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.

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

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