Introduction#

FRAMOS Sensor Modules (FSM) are modular printed circuit boards (PCBs) designed for seamless image sensor integration. These modules support standardized connectivity options, including MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, and various mechanical footprints, ensuring compatibility with multiple vision applications. The goal of these modules is to provide various sensor boards that can be used “off the shelf” to connect a variety of image sensors to a host system, starting from evaluation and proof-of-concept phases and extending to mass production, where adjustments to actual needs are easily possible.

This chapter provides information on the generic attributes as well as the individual modules, in addition to the individual FSM datasheets.

FRAMOS Sensor Module Specifications#

In general, FSMs are differentiated by two main attributes:

  • Image sensor size dependent mechanical footprint (26.5 mm, 28 mm)

  • Data interface type specific pinout (MIPI CSI-2, LVDS)

All image sensor signals are routed directly from the sensor to the 60-pin connector. All passives visible on the PCB decouple the various power loads of the image sensor. Please refer to the appropriate image sensor documentation for further information.

The figure below shows a map of compatibility with all components inside the Ecosystem. Every element (or hardware) and connection displayed in Blue operates with native MIPI CSI-2 (D-PHY) data.

FRAMOS Sensor Module Ecosystem – MIPI CSI-2 (D-PHY) Compatibility Map

Every component and connection displayed in Teal operates with proprietary (SLVS) or standardized (SLVS-EC) LVDS data, which requires further attention to the physical processing of the image data by either data conversion or specific FPGA IP. Users of MIPI CSI-2 based processing systems are supported by FSM-specific data conversion located on dedicated FRAMOS Sensor Adapters (FSAs).

FRAMOS Sensor Module Compatibility – LVDS Data Integration

Specification and compatibility of all individual components are listed in the appropriate chapter of this User Manual. Access to software and drivers is only granted with the purchase of the appropriate development kit. Access to electrical design sources, technical support, and customization services is available upon request. These services are not included in the standard development kit or product purchase.