A Review of the PathPartner Technology USB 3.0 Camera Modules

PathPartner Technology offers 5MP and 8MP USB 3.0 camera modules that are fully compliant with USB Video Class (UVC) and USB Audio Class (UAC) standards.

UVC defines video streaming functionality on the universal serial bus. Video and audio streaming in UVC and UAC compliant devices is possible without any special drivers when using operating systems that offer built in support for UVC and UAC standard.

General Features of the PathPartner Technology USB 3.0 Camera Modules

• UVC and UAC Compliant Plug and Play device
• USB3.0 interface
• It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 if USB3.0 is not available
• Output Format: YUV2
• Frame Rate Supported
• VGA 640x480 30fps (USB 2.0), 45fps (USB 3.0)
• HD 1280x720 (720p) 60fps (USB 3.0)
• Full HD 1920x1080 (1080p) - 30fps (USB 3.0)
• Full Resolution 2592x1944 (QSXGA) - 15fps (USB 3.0)
• Still Image Capture supported at full resolution
• Support for LED Flash/Torch during low light conditions
• Built in MEMS microphone
• User Configurable general purpose pins available
• USB Bus powered device
• Operating Temperature Range: -20 C to +70 C
• Stable Image: 0 C to +50 C
• Operating Voltage: 5V250mV
• Object Distance: 100 mm to infinity
• RoHS Compliant
• 1/3.2 inch 4P + IR Lens

5MP USB 3.0 Camera Module

The 5MP Autofocus HD USB 3.0 Camera Module is based on OV5640 CMOS image sensor from Omnivision and is fully compliant with USB Video Class (UVC) 1.0 standard and USB Audio Class (UAC) 1.0 standard. OV5640 provides full functionality of complete camera including anti-shake technology, AF Control, integrated JPEG compression engine and automatic image control functions and outputs the data in high speed dual lane MIPI interface.

5MP USB 3.0 Camera Module Features  

• Power Consumption: 5V@200mA typical (excluding LED Flash current)
• Board Size: 55mm x 20mm
• Output Formats: RAW RGB, RGB565/555/444,YUV422/420, YCbCr422 and compression.
• View Angle: 67.4
• Signal to noise ratio: 36 dB
• Dynamic Range: 68dB@8X gain
• Module Size:19mmx8.5mmx4.95mm

8MP USB 3.0 Camera Module

The 8MP Autofocus HD USB 3.0 Camera Module is based on OV8825 CMOS image sensor and image sensor processor from Omnivision and is fully compliant with USB Video Class (UVC) 1.0 standard and USB Audio Class (UAC) 1.0 standard. It provides full functionality of complete camera including AF Control and automatic image control functions and outputs the data in high speed dual lane MIPI interface.

8MP USB 3.0 Camera Module Features  

• Power Consumption: 5V@260mA typical (excluding LED Flash current)
• Board Size: 60mm x 20mm
• Output Formats: YUV
• View Angle: 66.12
• Signal to noise ratio: 35.7 dB
• Dynamic Range: 70.45dB@8X gain
• Module Size:24mmx8.5mmx5.9mm

To learn more about PathPartners Technology’s USB 3.0 Camera Modules, please call Symmetry Electronics at (310) 536-6190, or contact us online.