Analog Devices Inc. GMSL3/GMSL2 Serializer/Deserializer Kits
Analog Devices GMSL3/GMSL2 Serializer/Deserializer Kits provide a paired evaluation path for transporting MIPI CSI-2 camera data across GMSL3 or GMSL2 coax links in embedded vision and imaging systems. Together, these kits support rapid bring-up of camera-to-processor links for robotics, industrial vision, ADAS prototyping, and other distributed sensing applications.
The ADI AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK serves as the deserializer-side board, converting dual GMSL3/GMSL2 camera links into MIPI CSI-2 outputs for SoC platforms through the MAX96792 dual deserializer. The AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK serves as the serializer-side board, bridging a single MIPI CSI-2 camera input to a single GMSL3/GMSL2 serial link via the MAX96793 serializer, making it the camera-side endpoint in a complete evaluation chain when paired with the AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK.
The kits are designed for NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, and AMD SoC platforms, and both support cable lengths up to 15m for compact camera-link evaluation. The AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK emphasizes dual-link deserialization and dual MIPI CSI-2 output connectivity, while AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK focuses on single-link serialization, camera-side integration, and forward-link migration from GMSL2 to 12Gbps GMSL3.
Features
- Shared platform support
- Compatible with NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, and AMD SoC platforms
- Supports GMSL3 with backward compatibility to GMSL2 for flexible camera-link evaluation
- AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK
- Dual GMSL3/GMSL2 deserializer based on MAX96792
- 2x MIPI CSI-2 output connectors, each supporting up to four D-PHY lanes at 2.5Gbps/lane
- 2x GMSL input connectors over 50Ω coax
- Power over Coax implementation with 12V, 1.2A total output
- USB Type-C® 5V input or 6-pin header alternative power input
- Independent MIPI CSI-2 connector operation available
- Small form factor with Raspberry Pi-compatible mounting
- AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK
- MAX96793-based MIPI CSI-2 to GMSL3/GMSL2 serializer
- 12Gbps GMSL3 forward link with backward compatibility to 6Gbps and 3Gbps GMSL2
- Single MIPI CSI-2 input supporting up to four D-PHY lanes at 2.5Gbps/lane
- Single GMSL output over 50Ω coax
- 187.5Mbps bidirectional control channel with I²C and GPIO support
- Compact camera-side EVK form factor based on the AD-GMSL717MIPI-EVK concept
Applications
- Shared imaging and vision use cases
- Industrial automation and machine vision
- Robotics and embedded vision systems
- AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK
- ADAS camera prototyping
- High-resolution remote cameras and distributed sensing nodes
- Development of next-generation GMSL3 camera links with fallback to GMSL2
- AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK
- Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Mobile and mounted robotics
- Autonomous vehicles and automotive cameras
- Outdoor machines and industrial equipment
- Smart and flexible manufacturing systems
- Security and surveillance systems
Specifications
Required Equipment
- Shared setup items
- Compatible SoC development platform, such as Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or AMD
- Coaxial cable, 50Ω
- USB-C power supply, 5V, minimum 2A
- Multimeter for verification
- AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK
- AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK evaluation board
- GMSL3/GMSL2 camera with serializer
- MIPI CSI-2 FFC/FPC cable, 22-pin
- AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK
- AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK evaluation board
- GMSL3/GMSL2 camera with deserializer
- MIPI CSI-2 FFC/FPC cable, 15-pin
Kit Contents
- AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK
- AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK evaluation board
- ESW-103-44-G-D 6POS dual row connector
- 05-22-D-0050-A-4-06-4-T FFC 22POS 50mm cable
- FF3025-CO102-022 FFC 22POS 102mm cable
- 8x screws
- 4x 21mm standoffs
- AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK
- AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK evaluation board
- 05-22-D-0050-A-4-06-4-T FFC 22POS 50mm cable
- 8x screws
- 4x 10mm standoffs
Associated Serializers/Deserializers
Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX96793 CSI-2 to GMSL3/2 Serializers
Receive video on a MIPI CSI-2 interface and output it to a GMSL2 or GMSL3 serial link transceiver.
Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX96792A Dual GMSL3/2 to CSI-2 Deserializers
Designed to convert dual GMSL™ 3/2 serial inputs to MIPI CSI-2.
Kits
Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX96792 DPHY Evaluation Kits
Evaluate MAX96716A, MAX96716F, and MAX96792A using standard FAKRA coaxial cables or HMTD cables.
Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX96793 DPHY Evaluation Kits
Designed to evaluate the MAX96717/MAX96793 high-bandwidth GMSL serializer.
Additional Resources
AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK Block Diagram
AD-GMSL792MIPI-EVK Layout
AD-GMSL793MIPI-EVK Layout
