OMNIVISON OV7670

Mfr. Part

OV7670

Manufacturer

OMNIVISION

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Detailed Description

CMOS VGA color image sensor for embedded cameras. 640 x 480 resolution at up to 30 fps. Simple 8-bit parallel output with VSYNC, HSYNC/HREF, and PCLK. SCCB control interface (OmniVision’s I2C-like bus). Built-in auto exposure, auto white balance, and basic image processing. Main Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs). Small Classification: Specialized ICs. In stock: 2100 units. Date Code: 12+. Package/Case code: 869

Key Features

VGA 640 x 480 up to 30 fps

Parallel 8-bit data output

Output formats: YUV422, RGB565, RAW

SCCB/I2C-compatible register control

On-chip ISP: AWB, AEC, AGC, gamma, color matrix, lens shading

Power-down/sleep modes for low power

Broad MCU/FPGA compatibility

Mature, well-documented design

Key Advantages

Easy to integrate with a simple parallel interface

Low cost for high-volume designs

Small footprint for space-limited products

Stable performance and wide community support

Good for rapid prototyping and education

Proven in many legacy and current embedded systems

Packaging

Type: CSP3 wafer-level chip-scale package (WLCSP) image sensor

Case code: 869 per listing

Material: silicon CMOS die with protective encapsulation; lens is not included on the bare sensor

Size: compact, low-profile package in the ~6 mm x ~6 mm class (verify exact dimensions in the datasheet)

Pin configuration: typically 24 pads for 8-bit data D0–D7, PCLK, VSYNC, HSYNC/HREF, SCCB SIO/SIOC, power and ground, reset/power-down

Electrical properties: separate core and I/O supplies (core around 1.8–2.5 V, I/O around 2.8–3.3 V), CMOS logic levels, typical current in the tens of mA depending on frame rate and features

Thermal characteristics: low-power device with minimal self-heating; operates in standard commercial temperature ranges; no heat sink needed in normal use; follow PCB layout and decoupling best practices

Module note: often sold on breakout modules with a 24-pin header and lens; check the module’s pinout against the bare sensor before design

Lifecycle

Status: mature and widely used; production and regional availability may be limited. It remains suitable for legacy and cost-sensitive designs, but newer sensors may be preferred for new platforms

Alternatives and similar models:

- OV7675: VGA sensor, smaller optical format, similar interface and register set

- OV7725: VGA sensor with higher sensitivity and better low-light performance

- OV9712: 1 MP sensor with parallel output for higher resolution

- OV2640: 2 MP sensor, popular in embedded camera modules, parallel output support

- MT9V034 (onsemi): VGA global-shutter option for machine vision

For drop-in or pin-to-pin equivalence, contact Y-IC via our website. We will confirm compatibility and recommend the best replacement

Availability and lead time: check current stock; lifecycle stage can affect supply and lead times

Key Application Areas

Embedded vision with MCUs and FPGAs

Robotics and autonomous navigation

IoT camera nodes and smart home devices

Barcode and QR code readers

Education, maker projects, and prototyping

Access control and basic security cameras

Industrial monitoring and entry-level machine vision

Datasheet

Y-IC provides the most authoritative OV7670 datasheet on our product page. Download it here for full pinout, timing diagrams, electrical characteristics, and design guidelines

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