PAL/NTSC to MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board
Convert analog PAL/NTSC cameras to MIPI CSI-2 for Edge AI
PAL/NTSC TO MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board
An essential bridge board for converting analog PAL/NTSC video signals to MIPI CSI-2, enabling legacy analog cameras to work with modern digital embedded systems like NVIDIA Jetson.
- Converts PAL/NTSC to MIPI CSI-2
- Supports Analog Cameras (CVBS)
- Compatible with NVIDIA Orin Dev Kits
- Operating temperature range: –20 °C to +85 °C
- Compact 50x50mm Form Factor
Bridge Legacy Analog to Digital AI
Bring your legacy PAL cameras into the era of edge AI — without replacing your existing hardware. The PAL–MIPI Bridge Board is purpose-built to convert PAL analog video into a clean MIPI CSI-2 signal, making it instantly compatible with today's leading embedded AI platforms including the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit, AVerMedia D133, Waveshare Jetson Orin IO Base Carrier Board and Raspberry Pi 5.
With support for three independent PAL composite video inputs, the board lets you connect multiple camera sources at once. Camera selection is dynamically controlled over I²C directly from the host processor — giving you full software-driven flexibility across inputs without any additional switching hardware. Real-time video streaming is maintained throughout, with precise synchronization and signal integrity preserved end to end.
Engineered for the demands of industrial and defence-grade environments, the board features a 12V regulated input with onboard power conditioning and an EMI-optimized design that ensures reliable, interference-free operation where it matters most. And at just 50 × 50 mm, it fits into the tightest edge AI enclosures without compromise.
Whether you're building robotics systems, machine vision pipelines, or defence imaging platforms — the PAL–MIPI Bridge Board is the bridge between your analog past and your AI-powered future.
Key Features:
- AI Edge Computing and Vision Analytics
- Robotics and Autonomous Platforms
- Industrial & Machine Vision Systems
- Medical & Diagnostic Imaging Instruments
- UAV / ROV Vision Payloads
- Security and Surveillance Cameras
- Broadcast and Multimedia Streaming
- Research, Development & Prototyping
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 12 V DC regulated (via 2-pin connector) |
| Input Current | Approx. 1 A typical |
| Camera Interface | 2 x MCX connector and 1 x Molex Micro-lock plus connector |
| MIPI CSI-2 Output | Single lane CSI-2 (FFC/FPC) |
| Supported Video Format | PAL / NTSC analog video up to 720 × 576 (PAL) / 720 × 480 (NTSC) |
| Video Switching | Selection through I²C (host) |
| Indicators | Power LED (Green) |
| Board Dimensions (L × W) | 50 mm × 50 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 g |
| Operating Temperature | –20 °C to +85 °C |
| Compliance | MIPI CSI-2 Specification, RoHS |
| Recommended Supply | 12 V / 1 A regulated |
| Compatibility | Input: PAL / NTSC Video Input Output: Single lane MIPI CSI-2, YUV422 |
| Host Platforms Supported | Nvidia’s Jetson Orin Super Nano developer kit, AVerMedia’s D133 carrier board, Waveshare’s Jetson-Orin IO-Base carrier board and Raspberry pi 5 |
PAL/NTSC – MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board Documentation
Everything you need to integrate and deploy the bridge board.
FAQs
Can I connect an analog camera to NVIDIA Jetson?
Yes. The Oppila PAL to MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board converts analog CVBS video (PAL or NTSC) into a MIPI CSI-2 signal that NVIDIA Jetson can ingest directly. This lets you retrofit existing analog cameras into Jetson-based AI vision pipelines without replacing the camera hardware.
Does the board support both PAL and NTSC analog standards?
Yes. The board accepts both PAL (625-line, 25fps) and NTSC (525-line, 30fps) composite analog video signals over a standard CVBS input.
What resolution does PAL-to-MIPI conversion produce?
Analog PAL outputs standard definition (up to 576i). The bridge digitizes and packages this into a MIPI CSI-2 stream. Output resolution is limited by the analog source — PAL cameras typically produce 720×576 (D1) resolution.
What are the typical use cases for the PAL to MIPI bridge board?
Upgrading legacy analog CCTV surveillance systems to AI-enabled platforms, retrofitting industrial analog inspection cameras into modern embedded vision pipelines, and research applications where existing analog camera infrastructure must be reused with NVIDIA Jetson AI processing.
What is the form factor and power requirement?
The board is 50 × 50 mm, operates from -40°C to 85°C, and runs on 12 V DC. Its compact size makes it easy to integrate into enclosures alongside analog cameras and embedded computing boards.
