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Overview

The MIPI CSI-2 (Camera Serial Interface 2) IP Core is a widely adopted, high-speed serial interface specification that enables the integration of cameras with processors in a wide range of embedded systems.

It is specifically designed to support high-resolution image and video streaming with low power and minimal pin count, making it ideal for applications across mobile, automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.

  • Standards-Compliant: Fully compliant with the latest MIPI CSI-2 specification (v1.3 and beyond), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of image sensors and processors.
  • Support for Multiple PHY Options: Compatible with both MIPI D-PHY and C-PHY, offering flexibility in physical layer integration.
  • Scalable Lane Support: Configurable from 1 to 4 lanes (D-PHY) or 1 to 3 trios (C-PHY), enabling tailored performance for various applications.
  • Multiple Virtual Channels: Supports up to 8 virtual channels, allowing parallel data streams from multiple sensors on a single physical interface.
  • Broad Format Compatibility: Handles RAW, RGB, YUV, and JPEG compressed formats efficiently.
  • Efficient Packet Handling: Processes short and long packets with built-in ECC and CRC checking for data integrity.
  • Low Power Modes: Optimized for mobile and embedded applications with Ultra-Low Power (ULP) support.
  • Flexible Interface Options: Output via AXI4-Stream, FIFO, or custom interface modules for seamless SoC integration.
  • Comprehensive Testbench Support: Includes verification IP, simulation models, and reference designs for rapid development.
  • Faster Time-to-Market: Pre-verified and silicon-proven IP accelerates development and reduces validation effort.
  • Low Resource Utilization: Optimized for area and power, making it suitable for both high-performance and resource-constrained devices.
  • High Interoperability: Tested with a wide range of camera modules and image sensors, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Customization Ready: Easily configurable to match specific project requirements—lane count, data types, error handling, and more.
  • End-to-End Support: Comes with comprehensive documentation, integration assistance, and maintenance packages.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works across leading FPGA platforms and custom ASICs.
  • Robust Error Management: Built-in ECC/CRC ensures reliable data transmission, even in electrically noisy environments.
  • Ready for Automotive & Industrial Grade Use: High reliability and configurability make it ideal for automotive ADAS, robotics, and medical systems.
  • Mobile Phones and Tablets
  • Automotive Cameras (ADAS, Surround View, Driver Monitoring)
  • Drones and UAVs
  • Surveillance and Security Systems
  • Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
  • Robotics and Machine Vision
  • Medical Imaging Devices
  • IoT Edge Devices with Vision Processing
  • FPGA Platforms: Intel (Altera), AMD (Xilinx), Lattice, Microsemi
  • ASIC Implementations: Standard Cell and Custom Flow
  • Compatible with various image signal processors (ISPs) and SoC platforms
  • Integrates easily with host processors via AXI or AHB interface
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MIPI DSI-2
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