The OV5640 DVP Camera Module brings high-resolution 5MP imaging to embedded vision projects, making it an excellent choice for developers working with STM32, NXP i.MX RT, ESP32-S3, Kendryte, and other SoCs featuring parallel camera interfaces. Built around the proven OV5640 1/4" sensor with a 2592×1944 active array, it delivers sharp stills, smooth video pipelines, and natural image quality supported by on-sensor ISP features. Its compact lens, with an effective focal length of about 3.0 mm and a field of view of approximately 72.2° diagonal, 60.5° horizontal, and 47.4° vertical, ensures clean and balanced framing in a variety of applications.
The module streams true 10-bit parallel DVP directly from its header pins (D0–D9, PCLK, HREF/VSYNC, XCLK) while maintaining compatibility with many 8-bit stacks. Control and configuration are handled via the standard SCCB/I²C bus. Output flexibility is another strength of the OV5640, with support for YUV422/420, RGB565/555/444, RAW 8/10-bit, and even JPEG encoding. This makes it suitable for a wide range of pipelines, from low-bandwidth streaming to high-fidelity image capture.
Thanks to its reliable ecosystem and long-standing adoption in embedded systems, integration is smooth and production-ready. The OV5640 DVP Camera works with STM32F4, F7, H7, and L4R/S families using DCMI, NXP i.MX RT10xx and RT11xx with CSI, ESP32-S2 and ESP32-S3 boards, Kendryte K210 and K230 for AI vision, Renesas RZ/A and GD32F4x0, as well as Linux-class SoCs with parallel CSI/DVP such as Allwinner V-series, Ingenic, and SigmaStar devices.
Whether you are designing IoT cameras, robotics platforms, kiosks, smart access systems, or embedded vision sensors, the OV5640 DVP Camera Module offers a robust, high-resolution upgrade that balances image quality, flexible output formats, and ease of integration. With its crisp 5MP imaging and proven software support, it is an excellent choice for modern embedded projects that demand performance and reliability.
