In-Depth Explanation of MIPI CSI-2 Protocol (Part 1)

In-Depth Explanation of MIPI CSI-2 Protocol (Part 1)

1. What is CSI-2?CSI (Camera Serial Interface) is a camera interface standard established by the MIPI Alliance, primarily used to connect cameras and processors.CSI-2 is the second generation of CSI, which has been comprehensively optimized based on the original:(1) Layered Architecture:CSI-2 clearly divides the protocol into application layer, protocol layer, and physical layer, and adds … Read more

High-Speed Communication Between ARM and FPGA

High-Speed Communication Between ARM and FPGA

Introduction In recent years, with the continuous promotion of China’s new infrastructure and “Made in China 2025”, it has become increasingly difficult for single ARM processors to meet the functional requirements of industrial sites. Particularly in industries such as energy, industrial control, and smart medical care, a processor platform based on ARM+FPGA architecture is often … Read more

Understanding MIPI Interface for Image Display

Understanding MIPI Interface for Image Display

MIPI CSI-2 (MIPI Camera Serial Interface 2) is the most widely used camera interface in the mobile and other markets. It is widely adopted for its ease of use and support for a wide range of high-performance applications, including 1080p, 4K, 8K, and higher video and high-resolution photography. It consists of protocol layer, application layer, … Read more

Image CSI-2 Decoding in Jingxin SoC

Image CSI-2 Decoding in Jingxin SoC

CSI-2 defines the communication data packet format between the host and peripherals for cameras. MIPI Rx supports pixel data parsing in RAW10/RAW12/RAW14 formats. There are two types of CSI-2 data packets: long frames and short frames. Regardless of whether it is a long frame or a short frame, the beginning of the frame is ST, … Read more