DAQ system USB3-FRM14 User manual

USB3-FRM14
User Manual
Version 1.2
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Contents
1. Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1-1 Product Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
1-2 Product Application ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
2. USB3-FRM14 Board Function
2-1 Block Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
2-2 USB3-FRM14 Board Layout ---------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2-3 Device Features ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
2-4 Connector Pin out ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
2-4-1 CN1 Connector -------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
2-4-2 J1 Connector -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2-4-3 J2 Switch ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2-4-4 J3, J8 BNC connector --------------------------------------------------------------- 11
2-4-5 J5 Connector -------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
2-4-6 J9 Connector ------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2-4-7 J10 Connector -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2-4-8 SW1 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
2-4-9 SW2 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
2-5 Ancillary Data ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
3. Installation
3-1 Product Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
3-2 Installation Process ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
4. Sample Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
4-1 Image Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
4-2 ANC Data Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
4-3 Image Save Function ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

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5. Test -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
5-1 Image Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
5-2 VANC Test --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Appendix
A-1 Board Size --------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
A-2 Repair Regulations --------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
References ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 46

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1. Introduction
SDI (Serial Digital Interface) is a video interface standardized by SMPTE (Society Motion and
Television Engineers). In order to realize high quality that exceeds the low resolution of CVBS, S-Video,
PAL, and NTSC of analog video format methods, an uncompressed transmission method with a serial
interface is adopted as a standard.
[Table 1. Standard SMPTE ]
Signal Spec.
Name
Bitrates (Max)
Resolution(Max)
Transmission (Max)³
SMPTE 259M
SD-SDI
360Mbit/s
480i¹, 576i
20dB : 364m
30dB : 545m
SMPTE 344M
ED-SDI
540Mbit/s
480p², 576p
SMPTE 292M
HD-SDI
1.485Gbit/s
720p, 1080i
20dB : 179m
30dB : 268m
SMPTE 372M
Dual HD-SDI
2.970Gbit/s
1080p
SMPTE 424M
3G-SDI
2.970Gbit/s
1080p
Note) 1. i : Interlaced 2. p : Progressive
3. In the SMPTE standard, the maximum transmission distance of a coaxial cable is regarded
as 30dB for video formats under SMPTE 259M (SD signal) and 20dB for HD-SDI signal of
SMPTE 292M. It can be seen that there is a big difference in the transmission distance
depending on the frequency of the signal even with the same coaxial cable.
(Note) 1. Currently, Interlaced mode is not supported.
Using a BNC coaxial cable, video information, audio information, and various digital information
(Line Counter, CRC) can be transmitted over a distance of several hundred meters through a single
line. Transmission is done serially, but the final processed image data is processed as YCdCr or RGB
parallel data as shown in the table below.
[Table 2. SDI Data Type]
Signal Spec.
Name
Frequency
Data Type
Data
SMPTE 259M
SD-SDI
270Mbps
YCbCr
4 : 2 : 2
SMPTE 292M
HD-SDI
1.5Gbps
YCbCr
4 : 2 : 2
SMPTE 372M
Dual HD-SDI
2 x 1.5Gbps
YCbCr
RGB
4 : 2 : 2
4 : 4 : 4
SMPTE 424M
3G-SDI
3Gbps
YCbCr
RGB
4 : 2 : 2
4 : 4 : 4
Note) Some high-end 3G-SDI screens may be cut off depending on system specifications.
PCIe-FRM21 is supported until HD-SDI.

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The USB3-FRM14 is a board having the function of processing the frame data received from HD-
SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface) standard camera and transfer to PC through Super Speed
(5Gbps) USB3.0 interface. It can support a Full HD (High Definition) resolution.
The operation of the board is controlled by program API, figure [1-1] shows connection of the
system (usually PC).
[Figure 1-1. USB3-FRM14 board Usage]
As shown in Figure [1-1], the USB3-FRM14 is inserted into any available USB3.0 slot in your PC. It
receives Image Frame through HD-SDI interface and saves the received data in the system main
memory via Super Speed(5Gbps) USB3.0 interface.

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1-1 Product Features
Items
Description
Remark
Hardware
PC Interface
USB 3.0
B-Type
Operation Power
+12VDC/650mA
External 12V DC Power
(A6-Type : 5.5x2.1mm)
Video Interface
SMBTE 259M(SD-SDI)
SMBTE 344M(ED-SDI)
SMBTE 292M(HD-SDI)
480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p formats 지
원
Feature
8-bit, 10-bit Component Digital Video
RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 / YCbCr 4:2:2 or 4:2:0
Ancillary(ANC) Data Detection
Interface
Serial Digital Interface uses BNMC connector / Cable (75 Ohm Coaxial)
On-board Memory
256MB (DDR3)
Communication
Simultaneous use of
boards
Max. 4
Software
OS
Windows 2000/XP/7/8/10 (32/64bit)
API
Windows Client DLL API
Development
Support
Sample Program
VC++ (C# please inquire)
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature
range
0 ~ 60℃
Storage temperature
range
-20 ~ 80℃
Humidity range
5 ~ 95%
Non-condensing
Board size
80mm X 110mm
PCB Board size
1-2 Product Applications
Interface for CCTV & DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
Surveillance Security Solution (CCTV)
Image recognition (Pattern, particle, etc.)
Inspection equipment (Sensor, Semiconductor, Device, etc.)
Broadcast equipment

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2. USB3-FRM14 Board Function
2-1 Block Diagram
As shown in the figure below, in the case of USB3-FRM14, FPGA Core Logic is in charge of
overall control. Its main function is to receive Image Frame Data through two BNC connectors,
write it to DDR#1 and DDR#2 first, and transmit it to the PC upon request. These functions are
performed using API in PC through USB 3.0 interface.
[Figure 2-1. USB3-FRM14 Block Diagram]
The FPGA core logic is programmed using JTAG, and the logic program is saved in FPGA
Program Logic and loaded when power is applied.

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2-2 USB3-FRM14 Board Layout
In this chapter, the primary functions of the USB3-FRM14 board are described briefly. For
more information, refer to the device specification
USB3-FRM14 Board
DAQ system
USB3-FRM14
U9
U10
J4
Rev. A
SW1
U11
U1
REF1 REF2
J1
U5 CN1
J5
SW2
J9
U15
U8
U13
U12
U6
J10
U14
D6
D7
D9
D8
D10
D5
J7
U4 U3
J12
J11
ON
1 2
J2
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A
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J3
U2
J8
J11
U7
Y1
[Figure 2-2. USB3-FRM14 Layout]
There are 6 LED in the board, each explanation is as follows.
D5 : turns on when power is applied to the board and the initialization ends up.
D6 : turns on when the vertical counter signal detects.
D7 : turns on when vertical synchronization signal detects. (vsync)
D8 : turns on when the clock counter signal detects.
D9 : turns on when the horizontal synchronization signal detects. (hsync)
D10 : turns on when power(3.3V) is applied to the board..

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2-3 Device Features
(1) BNC Connecter : J3, J8
Caution) You should be used to connect the J8(Channel 0) connector at first.
(2) SDI Receiver : U7, U14
Receive the SDI Data.
(3) FPGA : U9
All of the board functions are controlled by the Logic program of the FPGA.
(4) Regulator : U1, U2, U3
This block is for supplying the power to the board.
(5) USB 3.0 Interface Chipset : U6
This block supports USB3.0 Super Speed interface.
(6) DDR Memory : REF1, REF2
After save the data in a frame unit, transfer to PC through FPGA.

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2-4 Connector Pin-out
The board has several connectors and jumpers to set. The USB3-FRM14 board is equipped with
two main connecters, USB3 B-type connector for USB connection and BNC connecter J3 and J8.
2-4-1 CN1 Connecter
The USB3-FRM14 has a USB-B type connector for high speed USB connection.
[Figure 2-3] and [Table 3] shows the CN1 connector and its pin description.
USB B type
Connector
12
3 4
10 11
56789
[Figure 2-3. CN1 Connector (USB3.0 standard powered-B type Front View)]
[Table 3. USB3.0 Standard Powered-B Connector]
Pin
Signal Name
Description
Remark
1
VBus
+5V Power
+5V Power
2
USB D-
USB2.0 data (Negative)
USB2.0 Signal
3
USB D+
USB2.0 data (Positive)
USB2.0 Signal
4
GND
Ground for Power Return
USB Power GND
5
StdA_SSTX-
Super Speed Transmitter
(Negative)
USB3.0 Signal
6
StdA_SSTX+
Super Speed Transmitter
(Positive)
USB3.0 Signal
7
GND_DRAIN
Ground for Signal Return
USB Power GND
8
StdA_SSRX+
Super Speed Receiver
(Positive)
USB3.0 Signal
9
StdA_SSRX-
Super Speed Receiver
(Negative)
USB3.0 Signal
10
DPWR
Power Provided by Device
USB Power GND
11
DGND
Ground return for DPWR
USB Power GND

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2-4-2 J1 Connector (3Pin Header, 2.54mm)
External RS-232 Debug Port.
12 3
[Figure 2-4. J1 Connector (Top View)]
[Table 4. J1 PIN-OUT Description]
No.
Name
Description
1
U_SPI_MISO
Tx (Transceiver Data)
2
U_SPI_MOSI
Rx (Receiver Data)
3
GND
Ground
2-4-3 J2 Switch
USB3-FRM14 board is designed of four maximum USB3-FRM14 boards at the same time so
as usable. Distribution of each board sets it up through 4 pin switch (J2) in a board.
1
ON
OFF
J2
2
[Figure 2-5. J2 Switch]
[Table 5. J2 Description]
1
2
Description
OFF
OFF
Board No. 0
ON
OFF
Board No. 1
OFF
ON
Board No. 2
ON
ON
Board No. 3

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2-4-4 J3, J8 BNC Connecter
BNC(Bayonet Neil-Concelman) connecter is a miniature quick connect/disconnect RF
connecter used for coaxial cable. It features three part of cable, at the center of the signal
lines and coax internal signal that surround outer conductor (shield), and insulation. BNC
connecters are made to match the characteristic impedance of cable at either 50 ohms or 75
ohms. The 75 ohm types can sometimes be recognized by the reduced or absent dielectric in
the mating ends.
[Figure 2-6. BNC Connecter and Cable]
Caution) Report : (RG-59 75Ohm Cable for BNC Connecter, Canare BCP-C4F)
[Figure 2-7. Cable Section]
2-4-5 J5 Connecter
It connects to jumper when using USB3 5V power. However, It does not connect when
using external power(12V).

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2-4-6 J9 Connecter
External 12V DC Jack Power Connector of DC-005(2.0) type.
The central part of the DC Jack is +12 V.
12V 1.0A
[Figure 2-8. Rated Output]
2-4-7 J10 Connecter
The J9 connector is used for the FPGA program upgrade. Never use it at the normal
operation. [Figure 3-6] shows the J9 connector.
910 56
78
12
34
[Figure 2-9. J10 Connecter (Top View)]
[Table 6. J10 Connecter Description]
Bo.
Name
Description
1
BTCK
Clock
3
BTMS
Mode Select
5
BTDI
Data In
7
BTDO
Data Out
2,4,8
GND
GND
6
3.3V
+3.3V Power
9
N.C
No Connection
10
PROG_B
isPEN/Enable/Prog

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2-4-8 SW1
3.3V Power Reset Switch.
3.3V
SW_RST
[Figure 2-10. SW1 Switch]
2-4-9 SW2
Board Power (5V from USB or Power Generator) On/Off Switch.
When the switch is Up state, power(5V) is On.
5.0V
GND
5V from USB
5V from Regulator
1
2
3
[Figure 2-11. SW2 Switch]

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2-5 Ancillary Data
USB3-FRM14 board can show Vertical Ancillary Data (VANC).
Ancillary Data(commonly abbreviated as ANC Data), in the context of television system, refers
to a means which by non-video information(such as audio, other forms of essence, and
metadata). It may be embedded within the SDI(Serial Digital Interface), is standardized by
SMPTE291M(Ancillary Data Packet and Space Formatting).
ANC data are divided into two types as [Figure 2-10], depending on where they are located.
Ancillary packets located in the horizontal blanking area, are known as Horizontal Ancillary Data
or HANC, HANC is commonly used for higher-bandwidth, mainly is embedded audio. In case of
HD can be embedded 16 channels audio. Ancillary packets located in the vertical blanking area,
are known as Vertical Ancillary Data or VANC. VANC is commonly used for lower-bandwidth.
Closed caption data and VPID(Video payload identifier) are generally stored as VANC.
[Figure 2-12. HANC와VANC Area]
All ANC packets must start with a specific start sequence, for component interfaces(the only
kind of Srial Digital Interface is widespread use today), the start sequence is 0x00 0x3FF 0x3FF.
This sequence is otherwise illegal in the serial digital interface. These words follow the start
sequence in the header. The first word after the start sequence is the DID(Data Identifier),
followed by either a SDID(Secondary Data Indetifier or a DBN(Data Block Number), followed by
a DC(Data Counter). After the DC word are 0 ~ 255 UDW(User Data Words), followed by a
CS(Check Sum).

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Depending on the configuration of the ANC Packet is divided into Type1 and Type2.
0x000h
0x3FFh 0x3FFh
DID
DBNSDID
DC
UDW
(Up to 255 bytes Max.)
CS
ADF
Type 1
Type 2
b9
b0
[Figure 2-13. ANC Packet Structure]
(1) ADF --- Ancillary Data Flag always start sequence is 0x000, 0x3FF, 0x3FF (b9..b0 : in case of
10-bit) or 0x00, 0xFF, 0xFF(b7..b0 : in case of 8-bit). In the obsolete composite versions
of SDI, the Ancillary Data start sequence is a single word, 0x3FCh.
0x000h
0x3FFh 0x3FFh
DID
SDID
DC
UDW
(Up to 255 bytes
Max.)
CS
ANC Data Packet “N”ANC Data Packet “N+1”
0x000h
0x3FFh 0x3FFh
DID
SDID
DC
UDW
(Up to 255 bytes
Max.)
CS
[Figure 2-14. Component Ancillary Data Packet Structure]
0x3FCh
DID
SDID
DC
UDW
(Up to 255 bytes
Max.)
CS
ANC Data Packet “N”ANC Data Packet “N+1”
0x3FCh
DID
SDID
DC
UDW
(Up to 255 bytes
Max.)
CS
[Figure 2-15. Composite Ancillary Data Packet Structure]

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(2) DID --- Data Identification word indicates the type of ancillary data that the packet corresponds
to. Data identifiers range from 0 to 255, with 0 being reserved.
A Serial Data Interface is a 10-but format, the DID word is enclosed as follows:
Bit 0 ~ 7 : raw DID value
Bit 8 : even parity from bit 0 to bit7
Bit 9 : Not Bit8
Thus, a DID of 0x61(011000001) would be enclosed as 0x161(01011000001), where as a
DID of 0x63(01100011) would be encoded as 0x263(1001100011).
If the DID is equal to 128(0x80)or greater, then the packet is a Type 1. And the DID is
less than to 128, it is a Type 2 Packet.
(3) SDID --- Secondary Data Identification word for Type 2
[Table 7. Data Identification Word Assignment]
Data
Type
Data Value
Data Assignment
Data
Type
Data
Value
Data
Assignment
Type 2
(2-Word
ID)
00h
Undefined Format
Type 2
00h
Undefined
Format
01h ~ 03h
Reserved
01h
None
04h ~ 0Fh
Reserved
10h ~ 3Fh
Reserved
40h ~ 4Fh
Internationally Registered
50h ~ 5Fh
User Application
60h ~ 7Fh
Internationally Registered
Type 2
(1-Word
ID)
80h
Ancillary Packet marked for
deletion
81h ~ 83h
Reserved
84h
Optional Ancillary Packet Data
end marker
85h ~ 87h
Reserved
88h
Optional Ancillary Packet Data
start marker
89h ~ 9Fh
Reserved
A0h~ BFh
Internationally Registered
C0h~ CFh
User Application
D0h~ DFh
Internationally Registered
E0h~ FFh
Internationally Registered
The SDID is only if the DID is less than 128(80 hex), is normally an 8-bit value. It is
encoded in the same fashion as the DID.
Bit 0 ~ 7 : b7 (MSB) through b0 (LSB) identification bit word (00h ~ FFh)
Bit 8 : even parity from Bit 0 to Bit7, Bit 9 : Not Bit8

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(4) DBN --- The Data Block Number is only valid if the DID is 127(80 hex) or greater. It is used to
identify multiple packets of the same type within a field. The DBN is an 8-bit value,
encoded in the same fashion as the SDID.
(5) DC --- Data Counter number word indicates how many user data words (UDW) to follow.
The DC is an 8-bit value, encoded in the same fashion as the DID.
(6) UDW --- User Defined Words are the “payload”present in the ANC packet, up to 255 bytes of
user data is stored.
[Table 8. SMPTE 352M UDW Sample]
Bits
Byte 1
Byte2
Byte3
Byte4
Bit7
0x84 : HD720
0x85 : 1080
(SMPTE352M)
0x89 : 3G-A
0x8A : Level B
(SMPTE372)
0x8B : Level B
(2x7x20)
0x8C : Level B
(2x1080)
0 : Interlaced or
1: Progressive
Transport
Reserved
Reserved
Bit6
0 : Interlaced or
1: Progressive
Picture
Horizontal Y’/Y
Sampling
0 : 1920, 1 : 2048
Reserved
Bit5
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Bit4
Reserved
Reserved
Dynamic Range
0 : 100%
1 : 200%
2 : 400%
3 : Reserved
Bit3
Frame Rate
0 : No defined
Value
1 : Reserved,
2: 24/1.001,
3 : 24, 4 : 49/1.001,
5 : 25, 6 : 30/1.001,
7 : 30, 8: 48. 9 : 50,
A : 60/1.001, B : 60,
C, D ,E, F :
Reserved
Sampling Structure
0 : 4:2:2(Y/Cb/Cr),
1 : 4:4:4, 3 : 4:2:0,
4 : 4:2:2:4(Y/Cb/Cr/A),
5 : 4:4:4:4(Y/Cb/Cr/A),
6 : 4:4:4:4(G/B/R/A),
8 : 4:2:2:4(Y/Cb/Cr/D),
9 : 4:4:4:4(Y/Cb/Cr/D),
A : 4:4:4:4(G/B/R/D),
7, B, C, D, E, F :
Reserved
Bit2
Bit1
Reserved
Bit0
Bit Depth
0 : 8-bit, 1: 10-
bit
2 : 12-bit,
3: Reserved
((7) CS --- Checksum is the last word of the ANC packet, and counts the entire ANC packet
including the start of the packet.

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3. Installation
After unpacking, inspect the board to make sure there are no damages on the package.
3-1 Package Contents
Product Contents
1. USB3-FRM14 Board
2. USB3(A-B) Cable
3. CD (Driver/Manual/API/Samples etc.)
3-2 Installation Sequence
To install USB3-FRM14 board in your environment, do the following steps. The USB3-FRM14
board is completely Hot-Plug and Plug & Play. Therefore, you can install it easily.
The required PC operating system for the USB3-FRM14 is Windows XP SP1 higher or Windows 7.
The USB3-FRM14 uses USB Super Speed interface thus “xxx USB 3.0 Root Hub” should be
installed in your PC. You can check this condition by doing the following steps.
[Figure 3-1. “Device Manager” window]

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The item “USB 3.0 Root Hub” should be shown in the “Device Manager” window as shown in
[Figure 3-1]. After checking the PC environmental conditions for USB3-FRM14, do the following
steps to install the board
(1) Install the USB3-FRM14 board into your system.
(2) Power on the frame grabber.
(3) Confirm the LED(D5) on the USB3-FRM14 board turns on.
(4) Connect USB3 A-B cable between the case and your PC.
The Add New Hardware Wizard will appear in order to install the driver for new hardware.
(5) The Add new Hardware Wizard will install the driver in the following process. The following
install process is explained based on Windows XP operating system.
[Figure 3-2. “Hardware Wizard” window]
If new hardware is found, Wizard will ask you to install the corresponding driver, For installation of
the driver, select item “Install from a list or specific location(Advanced)” and click “Next” as in the
[Figure 4-3].