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  • Page 1: User Manual

    ELIIXA+ 16k CoaXPress Cmos Multi-Line Monochrome Camera User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Forward/Reverse ............................22 6.2.2.4 Test Image Pattern Selector ........................23 6.2.3 Acquisition Control ..............................24 6.2.3.1 External Triggers on GPIO Connector ....................25 6.2.3.2 CXP Trigger ..............................25 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 3 Flat Field Correction (@0x8800 => 0x89FF without memory zone) ........62 11.12 LUT (@0x8A00 => 0x8BFF without memory zone) ..............62 11.13 Save and restore User Configurations (@0x8C00 => 0x8DFF) ........... 63 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 4 ELIIXA+® 16k CXP 11.14 Camera Status (@0x8E00 => 0x8FFF) ..................63 11.15 Line Profile Average (@0x9000 => 0x91FF) ................64 APPENDIX F: Revision History ............. 65 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 5: Camera Overview

    (in 2S or 4S mode and MultiGain at 1/2) Response non linearity PRNU HF Max Dynamic range (1S / 2S / 4S mode) 67,6 / 70,7 / 68,7 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 6: Description

    CE, FCC and RoHS compliant Description e2v’s next generation of line scan cameras are setting new, high standards for line rate and image quality. Thanks to e2v’s recently developed multi line CMOS technology, the camera provides an unmatched 100 000 lines/s in a 16k pixel format and combines high response with an extremely low noise level;...

  • Page 7: Camera Performances

    Maximum data rate Stabilized temperature 30/40/55 °C (Room/Front Face/Internal) SNR Calculated at 75% Vsat with minimum Gain. In mode 2S/4S, only with the use of the Multi-Line Gain e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 8: Image Sensor

    Mode 2S = B+C (FPGA) Mode 4S = (A.B)+(C.D) Note : (A.B) = summation in the sensor Binning Modes (8k Pixels Output) Mode 1SB = A Mode 2SB = (A+B) e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 9: Response & Qe Curves

    2.4.1 Quantum Efficiency ELIIXA+ 16k Quantum Efficiency 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% (nm) 2.4.2 Spectral Response Response (LSB /(nJ/cm2)) 12bits Mode 4S Mode 2S Mode 1S e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 10: Camera Hardware Interface

    ELIIXA+® 16k CXP CAMERA HARDWARE INTERFACE Mechanical Drawings The Step file is available on the web : www.e2v.com/cameras e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 11: Input/Output Connectors And Led

    Tilt (versus lens mounting plane) 50 m 3.2 Input/output Connectors and LED USB Connector For Firmware upgrade Trigger Connector Multi-Colored LED for Status and diagnostic CoaXPress Connectors e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 12: Power Over Coaxpress

    Error during data transfer (e.g. CRC error, single bit be at least 200ms green before the next error is error detected) indicated Fast flash red System error (e.g. internal error) e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 13: Trigger Connector

    “Live” indication. On the Connector side, the 120Ω termination is validated only if the input is switched in LVDS or RS422. The electrical schematic is detailed below : e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 14: Standard Conformity

    • A 10m CoaXPress Cable for the data transfer, certified at 6Gb/s e2v recommends using the same configuration to ensure the compliance with the following standards. CE Conformity The ELIIXA+ cameras comply with the requirements of the EMC (European) directive 2004/108/CE (EN50081-2, EN 61000-6-2) (see next page).
  • Page 15 ELIIXA+® 16k CXP e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Select the appropriate Camera Page (ELIIXA+) 5.2 Setting up in the system Sensor Plan Focal Plan The Compliant Lenses and their accessories are detailed in Appendix E e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 17: Camera Software Interface

    Behind each parameter is a register address in the Camera memory. The mapping of these registers is not given in this manual because it can change from one version or the firmware to the next one. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 18: Camera Commands

    Reserved for Factory Bit 10 Bit 11: 0 : forward, 1: reverse Scrolling direction Bit 16 : true if hardware error detected StatusErrorHardware e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 19 Once the Standby mode turned off, the Camera recovers in less than 1ms to send Standby On images again from the sensor. Time (mn) e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 20: Image Format

    In 4S Mode, the summation of the two delays Pixel Line C double lines is done in the FPGA : Pixel Line D (AB )+ (BC) Memory node e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 21: Binning Modes

    D, normally, the variation of the Exposure time should not possible in this sensor mode. Thanks to an e2v licensed solution, two of the Exposure controlled mode (Ext Trig with internal or External exposure control) are still available in 4S sensor TDE mode.

  • Page 22: Forward/Reverse

    In 1S or 1SB modes, nothing is lost an all lines received after the delay are correct. This positioning takes also in account that the mode “Reverse X” is “Off” (Normal readout direction) e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 23: Test Image Pattern Selector

    Black Pattern (Uniform black : 0 in both 8 and 12 bits) Grey vertical Ramp (moving) When any of the Test pattern is enabled, the whole processing chain of the FPGA is disabled. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 24: Acquisition Control

    HW Trigger IO control Unit - Debounce source - Inverter Line0 - rescaler Line0 & Line0 Line1 Line1 ≥1 Line0 + Line1 Line1 CXP module Line2 Line2 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 25: External Triggers On Gpio Connector

    For the camera, the CXP trigger is consider to be the “line2”. The Frame grabber itself can also manage several lines, timers, counter and finally send this single CXP trigger to the camera. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 26 Not available when Sensor mode is set in “4S” (whatever the firmware version) (**) Available when Sensor mode is set in “4S” but only starting at firmware version 1.0.13A e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 27: Trigger Presets

    Not available because only 1 Trigger CXP CXP Trig Tper The Timing diagrams associated to each Synchronization mode and the Timing values associated are detailed in the APPENDIX B of this document. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 28: Rescaler

    The system clock period is 20ns. So the time between samples is (Granularity x 20ns) With these two parameters, the user must determine the best sample range. It is the user responsibility to configure the rescaler. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 29 The array below gives the MaxSampledPeriod in millisecond RescalerSize granularity 8,19E-02 1,31E+00 3,28E-01 5,24E+00 1,31E+00 2,10E+01 2,10E+01 3,36E+02 The trigger frequency is calculated at each Trigger pulse. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 30: Digital I/O Control

    Return the current status of the selected : LineStatus - False - True Select the electrical format of the selected line : LineFormat - TTL - LVDS - RS422 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 31: Counters And Timers Control

    Read the current value of the selected counter CounterValue Read the value of the selected counter, when the counter was reset by a trigger or by an CounterValueAtReset explicit CounterReset. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 32 3: TimerCompleted Set the length of the ouput pulse in s (0,6553.5, step 0.1) TimerDuration Return the actual value of the selected timer (0,65535/30MHz, step 1/30MHz) TimerValue e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 33: Counters

    Timer Start / TimerTriggerSource + Polarity TimerEnd Reset + TimerDelay before start TimerDuration TimerActive counting Trigger source TimerEnd TimerActive Timer Timer Duration Duration Timer Timer Delay Delay e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 34: Gain And Offset

    Then 3 Values are available : x1, x2 and x4. A gain x1 in a 12 bits conversion is equivalent to x4 in 10 bits. electrons Comparator Ramps at different Gains or Format 4096 Clamp (Black Ref) 1024 (12bits conversion) Setting (10bits conversion) e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 35 XXXX: start ROI (from 0 to 3FFF in hexa) YYYY: Stop ROI (from 0 to 3FFF in hexa) The Contrast Expansion (both Digital Gain & Offset) will be automatically disabled if the LUT is enabled.. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 36 “w 0x8628 0x148F232A” Result with FFC activated : ROI gain x1.5 5263 9002 Pi xels Result with FFC not activated : ROI gain x1.5 5263 9002 Pi xels e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 37: Flat Field Correction

    FFC result. (*) : Before the firmware version 1.0.15B, the Gain resolution was : 1 + Gain/8192 with a range limited at x3 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 38 : You can perform one FFC per condition of Gain/setting of the Camera ( 4 Max) and recall one of the four global settings (Camera Configuration + FFC + Line Balance) when required. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 39: Automatic Calibration

    The Calculation result will be proposed anyway as it’s just a warning message. The Status Register is the changed and displayed in Device Control Status section. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 40: Manual Flat Field Correction

    Reset a User bank : Ram Memory Load User2 - Reset the RAM User3 (FPN/PRNU individually) - Save in the bank to reset Reset FPN Reset PRNU e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 41: Look Up Table

    Upload/load from/to a Txt file User Save User1 Ram Memory Load User2 User3 User4 At the power up : - Last User Bank used is loaded in RAM e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 42: Statistics And Line Profile

    Get ROI Stand deviation, Unsigned format value : U12.4 PixelROIStandardDeviation Get ROI Min, Unsigned format value : U12.4 PixelROIMin Get ROI Max , Unsigned format value : U12.4 PixelROIMax e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 43: Privilege Level

    - In Write Mode: 1 = Lock camera o “Advanced User” 2 = Lock camera to “User” other values = Unlock camera privilege depending on <val> (min=256; max=2 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 44: Save & Restore Settings

    “Integrator” Bank (5) can be locked by switching the Camera in “User” mode (cf : Privilege feature). Then it can’t be saved any more without switching back the Camera in “Integrator” Mode. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Test Patterns

    4096 6144 8192 10240 12288 14336 An increment of 1 LSB is made every 16 pixels When it reaches 255, turns back to 0 and starts again e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 46: In 12 Bits (Medium) Format - No Binning (16384 Pixels)

    4096 6144 8192 10240 12288 14336 An increment of 1 LSB is made for each pixel. When it reaches 4095, turns back to 0 and starts again e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 47: In 8/12 Bits Full/Medium Format With Binning (8192 Pixels)

    Pixel 32 : 34 … Pixel 511 : 63 Pixel 512 : 96 Pixel 513 : 96 … Pixel 2047 : 255 Pixel 2048 : 32 … e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 48: Appendix B: Timing Diagrams

    This conversion is done in masked time, eventually during the next exposure period. : Delay between the Start exposure required and the real start of the exposure. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 49: Synchronisation Modes With Maximum Exposure Time

    ) is finally equal to the Line Period ( ) even if it’s delayed real from ( ) from the rising edge of the incoming Line Trigger. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 50: Timing Values

    ELIIXA+® 16k CXP 8.3 Timing Values Tper Tint real Label Unit 0,120 10 s 2,5 s 1,5 s Tint prog e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 51: Appendix C: Data Cables

    A series connection of cables shall also fulfil this requirement as if it is one cable including all of its connectors and inline couplers. Cable Rating Frequency Range (Gbps) From 1.250 0.625 2.500 1.25 3.125 1.5625 5.000 6.250 -15.8 3.125 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 52: Appendix D: Lenses Compatibility

    Nominal Magnification Working Distance XLS03-E x0,3 477mm M95 Custom Mount available XLS53-E x0,5 324mm Aperture (∞) : 4.7 XLS75-E x0,75 246mm XLS010-E 197mm XLS014-E x1,4 170mm XLS203-E 146mm e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 53 Large Format Adapter Set NT69-241 NAVITAR 1 - 17494 Extension Tubes on request Raptar Pro 4/86 NIKON Rayfact F4 0,05 X – 0,5 X 1820,4mm – 230,3mm Rayfact ML90mm F4 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 54: Appendix E: Commands Summary

    PixelFormat 0x07014 0x0101: Mono8 0x0102: Mono10 0x0103: Mono12 SensorWidth 0x08200 Get sensor physical width. Given by the sensor SensorHeight WidthMax Map on Value of SensorWidth SensorWidth HeightMax e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 55: Synchro And Acquisition Modes (@0X8400 => 0X85Ff)

    4: Set trigger preset mode to Triggered mode with exposure time controlled by two signals 5: Set trigger preset mode to Freerun mode, with max exposure time and programmable line period e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 56: Scan Direction

    2: AnyEdge, 3: LevelHigh 4: LevelLow TriggerDelayAbs [20-16] Specifies the absolute delay in s to apply after the trigger reception before effectively activating it (0,31/30MHz,step 1/30MHz s) e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 57: Digital Io Control

    Same as above LineSelector = Line2 LineMode 0x08490 Same as above LineInverter Same as above LineDebounceFilter Same as above LineStatus Same as above LineFormat Same as above e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 58: Counters

    Read the current value of the selected counter CounterValueAtReset 0x084C0 [31-0] Read the value of the selected counter, when the counter was reset by a trigger or by an explicit CounterReset. e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 59 Same as above CounterReset 0x084D8 Same as above CounterValue 0x084DC Same as above CounterValueAtReset 0x084E0 Same as above CounterResetSource 0x084E4 Same as above CounterResetActivation Same as above e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 60: Timers

    (0,65535/30MHz, step 1/30MHz) TimerSelector = Timer2 TimerTriggerSource 0x08510 Same as above TimerTriggerActivation Same as above TimerDuration 0x08514 Same as above TimerDelay Same as above TimerValue 0x08518 Same as above e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 61: Rescaler

    Defines the ROI for ROI Gain an applies it : XXXX: start ROI (from 0 to 3FFF in hexa) YYYY: Stop ROI (from 0 to 3FFF in hexa) Parameter : “XXXXYYYY” e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 62: Flat Field Correction (@0X8800 => 0X89Ff Without Memory Zone)

    0: Disable LUT (“False”) 1: Enable LUT (“True”) LUTValueAll Memory containing LUT on 12 bits 0x30000 Size=2^12 * 2 LUTValueSize Integer providing LUT value size in byte e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 63: Save And Restore User Configurations (@0X8C00 => 0X8Dff)

    Read Main board internal temperature (format signed Q10.2 = signed 8 bits, plus 2 bits below comma. Value from -512 to +511) in °C DeviceTemperatureSelector Device Temperature selector e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 64 Get ROI Mean (format U12.4) PixelROIStandardDeviation 0x09014 Get ROI Stand deviation (format U12.4) PixelROIMin 0x09018 Get ROI Min (format U12.4) PixelROIMax 0x0901C Get ROI Max (format U12.4) e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...

  • Page 65: Appendix F: Revision History

    1.0.15B Detail of the manual Access to FFC area in memory Command List summary with register addresses. Rev E Characterization of the Forward / Reverse feature 1.0.17 e2v semiconductors SAS 2013 UM ELIIXA+ 16k CXP – Indice E - 06/13...
  • Page 66 Whilst e2v has taken care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein it accepts no responsibility for the consequences of any use thereof and also reserves the right to change the specification of goods without notice. e2v accepts no liability beyond that set out in its standard conditions of sale in respect of infringement of third party patents arising from the use of tubes or other devices in accordance with information contained herein.

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