MIPI CSI-2
Key Features
- Fully MIPI CSI-2 standard compliant
- 64 and 32-bit core widths
- Transmit and Receive versions
- Supports 1-8, 9.0+ Gbps D-PHY data lanes
- Supports 1-4, 6.0+ Gsym/s C-PHY lane (trio)
- Supports all data types
- Easy-to-use pixel-based interface
- Optional AXI interface (Rx only)
- Optional video interface
- Delivered fully integrated and verified with target MIPI PHY
- Complete FPGA-based demonstration system available
- Optional ASIL-B Ready safety deliverables
Benefits
- Fundamental Features: High performance. Low electromagnetic interference (EMI)
- Physical Layer: MIPI D-PHY, MIPI C-PHY, MIPI A-PHY.
- Use Cases: Machine vision. Imaging
- High Bandwidth: MIPI CSI-2 provides high-speed serial communication, allowing for high data transfer rates between the camera and the processor. This is crucial for handling high-resolution images and videos.
- Low Power Consumption: MIPI CSI-2 is designed to be power-efficient, which is crucial for mobile devices and other battery-powered applications. It helps in minimizing power consumption during image and video data transfer.
- Reduced Cable and Connector Complexity: MIPI CSI-2 uses a high-speed serial interface, reducing the need for numerous cables and connectors compared to parallel interfaces. This simplifies the design and reduces the overall size and weight of the system.
- Scalability: MIPI CSI-2 is scalable, accommodating different numbers of data lanes to support various bandwidth requirements. This scalability makes it suitable for a range of applications, from low-power mobile devices to high-performance automotive systems.
- Interoperability: MIPI CSI-2 is an industry standard, promoting interoperability between different devices from various manufacturers. This allows for a wide range of cameras and processors to work together seamlessly.
- Robustness and Reliability: MIPI CSI-2 is designed to be robust and reliable, even in challenging environments. This is particularly important for automotive applications, where the system may be exposed to varying temperatures and vibrations.
Block Diagram
Applications
- Mobile Devices: MIPI CSI-2 is extensively used in smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to connect cameras (rear and front- facing) to the device's processor. It enables high-speed, low-power data transfer, which is essential for capturing and processing high- resolution images and videos.
- Automotive: MIPI CSI-2 is used in automotive applications for connecting cameras used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), surround-view systems, and in-vehicle infotainment systems. It provides a standardized interface for efficient data transfer between cameras and processing units.
- Industrial Cameras: MIPI CSI-2 is employed in industrial camera systems, such as those used in machine vision applications, robotics, and surveillance. Its high-speed data transfer capabilities make it suitable for demanding industrial imaging requirements.
- Drones and UAVs: MIPI CSI-2 is used in camera systems for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It allows for the transmission of high-quality images and videos from the drone's cameras to the processing unit.
Technical Specifications