Description

SN95176BJG is a low-cost dual-mode CMOS camera solution. It is a highly integrated single-chip solution that includes a CMOS sensor interface, SDRAM interface, USB interface, compression engine, LCD driver, embedded 16-bit DSP, and low battery detection function. This dual-mode camera solution is designed for both DSC function and live video mode when connected to a PC. SN95176BJG provides a flexible and affordable solution that balances performance and price, allowing customers to design their own style.

Specifications and features

• Dual mode camera - PC camera mode and DSC mode
• Support for Hynix- HV7131D, HV7131E (VGA) and HV7121B (CIF), Pixart-PAS202B (VGA) and PAS106B (CIF), ICMEDIA -ICM105A, ICM105B (VGA) and ICM102A (CIF), TASC- TAS5130B (VGA) and TAS5110B (CIF) CMOS image sensors
• 9-bit CMOS image sensor raw data
• Scaling and panning function
• Built-in proprietary compression engine
• Up to 30fps @ CIF, 12fps @ VGA in PC video mode
• Support for SDRAM 4Mb, 16Mb, 64Mb, 128Mb
• Embedded 16-bit DSP for camera control and USB transceiver
• USB 1.1 compliance and support suspend mode
• 6 USB endpoints: Control pipe, Isochronous pipe, Bulk pipe, Interrupt pipe, and Audio pipe
• Built-in 8 segment x 4 common, 1/3 bias status LCD driver
• Embedded low battery detection function
• Support flashlight function
• 12MHz crystal and 3.3Volt only
• 128 pin LQFP package

Application Scenarios

The SN95176BJG can be used in various applications, including but not limited to:

• PC cameras
• Digital still cameras
• Video streaming devices
• Embedded systems
• Portable devices

Comparison

• Low-cost solution
• Highly integrated
• Flexible and customizable
• Supports various CMOS image sensors
• Provides scaling and panning function
• Supports multiple USB endpoints
• Embedded 16-bit DSP for camera control
• Supports suspend mode
• Embedded LCD driver and low battery detection function

• Not suitable for high-resolution applications
• Limited to USB 1.1 compliance
• Requires 12MHz crystal and 3.3Volt power supply