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Contact Image Sensor Modules

M118 CIS Module Series

Overview:

Our 200 / 400 dpi contact image sensors come in a wide variety of designs and sizes from 312 mm to as small as 24 mm scanning length.   The M118 series of modules are based on our dual resolution 200/400 dpi C118 silicon.  The standard modules are available in aluminum or plastic, 1 to 3 video outputs, the devices can be configured to meet your specific requirements.

Specifications:

  • Sensitivity

  • High speed: up to 8MHz pixel rate

  • 150 V/Lux-Sec @ 400 dpi

  • 300 V/Lux-Sec @ 200 dpi

  • 200 / 400dpi user selectable resolution

  • 62.5 µm pixel center to center spacing

  • On chip OP amp

  • Low fixed pattern noise

  • 5 V or 3.3 V power supply

  • 5 V or 3.3 V input signal interface

CIS M118 series

Timing:

The timing diagram below indicates a device with three video outputs.  The device can be fully scanned in 1,190 clock cycles (38 inactive clock cycles plus 1152 clock cycles) to clock out the video. 

In the example below, some amount of overscan can be seen. Since this device uses a global shutter, the overscan period will expose the sensor elements for the next readout cycle.

M118 series CIS timing diagram

Illumination:

A wide variety of illumination techniques and spectrum are available on all of our devices. Custom illumination available upon request.

CIS M118 series specifications table

M168 CIS Module Series

Overview:

Our 100/200 dpi contact image sensors are available in sizes from 216 mm to 36 mm. The M168 series of modules are based on our dual resolution 100/200 dpi C168 silicon. The standard sensor modules are available in aluminum or plastic, with 1 or 3 video outputs, the devices can be configured to meet your specific requirements.

Specifications:

  • High Speed: Up to 20 MHz pixel rate

  • Sensitivity selectable:

  • 600, 1200 and 2400 V/Lux-sec for 200dpi;

  • 1200, 2400 and 4800 V/Lux-sec for 100dpi

  • 144x 1 image sensing elements

  • 100 dpi / 200 dpi selectable

  • 127 um pixel center-to-center spacing

  • On chip OP amplifier

  • Very low fixed pattern noise

  • Single 3.3 V power supply

  • 3.3 V input signal interface

M168 100/200 dpi contact image sensor
CIS – M168 series

Timing:

The timing diagram below indicates a device with one video output.  The device can be fully scanned in 790 clock cycles (70 inactive clock cycles plus 720 clock cycles) to clock out the video. 

M168 CIS sensor timing diagram

Illumination:

A wide variety of illumination techniques and spectrum are available on all of our devices. Custom illumination available upon request.

M106 CIS Module Series

Overview:

Our 200 dpi contact image sensors come in a wide variety of designs and sensor sizes from 304 mm to as small as a cmos sensor size of 12 mm scanning length.   The M106 series of modules is based on our 8 dots per millimeter C106 silicon.  Each standard sensor module has either 1 or 3 video outputs. These CIS modules can be configured to meet your specific design needs. 

Specifications:

  • 8 dots per millimeter - 200 dpi

  • 125 µm pixel center to center spacing

  • High sensitivity

  • Internal gain

  • 5 V power supply

  • Low power consumption

200 dpi Contact Image Sensor diagram

Timing:

The timing diagram indicates a device with a single video output.  In the example below the device can be fully scanned in 1,728 clock cycles with a single video output.  SP or Start Pulse begins the scanout process.

Timing diagram for CIS sensor

The diagram below indicates a device with a total of 2,436 pixels and two video outputs. This device has a minimum integration time of 1,216 clock cycles.

Timing diagram for CIS sensor with 1216 clock cycles

Illumination:

A wide variety of illumination techniques and spectrum are available on all of our devices. Custom illumination available upon request.

Contact image sensor M106 series specification table

M116 CIS Module Series

Overview:

Our 300 / 600 dpi contact image sensors are available in sizes from 312 mm to 24 mm. The M116 series of modules are based on our dual resolution 300/600 dpi C116 silicon. CMOS Sensor Inc's standard CMOS image sensor module is available in aluminum or plastic. With 1 or 3 video outputs, the devices can be configured to meet your specific requirements.

Specifications:

  • High Speed: Up to 8 MHz pixel rate

  • Sensitivity: 50 - 400 V/Lux-Sec

  • 300 dpi / 600 dpi selectable

  • 41.65 μm pixel center-to-center spacing

  • On chip OP amplifier

  • Very low fixed pattern noise

  • Single 5 V or 3.3 V power supply

  • 5 V or 3.3 V input signal interface

Contact Image Sensor M116 series diagram

Timing:

The timing diagram below indicates a device with a single video output.  The device can be fully scanned in  2,630 clock cycles (38 inactive clock cycles plus 2,592 clock cycles) for the video signal. 

In the example below, some amount of overscan can be seen. Since this device uses a global shutter, the overscan period will expose the sensor elements for the next readout cycle.

M116 Series CIS sensor timing diagram - single video output

The diagram below is the same device except that the user has selected 300 dpi resolution mode. In this case, it will require 38 + 1296 clock cycles to read the sensor fully.

M116 Series CIS sensor timing diagram - 300 dpi resolution mode

Illumination:

A wide variety of illumination techniques and spectrum are available on all of our devices. Custom illumination available upon request.

table of specifications for CIS M116 series

​Applications:

  • Currency validation

  • ATM machine

  • ID card/passport/driver-license/credit-card reader

  • Bar code reader

  • Document/image scanner

  • Check reader

  • Lottery reader, gaming machine

  • Vending machine

  • Multi-Function Printer (MFP)

  • Business card reader

  • Digital copier

  • X-ray/radiography reader

  • Edge detector, positioning and optical encoding.

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​CIS Modules – Standard/Customized Feasibility:

  • Resolution (DPI):                  100, 200, 300, 400, 600

  • Image Length (mm):            24, A9, A8, A6, A4, A3, ….., A0

  • Pixel Clock Rate:                   Up to 20 MHz

  • Light Source:                         Single or Dual; UV, B, G, R, IR

  • Housing:                                Plastic, Aluminum

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