Arduino Camera Module OV7670 640x480 VGA CMOS Image Sensor

Add Vision to Your Microcontroller Projects

The OV7670 Camera Module is a low-cost CMOS image sensor capable of capturing VGA (640×480) resolution images. It is widely used with Arduino Mega, STM32, and FPGA boards for machine vision, image capture, and computer vision experiments at an accessible price point.

Key Specifications

• Image Sensor: OV7670 CMOS
• Resolution: VGA 640×480 (up to 30fps), QVGA 320×240, and more
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V (I/O tolerant with level shifter for 5V systems)
• Interface: 8-bit parallel data bus + SCCB (I2C-compatible) control
• Output Formats: YUV/YCbCr 4:2:2, RGB565, Raw Bayer RGB
• Built-in: Auto Exposure Control (AEC), Auto White Balance (AWB), Auto Gain Control (AGC)
• Field of View: ~25° (standard lens)
• Pins: 18-pin interface

Common Applications

• Image capture and processing experiments
• Machine vision and object detection prototypes
• Arduino / STM32 camera projects
• FPGA image processing
• Robotics vision systems

Package Includes

• 1 × OV7670 Camera Module

Note: Due to the parallel data interface and high data throughput, this module is best used with Arduino Mega, STM32, or FPGA boards. A level shifter is recommended when interfacing with 5V systems. FIFO buffer version also available for easier frame capture.