GC2093 CMOS camera image sensor

GC2093 is a high dynamic range (HDR) 1080P CMOS image sensor launched by Galaxycore. This sensor is designed for security cameras, digital cameras and mobile phone camera applications. The following are detailed knowledge points about GC2093:

1. Product Overview

GC2093 is a 1/2.9-inch 2-megapixel CMOS image sensor that includes a 1920H x 1080V pixel array, a 10-bit ADC (analog-to-digital converter) and an image signal processor. This fully integrated high-performance and low-power design makes GC2093 ideal for sports cameras, dashcams and various other portable devices because it can reduce design complexity, simplify implementation, and extend battery life.

2. Features

– **High Dynamic Range (HDR)**: GC2093 supports HDR function, which can capture more details in high-contrast scenes while keeping bright and dark parts clearly visible.

– **1080P resolution**: Provides full HD resolution (1920×1080 pixels) to ensure high-quality video and image output.

– **Built-in image signal processor (ISP)**: The ISP can process the raw data captured by the sensor, perform image processing such as color correction and noise reduction, and improve image quality.

– **10-bit ADC**: The high-precision ADC converts analog signals into digital signals, providing more delicate color levels and image details.

– **Low-power design**: Optimized circuit design reduces current consumption during standby and working, and extends the device's operating time.

3. Application scenarios

– **Security camera**: In the monitoring system, GC2093 can provide clear day and night video, suitable for various indoor and outdoor environments.

– **Dash cam**: In the car, GC2093 can capture clear road conditions and record important events during driving.

– **Digital camera**: As an image sensor for portable devices, it provides good image quality and performance.

– **Mobile phone camera**: Adapts to the needs of mobile phones for small and high-performance image sensors.

4. Technical specifications

– **Power parameters**: including standby current, shutdown current and operating current, which affect the energy consumption of the sensor and the battery life of the device.

– **DC parameters**: may cover detailed specifications such as power supply voltage range, operating temperature range, interface type (such as I2C).

– **Image performance**: may include key indicators such as pixel size, quantum efficiency, signal-to-noise ratio, dark current, etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions about GC2093 Camera Image Sensor：
What are the basic specifications of the GC2093 Camera Image Sensor?
Answer: The GC2093 is a high-quality 1080P CMOS image sensor suitable for security camera products, digital camera products, and mobile phone camera applications. It integrates a 1920H x 1080V pixel array, an on-chip 10-bit ADC, and an image signal processor, and can reach 60fps, with high performance and low power consumption.
What common problems may occur during the use of the GC2093 Camera Image Sensor?
Answer: The GC2093 Camera Image Sensor may encounter a variety of problems during use, including but not limited to:
Degradation of image quality:
Increased noise: This may be caused by excessive sensor temperature or improper exposure time setting. Working in a high temperature environment or shooting continuously for a long time may increase the sensor temperature, thereby increasing noise.
Color distortion: Incorrect white balance setting, inaccurate lens shading correction, or sensor internal circuit failure may cause color distortion.
Abnormal image display:
Blurred or ghosting images: This may be related to improper global shutter settings or frame synchronization problems. Ensuring that the global shutter is set correctly and the frame synchronization signal is stable can avoid such problems.
Stripes or interference: Improper signal line layout or external electromagnetic interference may cause stripes or interference in the image. Proper signal line layout and appropriate shielding measures can reduce such problems.
Data transmission problems:
Data transmission errors: When transmitting data using MIPI or parallel interfaces, data transmission errors or frame drops may occur. This may be caused by improper interface configuration, signal interference or cable quality problems. Checking the interface configuration, signal stability and cable quality can help solve such problems.
Power and power supply problems:
Unstable power supply: Unstable power supply may cause sensor operation abnormalities, such as image flickering, increased noise, etc. Ensure that a stable power supply is used and meets the voltage and current range required by the sensor specification.
How to solve the image quality problem of the GC2093 camera image sensor?
Answer: The following solutions can be taken to solve the image quality problem of the GC2093 camera image sensor:
Optimize the working environment: Ensure that the sensor works under suitable temperature and light conditions, and avoid long-term high temperature exposure or extreme low temperature environment.
Adjust parameter settings: Adjust exposure time, white balance and other parameter settings according to the shooting scene to obtain the best image quality.
Check hardware connections: Carefully check whether the sensor's signal line, power line and other hardware connections are firm and reliable to avoid signal interference or data transmission errors caused by poor contact.
Upgrade firmware or driver: If the problem is caused by a firmware or driver bug, you can try to upgrade the firmware or driver to the latest version to fix known problems.
Contact technical support: If none of the above measures can solve the problem, it is recommended to contact the sensor manufacturer's technical support team for professional help and solutions.