Overview
Many traditional image sensors have a CMOS interface. However, many mobile applications processors only have MIPI CSI-2 interfaces. Many new applications want to leverage mobile innovations, while utilizing traditional image sensors with specific requirements and capabilities.
Lattice CrossLink™ is a programmable video interface bridging device capable of converting image sensors with CMOS interfaces up to 300 MHz to MIPI CSI-2 interfaces at up to 6 Gbps. This bridge is available as free IP in Lattice Diamond® for allowing easy configuration and setup.
Features * Supports MIPI DSI and MIPI CSI-2 outputs up to 6 Gbps: 1, 2 or 4 data lanes
* Supports parallel MIPI DPI, CMOS, RAW and RGB interfaces at up to 300 MHz
* Supports CSI-2 compatible video formats (RAW, RGB, and YUV): * 8-bit YUV420/422
* 10-bit YUV420/422
* 8-bit RAW8
* 10-bit RAW10
* 12-bit RAW12
* 24-bit RGB888
* Supports DSI compatible video formats (RGB) : * 18-bit RGB666
* 24-bit RGB888
* Supports multiple pixels per clock mode * 10, 8, 6, 4, and 1 for RAW8/10/12
* 4, 2, and 1 for RGB888/666
* Provides a DCS (Display Command Set) controller to program the display, ROM data used only for DSI in HS or LPDT mode – ROM is programmable by user
* Configurable 2-bit VC (Virtual Channel), 6-bit DT (Data Type), and 16-bit WC (Word Count)
* Supports Non-burst Mode with Sync Events for Transmission Packet Sequence
* Compliance with MIPI D-PHY Specification v1.1
* Compliance with DSI and CSI-2 Specification v1.1
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