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Camera Parallel Interface (CPI) Transmitter IP
Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s Camera Parallel Interface (CPI) Transmitter IP is a high-performance solution designed to enable seamless image data transmission from image sensors to processing units in embedded vision, automotive, and consumer electronics applications. It supports a wide range of image formats and resolutions, making it ideal for systems requiring real-time video and image capture over a parallel interface.

Designed for flexibility, the IP core is highly configurable to meet specific design requirements, supporting both ASIC and FPGA implementations while optimizing for area, power, and performance.

Camera Parallel Interface (CPI) Transmitter
Benefits
  • Flexible Sensor Emulation – Enables transmission of video data to downstream processors or FPGA-based systems using CPI-compliant signaling
  • Configurable Data Output – Supports 8-bit to 14-bit output formats with RGB444, RGB555, and RGB565 color encoding options
  • Accurate Signal Timing – Generates synchronized VSYNC, HSYNC, and PCLK signals for precise frame and line timing
  • Video Format Packing – Supports packing of all video formats defined in CPI OV7670 v1.0 for compatibility with a wide range of receivers
  • Programmable Control Registers – Provides device control register set as per CPI OV7670 v1.0 for easy configuration and tuning
Compliance and Compatibility
  • Fully compliant with CPI OV7670 v1.0 specification, including supported output formats and register interface
  • Compatible with CPI receivers and camera interface processors across a wide range of platforms
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows