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MIPI CABLES, DRIVERS
AND ACCESSORIES
FOR EMBEDDED VISION

VC MIPI CABLES

The Perfect Connection for MIPI CSI-2 Cameras

VC MIPI FPC Cables

VC MIPI FPC cable

MIPI-CSI-2 cables for the connection between MIPI cameras and processor boards have to fulfill the highest requirements in terms of transmission speed and reliability.

Our specially developed FPC cable (Flexible Printed Circuit) is available in three standard variants with 15, 22 and 24 poles, in 60 mm, 100 mm and 200 mm lengths. It can thus be connected to all common single-board computers and CPU boards and makes optimum use of the available power of the MIPI interface.

With four lanes and a processing speed of 1.5 GBit/s per lane achievable by most processors, transfer rates of 6 GBit/s are possible, which corresponds to 750 MB/s with an 8-bit pixel resolution.

Design of the MIPI Cables

60/100/200 mm

Available length options

Up to 6 GBit/s

Transmission rate
at 4 Lanes

15-/22-/24-pins

With 2 or 4 transmission lanes

Trigger I/Os & Custom MIPI Cables

The VC MIPI cables feature a trigger input and a flash output. They enable video streams as well as individual recordings and do not interfere with the host system. Individual settings such as shutter speed, gain, image size and position as well as binning can be adjusted for each image. Very fast processes can be captured and synchronized with the cables and an external trigger. For special requirements, we develop customer- specific cables with an external trigger output or the option to connect an I/O board.

customer-specific MIPI cable

Micro-Coax Cables for MIPI Cameras

Up to 750 mm cable length

For longer and even more flexible cable connections between the MIPI camera module and processor boards, VC offers micro-coax cables with I-PEX connectors. These specially shielded cables enable data transmission over distances of up to 750 mm.

VC MIPI Cameras with GMSL2

for up to 10 meters of cable length

The VC MIPI® cameras are optionally available with an adapter permanently integrated into the design for fast data transmission via GMSL2 coaxial cable with MMCX connector.
A deserializer is also available. For functional models and prototypes, this enables
simple connection via the standard MIPI CSI-2 interface is possible

GMSL2 coaxial cable for MIPI camera

Which cable best suits your requirements?
We will be happy to advise you!

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lens holder for VC MIPI camera

LENS HOLDER FOR MIPI CAMERAS

For S-Mount- & C/CS-Mount lenses

Our standardized lens holder is suitable for S-mount and C/CS-mount lenses. It can be ordered directly with the MIPI cameras. The lens holder is also compatible with our Compute Module Interface Board.

Individual lens holders for MIPI cameras with special optics:

On request, we can supply suitable lens holders for VC MIPI Camera Modules and optics of your choice. Simply let us know your wishes and requirements.

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PROZESSOR­PLATTFORMEN & TREIBER

for all VC MIPI Cameras

Compatible with all processor boards: we provide MIPI camera drivers in source code

VC MIPI® Cameras are compatible with all processor platforms with MIPI CSI-2 interface. We provide MIPI drivers in source code for quick and easy integration. In addition, VC MIPI® Camera Modules are supported by the LibCamera open source library.

 

Numerous processor boards and platforms such as Raspberry Pi®, NVIDIA® Jetson and NXP® including the i.MX8M series are tried and tested with VC MIPI® Camera Modules. For these platforms, extended standard drivers and development kits with VC MIPI® Cameras are already available.

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Proven Processor Platforms for VC MIPI

NVIDIA

We support you with hardware and software for your embedded vision projects with VC MIPI® and NVIDIA® Jetson TX2™, Jetson Nano™, Jetson Xavier NX, Xavier AGX™ and Jetson Orin Nano™ / Orin NX™.

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NXP

As an NXP® Registered Partner, we offer optimal support for embedded vision with MIPI camera modules and the i.MX 8M Mini / Nano / Plus processors, as well as with other platforms from NXP®.

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Raspberry Pi

From prototype to series solution: We provide VC MIPI® Accessories and support for embedded vision with Raspberry Pi® Zero V1.3, 3B+, 4s, RPi Compute Module Industrial and the new Raspberry Pi 5.

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For which processor board do you need a MIPI camera driver?

VC also develops project-specific MIPI drivers on request, for example for camera support on Qualcomm, Media Tek or Rockchip platforms. Which processor board do you use? We’re happy to support you with an individual driver.

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VC Power SoC - an FPGA accelerator für MIPI cameras
FPGA module for embedded vision - VC Power SoM

FPGA-BESCHLEUNIGER

Complex data pre-processing

quickly and easily integrated as a building block with VC Power SoM & VC Power SoC

The tiny FPGA hardware accelerators VC Power SoM and VC Power SoC can be integrated into the design of your embedded vision application like any component. For VC Power SoC, the chip is already part of the VC Camera Module. The FPGA accelerators handles complex image pre-processing, such as color space conversion, barcode identification or data fusion, directly in the MIPI data stream. This reduces your development effort and gives you even more flexibility in the choice of your processor board.


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VC ADD-ON BOARDS FOR EVEN MORE POSSIBILITIES WITH MIPI

MIPI Repeater Board
VC MIPI Repeater Board for up to
5x Cable Extension
The VC MIPI® Repeater Board allows FPC cables to be extended up to 5 times their standard length and provides additional interfaces, such as a trigger input and a flash trigger output. This enables quick and easy integration of external triggers and lighting without impacting the host system.
VC Compute Module Interface Board for Raspberry Pi

VC Compute Module Interface Board for Raspberry Pi

The VC CMI Board is specially designed for the Raspberry Pi® Compute Module 3 and 3+. Form factor and connectors are optimally matched: You can simply plug on your Raspberry Pi®. Holes for mounting VC MIPI® camera module and lens holder are also provided.

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES

Do you need customized accessories for VC MIPI Cameras, advice or support?
Then simply get in touch. We will be happy to configure the ideal system for you.
LED-Ringbeleuchtung für MIPI Kamera
LED Ring Light
The LED ring light with 12 high-performance LEDs provides optimum illumination for your embedded vision application. The ring light is available in two versions: with infrared LEDs at 850 nm and with red LEDs at 656 nm. It has a simple plug-in connection.

The VC MIPI® CMI Board contains two LED controllers with 1.5 A each to integrate the lighting.
Accessories MIPI camera modules: Positive polarizing filter
MIPI Cameras with Polarization Filter
Our MIPI camera modules with optional polarization filters offer an efficient solution to reduce glare and reflections with optional polarization filters. This enhances contrast and delivers better image results, even onf shiny surfaces. The filter foil is applied directly onto the sensor package. The angle and direction of the filter can be determined.

For applications requiring multi-directional filtering, we offer VC MIPI Cameras with Sony sensors IMX250MZR and IMX252MZR on request. These sensors filter light from four directions.

DOCUMENTATION AND MANUALS

VC MIPI Repeaters

Board

Open documentation

VC MIPI Module on Raspberry Pi

Open documentation

VC MIPI Modul on Raspberry Pi Compute IO Board 3

Open documentation

VC MIPI Modul on Raspberry Pi Compute IO Board 4

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RaspberryPi Embedded Vision Kit

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VC Power

SoM

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THE VC MIPI ECOSYSTEM

Discover now
MIPI camera module as a component of the VC MIPI ecosystem
VC MIPI Camera Modules
VC MIPI FPC cable and VC MIPI camera module
Raspberry Pi MIPI Camera

THE VC MIPI
ECOSYSTEM

Discover now
MIPI camera module as a component of the VC MIPI ecosystem
VC MIPI Camera Modules
VC MIPI FPC cable and VC MIPI camera module
Raspberry Pi MIPI Camera

VC MIPI Bricks:
Embedded Vision based on the MIPI CSI-2 Interface

Individual image processing made easy

The Bricks system consists of MIPI modules, accessories and the compatibility of various processor boards. With our standardized modules and suitable components (cables and drivers), we enable easy integration into existing systems.
However, not every application can be solved with standard modules. That's why, with VC Solutions and NOTAVIS Solutions, we offer professional advice and tailor-made adaptations for special requirements.

Vision integration: simple, fast & cost-effective

Modular and flexibel

50+ different MIPI cameras and versatile accessories for flexible integration.

Optimized for industrial use
Price- and production-optimized design, with highest quality and long-term available.
Maximum compatibility

MIPI CSI-2 as standard interface

for common processor boards; we
supply the corresponding drivers.

Engineered in Karlsruhe
All VC MIPI Components are developed and produced by us in Germany.
Vision Components MIPI camera modules

Buy MIPI modules

Compact design and maximum flexibility: over 50 image sensors from 0.5 to 20+ MPixel, with global shutter etc.

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Buy accessories

Optimally tailored to our MIPI Camera Modules, for prototyping,
Ent­wicklung und Serieneinsatz. etc.

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Find solutions

Customized embedded vision solutions, from the camera to the individual electronics.

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Which MIPI accessories do you need?
We also provide customization and installation

Ask us about the accessories you need - we will send you a suitable offer. In addition, we also develop VC MIPI camera modules with your desired sensor or make individual adjustments to cables and connectors or PCB format and sensor position so that you can integrate the cameras into your projects in the best possible way. On request, we can also supply fully assembled and calibrated cameras including optics.

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