardware-triggered exposure with external encoders?

Yes - GPIO0 is configured as a hardware trigger input supporting rising/falling-edge detection. When asserted, it initiates immediate frame capture with sub-microsecond latency, enabling precise synchronization to encoder index pulses or PLC-controlled motion stages in factory automation setups.

CAM-6GY-073VIS Specifications

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Manufacturer:: STMicroelectronics

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Product Status:: Active

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Type:: Sensor

Function:: Camera

Utilized IC / Part:: VD66GY

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CAM-6GY-073VIS FAQ

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6.How does Aetrix verify that CAM-6GY-073VIS is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?

All CAM-6GY-073VIS products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that CAM-6GY-073VIS meets industry standards.

7.What is the process for return or replacement of CAM-6GY-073VIS?

All CAM-6GY-073VIS units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with CAM-6GY-073VIS, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:

1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.

2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.

3.The CAM-6GY-073VIS part is unused and in its original packaging.

Return procedure for CAM-6GY-073VIS:

1.Submit a request within 90 days.

2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.

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