INTRODUCTION
The S5K3A1EA is highly integrated single chip CMOS image sensor, fabricated by SAMSUNG 0.18um CMOS image sensor process technology. It is developed for image application to realize high efficiency photo sensor. The sensor has 1280 x 1024 effective pixels with 1/3 inch optical format. The sensor has on-chip 10-bit ADC blocks to digitize the pixel output and also on-chip CDS to reduce Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) drastically. With its few interface signals and 10-bit raw data directly connected to the external devices, a camera system can be configured easily.

FEATURES
— Process Technology: 0.18µm Dual Gate Oxide SPQM CMOS
— Optical Size: 1/3 inch
— Unit Pixel: 3.8 µm X 3.8 µm
— Effective Resolution: 1280X1024, SXGA
— Line Progressive Read Out.
— 10-bit Raw Image Data Output
— Windowing and Panning
— Sub-Sampling (2X, 4X, 8X)
— Timing Generator for Frame Memoryless Scaler
— Timing Generator for Stepless Zooming
— Continuous and Single Frame Capture Mode
— Programmable Exposure Time and Gain Control
— Auto Dark Level Compensation
— Standby Mode for Power Saving
— Maximum 15 Frames per Second for Full Frame Readout with 24 MHz Output Data Rate
— Bad Pixel Replacement
— Dual Power Supply Voltage: 2.8V/1.8V (2.8V for analog, 1.8V for digital)
— Package Type: 48-CLCC/PLCC