SEN-08668 camera questions

The new SEN-08668 camera looks interesting. I’m wondering about the pads on the back – the data sheet would seem to indicate that all the I/O is on the 24 contacts along the edges – what are the 20 pads on the bottom for? The data sheet doesn’t seem to mention them. If they have to be connected, it kind of forces you down the hot plate soldering route.

Speaking of soldering – I didn’t see a temperature profile or reflow spec anywhere – I’m wondering if I put this thing through my toaster oven reflow cough process if I’ll end up with goo instead of a lens. Maybe it’s time to get a hot plate going.

Any plans for a SparkFun break out board? I’m kind of sitting on the fence as to whether or not to do a breakout board of my own or wait for you guys.