PixelMate™

Introduction

The PixelMate™ connector is a high-performance, standardized interface designed for FRAMOS Sensor Modules in embedded vision systems. PixelMate offers a mechanical specification and defined pin-signals connecting image sensors supporting MIPI CSI-2, SLVS-EC Protocols, and protocol-less transmission methods following the Sony SubLVDS and SLVS standards. PixelMate™ enables a modular and flexible front-end, allowing camera designers to integrate image sensors seamlessly into embedded vision applications, regardless of the processor hardware used.

PixelMate™ Connector Specifications

• Connector Type: 60-pin Hirose DF40C-60DP-0.4V(51) (and compatible)

• Fixed Pin Assignment: Optimized for sensor-level access, supporting a wide range of imaging signals:

  • Common Voltages – Fixed, 3V8 and 1V8 (0.6A each, split into 2x 0.3A pins)

  • Sensor Voltages – 6 pins for sensor-specific voltages

  • Typical Sensor Signals – Native sensor signaling covering configuration, communication (I2C, SPI), and synchronization

  • Number of Pins: 60 (2 rows á 30 pins)

  • Locking: No

  • Cable Shielding: Yes

  • Connector Shielding: No

  • Driving Clocks – Reference clocks for sensor and periphery

  • Data Lines, differentiated into two sub-specifications:

    • PixelMateS – 8-lanes data for SubLVDS/SLVS/SLVS-EC with one clock

    • PixelMateC – 4-lanes data for MIPI CSI-2 with two clocks

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Actual signals used by each FRAMOS Sensor Module (FSM) depend on the image sensor specifications. For detailed signal mapping, visit the PixelMateC and PixelMateS specifications.