The VITA 25K is a 5120 x 5120 CMOS image sensor delivering high resolution images at frame rates up to 53 frames per second. The high sensitivity 4.5 µm x 4.5 µm pixels support pipelined and triggered global shutter readout modes and can also be operated in a low noise rolling shutter mode. In rolling shutter mode, the sensor supports correlated double sampling readout, reducing noise and increasing the dynamic range.The sensor has on-chip programmable gain amplifiers and 10-bit A/D converters. The image's black level is either calibrated automatically or can be adjusted by adding a user programmable offset.A high level of programmability using a four wire serial peripheral interface enables the user to read out specific regions of interest. Up to 32 regions can be programmed, achieving even higher frame rates.The image data interface consists of 32 LVDS lanes. Each channel runs at 620 Mbps.A separate synchronization channel containing payload information is provided to facilitate the image reconstruction at the receive end.The VITA 25K is packaged in a ceramic 355 pin PGA package and is available in a monochrome and color version.