FAQs for GMSL2 Camera Repeater
This document contains all the frequently asked questions related to GMSL2 Camera Repeater products. This will be very helpful if you are suffering from any issues when using the GMSL2 Camera Repeater.
Camera Not Working
Q1: The Repeater with non-SENSING camera Instructions?
- You need to confirm the following information that needs to be adapted to the camera.
| # | Camera Specifications | reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Image output format | eg. RAW12、RAW16、YUV-422 |
| 2 | Embedded data | eg. Whether the camera outputs EBD data? YES/No |
| 3 | Cmos model | eg. AR0820、AR0233 |
| 4 | Serializer model | eg. MAX9295、MAX9671TF |
| 5 | Fsin pin | eg. MFP7、MFP8 |
| 6 | Reset pin | eg. MFP0 |
| # | Platform Controller | reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deserializer model | eg. MAX9296、MAX9671Z |
| 2 | CSI output frequency | eg. lane rate |
- The camera needs to be given to SENSING for adaptation verification.
- After SENSING is adapted, you can use the camera and Repeater according to the first point above.
Q2: Can the Repeater support poc reset?
- the Repeater is powered externally by default and cannot be powered through the backend POC.
- If you need to reset the Repeater, you need to power off the Repeater first, and then power it on again.
Q3: Can the Repeater be connected to a GMSL(max96705) camera?
- By default, the Repeater should be connected to the GMSL2 camera. If it is connected to the GMSL(max96705) camera, the firmware of the Repeater needs to be updated. The firmware is specifically adapted to GMSL(max96705) camera.
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