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MIPI Controller IP
MIPI CSI-2 & MIPI DSI-2 Controller IP
Silicon-proven, high-performance MIPI® CSI-2® and DSI-2SM controller cores are optimized for use in SoCs, ASICs and FPGAs. An available MIPI testbench provides the capability for end-to-end simulations of MIPI designs.
| Solution | Product Brief | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MIPI CSI-2 Tx and Rx |  |
High-performance, low-power, compact CSI-2 Tx and Rx cores. An ASIL-B ready version of the cores is available for automotive safety-critical applications. One specific version of the CSI-2 Tx Controller was ASIL-B certified by SGS to demonstrate compliance. |
| MIPI DSI-2 Tx and Rx | |
High-performance, low-power, compact DSI-2 Tx and Rx cores. An ASIL-B Ready version of the cores is available for automotive safety-critical applications |
| Testbench | |
Emulates a MIPI device enabling end-to-end simulation of a MIPI design. Separate versions for CSI-2 Tx, CSI-2 Rx, DSI-2 Host (Tx), DSI-2 Peripheral (Rx) are available |
MIPI CSI-2 Controller IP Performance
The Rambus CSI-2 Controller is optimized for high performance, low power and compact area. It is available in 32, 64 and 128-bit core widths. The 32-bit core width supports 1-4 D-PHY data lanes (8-bit PPI) and 1-2 C-PHY lanes (16-bit PPI). The 64-bit core width supports 1-8 D-PHY data lanes (8-bit PPI) and 1-4 C-PHY lanes (16-bit PPI). The 128-bit core width supports 1-8 D-PHY data lanes (16-bit PPI) and 1-4 C-PHY lanes (32-bit PPI).
The core is fully compliant with the CSI-2 standard and implements all three layers defined therein: Pixel to Byte Packing, Low Level Protocol, and Lane Management. Separate transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) versions of the core are available. The core’s local interface provides an easy-to-use pixel-based interface (single, double, quad, octal pixel wide). A Hsync/Vsync video interface is also available.
The latest generation of Rambus CSI-2 Controller also supports CSI-2 v4.2+ features such as Universal Serial Link (USL), Latency Reduction and Transport Efficiency (LRTE) and D-PHY ECM (Embedded Clock Mode).
For automotive applications, optional features facilitate the support for Camera Service Extension (CSE) and native automotive long reach PHYs.
MIPI DSI-2 Controller IP Performance
The Rambus DSI-2 Controller core is optimized for high performance, low power and compact area. It is available in 32 and 64-bit core widths. The 32-bit core width supports 1-4 D-PHY data lanes (8-bit PPI) and 1-2 C-PHY lanes (16-bit PPI). The 64-bit core width supports 1-4 D-PHY data lanes (8-bit PPI) and 1-4 C-PHY lanes (16-bit PPI).
The core is fully compliant with the DSI-2 standard and implements all three layers defined therein: Pixel to Byte Packing, Low Level Protocol, and Lane Management. Separate Host (Tx) and Peripheral (Rx) versions of the core are available. The core’s native interface provides easy-to-use data and control/status packet interfaces. The data interface includes an optional DSI-2 video interface. The interface supports command and video modes and all data types.
Latest DSI-2 v2.2+ features such as Video Hybrid Mode (VHM), Adaptive Refresh Panel (ARP), Extended Vertical Front Porch (EVFP), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) are now supported.
Rambus CSI-2 and DSI-2 cores are delivered fully integrated and verified with the user’s target D/C-PHY. Please contact Rambus for a complete list of supported PHYs. The cores are also provided with the CSI-2 or DSI-2 Testbench which provides a Bus Functional Model.
Related Products
The Rambus MIPI DSI-2 Controller can be combined with the Rambus VESA DSC and VDC-M cores to make a complete display IP solution. Find out more about the Rambus VESA video compression IP cores.
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MIPI CSI-2 Controller
- Fully CSI-2 standard compliant
- 32, 64 and 128-bit core widths
- Transmit and Receive versions
- Supports 1-8, 9.0+ Gbps D-PHY data lanes
- Supports 1-4, 6.0+ Gsym/s C-PHY lane (trio)
- Supports all data types
- Easy-to-use pixel-based interface
- Optional video interface
- Enhanced features available: LRTE, USL, D-PHY ECM
- Delivered fully integrated and verified with target MIPI PHY
- Complete FPGA-based demonstration system available
- Optional ASIL-B Ready safety deliverables
MIPI DSI-2 Controller
- Fully DSI-2/DSI standard compliant
- 32 and 64-bit core widths
- Host (Tx) and Peripheral (Rx) versions
- Supports 1-4, 9.0+ Gbps D-PHY data lanes
- Supports 1-4, 6.0+ Gsym/s C-PHY lane (trio)
- Supports all data types
- Easy-to-use native interface
- Optional video interface
- Enhanced features available: VHM, ARP, EVFP, VRR
- Delivered fully integrated and verified with target MIPI PHY
- Complete FPGA-based demonstration system available
- Optional ASIL-B Ready safety deliverables
- Core (source code)
- Testbench (source code)
- Complete documentation
- Expert technical support
- Maintenance updates
- Engineering Design Services
- Customization
- SoC integration
