{"product_id":"yahboom-tsl1401-ccd-camera","title":"TSL1401 128-Pixel Linear CCD Camera Module 3.3-5V AO Output for MCU Smart Car Line Tracking","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TSL1401 Linear CCD Camera Module uses a 128-pixel linear CCD (128 × 1) to convert a scanned scene into an electrical signal. The collected gray-value data is output as an analog voltage on the AO pin and can be sampled by a microcontroller A\/D converter for robot car visual line tracking, path recognition, tracking, obstacle avoidance, and other image-processing tasks. The module is designed for fast response and is less affected by ambient light, supporting indoor and outdoor high-speed tracking use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zTfm5Qls36I\" title=\"TSL1401 Linear CCD Camera Module\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128-pixel linear CCD (128 × 1), linear scan acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking voltage: DC 3.3V–5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetection distance: within 5–40 cm (not suitable for long-distance forward-looking tests due to the lens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens: 56 degree distortion-free lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick response; clear image; flexible application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard 5Pin XH2.54 anti-reverse connector; pinout: GND, VCC, AO, CLK, SI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight\/angle adjustable bracket available (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTM32 driver code and tutorials provided (also shown with STM32\/MSPM0 application cases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor wiring questions or pre-sales compatibility checks, contact support@rcdrone.top or visit https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCD output signal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128*1 pixel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 3.3V-5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReaction time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100ms (Test routine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 degree distortion-free lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithin 5-40cm (because of the lens, it is not suitable for long-distance forward-looking tests)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication occasion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTM32 MCU CCD camera black line tracking, obstacle avoidance, multi-channel line tracking and other image processing electronic design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28*26*40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2g (Only module weight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMechanical drawing dimensions (unit: mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-φ2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule front width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule inner width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule front height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule reference heights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13; 9.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule side reference lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.71; 7.33; 17.46; 19.02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens\/optical housing diameters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eφ14; φ15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeight\/angle adjustable bracket dimensions (unit: mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight adjustment range (module height)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2~9.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop plate width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop plate corner radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket vertical dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19; 35.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall height (drawing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e148.15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide profile width (drawing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase width (drawing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom feature diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eφ22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-φ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eφ3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference dimensions shown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 (repeated on base drawing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitch angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan be adjusted flexibly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePinout\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply pin, ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply pin, connect DC 3.3V-5V.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray value output pin, analog output.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClock pin, which determines the exposure time and controls the output of the pixel gray value.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl the acquisition and output of pixel gray value.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCU robot car visual line tracking (single-line, double-line, and multi-channel line tracking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart car path recognition and tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObstacle avoidance based on image\/line feature processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTM32 application development and learning projects (application cases also shown for MSPM0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"details\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"TSL1401 128-pixel linear CCD camera module with lens and 5-pin XH2.54 connector on PCB\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module.jpg?v=1782240926\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TSL1401 module converts a single line of 128 pixels into an analog gray-value output for fast line tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"TSL1401 linear CCD module close-up highlighting the lens housing and onboard 5-pin connector\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_40a87759-e305-4e81-99e4-8d14853b025e.jpg?v=1782240932\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for MCU projects, the analog AO output can be sampled by an ADC for tracking and simple vision tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Linear CCD line-scan concept for 128-pixel acquisition, useful for black\/white line tracking on a track\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_29e0f50e-4486-45eb-8f1d-9fa38dc7b9e5.jpg?v=1782240938\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1D line scan reduces processing load compared with full-frame cameras while still capturing edge and line contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Comparison chart of linear CCD module vs area-array CCD camera for scan method, resolution, and tracking speed\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_cf9f7e01-721a-41cb-b828-199370dd6705.jpg?v=1782240944\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinear scanning helps achieve higher-speed tracking by sampling only the line data needed for navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Advantages chart explaining MCU workflow for linear CCD camera versus area-array CCD camera data handling\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_e3f87290-fea6-473f-ab8f-20876c9fd696.jpg?v=1782240949\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLess data per frame means simpler firmware and quicker response on typical microcontrollers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Comparison table of linear CCD module versus infrared sensor for resolution, lighting conditions, and use cases\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_88890cc5-607c-4d4d-a68c-e491df99b9d0.jpg?v=1782240956\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor applications where ambient light varies, the linear CCD approach can provide more consistent line information than IR sensing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Wiring demo of the linear CCD module connected to an STM32 development board for line tracking\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_543ee5cc-f82c-42eb-8a1b-b7cd28ce60db.jpg?v=1782240961\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample wiring with an STM32 board for acquiring AO output and driving the SI\/CLK timing signals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Banner referencing STM32 core board option with link text for users who need an STM32 controller board\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_694d8813-77b6-417b-b259-46edb1741352.jpg?v=1782240966\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Optional height and angle adjustable bracket for mounting the linear CCD module, with adjustment range callouts\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_81033480-3737-4cc6-97a4-cd5feff9fe29.jpg?v=1782240972\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn optional bracket allows flexible mounting height and pitch angle when tuning detection distance and field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Robot car application case using the linear CCD module to follow a black line on a track\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_414d3118-9027-4c3e-aea4-3e3bbe799613.jpg?v=1782240977\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon use case: robot car visual line tracking for path recognition and obstacle-avoidance logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Banner linking to robot car chassis V1 option for users who need a compatible chassis platform\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_0dff3e4a-dbfb-48e8-9e75-c6c5ac6533a9.jpg?v=1782240983\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Banner linking to robot car chassis V2 option for users who need a compatible chassis platform\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_7a15a6fd-64c7-4c29-8ce8-9e8b2ad8a39d.jpg?v=1782240988\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mechanical dimension drawings for the linear CCD camera module and the optional adjustable bracket (mm)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_bbca0826-5b0f-49c1-ae3c-0b8a4fc7fce6.jpg?v=1782240993\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMechanical drawings provide mounting hole locations and overall dimensions for enclosure and chassis design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Product parameter table listing voltage range, 128×1 output, reaction time, lens angle, distance, size, weight\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_ad8fed26-c655-4ac5-8217-e48fab434be5.jpg?v=1782240999\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TSL1401 128-pixel linear CCD camera pinout with labels for GND, VCC, AO, CLK, and SI\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_cd1c138c-d3de-4ce4-b8ab-5f7bbb6d6558.jpg?v=1782241005\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinout: GND and VCC power the module, AO outputs analog gray value, and SI\/CLK control acquisition timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tutorials and code resources screen listing documentation and example projects for TSL1401 module drivers\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_e27807f5-e143-4374-b723-ec1cc4b1d1b7.jpg?v=1782241011\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"MSPM0G3507 routine resources and documentation banner with tool icons and a development board image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_e4e4bd49-ef08-4cf4-b87d-e4aaec20e615.jpg?v=1782241017\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Package contents: linear CCD camera module, cable, and XH2.54 5-pin double-ended cable\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/TSL1401-Linear-CCD-Camera-Module_d2f385ac-2fe0-4a1d-9f98-09ec66696f07.jpg?v=1782241022\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePackage includes the module and 5-pin cabling for quick connection to a controller or test setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg 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