Texas Instruments DS90UB638-Q1 User manual

User’s Guide
DS90UB954-Q1EVM Deserializer User's Guide
ABSTRACT
The Texas Instruments DS90UB954-Q1EVM evaluation modules (EVM) are functional board designs for
evaluating the DS90UB954-Q1 FPD-Link III deserializer, the DS90UB638-Q1 low-cost deserializer, and the
TDES954 V3Link deserializer, which convert serialized camera data to MIPI CSI-2 for processing. The MIPI
CSI-2 output has four available DPHY data lanes, which can be configured for either four-lane output or
replicated two-lane output. When paired with a compatible serializer, the deserializer can receive data from
imager(s) supporting cameras as well as satellite RADAR. The DS90UB954-Q1 also supports DS90UB913A/933
serializers.
Some variants are single channel. For these variants, ignore references to RX1. Some references are made to
serializer backward compatibility. Refer to the product datasheet for serializer compatibility.
The DS90UB954-Q1EVM is configured for communication with the DS90UB953-Q1, DS90UB635-Q1, and
TSER953 on channel 0 (RX0), and DS90UB933-Q1 on channel 1 (RX1). The EVM has two Rosenberger
FAKRA connectors and configurable Power-over-Coax (PoC) voltage for connecting the camera modules (not
included). FPD-Link III and V3Link interfaces also include a separate low latency bidirectional control channel
that conveys control information from an I2C port. General purpose I/O signals, such as those required for
camera synchronization and functional safety features, also make use of this bidirectional control channel to
program registers in the DS90UB954-Q1, DS90UB638-Q1 and TDES954, as well as the connected serializer
and any remote I2C connected devices. There is an onboard MSP430 which functions as a USB2ANY bridge for
interfacing with a PC for evaluation. The USB2ANY interfaces with the Analog LaunchPAD GUI tool.
Table of Contents
1 Trademarks..............................................................................................................................................................................4
2 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................4
3 Quick Start Guide....................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 System Requirements........................................................................................................................................................5
3.1.1 Included Components..................................................................................................................................................5
3.1.2 Additional Required Components................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Applications Diagram......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Major Components of DS90UB954-Q1EVM...................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 DS90UB954-Q1EVM Setup............................................................................................................................................... 7
4 DS90UB954-Q1EVM Board Configuration............................................................................................................................7
4.1 Default Configuration......................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Power Supply..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Power-over-Coax Interface................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.4 MIPI CSI-2 Output Signals................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.5 FPD-Link III Signals..........................................................................................................................................................11
4.6 I2C Interface..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.7 Control Interface...............................................................................................................................................................12
5 Enable and Reset..................................................................................................................................................................13
6 Use with DS90UB936-Q1 .....................................................................................................................................................13
7 Typical Connection and Test Equipment............................................................................................................................14
8 Termination Device...............................................................................................................................................................14
9 Typical Test Setup.................................................................................................................................................................14
10 Equipment References.......................................................................................................................................................15
11 Cable References................................................................................................................................................................15
12 Software for DS90UB954Q1-EVM Evaluation - Analog LaunchPAD (ALP) Software Setup........................................ 16
12.1 System Requirements....................................................................................................................................................16
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12.2 Download Contents........................................................................................................................................................16
12.3 Installation of the ALP Software..................................................................................................................................... 16
12.4 Startup - First Launch.....................................................................................................................................................17
13 Using ALP and DS90UB954 Profile...................................................................................................................................21
13.1 Information Tab.............................................................................................................................................................. 21
13.2 Registers Tab................................................................................................................................................................. 22
13.3 Registers Tab - Address 0x00 Expanded.......................................................................................................................23
13.3.1 Port Specific Registers............................................................................................................................................ 23
13.4 Saving and Loading Register Settings........................................................................................................................... 23
13.5 Scripting Tab.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
13.5.1 Example Functions.................................................................................................................................................. 29
13.6 GPIO Tab....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
13.7 Forwarding Tab.............................................................................................................................................................. 32
13.8 CSI Registers Tab.......................................................................................................................................................... 33
13.9 Remote Registers Tab....................................................................................................................................................34
14 Troubleshooting ALP Software......................................................................................................................................... 35
14.1 ALP Does Not Detect The EVM..................................................................................................................................... 35
14.2 USB2ANY Firmware Issues........................................................................................................................................... 36
15 DS90UB954-Q1EVM PCB Schematics, Layout and Bill of Materials - DS90UB954-Q1EVM Schematic..................... 38
16 DS90UB954-Q1 EVM PCB Layout..................................................................................................................................... 46
17 DS90UB954-Q1EVM Bill of Materials................................................................................................................................ 56
18 Revision History................................................................................................................................................................. 61
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. DS90UB954-Q1EVM.................................................................................................................................................4
Figure 3-1. Applications Diagram................................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 3-2. Interfacing to the EVM...............................................................................................................................................6
Figure 4-1. DS90UB954-Q1EVM with Jumpers Highlighted....................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4-2. Power-over-Coax Network For Use With DS90UB953............................................................................................. 8
Figure 4-3. Power-over-Coax Network For Use With DS90UB933............................................................................................. 9
Figure 9-1. Typical Test Setup for Evaluation............................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 12-1. Launching ALP Splash Screen..............................................................................................................................17
Figure 12-2. Initial ALP Screen..................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 12-3. Select USB2ANY/Aardvark Setup to Change Profile............................................................................................ 18
Figure 12-4. ALP Profiles Dialog............................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 12-5. ALP Profiles Dialog (continued)............................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 13-1. ALP Information Tab..............................................................................................................................................21
Figure 13-2. ALP Registers Tab.................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 13-3. ALP Device ID Expanded......................................................................................................................................23
Figure 13-4. Save Register Settings Step 1.............................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 13-5. Save Register Settings Step 2.............................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 13-6. Save Register Settings Step 3.............................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 13-7. Load Register Settings Step 1...............................................................................................................................25
Figure 13-8. Load Register Settings Step 2...............................................................................................................................26
Figure 13-9. Load Register Settings Step 3...............................................................................................................................26
Figure 13-10. ALP Scripting Tab................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 13-11. Pre-Defined Scripts..............................................................................................................................................28
Figure 13-12. Custom Button Creation Step 1...........................................................................................................................28
Figure 13-13. Custom Button Creation Step 2...........................................................................................................................29
Figure 13-14. GPIO Tab.............................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 13-15. Forwarding Tab....................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 13-16. CSI Registers Tab............................................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 13-17. Remote Registers Tab.........................................................................................................................................34
Figure 14-1. ALP No Devices Error........................................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 14-2. Windows 7, ALP USB2ANY Driver........................................................................................................................35
Figure 14-3. ALP in Demo Mode............................................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 14-4. ALP Preferences Menu......................................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 14-5. USB2ANY Firmware Update Notice......................................................................................................................37
Figure 14-6. USB2ANY Firmware Update Procedure............................................................................................................... 37
Figure 15-1. DS90UB954-Q1EVM Block Diagram.................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 15-2. DS90UB954-Q1EVM Main Circuit - Page 1.......................................................................................................... 39
Figure 15-3. DS90UB954-Q1EVM CSI-2 Connectors - Page 2................................................................................................ 40
Figure 15-4. DS90UB954-Q1EVM PoC Circuits - Page 3......................................................................................................... 41
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Figure 15-5. DS90UB954-Q1EVM Power Distribution Circuits - Page 4...................................................................................42
Figure 15-6. DS90UB954-Q1EVM LED Circuits - Page 5......................................................................................................... 43
Figure 15-7. DS90UB954-Q1EVM USB2ANY Circuits - Page 6............................................................................................... 44
Figure 15-8. DS90UB954-Q1EVM Miscellaneous Hardware.................................................................................................... 45
Figure 16-1. Top View Composite..............................................................................................................................................46
Figure 16-2. Layer 1: Top Signal Layer......................................................................................................................................47
Figure 16-3. Layer 2: GND Plane 1........................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 16-4. Layer 3: Mid Signal Layer 1...................................................................................................................................49
Figure 16-5. Layer 4: GND Plane 2........................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 16-6. Layer 5: GND Plane 3........................................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 16-7. Layer 6: Mid Signal Layer 2...................................................................................................................................52
Figure 16-8. Layer 7: GND Plane 4........................................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 16-9. Layer 8: Bottom Signal Layer................................................................................................................................ 54
Figure 16-10. Bottom View Composite...................................................................................................................................... 55
List of Tables
Table 4-1. Power Supply..............................................................................................................................................................8
Table 4-2. Power-over-Coax Power Supply Feed Configuration................................................................................................. 9
Table 4-3. MIPI CSI-2 Output Signals - J5 and J6 Pinout..........................................................................................................10
Table 4-4. FPD-Link III Signals...................................................................................................................................................11
Table 4-5. IDx I2C Device Address Select - J23.........................................................................................................................11
Table 4-6. I2C Interface Header - J25........................................................................................................................................ 11
Table 4-7. VDDIO Interface Header - J16..................................................................................................................................12
Table 4-8. GPIO Interface Header - J22.................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 4-9. CMLOUT Output Signals.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 4-10. FPD-Link III Mode Control- J15.............................................................................................................................. 12
Table 4-11. Device Mode Control - J11...................................................................................................................................... 12
Table 4-12. LEDs....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Table 17-1. DS90UB954-Q1EVM BOM..................................................................................................................................... 56
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1 Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
2 Introduction
Note
The demo board is not optimized for EMI testing. The demo board was designed for easy accessibility
to device pins with tap points for monitoring or applying signals, additional pads for termination, and
multiple connector options.
Figure 2-1. DS90UB954-Q1EVM
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3 Quick Start Guide
3.1 System Requirements
3.1.1 Included Components
The major components of the DS90UB954-Q1EVM are:
• DS90UB954-Q1
• On-board Power-over-Coax (PoC) interface
• FAKRA coax connector(s) for digital video, power, control and diagnostics
• Samtec QSH type connector for CSI-2 interface
• On-board I2C programming interface
3.1.2 Additional Required Components
To demonstrate the functionality of the DS90UB954-Q1, the following components are required (not included):
• One compatible serializer.
• One DACAR/FAKRA coax cable
• USB to mini USB cable OR I2C host controller that supports clock stretching (such as USB2ANY)
• Power supply for 12V @ 1A (current limited bench supply recommended)
• Optional: MIPI CSI-2 output analyzer or host processor
3.2 Applications Diagram
DS90UB954-Q1
Deserializer
DS90UB933
Serializer
CSI-2
Tx Port
RAW 10/12
MIPI CSI-2
1.6 Gbps/lane X 4 Host / ISP
DS90UB953
Serializer
MIPI CSI-2
3.2 Gbps
Figure 3-1. Applications Diagram
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3.3 Major Components of DS90UB954-Q1EVM
Figure 3-2. Interfacing to the EVM
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3.4 DS90UB954-Q1EVM Setup
1. Use the mini USB to USB cable to connect J2 to computer USB port for register programming and open
Analog LaunchPAD. See Section 12 for details on installing and using Analog LaunchPAD.
2. Configure jumpers J8, J10, J11, J15, J16, J23, J27 to set device’s operating modes. The default
configuration can be seen in Figure 4-1.
3. Configure Power-over-Coax power supplies for RX0 and RX1 with J18 and J17 respectively.
4. Connect the DS90UB954-Q1EVM to DS90UB953-Q1EVM (or variant) to RX0 and/or DS90UB933-Q1EVM
to RX1 using a coax cable.
5. Interface MIPI CSI-2 output signals (J24) to test equipment or host processor (optional, not required to check
status of FPD-Link III connection between serializer and deserializer).
6. Provide power to board. TI recommends using current limited bench supply to provide power to J1 (barrel
jack) or J3.
4 DS90UB954-Q1EVM Board Configuration
4.1 Default Configuration
Default jumper placement is shown in red below. The Hardware schematic page also illustrates the default
jumper positions. This configuration sets the device into the following mode:
• Device is set for FPD-Link III inputs from coax in CSI mode (for DS90UB953-Q1EVM (or variant))
• VDDIO is set to 1.8V
• VDD5V is powered by the 5V LDO
• The 3.3V + 1.1V LDO (U10) is powered by VDD5V
• The 9V LDO for PoC for RX0 and RX1 are enabled
Figure 4-1. DS90UB954-Q1EVM with Jumpers Highlighted
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4.2 Power Supply
Table 4-1. Power Supply
Reference Signal Description
J1/J3 +12V
Main Power
Single +12VDC (nominal) power connector that supplies power to
the entire board.
4.3 Power-over-Coax Interface
The DS90UB954-Q1EVM offers two Power-over-Coax interfaces (PoC) to connect cameras through a coaxial
cable with FAKRA connectors. Power is delivered on the same conductor that is used to transmit video and
control channel data between the host and the camera. By default, 5V power supply is applied over the coax
cable. Refer to for other PoC configurations.
Note
For port RX0, the PoC network is configured for a DS90UB953-Q1EVM (or variant), and for RX1 the
PoC network is configured for a DS90UB933-Q1. Only use a serializer EVM with the correct PoC
network. To use PoC with two DS90UB953-Q1EVM (or variant) or DS90UB933-Q1 EVM's, one of the
PoC networks must be reworked. You may also open the PoC circuit and power the serializer EVM
directly from another supply.
For Power-over-Coax (PoC) on the EVM, the circuit uses a filter network as shown in Figure 4-3. The PoC
network frequency response corresponds to the bandwidth compatible with DS90UB953-Q1EVM (or variant)
chipsets.
Figure 4-2. Power-over-Coax Network For Use With DS90UB953
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Figure 4-3. Power-over-Coax Network For Use With DS90UB933
WARNING
Verify that the Power-over-Coax voltage is properly set before plugging into RX0 or RX1. Power
supply is not fused. Over-voltage will cause damage to boards directly connected due to incorrect
input power supplies. DS90UB913A-Q1EVM is designed for a maximum of 5V PoC. To use
DS90UB913A-Q1EVM with DS90UB954-Q1EVM, open J17 or J18 to disable PoC, and either power
the DS90UB913A-Q1EVM separately or by applying 5V to the J17 or J18 pin on DS90UB954-
Q1EVM.
Table 4-2. Power-over-Coax Power Supply Feed Configuration
Reference Signal Description
J18 VPOC_RX0
This sets the voltage for Power-over-Coax on RX0
Jumper installed: +9V power supply from VPOC_LDO0_9V
Jumper Open: No PoC connected. Apply power to pin1 or leave open and power serializer
separately.
J17 VPOC_RX1
This sets the voltage for Power-over-Coax on RX1
Jumper installed: +9V power supply from VPOC_LDO1_9V
Jumper Open: No PoC connected. Apply power to pin1 or leave open and power serializer
separately.
4.4 MIPI CSI-2 Output Signals
There are two options provided for passing out the deserialized data on the DS90UB954-Q1EVM . The first
is a Samtec QSH-type connector, J24, on the top of the board that can be mated with a matching QTH type
connector. The mating connector part number for the J24 connector is QTH-020-01-H-D-DP-A. On the bottom
of the board is a Samtec QTH-type connector, J26, meant for mating with a TDAx evaluation kit. The signals
to the connectors are the same, including access to I2C and other signals including PDB and GPIO. Only one
connector should be used at a time. If the J6 connector on the bottom is to be used, populate the zero ohm
resistors on the bottom of the board which extend the traces to the J26 connector.
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There are third party solutions like the HDR-128291-XX breakout board from Samtec which can be used. The
HDR- 128291-XX is a breakout board with a mating connector to J24 or J26, providing access to each pin
through standard SMA male connectors. More info on this breakout board can be obtained from Samtec website.
Another third party option is the ZX100 by Zebax Technologies. More information on this board can be obtained
from Zebax website.
Table 4-3. MIPI CSI-2 Output Signals - J5 and J6 Pinout
Pin # Signal Name Pin # Signal Name
1 NC 2 EXP_SCL
(I2C_SCL or I2C_SCL2)
3 NC 4
EXP_SDA
(I2C_SDA or
I2C_SDA2)
5 CSI_CLK0_P 6 NC
7 CSI_CLK0_N 8 NC
9 CSI_D0_P 10 EXP_REF_CLK
(REFCLK)
11 CSI_D0_N 12 GND
13 CSI_D1_P 14 RESET
(PDB)
15 CSI_D1_N 16 GND
17 CSI_D2_P 18 SPI_PICO
(GPIO0 or GPIO3)
19 CSI_D2_N 20 SPI_SCLK
(GPIO1 or GPIO4)
21 CSI_D3_P 22 SPI_CS
(GPIO2 or GPIO5)
23 CSI_D3_N 24 GND
25 CSI_CLK1_P 26 NC
27 CS_CLK1_N 28 NC
29 NC 30 VDD_3V3
31 NC 32 VDD_3V3
33 NC 34 VDD_3V3
35 NC 36 VDD_3V3
37 NC 38 VDD_1V8
39 NC 40 VDD_1V8
Note
Populate R60-R69, R71,R72 (0 Ω resistors) only when using the J26 connector on the bottom of the
board. Do not use J24 and J26 connectors at the same time.
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4.5 FPD-Link III Signals
Table 4-4. FPD-Link III Signals
Reference Signal Description
RX0p RIN0+ FAKRA connector for DS90UB953-Q1EVM (or variant) serializer
RX0n RIN0- FAKRA connector footprint for use with STP applications.
RX1 RIN1+ FAKRA connector for DS90UB933-Q1 serializer
4.6 I2C Interface
In addition to the on-board USB2ANY controller accessible via the mini-USB port, a standalone external I2C host
can connect via J25 for programming purposes. Examples of external I2C host controllers are Texas Instruments
USB2ANY and Total Phase Aardvark I2C/SPI host adapter (Total Phase Part#: TP240141).
When the I2C interface is accessed through connector J25, I2C signal levels can be configured through J16 to
be at 1.8V or 3.3V. Optional access to I2C signals are also available via CSI-2 connectors J24 (top) and J26
(bottom).
Table 4-5. IDx I2C Device Address Select - J23
Reference Signal Description
J23 IDX Select
Selects I2C Device Address
Open: 0x30 (7'b) or 0x60 (8'b)
Short: 0x3D (7'b) or 0x7A (8'b) (Default)
Table 4-6. I2C Interface Header - J25
Reference Signal Description
J25.1 GND Ground
J25.2 I2C_SDA I2C Data Interface for I2C bus
J25.3 I2C_SCL I2C Clock Interface for I2C bus
J25.4 VDDIO I2C bus voltage (tied to VDDIO)
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4.7 Control Interface
Table 4-7. VDDIO Interface Header - J16
Reference Signal Description
J16 VDDIO
Selects VDDIO bus voltage
Short pins 1-2: 3.3V IO (Default)
Short pins 2-3: 1.8V IO
Table 4-8. GPIO Interface Header - J22
Reference Signal Description
J22.1 GPIO0 General Purpose Input/Output 0
J22.3 GPIO1 General Purpose Input/Output 1
J22.5 GPIO2 General Purpose Input/Output 2
J22.7 GPIO3/INTB General Purpose Input/Output 3 / Interrupt (Active Low).
Pulled up to VDDIO by 4.7kΩ
J22.9 GPIO4 General Purpose Input/Output 4
J22.11 GPIO5 General Purpose Input/Output 5
J22.13 GPIO6 General Purpose Input/Output 6
J22.15 EN 25MHz Enable/Disable 25MHz Oscillator
Table 4-9. CMLOUT Output Signals
Reference Signal Description
TP16 CMLOUTP Test Pad for Channel Monitor Loop-through Driver
TP17 CMLOUTN Test Pad for Channel Monitor Loop-through Driver
Table 4-10. FPD-Link III Mode Control- J15
Reference Mode(1) Description
J15.1 1 CSI Mode (DS90UB953-Q1 compatible)(2)
J15.2 2 RAW12 / LF (DS90UB933 compatible)
J15.3 3 RAW12 / HF (DS90UB933 compatible)
J15.4 4 RAW10 (DS90UB933 compatible)
(1) Only set one ON.
(2) This function is only available with 2-MP ADAS chipsets.
Table 4-11. Device Mode Control - J11
Reference Signal Input = L Input = H Description
J11.1 BISTEN For Normal operation (Default) Test Mode enable Test Mode
J11.2 RSVD Tied to GND (Default) N/A Reserved
J11.3 VDD_SEL Internal 1.1V regulator from
1.8V supply (Default)
1.1V is supplied to VDD1V1
pins VDD 1.1V Source Select
J11.4 PDB Device is powered down Device is enabled (Default) Power-down Mode
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Table 4-12. LEDs
Reference LED Color LED Name Description
D3 Red VDDIO Illuminates on VDDIO Power
D4 Red VDD5V Illuminates on +5V
D5 Red VDD_EXT Illuminates if 12V Power is applied to DC-IN J24
D6 Orange VPOC_RX1 Illuminates if VPOC_RX1 is ON
D7 Orange VPOC_RX0 Illuminates if VPOC_RX0 is ON
D8 Orange PASS Illuminates if PASS pin is HIGH
D9 Green LOCK Illuminates if LOCK pin is HIGH
D10 Green GPIO6 Illuminates if GPIO6 is HIGH
D11 Green GPIO5 Illuminates if GPIO5 is HIGH
D12 Green GPIO4 Illuminates if GPIO4 is HIGH
D13 Green GPIO3/INTB Illuminates if GPIO3 is HIGH, or GPIO3 disabled (pulled-up)
D14 Green GPIO2 Illuminates if GPIO2 is HIGH
D15 Green GPIO1 Illuminates if GPIO1 is HIGH
D16 Green GPIO0 Illuminates if GPIO0 is HIGH
5 Enable and Reset
The DS90UB954-Q1 is enabled and reset by controlling the PDB input level. PDB has an internal pull down, and
should remain low until all supplies are stable. There are three device enable and reset/power-down options for
the EVM.
• RC timing option: The RC delay created with C123 and R131 connected to the PDB pin is the default option
for delaying PDB on the EVM. This is used for simplicity of debugging and using the device. TI recommends
using a GPIO signal from a host process or to drive PDB after all rails have settled in customer designs.
• External control option: A momentary push-button switch, SW1, is available for manually driving the PDB
signal low while the button is held.
• Software control option: The PDB pin is also made available in the J24 and J26 CSI-2 output connectors,
allowing a host processor to control the PDB pin.
6 Use with DS90UB936-Q1
The DS90UB954-Q1EVM may also be used to evaluate the DS90UB936-Q1. The only modification required is
to swap the DS90UB954-Q1 with the DS90UB936-Q1.
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7 Typical Connection and Test Equipment
The following is a list of typical test equipment that may be used to monitor the MIPI CSI-2 signals from the
DS90UB954-Q1:
1. Logic Analyzer
2. Any SCOPE with a bandwidth of at least 4 GHz for observing differential signals.
3. UNH-IOL MIPI D-PHY Reference Termination Board (RTB)
4. UNH-IOL MIPI D-PHY/CSI/DSI Probing Board
5. UNH-IOL CSIGUI Tool
8 Termination Device
A termination device is required to properly monitor and measure the transmission of the MIPI DPHY signals.
The termination device should support the change of signals as it switches between LP and HS modes. This can
be provided by either a CSI-2 receiver or a dedicated dynamic termination board. The recommended termination
board is the UNH-IOL MIPI D-PHY Reference Termination Board (RTB).
9 Typical Test Setup
Figure 9-1 illustrates a typical test set up used to measure and evaluate DS90UB954-Q1.
Figure 9-1. Typical Test Setup for Evaluation
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10 Equipment References
Note
Please note that the following references are supplied only as a courtesy to our valued customers. It is
not intended to be an endorsement of any particular equipment or supplier.
Logic Analyzer:
Keysight Technologies
www.keysight.com
MIPI Test Fixtures:
University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL)
www.iol.unh.edu/services/testing/mipi/fixtures.php
Aardvark I2C/SPI Host Adapter Part Number: TP240141
www.totalphase.com/products/aardvark_i2cspi
11 Cable References
FAKRA coaxial cable:
www.leoni-automotive-cables.com
Rosenberger FAKRA connector:
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12 Software for DS90UB954Q1-EVM Evaluation - Analog LaunchPAD (ALP) Software
Setup
12.1 System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
USB: USB2ANY (on-board, accessible via mini
USB connector)
USB2ANY Firmware Version: 2.5.2.0
USB: Aardvark I2C/SPI host adapter
p/n TP240141
12.2 Download Contents
Latest TI Analog LaunchPAD can be downloaded from: http://www.ti.com/tool/alp.
Download and extract the zip file to a temporary location that can be deleted later.
The following installation instructions are for a PC running Windows 7 64-bit Operating System.
12.3 Installation of the ALP Software
Execute the ALP Setup Wizard program called “ALPF_setup_v_x_x_x.exe” that was extracted to a temporary
location on the local drive of your PC.
There are 7 steps to the installation once the setup wizard is started:
1. Select the "Next" button.
2. Select “I accept the agreement” and then select the “Next” button.
3. Select the location to install the ALP software and then select the “Next” button.
4. Select the location for the start menu shortcut and then select the “Next” button.
5. There will then be a screen that allows the creation of a desktop icon. After selecting the desired choices
select the “Next” button.
6. Select the “Install” button, and the software will then be installed to the selected location.
7. Uncheck “Launch Analog LaunchPAD” and select the “Finish” button. The ALP software will start if “Launch
Analog LaunchPAD” is checked, but it will not be useful until the USB driver is installed and board is
attached.
Power the DS90UB954-Q1 EVM board with a 12 VDC power supply.
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12.4 Startup - First Launch
Make sure all the software has been installed and the hardware is powered on and connected to the PC.
Execute “Analog LaunchPAD” shortcut from the start menu. The default start menu location is under All
Programs > Texas Instruments > Analog LaunchPAD vx.x.x > Analog LaunchPAD to start MainGUI.exe.
Figure 12-1. Launching ALP Splash Screen
Upon first launch of the Analog LaunchPAD utility, the default device will be DS90UB925. The active device can
be seen as highlighted in Figure 12-2, here showing the DS90UB954 as active. If the active device is already set
to DS90UB954 you may skip to Section 13.
Figure 12-2. Initial ALP Screen
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Follow the steps beginning with Figure 12-3 to change the ALP profile to DS90UB954.
Figure 12-3. Select USB2ANY/Aardvark Setup to Change Profile
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Select the active profile and click "Remove". Scroll down the list of available profiles to DS90UB954, click to
highlight it, click "Add", and click "Ok".
Figure 12-4. ALP Profiles Dialog
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Figure 12-5. ALP Profiles Dialog (continued)
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