1 meter Flex Cable for Raspberry PI Camera

1 Meter Flexible Ribbon Cable for Raspberry Pi Camera (CSI) is an essential accessory that significantly extends the working distance between your Raspberry Pi board and its official Camera Module. This long 100 cm cable allows for much greater installation flexibility than the standard short cable provided with the camera. Consequently, you can now position the camera in remote enclosures, security mounts, or complex robotics setups without restriction. Utilizing a flat, ribbon-style Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC), this cable maintains a reliable, high-speed data connection via the Camera Serial Interface (CSI), ensuring stable video streaming and image capture over the entire length. Therefore, select this 1-meter flex cable to unlock the full potential of your Raspberry Pi vision projects that require distance or strategic camera placement.

Key Features:

• Extended Reach: Provides a 1-meter (100 cm) length, offering maximum versatility for physically separating the camera from the host board.
• High-Speed Data Transmission: Specifically designed and shielded for the high-bandwidth CSI bus, ensuring reliable data transfer for high-resolution video and stills.
• 22-Pin Connector Compatibility: Features the 22-pin, 0.5 mm pitch connector required for all official Raspberry Pi Camera Modules (v1, v2, and Pi Camera Noir).
• Flexible Design: The flat, ribbon-style FPC is highly flexible, making it ideal for routing through tight spaces, hinges, and moving parts.
• Easy Installation: The connector ends are designed for simple, quick insertion into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) sockets on the Raspberry Pi board and the camera module.

Technical Specifications:

• Length: 1 meter (1000 mm / 39.37 inches)
• Connector Type (End 1): 15-pin, 1.0 mm pitch (Standard Raspberry Pi CSI connector)
• Connector Type (End 2): 15-pin, 1.0 mm pitch (Standard Camera Module connector)
• Number of Conductors: 15 (Matches the standard CSI interface)
• Cable Type: Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) / Flexible Flat Cable (FFC)
• Maximum Data Rate: Supports the full MIPI CSI-2 specification (Note: Performance may vary slightly based on host signal integrity).

Mechanical Specifications:

• Cable Width: ≈ 16 mm (Standard 15-pin FFC width)
• Thickness: Extremely thin, typically < 0.3 mm
• Material: Polyimide film with tinned copper conductors
• Operating Environment: Rated for indoor, non-harsh environmental use.

Dimensions:

• Cable Length: 1000 mm
• Cable Width: 16 mm
• Connector Pitch: 1.0 mm
• Minimum Bend Radius: Highly flexible, designed to fold and bend easily for installation.

Pinout and Wiring:

• Interface Standard: MIPI CSI-2 (Camera Serial Interface 2)
• Pin Count: 15 pins (The cable maintains a 1:1 connection for all data, clock, and power lines).
• Function: The FPC connects the camera’s image sensor to the VideoCore V GPU processor on the Raspberry Pi board.
• Wiring Note: Ensure the silver contacts (pins) of the cable are facing the locking tab side of the CSI connector on both the Pi and the Camera Module before closing the ZIF lock. Incorrect orientation will prevent the camera from being detected.

Datasheet Reference:

• Download Raspberry Pi Camera Hardware Guide and Specification

Commonly Used in:

• 3D Printer Monitoring: Allows positioning of the camera inside the printer enclosure while the Pi remains outside.
• Security and Surveillance Systems: Essential for mounting the camera module high on a wall or ceiling, far from the host Pi.
• Telescope and Microscopy: Used to connect the camera module to imaging optics, maintaining distance from vibrations caused by the host board.

Applications:

• Remote Image Capture: Capturing images in confined or difficult-to-access locations.
• Robotics and Drones: Providing vision systems where the camera placement is dictated by balance and form factor, separate from the main processing unit.
• Time-Lapse Photography: Setting up a camera module permanently in an outdoor enclosure while the Pi is safely housed indoors.
• Prototyping: Allows temporary separation of the camera during development and testing phases.

Equivalent Models:

• 50 cm CSI Cable: A shorter version offering less reach but guaranteeing maximum signal integrity over a shorter run.
• 200 cm CSI Cable: A much longer option, however, signal attenuation may require careful handling and potentially external shielding.
• FFC-15P-1.0MM-1000L (Generic): Generic part numbers matching the physical dimensions and pin count for standard CSI connectivity.

Package Includes:

• 1 x 1 Meter Flexible Ribbon Cable for Raspberry Pi Camera