Numerous Sony image sensors that have resolutions higher than 720p60 are no longer able to use a traditional CMOS parallel interface. With the introduction of the IMX172 (4k x 2k resolution), IMX136 (1080p), IMX104 (720p) and the mature IMX036, Sony has moved to utilizing different subLVDS interfaces. To support the higher bandwidth needs of the IMX172, IMX136 and IMX104, Sony utilizes a serial subLVDS interface. This allows their image sensor to support higher resolutions & frame rates. These image sensors support multiple subLVDS output data lanes. Sony's serial interface is the preferred implementation for bridging their sensors as many of their future sensors will also offer this serial interface. The Lattice MachXO2-1200 can inteface to the Sony sensor and support up to 750Mbps serial data rate on each data lane. The Lattice Sony subLVDS to Parallel CMOS sensor bridge design makes an ISP think it is connected to an image sensor with a CMOS interface.
Features
- Supports Sony IMX172, IMX136, IMX104 and IMX036
- Complete Reference Designs in MachXO2-1200 or XP2-5
- Designed to Emulate Parallel Sensor Output Bus Width of 10 or 12 Bits
- Serial sub-LVDS interface to CMOS SDR data
- Drives XVS & XHS for the IMX172
- Legacy sub-LVDS parallel DDR to CMOS SDR also available
- Converts the Sub-LVDS Sync Commands to Line Valid and Frame Valid Signals
- Bridge Device Offered in Space-saving 8x8 mm 132-Ball csBGA. TQFP Packages Also Available.
- Requires No External PROM
- Parallel Interface can be Configured for 1.8V, 2.5V or 3.3V LVCMOS Levels
Support Discontinued - For Reference Only
