MAX9296A Datasheet

• Dual Four-Lane MIPI CSI-2 v1.3 Output Ports
  • Aggregation and Replication Functions
  • 16-Channel Virtual Channel Support
  • Supports RAW8/10/12/14/16/20, RGB565/666/888, YUV422 8-/10-bit, User-Defined, and Generic Long Packet Data Types
• Advanced MIPI D-PHY v1.2 Transmitters
  • 80Mbps to 2.0Gbps per Lane
  • Polarity Flip and Data-Lane Reassignment
• Flexible Input Configuration
  • Independent Serial Inputs Accept Video with Different Timing and Resolution
  • Support for Mixed GMSL2 and GMSL1 Inputs
• Multiple GMSL2 Data Rates for System and Power Flexibility
  • 3Gbps or 6Gbps Forward Link Rates
  • 187.5Mbps Reverse Link Rate
• Backward-Compatible GMSL1 Mode
• Full-Duplex Capability Over a Single Wire
• Ideal for High-Definition Camera Applications
  • Supports 2MP+/4MP at 60fps and 8MP at 40fps
• ASIL-Relevant Functional Safety Features (GMSL2)
  • ASIL-B Compliant in GMSL2 Mode
  • 16-Bit CRC Protection of Side-Channel Data (I2C, UART, SPI, GPIO) with Retransmission Upon Error Detection
  • Optional 32-Bit Video-Line CRC
  • Video Watermark Insertion and Detection
• Forward and Reverse Channel PRBS for BER Testing of Serial Link
• Line Fault Monitoring
• Continuous Link Margin Monitoring and Optimization
  • Adaptive Equalization Allows 15m Coax Cable with Multiple In-Line Connectors
  • Eye-Opening Monitor for Continuous Link Margin Diagnosis
• Concurrent Side-Channel for Device Configuration and Communicating with Remote Peripherals
  • GMSL2: I2C/UART, Pass-Through I2C/UART, SPI, GPIO and Register-Programmable GPIO
  • GMSL1: I2C/UART, GPI-GPO Link and RegisterProgrammable GPIO
  • Four Hardware-Programmable Device Addresses
• Compact 7mm x 7mm TQFN Package with Exposed Pad

• High-Definition (2MP+/4MP 60fps) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  • Surround View Systems (SVS)
  • Rear View Cameras (RVC)
  • Camera Monitoring Systems (CMS)
  • Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
• 8MP 40fps Forward Vision Cameras (FVC)
• Satellite Lidar and Radar Sensors
• Gesture Cameras
• ECU-to-ECU Links

The MAX9296A deserializer converts single or dual serial inputs to MIPI CSI-2 outputs. The device operates in either GMSL1 or GMSL2 mode. The MAX9296A also sends and receives side-channel data, enabling full-duplex transmission of forward path video and bidirectional control data over low-cost 50Ω coax or 100Ω STP cables to meet the GMSL2 or GMSL1 channel specification.

The GMSL2 links operate at a fixed rate of 3Gbps or 6Gbps in the forward direction and 187.5Mbps in the reverse direction. In GMSL1 mode, each serial link can be paired with 3.12Gbps or 1.5Gbps GMSL1 serializers or operate up to 4.5Gbps with GMSL2 serializers. The MAX9296A supports mixed GMSL2 and GMSL1 links. The serial inputs operate independently, allowing videos with different timings and resolutions to be received on each input.

Video data from both inputs can be aggregated for output on a single CSI-2 port or replicated on a second port for redundant processing.

Each four-lane CSI-2 port can be programmed to operate with any number of active data lanes. Each CSI-2 port supports 16 virtual channels and allows virtual channel and data type reassignment.

In GMSL1 and GMSL2 modes, the side-channel operates at 9.6kbps to 1Mbps in UART-to-UART mode, and 9.6kbps to 1Mbps in I2C-to-I2C mode with clock stretching. Using the side-channel, a µC residing on either end of the link can program serializer, deserializer, and peripheral device registers independent of video timing. In GMSL2 mode, two additional pass-through I2C or UART channels and a pass-through 50MHz SPI channel provides peripheral control.

The MAX9296A operates over the automotive temperature range of -40°C to +105°C and is AEC-Q100 qualified.