PULNiX TMC-9700 Series Colour Progressive Scan Camera

TMC-9700
2/3" Colour Progressive
Scan CCD Camera

The PULNiX TMC-9700 is a high resolution 768 (H) x 484 (V) RGB colour full frame shutter camera with asynchronous reset capability with continuous video output. The primary colour with 3G, R/B staggered progressive scan interline transfer CCD provides the excellent resolution and colour fidelity with superb electronic shutter capability. The TMC-9700 is designed to capture async shutter colour image and output standard continuous video so that ordinary video equipment can display the asynchronous images. These cameras are excellent in applications such as still picture, on-line inspection, gauging, character reading, high definition graphics and detailed surveillance. Added to the wide versatility of this camera is a 24-bit digital signal output through buffered TTL (RS-422 interface box is optional). The signal is interlace (RS-170) or progressive scanning (525 lines). It has built-in frame memory for async or integration image capturing without using special frame grabbers.

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Features

RGB primary colour 2/3" progressive scanning interline transfer CCD imager 768(H) x 484(V)
RGB analog and digital output for progressive scan (525 lines) or interlace (RS-170) output
Full frame shutter .... 1/60 to 1/16,000 sec.
Asynchronous reset with continuous video out
Frame memory built-in for async and integration image capturing
Full frame integration with uninterrupted video
Excellent S/N (50 dB)
RS232C external control for CPU and DSP
Small, light weight, high-rel connectors

Asynchronous Reset

The TMC-9700's asynchronous reset is flexible and takes external HD for phase locking. When VINIT pulse is applied, it resets the camera's scanning and purging of the CCD. There are three modes to control the asynchronous reset and shutter speed:

External VINIT with double pulse in which the duration between two pulses controls the shutter speed externally.
Internal shutter speed with Fast mode in which the video signal has no delay from the reset timing (shutter speed range is 1/2000 to 1/16,000 sec.)
Internal shutter speed with Slow mode which can vary the speed control from 1/60 to 1/1,000 sec. The video signal starts with internal V reset timing related to shutter speed.

The built-in frame memory can maintain the synchronously captured full frame image until the next VINIT pulse comes in. The output can be either interface or progressive scanning. Both analog RGB format (lVp-p, 75 ohm) and 24 bit digital format (TTL ) are available from the camera. Async capturing flag is available for the timing indication from pin#ll. Please consult PULNiX.

Integration

The CCD imager of the TMC-9700 can be exposed longer than normal TV timing (1/30 sec.). This feature provides high sensitivity for dark environment applications. Integration is achieved by controlling the #11 pin of the 12-pin connector to Low (GND). Because of the progressive scanning CCD chip in the TMC-9700, a full frame of resolution is obtainable with either interlace or progressive scan format. The internal frame memory provides continuous video output without a frame grabber.

Electronic Shutter

The TMC-9700 has a substrate drain type shutter mechanism which provides a superb picture at various speeds without smearing.
Built-in manual shutter speed control varies the electronic shutter rate between 1/60,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000,1/4000,1/8,000, and 1/16,000 sec.

With VINIT high (5V), the CCD keeps discharging. With a negative going pulse to VINIT, the camera resets and purges the charge momentarily, then it starts integrating for the period of shutter control set by either an external double pulse or internal shutter control. Because of the progressive scanning, a full 484 lines of vertical resolution per single shutter is available unlike a normal CCD camera which is only 244 lines per shutter.
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Specifications

Model	TMC-9700
Imager	2/3" progressive scanning interline transfer CCD (Primary RGB colour filter)
Pixel	768 (H) x 484 (V)
Cell size	11.6 pm x 13.6 pm progressive scan
Scanning	525 lines 30 Hz or 60 Hz 2:1 interlace
Sync	Internal/external auto switch HDND, 4.0 Vp-p impedance 4.7 Kohm VD=interlace/non-interlace HD=15.734 kHzą5%
Data clock output	14.31818 MHz
TV resolution	470 (H) x 484 (V) (analog), 760 x 484 (digital sampling)
S/N ratio	50dB min.( AGC = off )
Min. illumination	10.0 lux, f=1.4 (no shutter). Sensitivity: 10 ľV/e-
Video output	1.0 Vp-p composite video, 75 ohm and 8-bit x 3 TTL output
AGC	OFF
Gamma	0.45 or 1.0 (0.45 std.)
Lens mount	C-mount
Power req.	12V DC 500 mA
Operating temp.	- 10°C to 50°C
Vibration & shock	Vibration: 7G (11 Hz to 200 Hz) Shock: 70G
Size (W X H X L)	46 mm x 5l mm x l7l.7 mm 1.81" x 2.0" x 6.76"
Weight	225 grams ( 4.3 oz )
Power cable	12P-02
Power supply	K25-12V or PD-12
Auto iris connector	None
Functional options	TBD
Accessories	30DG-02 digital cable, RGB cable