Connect Tech FPD-Link III User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents.........................................................................................................................................2
Preface..........................................................................................................................................................3
Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................................3
Customer Support Overview...........................................................................................................................3
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................3
Limited Product Warranty...............................................................................................................................4
Copyright Notice.............................................................................................................................................4
Trademark Acknowledgment..........................................................................................................................4
ESD Warning ..................................................................................................................................................5
Revision History...........................................................................................................................................5
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................6
Product Features and Specifications................................................................................................................6
Associated Part Number Ordering Information...............................................................................................7
Product Overview........................................................................................................................................8
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................8
Connector Summary & Locations...................................................................................................................9
[P1] MIPI Camera Expansion Connector Pinout ..........................................................................................10
[P2] FPDLINK and Software Development..................................................................................................12
[P3] IO Connector.........................................................................................................................................12
[J1] External Power Connector .....................................................................................................................12
[J2] Trigger Control Jumper..........................................................................................................................12
Typical Installation and Usage ..................................................................................................................13
Software setup...............................................................................................................................................13
Hardware setup..............................................................................................................................................13
GPIO Configuration......................................................................................................................................14
Power & Thermals..................................................................................................................................... 15
External Power Connector.............................................................................................................................15
Mechanical Drawings & Models................................................................................................................ 16
Cables.........................................................................................................................................................17
Verified Cameras....................................................................................................................................... 17

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PREFACE
Disclaimer
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Customer Support Overview
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Limited Product Warranty
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ESD Warning
Electronic components and circuits are sensitive to
ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). When handling any
circuit board assemblies including Connect Tech
COM Express carrier assemblies, it is recommended
that ESD safety precautions be observed. ESD safe
best practices include, but are not limited to:
•Leaving circuit boards in their antistatic
packaging until they are ready to be installed.
•Using a grounded wrist strap when handling
circuit boards, at a minimum you should touch a
grounded metal object to dissipate any static
charge that may be present on you.
•Only handling circuit boards in ESD safe areas,
which may include ESD floor and table mats,
wrist strap stations and ESD safe lab coats.
•Avoiding handling circuit boards in carpeted
areas.
•Try to handle the board by the edges, avoiding
contact with components.
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Changes
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Preliminary Release

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INTRODUCTION
Connect Tech’s FPD-Link III camera platform is an expansion board that allows up to 8 cameras to be
connected to the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX™modules. We designed this platform for easy integration with
Connect Tech Carriers for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier™and AGX Orin™modules. Power to the
cameras is provided by PoC (Power over Coax) so all the data, control signals, and power are sent
through a single 50 Ohm Coaxial cable. This allows for flexibility in cable routing and ease of installation
in automotive applications.
The main power for the board comes from the Camera Expansion Header. The 12V power for the
cameras is also available from the same header on applicable Connect Tech Carriers for Jetson AGX
Xavier™and AGX Orin™. A hot pluggable external +9 to +24V connector is available on the JCB006 for
applications where more power to the cameras is required (i.e 4 or more cameras). The circuit will
always take the external voltage if both are connected within the valid range of voltage.
Product Features and Specifications
Specifications
PCB Size
75mm x 57mm
Weight
38g
NVIDIA® Xavier™
Connection (Uplink)
1x High Density Connector
Camera Board will mate to the NVIDIA® Jetson™“Camera Expansion
Header”
Camera Inputs (FPDLINK)
8x Total
Deserializer
TI DS90UB954-Q1
MIPI Output
A single 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 v1.3 output from each (4) Deserializer
(16-lanes total)
Camera Input Connectors
2x MATE-AX Quad Coax Connectors
Breakout cables to FAKRA available
PoC (Power-Over-COAX)
All 8 cameras will be sourced 12V Power-Over-COAX from JCB006
Power
Directly powered from Camera Expansion Header or External +9 to 24V
Input
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Warranty and Support
1 Year Warranty and Free Technical Support
Mechanical Dimensions
57.00mm x 75mm

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Associated Part Number Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
AGX101-XX /
AGX111-XX
Rogue Carrier with FPDLINK Camera Platform Integrated –please see
https://connecttech.com/product/fpd-link-iii-camera-board-2/ for full listing
AGX103-XX
Rogue-X Carrier with FPDLINK Camera Platform Integrated –please see
https://connecttech.com/product/fpd-link-iii-camera-board-2/ for full listing
AGX201-XXX
Forge Carrier with FPDLINK Camera Platform Integrated –please see
https://connecttech.com/product/fpd-link-iii-camera-board-2/ for full listing
AGX202-XXX
Rogue for Orin Carrier with FPDLINK Camera Platform Integrated –please see
https://connecttech.com/product/fpd-link-iii-camera-board-2/ for full listing
CBG341
Mate-AX to 4x FAKRA cable –1m cable

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Block Diagram
Note: The Power over Coax source is shared, but each port has its own filter which can handle up to 500mA.

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Connector Summary & Locations
Connectors
Designator
Connector Description
P1
MIPI Camera Expansion Connector (Samtec QTH)
P2A, P2B
Quad FAKRA Connector (Mate-AX Style, 4-position miniCoax)
P3
IO Connector
J1
External power Connector (Mini-Fit Jr.)
J2
Trigger Control Jumper
LEDs
Designator
Connector Description
D1
D1A, D1B, D1C, D1D are the PASS LED indicator for the corresponding Deserializer
D2
D2A, D2B, D2C, D2D are the LOCK LED indicator for the corresponding Deserializer
D3
Power LED indicator from J1
D4
Power LED indicator from P1

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[P1] MIPI Camera Expansion Connector Pinout
[1] pins 55, 56, 57, 58 are reserved on NVIDIA® Developer Kits. Powering +12V through the connector
requires use of a Connect Tech Carrier for Jetson AGX Xavier™or AGX Orin™.
Function
8 MIPI CSI-2 Camera Interface
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
CSI0_D0_P
2
CSI1_D0_P
3
CSI0_D0_N
4
CSI1_D0_N
5
GND
6
GND
7
CSI0_CLK_P
8
CSI1_CLK_P
9
CSI0_CLK_N
10
CSI1_CLK_N
11
GND
12
GND
13
CSI0_D1_P
14
CSI1_D1_P
15
CSI0_D1_N
16
CSI1_D1_N
17
GND
18
GND
19
CSI2_D0_P
20
CSI3_D0_P
21
CSI2_D0_N
22
CSI3_D0_N
23
GND
24
GND
25
CSI2_CLK_P
26
CSI3_CLK_P
27
CSI2_CLK_N
28
CSI3_CLK_N
29
GND
30
GND
31
CSI2_D1_P
32
CSI3_D1_P
33
CSI2_D1_N
33
CSI3_D1_N
35
GND
36
GND
37
CSI4_D0_P
38
CSI6_D0_P
39
CSI4_D0_N
40
CSI6_D0_N
41
GND
42
GND
43
CSI4_CLK_P
44
CSI6_CLK_P
45
CSI4_CLK_N
46
CSI6_CLK_N
47
GND
48
GND
49
CSI4_D1_P
50
CSI6_D1_P
51
CSI4_D1_N
52
CSI6_D1_N
53
GND
54
GND
55
+12V[1]
56
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[2] Descriptions in yellow are not available on all Connect Tech Carriers for Jetson AGX Xavier™or
AGX Orin™.
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
57
+12V[1]
58
+12V[1]
59
CSI5_D0_P
60
CSI7_D0_P
61
CSI5_D0_N
62
CSI7_D0_N
63
GND
64
GND
65
CSI5_CLK_P
66
CSI7_CLK_P
67
CSI5_CLK_N
68
CSI7_CLK_N
69
GND
70
GND
71
CSI5_D1_P
72
CSI7_D1_P
73
CSI5_D1_N
74
CSI7_D1_N
75
I2C3_SCL
76
NC
77
I2C3_SDA
78
PWM01
79
GND
80
GND
81
NC
82
NC
83
NC
84
NC
85
NC
86
GPIO_INT
87
NC
88
NC
89
NC
90
CAM1_PWDN
91
NC
92
CAM1_RST#
93
CAM0_PWDN
94
NC
95
CAM0_RST#
96
NC
97
NC
98
NC
99
GND
100
GND
101
NC
102
+1.8V
103
CAM_INT3[2]
104
CAM_INT4[2]
105
I2C4_SCL
106
CAM_INT2[2]
107
I2C4_SDA
108
+3.3V
109
NC
110
+3.3V
111
NC
112
NC
113
NC
114
NC
115
GND
116
GND
117
CAM_INT1[2]
118
NC
119
CAM_AVDD_EN
120
NC

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[P2] FPDLINK and Software Development
Note: refer to block diagram for camera port and MIPI lane mapping.
[P3] IO Connector
Pin
Description
Connector
1
GND
PN: 53047-0610
Mate: 15134-06##
2
External Trigger. Direction programmable via J1 Jumper.
3
Interrupt GPIO to Deserializer D
4
Interrupt GPIO to Deserializer C
5
Interrupt GPIO to Deserializer B
6
Interrupt GPIO to Deserializer A
[J1] External Power Connector
Pin
Description
Connector
1 (Bottom)
GND
PN: 87427-0202
Mate: 24513502##
2 (Top)
+9V to +24V
*External Power will always be priority if it is
within valid voltage range
[J2] Trigger Control Jumper
Status
Function
Off
PWM Trigger direction is set to output (software still necessary to enable output signal)
PWM Trigger source comes from P1 Pin 78 - PWM01 (From NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™
or Jetson AGX Orin™carrier/module)
On
PWM Trigger direction is set to input
PWM Trigger source comes from P3 Pin 2

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION AND USAGE
Software setup
Prior to hardware installation, make sure you have the correct software installed on the Jetson AGX
Xavier™module. Installation instructions can be found at https://connecttech.com/resource-
center/kdb373/. All other FPDLINK cameras should work with proper software and firmware
configuration as long as the power requirements match what JCB006 provides.
Hardware setup
1. Ensure all external system power supplies are off.
2. Connect camera(s) to miniCoax connector(s).
a. Optionally connect an external 12V DC power supply to J1.
b. The external power connector provides unregulated power to the cameras. Do not
exceed camera input voltage.
3. Switch ON the Power Supply. DO NOT power up your system by plugging in live power.
Note: 10mm M3 extension standoffs are recommended to be added to the 18mm standoffs provided with the Rogue carrier for
clearance.

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GPIO Configuration
GPIO
Source
Function
PoC Enable
P1:Pin 119 - CAM_AVDD_EN
Enables Power over Coaxial
EXT TRIG
P1:Pin86 –PWM01 OR External
Direction selectable (via J2) External Trigger.
GPIO0
P1:Pin86 –PWM01
Global PWM Trigger
GPIO1
I2C Expander:Pin1 –P00
GPIO
GPIO2
I2C Expander:Pin2 –P01
GPIO
GPIO3
P3:Pin6 OR P1:Pin117
Interrupt pin
GPIO4
I2C Expander:Pin3 –P02
GPIO
GPIO5
I2C Expander:Pin4 –P03
GPIO
GPIO6
Deserializer B/C/D GPIO6
Master/Slave synchronization
PDB
P1:Pin 95 –CAM0_RST#
Deserializer Power ON
GPIO0
P1:Pin86 –PWM01
Global PWM Trigger
GPIO1
I2C Expander:Pin5 –P04
GPIO
GPIO2
I2C Expander:Pin6 –P05
GPIO
GPIO3
P3:Pin5 OR P1:Pin106
Interrupt pin
GPIO4
I2C Expander:Pin7 –P06
GPIO
GPIO5
I2C Expander:Pin8 –P07
GPIO
GPIO6
Deserializer B/C/D GPIO6
Master/Slave synchronization
PDB
P1:Pin 95 –CAM0_PWDN
Deserializer Power ON
GPIO0
P1:Pin86 –PWM01
Global PWM Trigger
GPIO1
I2C Expander:Pin10 –P10
GPIO
GPIO2
I2C Expander:Pin11 –P11
GPIO
GPIO3
P3:Pin4 OR P1:Pin103
Interrupt pin
GPIO4
I2C Expander:Pin12 –P12
GPIO
GPIO5
I2C Expander:Pin13 –P13
GPIO
GPIO6
Deserializer B/C/D GPIO6
Master/Slave synchronization
PDB
P1:Pin 95 –CAM1_PWDN
Deserializer Power ON
GPIO0
P1:Pin86 –PWM01
Global PWM Trigger
GPIO1
I2C Expander:Pin14 –P14
GPIO
GPIO2
I2C Expander:Pin15 –P15
GPIO
GPIO3
P3:Pin3 OR P1:Pin104
Interrupt pin
GPIO4
I2C Expander:Pin16 –P16
GPIO
GPIO5
I2C Expander:Pin17 –P17
GPIO
GPIO6
Deserializer B/C/D GPIO6
Master/Slave synchronization
PDB
P1:Pin 95 –CAM1_RST#
Deserializer Power ON
Deserializer A
Deserializer B
Deserializer C
Deserializer D

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POWER & THERMALS
External Power Connector
Although +12V is available on our Connect Tech Carriers for Jetson AGX Xavier™or AGX
Orin™, the JCB006 allows for external power to be provided to the cameras. The voltage is
unregulated and allows for +9 to +24V instead of only +12V, so it could potentially damage
cameras if they cannot handle the input voltage.
Current Consumption
TBD

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MECHANICAL DRAWINGS & MODELS

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CABLES
CBG341 –4pos. Mate-AX to 4x FAKRA Z-code 50Ω Cable –1m length
VERIFIED CAMERAS
FPDLINK compliant cameras can be used with this platform, however please refer to Connect Tech’s
Support Cameras page.
https://connecttech.com/supported-cameras/