LVDS Camera Interface
- Converts LVDS camera video output to 4-lane MIPI CSI-2
- Independent camera power switch and I²C-to-UART bridge (3.3 V CMOS) for VISCA control, with provision for external onboard UART header for camera control
AGX Orin MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board
LVDS, HDMI, 2-channel GMSL and native MIPI CSI-2 — all four Jetson AGX Orin camera ports on one board.
AGX Orin MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board
A single-board camera platform for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, bridging LVDS, HDMI, GMSL3 and native MIPI CSI-2 inputs onto all four 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 ports.
- Four independent camera bridges on one board — LVDS–MIPI, HDMI–MIPI, 2-channel GMSL3 and native MIPI CSI-2
- Up to 4K @ 60 fps, with VISCA over UART bridged to I²C for LVDS and HDMI camera control
- Compatible pinouts with Sony, Tamron, Wonwoo, Skoopia, Videology, KT&C LVDS block cameras and Sony HDMI FCB cameras
- 12–24 V DC input · 84.87 mm × 61.95 mm · –20 °C to +85 °C · RoHS
AGX Orin MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board
A single-board camera integration platform built for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, engineered to bring every major camera interface — LVDS, HDMI, GMSL3, and native MIPI CSI-2 — onto one design, making full use of all four 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interfaces the AGX Orin has to offer.
At its core, the board bridges LVDS and HDMI camera video output into 4-lane MIPI CSI-2, giving system integrators a direct path to connect industry-standard block cameras without custom bridging hardware of their own. Both interfaces share a dedicated I²C-to-UART bridge (3.3V CMOS) for VISCA control, with an onboard header available for external camera control when needed. For longer-reach and multi-camera deployments, the board's GMSL3 interface aggregates two independent camera links into a single 4-lane CSI-2 output through an onboard de-serializer.
It supports Power over Coax, so camera power and data ride the same cable, and remains backward compatible with GMSL2 cameras — giving flexibility across sensor generations. MATE-AX dual coax connectors, paired with breakout cables to FAKRA, keep cabling clean and serviceable in the field. Rounding out the interface set, a native 22-pin, 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 pass-through connector supports direct integration of MIPI sensors, for applications that don't need format conversion at all.
Built for demanding environments, the board runs on a wide-range 12–24V DC input, with reverse-voltage and transient-voltage protection guarding against field power faults, and power-status LEDs for at-a-glance diagnostics. Its compact 84.87 mm × 61.95 mm footprint and 38.4g weight suit space-constrained embedded enclosures, while a –20°C to +85°C operating range and RoHS compliance support deployment across industrial, defense, and outdoor vision systems.
Ideal for multi-sensor embedded vision systems, UAV and defense payloads, and industrial camera integration projects requiring flexible support for LVDS, HDMI, GMSL3, and native MIPI camera sources on a single Jetson AGX Orin platform.
Applications:
- AI Edge Computing and Multi-Sensor Vision Analytics
- UAV / ISR Multi-Camera Payloads
- Robotics and Autonomous Platforms
- Industrial & Machine Vision Systems
- Defense Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems
- Medical & Diagnostic Imaging Instruments
- Security and Surveillance Cameras
- Broadcast and Multimedia Streaming
- Research, Development & Rapid Prototyping
Key Features
What the board provides at each camera port, and at board level.
Multi-Interface Camera Integration
Integrates LVDS–MIPI CSI-2, HDMI–MIPI CSI-2, 2-channel GMSL3–MIPI CSI-2, and native MIPI CSI-2 interfaces on a single board, fully utilizing all four 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interfaces on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin.
HDMI Camera Interface
- Converts HDMI camera video output to 4-lane MIPI CSI-2
- Independent camera power switch and I²C-to-UART bridge (3.3 V CMOS) for VISCA control, with provision for external onboard UART header for camera control
GMSL3 Camera Interface
- Onboard GMSL3 de-serializer aggregates two camera links into a single 4-lane CSI-2 output
- Power over Coax (PoC) support
- Backward compatible with GMSL2 cameras
- MATE-AX dual coax connectors with breakout cables to FAKRA
Native MIPI CSI-2 Interface
- Native 22-pin, 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 pass-through connector for direct sensor integration
Electrical & Protection
- Wide-range 12–24 V DC input
- Reverse-voltage and transient-voltage protection
- Power-status LEDs
Mechanical & Environmental
- Compact 84.87 mm × 61.95 mm form factor
- Board weight: 38.4 g
- Operating temperature: –20 °C to +85 °C
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 12–24 V DC regulated, wide-input (Molex Micro Fit+ 2-pin connector) |
| Camera Interface | 4 independent ports: LVDS–MIPI CSI-2 (30-pin KEL, LVDS Single mode), HDMI–MIPI CSI-2 (30-pin KEL, HDMI), 2-ch GMSL–MIPI CSI-2 (MATE-AX dual coax), native MIPI CSI-2 (22-pin FPC) |
| MIPI CSI-2 Output | AGX Orin camera expansion connector compatible — 120-pin Samtec QTH-060 series, 16-lane MIPI CSI-2 |
| I²C Architecture | 3 independent I²C MUX ICs, each dedicated to a camera port group: TCA9544 for LVDS camera + control, TCA9543 for HDMI camera + control, TCA9542 for native MIPI. GMSL3 connects directly to the host I²C bus, bypassing the MUX architecture entirely |
| Supported Video Format | Up to Full HD 4K 60fps (camera dependent) |
| Camera Control | VISCA over UART (3.3 V CMOS) bridged to I²C (host) for LVDS/HDMI ports |
| Indicators | Power LED (Green) |
| Board Dimensions (L × W) | 84.87 × 61.95 mm |
| Weight | 38.4 g |
| Operating Temperature | –20 °C to +85 °C |
| Compliance | MIPI CSI-2 Specification, RoHS |
| Recommended Supply | 12 V / 3 A regulated (wide-input 12–24 V tolerant) |
Camera Interface Specification
Connector, video format, and control details for each of the board's four camera ports.
Port 01 · J9 / LVDS_CAM
LVDS – MIPI CSI-2 Bridge
- Validated Cameras
- Sony FCB-EV9520L / FCB-EV9500L, Tamron MP3010M-EV, KT&C ATC-HZ5540T-LP, Videology 24Z2.1W-10XLVDS-462
- Camera Interface
- 30-pin KEL, LVDS (Single mode) micro-coaxial interface
- Supported Video Format
- Up to Full HD 1080p 60 fps (camera dependent)
- Camera Control
- VISCA over UART (3.3 V CMOS) bridged to I²C (host) via I²C multiplexer
Port 02 · J4 / HDMI_CAM
HDMI – MIPI CSI-2 Bridge
- Validated Cameras
- Sony FCB-ER9500 / FCB-ER8530 / FCB-EW9500H
- Camera Interface
- 30-pin KEL, HDMI micro-coaxial interface
- Supported Video Format
- Up to 4K 60 fps (camera dependent)
- Camera Control
- VISCA over UART (3.3 V CMOS) bridged to I²C (host) via I²C multiplexer
Port 03 · J5 / GMSL_CAM
2-Channel GMSL3 to MIPI CSI-2 Bridge
- Channels
- 2 x GMSL camera links
- De-serializer Output
- Aggregated to a single 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 output
- Camera Power
- Power-over-Coax (PoC) supported for remote camera power delivery
- Supported Video Format
- Up to 1080p / 4K per channel (link budget and camera dependent)
Port 04 · J3 / MIPI_CAM
Direct MIPI CSI-2 Connector
- Connector Type
- 22-pin FPC, straight, 4-lane MIPI CSI-2
- Signal Path
- Direct pass-through — no protocol conversion
- Compatibility
- Any native MIPI CSI-2 camera / sensor module (4-lane)
AGX Orin MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board Documentation
Hardware and software guides are being prepared for this board.
Hardware
- Connector PinoutsComplete KEL, Micro-lock, power, and interface pin descriptions.Coming soon
- Mechanical DimensionsPCB layout dimensions, weight, mounting holes, and tolerances.Coming soon
Software
- Software & DriversHardware configuration, host setup, flashing, driver installation, and video streaming.Coming soon
Support
- Troubleshooting GuideResolving common flashing, camera, and display issues.Coming soon
- Release NotesSoftware driver version history and update changelogs.Coming soon
FAQs
What does the AGX Orin MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board actually do?
It combines four independent camera interface bridges — LVDS–MIPI, HDMI–MIPI, 2-channel GMSL, and a native MIPI CSI-2 pass-through — on a single board, so all four 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 ports on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin can be populated at once with different camera types.
How does the board connect to the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin?
It mates with the Jetson AGX Orin camera expansion connector — a 120-pin Samtec QTH-060 series connector carrying 16 lanes of MIPI CSI-2. Each of the four camera ports is routed to its own independent 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 link across that connector.
Can all four camera ports be used at the same time?
Yes. The Jetson AGX Orin exposes four 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interfaces and the board populates all four — LVDS, HDMI, 2-channel GMSL and native MIPI CSI-2 each get a dedicated 4-lane link, so the ports operate independently and simultaneously. Combined throughput in practice depends on the resolution and frame rate of the cameras attached.
Which cameras can I connect to each port?
Port 1 (LVDS–MIPI) supports Sony FCB-EV9520L/EV9500L, Tamron MP3010M-EV and KT&C ATC-HZ5540T-LP. Port 2 (HDMI–MIPI) supports Sony FCB-ER8530 and FCB-EW9500H. Port 3 accepts 2 GMSL camera links over coax/STP. Port 4 is a straight 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 connector for any native 4-lane MIPI sensor module.
How is camera control (zoom, focus, exposure) handled?
The LVDS and HDMI ports each retain an onboard VISCA-over-UART to I²C bridge, so zoom, focus and exposure can be driven directly from the Jetson AGX Orin host. The GMSL and native MIPI ports use I²C pass-through directly to the camera/sensor registers.
What power supply does the board need?
The board accepts a wide 12–24 V DC regulated input through a Molex Micro Fit+ 2-pin connector, with reverse-voltage and transient-voltage protection. A 12 V / 3 A regulated supply is recommended.
Is this board production-ready?
Yes. The AGX Orin MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board (FC-AGX-LGHM) is a production board with an industrial-grade, EMI-optimised design, rated from –20 °C to +85 °C and RoHS compliant. Contact Oppila at info@oppila.in for pricing, lead times and custom requirements.
