Camera Integration

Supported Cameras
Supported CamerasValidated Cameras
Sony / Tamron / KT&C / Videology / Wonwoo / Skoopia LVDS camerasSony (FCB-EV9520L, FCB-EV9500L), Tamron (MP3010M-EV), KT&C (ATC-HZ5540T-LP), Videology (24Z2.1W-10X-LVDS-462)
Hardware Setup
1
LVDS camera → Serializer

Connect the LVDS camera to J2 (LVDS_IN) using a 30-pin micro-coaxial cable.

2
Serializer → Deserializer

Connect J5 (GMSL3_OUT) to a compatible GMSL3 deserializer board using a 50 Ω GMSL3 coaxial cable (FAKRA Z-coded cable).

3
Deserializer → Host

Connect the deserializer board to the host platform's MIPI CSI-2 camera connector.

4
Power Supply

Provide a regulated 12–24 V DC supply to J3 (PWR_IN). A 12 V / 2 A supply is recommended.

Camera Control

The camera can be controlled through one of two paths:

GMSL3

Bidirectional GMSL3 Link

VISCA camera control travels over the GMSL3 bidirectional control channel, so the camera can be operated and configured remotely from the host.

EXTERNAL

External TTL UART

Controls the camera directly from an external system via TTL-level UART.

Warning

The GMSL3 control path and the external UART interface are alternative control methods and should not be operated simultaneously.

Camera Interface Specification

LVDS Camera Connector [J2]

FeatureSpecification
Validated CamerasSony FCB-EV9520L / FCB-EV9500L, Tamron MP3010M-EV, KT&C ATC-HZ5540T-LP, Videology 24Z2.1W-10X-LVDS-462
Camera Interface30-pin KEL, LVDS (Single mode) micro-coaxial interface
Supported Video FormatUp to Full HD 1080p 60 fps (camera dependent)

GMSL Connector [J5]

FeatureSpecification
Connector TypeRosenberger, Straight Mount
Signal PathTransmits video and control data over a single coaxial link using 12 Gbps GMSL3 or 6 Gbps / 3 Gbps GMSL2 operation
CompatibilityFAKRA Z-Coded Plug