BitSim NOW : BIT-MIPI, a Very Compact CSI-2 Camera Interface

To transfer the data from the sensor in a modern camera, MIPI CSI-2, a popular high speed serial interface specification, is often used. For this interface, BitSim has developed two very compact CSI-2 cores using only 500 LUTs, BitCsi2Tx and BitCsi2Rx that provide a low-power and cost-effective solution for your camera application. The design is fully configurable and is aimed for any ASIC/FPGA with camera sensors supporting the CSI-2 standards.

If you are interested in a free evaluation version of the IP block now available, just press the Request Evaluation Button and fill in the form so we can provide the Evaluation version of the IP for you. The Evaluation version of the IP will have a time bomb limiting continuous usage. After a successful evaluation and a signed BitSim license agreement is provided, an encrypted RTL version will be supplied after customer’s prepayment. Non encrypted source code versions are also available.

STATEMENT FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS

“Sma-RTy (Italy), has chosen BitSim NOW’s MIPI CSI-2 IP and successfully integrated it in their customized HW, for an AI-application on the Edge”, says Luca Maggiani, CEO of Sma-RTy”.

“BitSim has supported us in an exemplary way, and BitSim’s IP is one important part of the complete effort that made us reach the market faster in launching our new advanced thermal imaging cameras”, says Rikard Thunell, Vice President Sourcing & Strategic Planning of FLIR”. Read more here

Altera MIPI — Demo platform:
Altera/Intel

Name	Evaluation boards	Availability	Request/Order
Bit-Mipi CSI-2 Tx compact transmitter Xilinx	We have verified the IP on: ZCU102 for Ultrascale+ KC705 for Kintex-7	Available now	Request Evaluation
Bit-Mipi CSI-2 Rx compact receiver Xilinx	We have verified the IP on: Zedboard for the Zynq-7 series	Available now	Request Evaluation
Bit-Mipi CSI-2 Tx compact transmitter Intel		Available on request	Request Quote
Bit-Mipi CSI-2 Rx compact receiver Intel	We have verified the IP on: Intel^® MAX^® 10 FPGA Development Kit	Available now	Request Evaluation
Bit-Mipi CSI-2 Tx compact transmitter Microsemi	We have verified the IP on: PolarFire FPGA Development Kits	Available now	Request Evaluation
Bit-Mipi CSI-2 Rx compact receiver Microsemi		Available on request	Request Quote

Read more about the MIPI organization and the CSI-2 specification here.