Framos introduces sensor module and adapter for MIPI CSI 2
The sensor module ecosystem from Framos now includes the FSM-IMX530 sensor module and sensor adapter for MIPI CSI 2 conversion. The Sony IMX530 global shutter CMOS sensor and corresponding Framos FSM-IMX530 sensor module with SLVS and SLVS-EC interface can be used in existing hardware and software environment. Framos also provides a new sensor adapter for MIPI CSI-2 conversion and an updated driver for the Nvidia Jetson TX2 and AGX Xavier development boards.
The FSM-IMX530 is the first sensor from the fourth generation of Sony Pregius sensors that Framos offers on its own sensor modules. The SLVS-EC interface has up to eight lanes of 5Gbits per second each, for maximum frame rates of 98 frames per second at a resolution of 24.5Mpixels (5320 x 4600 pixels). Pixels are sized at 2.74 micron, nearly double the pixel density of earlier sensor generations, without sacrificing image quality, claims Framos. Sony has also increased the quantum efficiency to 74 per cent and reduced noise to support especially challenging lighting scenarios. The back-illuminated CMOS sensor is mounted on a Framos sensor module with standard dimensions of 28 x 28mm. Its image quality, reliability and speed make it suitable for industry, medical engineering and traffic engineering as well as the professional video sector.
The optional Framos sensor adapter (FSA) connects to the FSM-IMX530 sensor module. It performs MIPI CSI-2 conversion on the SLVS data from the sensor. It enables a direct link, via a 60-pin Hirose connector, to the SoCs most commonly used for image processing. The standardised interface ensures direct compatibility with Framos processor adapters for ease of connection to Nvidia development platforms, such as Jetson TX2 and AGX Xavier. Framos also offers a software pack update on Jetpack 4.2 and Linux for Tegra (L4T) version 32.2 as part of the sensor module development kits.
The new products and the FRAMOS software pack update are available immediately.
