1 Introduction

The Texas Instruments DS90UB960-Q1EVM evaluation module (EVM) is a functional board design for evaluating the DS90UB960-Q1, which is a versatile deserializer hub capable of connecting serialized sensor data received from up to 4 independent data streams through an FPD-Link III interface using standard coaxial cables. When coupled with DS90UB953-Q1 serializer, the DS90UB960-Q1 receives data from 2-Megapixel imagers supporting full HD 1080p resolution at 60 Hz frame rates. The DS90UB960-Q1 merges and manages multiple data streams into a MIPI CSI-2 compliant output for interconnect to a downstream processor.

The DS90UB960-Q1EVM is configured for communication with up to four DS90UB953-Q1 serializers. It features a quad mini-FAKRA connector, a Quad Mini-Fakra to 4x Single FAKRA cable assembly, and configurable power-over-coax voltage for connecting up to four camera modules (not included). Each of the FPD-Link III interfaces also includes a separate low latency bi-directional control channel that conveys control information from an I²C port. General purpose I/O signals such as those required for camera synchronization and functional safety features also make use of this bi-directional control channel to program registers in the DS90UB960-Q1 as well as the connected serializers and any remote I2C device attached to the serializers. The EVM also features an on-board MSP430 which functions as a USB2ANY bridge for interfacing with a PC for evaluation. The USB2ANY interfaces with the Analog LunchPAD GUI tool.

Figure 1-1 DS90UB960-Q1EVM