Materials and Services#

FRAMOS Sensor Module Ecosystem#

The FSM Ecosystem consists of FRAMOS Sensor Modules, Adapters, Software and Sources, and provides one coherent solution supporting the whole process of integrating image sensors into embedded vision products.

During the evaluation and proof-of-concept phase, off-the-shelf sensor modules with a versatile adapter framework allow the connection of latest image sensor technology to open processing platforms, like the NVIDIA Jetson Family and the NXP i.MX8 family. Reference drivers and sample applications deliver images immediately after installation, supporting V4L2 and an optional derivate API providing comfortable integration. Within the development phase, electrical design references and driver sources guide with a solid and proven baseline to quickly port into individual system designs and extend scope, while decreasing risk and efforts.

An illustration of the matrials and services FRAMOS can provide.

Further to the off-the-shelf hard- and software, the Ecosystem supports you on project basis with:

  • Driver sources allowing the focus on application specific scope and sensor features.

  • Electrical references for FSA and FPA, supporting quick and optimized embedding of FSMs.

  • Engineering services via FRAMOS and its partners, allowing you to focus on your product’s unique value.

Materials and Services#

Below you can find a list of materials and services as part of the FRAMOS Sensor Module Ecosystem.

Hardware#

Services include all of the below:

  • FRAMOS Sensor Module Development kits

  • Individual parts:

    • FRAMOS Sensor Modules (FSM) - Sensors on PCB, with filtering and a versatile connector.

    • FRAMOS Sensor Adapters (FSA) - Sensor periphery and PixelMate™ interface, optional data conversion.

    • FRAMOS Functional Adapters (FFA) - Sensor independent data and interface adaption, pre-processing.

    • FRAMOS Processor Adapters (FPA) - Specific for various processor development boards.

    • FRAMOS Module Accessories (FMA) - Cables, mounts, mechanical adapters, etc.

Software (as part of the Development Kit)#

Services include all of the below as part of the development kit:

  • Software package for NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™, AGX Orin™, Nano, TX2™, TX2™ NX, and Xavier NX™.

  • Software package for DragonBoard™ 410c (96Boards).

  • Xilinx FPGA reference implementation for SLVS-EC (Sony IMX421, IMX530).

  • Xilinx KRIA robotics reference design (Sony IMX547).

Design Sources (on a per-project basis)#

Services include all of the below on a per-project basis:

  • Software driver sources.

  • Electrical and board level schematics for the FRAMOS Sensor Adapter (FSA), FRAMOS Functional Adapter (FFA), and FRAMOS Processor Adapter (FPA).

Design Services#

Services include all of the below:

  • Off-the-shelf hardware customization including size, shape, connector type, and extended functionality.

  • Software customization and extension.

  • Processor board integration support.

  • Sensor and features support, image pre-processing.

  • Sensor characterization and ISP tuning.

  • Tailored production and quality assurance processes.

  • Optimization for volume production.

  • Lens assembly and alignment.

  • Standard conformity and certification.