Based on MIPI CSI-2 video link
Vision and Imaging System Optimization Solutions


Introspect Technology today announced the launch of two frame grabber solutions for validation and optimization of image sensors compliant with the MIPI Alliance Camera Serial Interface 2 (CSI-2) SM standard and based on the MIPI Alliance C-PHY SM and D-PHY SM physical layers.

The 'SV4E-CPRXG MIPI C-PHY Frame Grabber' and 'SV4E-DPRXG MIPI D-PHY Frame Grabber' modules enable fast frame capture and image processing on any host computer platform and support the latest MIPI Alliance specifications.

MIPI CSI-2 sensors include high dynamic range support, brightness control, contrast control, variable frame rate, and many other features enabled by the latest MIPI Alliance C-PHY and D-PHY physical layer standards. They are also used for sensing non-optical inputs such as radar signals.

CSI-2 sensors must be tested and validated for real-world situations involving high frame rate continuous capture and variable stimulus conditions, as well as single frame analysis. To address this, a frame grabber is needed that supports: △live streaming to a host computer, △continuous image capture from a single video stream to a large sequence, and △dynamic control of sensor parameters while continuously modifying input and environmental conditions.

All of the above requirements can be enabled using the 'SV4E-CPRXG MIPI C-PHY Frame Grabber' for C-PHY based CSI-2 sensors and the 'SV4E-DPRXG MIPI D-PHY Frame Grabber' for D-PHY based CSI-2 sensors. Each module can be attached to any CSI-2 camera. It also automatically extracts image data via the output or radar output, and provides automated application development, calibration, and regression testing.

Introspect's C-PHY and D-PHY frame grabbers leverage multiple generations of hardware and software tools for MIPI and are optimized for the C-PHY and D-PHY physical layers, respectively. Here is a list of key features:

▲ Operates at speeds of 80Msps~3.5Gsps or 80Mbps~3.5Gbps
▲ All CSI-2 lane configurations
▲ Supports all CSI-2 data formats and pixel formats including RAW16 and RAW20
▲ Automatic isolation of all CSI-2 virtual channels according to the latest CSI-2 specification revision
▲ Integrated _I2C master for sensor control for testing
▲ Integrated _I3C master for sensor control for testing
▲ Supports continuous frame capture at the maximum frame rate supported by the CSI-2 specification
▲ Built-in advanced exposure features including frame start and line start trigger I/O
▲ Frame rate monitor
▲ Built-in programmable power supply for automating power on and off of test sensors

The Introspect SV4E-CPRXG MIPI C-PHY frame grabber and SV4E-DPRXG MIPI D-PHY frame grabber are available now through authorized distributors worldwide.