XIMEA ADPT-MX Series Parts list manual

ADPT-MX-* | xiX camera flex cable/Firefly adapters
Technical description
Version 1.6, 04/30/2021
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Table of Contents
1. xiX adapters ...............................................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Overview...........................................................................................................................................................3
1.2. Supported IO signals and voltage levels...............................................................................................................3
1.3. Flat ribbon cable orientation ...............................................................................................................................5
1.4. Power supply connector .....................................................................................................................................7
1.4.1. Power cable CBL-ADPT-PWR-0M10 ..........................................................................................................7
1.5. Upstream and downstream directions .................................................................................................................7
1.6. Compatible cameras ..........................................................................................................................................8
2. X2G2 flex cable adapters ............................................................................................................................................9
2.1. ADPT-MX-X2G2-IPASS-HOST.............................................................................................................................9
2.2. ADPT-MX-X2G2-IPASS-TARGET.........................................................................................................................9
2.3. ADPT-MX-X2G2-M2 ........................................................................................................................................10
2.4. ADPT-MX-X2G2-MINI-PCIE ..............................................................................................................................11
2.5. ADPT-MX-X2G2-PCIE ......................................................................................................................................12
3. X4G2 camera adapters .............................................................................................................................................14
3.1. ADPT-MX-X4G2-IPASS-HOST...........................................................................................................................14
3.2. ADPT-MX-X4G2-IPASS-TARGET.......................................................................................................................14
3.3. ADPT-MX-X4G2-M2 ........................................................................................................................................15
3.4. ADPT-MX-X4G2-MINI-PCIE ..............................................................................................................................16
3.5. ADPT-MX-X4G2-PCIE ......................................................................................................................................17
3.6. ADPT-MX-X4G2-FV-X4G3-FF...........................................................................................................................18
4. Firefly camera adapters.............................................................................................................................................19
4.1. ADPT-MX-X4G3-FF-IPASS-HOST......................................................................................................................19
4.2. ADPT-MX-X4G3-FF-M2-AVM ...........................................................................................................................20
4.2.1. SSC configuration ...................................................................................................................................21
5. X2G2 NVMe SSD adapters ........................................................................................................................................22
5.1. ADPT-MX-X2G2-M2SSD..................................................................................................................................22
6. X2G2 / X4G2 adapters..............................................................................................................................................23
6.1. ADPT-MX-X2G2-X4G2.....................................................................................................................................23

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1. xiX adapters
1.1. Overview
This manual describes the pin assignment of the PCIe adapters of the XIMEA xPlatform.
The basic idea of these adapters is to connect PCIe devices (mainly cameras) with a computer (processing unit).
The signal levels of the described connectors as well as the different cables (iPass, flat ribbon and Firefly) and their usage are not
explained here. For further information, please refer to the xiX camera series technical manual.
1.2. Supported IO signals and voltage levels
xiX cameras support different trigger inputs and outputs depending on your cable connection (X2G2, X4G2 or X4G3).
A basic distinction is made between optically isolated inputs/outputs and non-isolated (TTL-like) inputs/outputs.
The isolated inputs/outputs require their own reference grounding. The signal levels of the non-isolated inputs/outputs use the
general ground level.
The non-isolated inputs/outputs can be defined as inputs or outputs by software.
In the xiX manual, the optically isolated inputs are referred to as IN1 - IN2 or OUT1 - OUT2 and the non-isolated inputs/outputs
are referred to as INOUT1 - INOUT4.
The names of the trigger inputs and outputs compared to the short names printed on the adapters and the names used in the xiX
manual are compared below:
X2G2
X4G2
X4G3 / Firefly
xiX manual
description
GPI1
GPI1
GPI1
IN1
Opto-isolated Input 1
-
GPI2
-
IN2
Opto-isolated Input 2
GPO1
GPO1
GPO1
OUT1
Opto- isolated Output 1
-
GPO2
-
OUT2
Opto- isolated Output 2
ISO_GND
ISO_GND
ISO_GND
IN_OUT_GND
Ground for opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs
GPIO1
GPIO1
-
INOUT1
Non-isolated I/O 1
GPIO2
GPIO2
-
INOUT2
Non-isolated I/O 2
-
GPIO3
-
INOUT3
Non-isolated I/O 3
-
GPIO4
-
INOUT4
Non-isolated I/O 4
Table 1-1, available trigger in-/outputs per connection type
The following signals are available on all adapters:
X2G2
description
PWR
Input voltage
GND
Input ground level
3.3V
Generated +3.3 V level
The PCIe adapters (ADPT-MX-X2G2-PCIE and ADPT-MX-X4G2-PCIE) also provide an additional voltage level:
X2G2
description
PCIE_12V
+12V from the PCIe bus

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The principle connection of the signals from the flat ribbon / Firefly cables to the adapters is shown in the following figure (not all
signals are available with all adapters - see above):
Figure 1-1, principal signal connection cable / adapter

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1.3. Flat ribbon cable orientation
Several adapters are available in different versions, which differ in the orientation of the ribbon cable connections.
The cables can be plugged into the connector either parallel (horizontal) (-FL versions) or vertical (-FV versions) to the adapter
board.
Either the ending -FL or -FV is added to the names of the adapters depending on the cable orientation.
There are no different cable orientations for the Firefly adapter.
The following pictures show the different variants:
Figure 1-2, flex cable orientation horizontal (-FL versions). Left: X2G2, right: X4G2
Figure 1-3, flex cable orientation vertical (-FV versions). Left: X2G2, right: X4G2
Cables PN: CBL-MQ-FL-xxx and CBL-MX-X2G2-xxx:
The camera and / or the computer interface can be destroyed in case of wrong cabling.

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Turn power off and unlock the connector before inserting / detaching the cable to avoid
any damage.

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1.4. Power supply connector
Some adapters require power from a power source other than the computer to power the connected cameras.
A 2-pole connector (2.54mm) is used on the adapters for this purpose:
Manufacturer: TE connectivity
Manufacturer part-# 640456-2
The counterpart can be used for a cable connection:
Manufacturer: TE connectivity
Manufacturer part-# 3-640441-2
1.4.1. Power cable CBL-ADPT-PWR-0M10
For the standard power supplies supplied by XIMEA (BACS30M-24-C8, BACS60M-24-C8, PSU-GSM60B12-P1J and PSU-
GSM60B24-P1J) we offer a short connection cable: CBL-ADPT-PWR-0M10
The DC-output plug (5.5 x 2.1 x 12mm) of the power supplies can be connected to this cable.
The connector on the cable is a DC power in socket female (OD5.5/ID2.1), Center +12 / +24 V
Figure 1-4, power cable for the xiX adapter boards: CBL-ADPT-PWR-0M10
1.5. Upstream and downstream directions
The target or downstream port is the port closer to the target (e.g. camera)
The host or upstream port is the port closer to the processing unit (e.g. computer or xSwitch).

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1.6. Compatible cameras
The adapters described in this manual are designed to be compatible with all xiX cameras, dependent on their specific interface
(X2G2, X4G2 or X4G3).
https://www.ximea.com/files/brochures/xiX-Embedded-multi-cameras-brochure-HQ.pdf
http://www.ximea.com/downloads/cb/manuals/xix_technical_manual.pdf

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2. X2G2 flex cable adapters
These adapters are mainly designed to connect a small format xiX camera with a 2 lane Gen2 PCIe flex cable interface to a host
system (PC, xEC2 or xSwitch).
2.1. ADPT-MX-X2G2-IPASS-HOST
Enables to connect a X2G2 target (camera) via a standard 4 lane PCIe fiber optics or fiber iPass cable to a host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X2G2 Flex - PCIe x2 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) PCIe iPass x4
This adapter can be ordered as -FL version.
Figure 2-1, ADPT-MX-X2G2-IPASS-HOST-FL
2.2. ADPT-MX-X2G2-IPASS-TARGET
Enables to connect a 2 lane PCIe target (e.g. xiB camera), connected via a standard 4 lane PCIe fiber optics or fiber iPass cable,
to a host system (or switch) via a X2G2 flex cable. Passes only 2 lanes from target.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) PCIe iPass X4G2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC or switch) MX X2G2 Flex - PCIe x2 Gen2
This adapter can be ordered as -FL version.

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Figure 2-2, ADPT-MX-X2G2-IPASS-TARGET-FL
2.3. ADPT-MX-X2G2-M2
Enables to connect an X2G2 target (camera) directly to a PCIe M.2 port of the host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X2G2 Flex - PCIe x2 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) PCIe M.2 Card Edge Connector x4
This adapter can be ordered as -FL version.
The type / size of the adapter is M.2 NGFF 2242 key M.

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Figure 2-3, ADPT-MX-X2G2-M2-FL
2.4. ADPT-MX-X2G2-MINI-PCIE
Enables to connect an X2G2 target (camera) directly to a mini-PCIe port of the host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X2G2 Flex - PCIe x2 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) Mini PCIe Edge Connector x1
This adapter can be ordered as -FL version.
The size of the adapter is Half Mini-PCIe 26.8x30mm.

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Figure 2-4, ADPT-MX-X2G2-MINI-PCIE-FL
2.5. ADPT-MX-X2G2-PCIE
Enables to connect an X2G2 target (camera) directly to a 4-lane PCIe slot of the host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X2G2 Flex - PCIe x2 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) PCIe Edge Connector x4
This adapter can be ordered as -FL version.
Figure 2-5, ADPT-MX-X2G2-PCIE-FL
The connected camera can be powered either by the PCIe bus or by a power supply.
The standard is that a power supply is used to supply power to the camera. In this case, no jumper should be plugged into the
position highlighted in the following figure.
If the camera is to be powered by the PCIe bus, the jumper must be plugged in to establish a connection to the 12V pin of the
PCIe bus.

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Figure 2-6, ADPT-MX-X2G2-PCIE-FL –power jumper position

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3. X4G2 camera adapters
These adapters are mainly designed to connect a large format xiX camera (X4G2) to a host system (PC, xEC2 or xSwitch).
3.1. ADPT-MX-X4G2-IPASS-HOST
Enables to connect a X4G2 target (camera) via a standard 4 lane PCIe fiber optics or fiber iPass cable to a host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X4G2 Flex - PCIe x4 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) PCIe iPass x4
This adapter can be ordered as -FL and as –FV version.
Figure 3-1, ADPT-MX-X4G2-IPASS-HOST-FL
3.2. ADPT-MX-X4G2-IPASS-TARGET
Enables to connect a 4 lane PCIe target (e.g. xiB camera) via a standard 4 lane PCIe fiber optics or fiber iPass cable, to a host
system via a X4G2 flex cable.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) PCIe iPass X4G2 - PCIe x4 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) MX X4G2 Flex - PCIe x4 Gen2
This adapter can be ordered as -FL and as –FV version.

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Figure 3-2, ADPT-MX-X4G2-IPASS-TARGET-FL
3.3. ADPT-MX-X4G2-M2
Enables to connect an X4G2 target (camera) directly to a PCIe M.2 port of the host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X4G2 Flex - PCIe x4 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) PCIe M.2 Card Edge Connector x4
This adapter can be ordered as -FL and as –FV version.
The type / size of the adapter is M.2 NGFF 2242 key M.

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Figure 3-3, ADPT-MX-X4G2-M2-FL
3.4. ADPT-MX-X4G2-MINI-PCIE
Enables to connect an X4G2 target (camera) directly to a mini-PCIe port of the host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X4G2 Flex - PCIe x4 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) Mini PCIe Edge Connector x1
This adapter can be ordered as -FL and as –FV version.
The size of the adapter is basically Half Mini-PCIe 26.8x30mm.
Figure 3-4, ADPT-MX-X4G2-MINI-PCIE-FL

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3.5. ADPT-MX-X4G2-PCIE
Enables to connect an X4G2 target (camera) directly to a 4-lane PCIe slot of the host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X4G2 Flex - PCIe x4 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) PCIe Edge Connector x4
This adapter can be ordered as -FL and as –FV version.
Figure 3-5, ADPT-MX-X4G2-PCIE-FL
The connected camera can be powered either by the PCIe bus or by a power supply.
The standard is that a power supply is used to supply power to the camera. In this case, no jumper should be plugged into the
position highlighted in the following figure.
If the camera is to be powered by the PCIe bus, the jumper must be plugged in to establish a connection to the 12V pin of the
PCIe bus.
Figure 3-6, ADPT-MX-X4G2-PCIE-FL –power jumper position

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3.6. ADPT-MX-X4G2-FV-X4G3-FF
Enables to connect an X4G2 target (camera) to a 4-lane Firefly connector towards the host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) PCIe iPass X4G2 - PCIe x4 Gen2
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) MX X4G3 FF Firefly (ECUE/PCUO) –up to PCIe x4 Gen3
This adapter can be ordered as –FV version.
Figure 3-7, 3.6.ADPT-MX-X4G2-FV-X4G3-FF
The connected camera can be powered by a power supply.
Figure 3-8, ADPT-MX-X4G2-FV-X4G3-FF –connector position
Figure 3-9, ADPT-MX-X4G2-FV-X4G3-FF –I/O power jumper position

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4. Firefly camera adapters
These adapters are mainly designed to connect a xiX camera with a Firefly connector to a host system (PC, xEC2 or xSwitch).
4.1. ADPT-MX-X4G3-FF-IPASS-HOST
Enables to connect a X2G2 or X4G3 target (camera) with a Firefly connector via a standard 4 lane PCIe fiber optics or fiber iPass
cable to a host system.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X4G3 FF Firefly (ECUE/PCUO) –up to PCIe x4 Gen3
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) PCIe iPass x4
Figure 4-1, ADPT-MX-X4G3-FF-IPASS-HOST

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4.2. ADPT-MX-X4G3-FF-M2-AVM
Used to connect a X2G2 or X4G3 target (camera) with a Firefly connector to a M.2 connector on a host system. The adapter is
designed to connect xiX cameras to an Auvidea JN30 Jetson Nano carrier board.
Downstream Connector (to Target Device) MX X4G3 FF Firefly (ECUE/PCUO) –up to PCIe x4 Gen3
Upstream Connector (to Host PC) PCIe M.2 Card Edge Connector x4
Figure 4-2, ADPT-MX-X4G3-FF-M2-AVM
Figure 4-3, ADPT-MX-X4G3-FF-M2-AVM –Detail power / IO-connectors
The small power and IO-connectors (blue in the above drawing) are:
PWR JST BM02B
IO JST BM03B
Mating IO/PWR connectors:
2pin - GHR-02V-S
3pin - GHR-03V-S