The Texas Instruments DS90UB954-Q1EVM evaluation module (EVM) is a functional board design for
evaluating the DS90UB954-Q1 FPD-Link III deserializer, which converts serialized camera data to MIPI
CSI-2 for processing. The MIPI CSI-2 output has four available lanes, and can be configured for either
four-lane output or replicated two-lane output. When paired with a DS90UB953-Q1 serializer, the
DS90UB954-Q1 receives data from imagers supporting up to 2MP/60fps and 4MP/30fps cameras as well
as satellite RADAR. The DS90UB954-Q1 also supports up to 1MP/60fps and 2MP/30fps imagers when
coupled with DS90UB913A/933 serializers.
The DS90UB954-Q1EVM is configured for communication with a DS90UB953-Q1 on channel 0 (RX0),
and a DS90UB933-Q1 on channel 1 (RX1). The EVM has two Rosenberger FAKRA connectors and
configurable power-over-coax (POC) voltage for connecting the camera modules (not included). FPD-Link
III interfaces also includes a separate low latency bi-directional control channel that conveys control
information from an I2C port. General purpose I/O signals such as those required for camera
synchronization and functional safety features also make use of this bi-directional control channel to
program registers in the DS90UB954-Q1 as well as the connected serializer and any remote I2C
connected devices. There is an onboard MSP430 which functions as a USB2ANY bridge for interfacing
with a PC for evaluation. The USB2ANY interfaces with the Analog LaunchPAD GUI tool.
The DS90UB954-Q1EVM offers two power over coax interfaces (POC) to connect cameras through a
coaxial cable with FAKRA connectors. Power is delivered on the same conductor that is used to transmit
video and control channel data between the host and the camera. By default, 5V power supply is applied
over the coax cable. Refer to Table 2 for other POC configurations.
NOTE: For port RX0, the POC network is configured for a DS90UB953-Q1, and for RX1 the POC
network is configured for a DS90UB933-Q1. Only use a serializer EVM with the correct POC
network. To use POC with two DS90UB953-Q1 or DS90UB933-Q1 EVM's, one of the POC
networks must be reworked. You may also open the POC circuit and power the serializer
EVM directly from another supply.
For power over coax (POC) on the EVM, the circuit uses a filter network as shown in Figure 6. The POC
network frequency response corresponds to the bandwidth compatible with DS90UB953-Q1 chipsets.
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Figure 5. Power Over Coax Network For Use With DS90UB953
Figure 6. Power Over Coax Network For Use With DS90UB933
WARNING
Verify that the power over coax voltage is properly set before
plugging into RX0 or RX1. Power supply is not fused. Over-voltage
will cause damage to boards directly connected due to incorrect
input power supplies. DS90UB913A-Q1EVM is designed for a
maximumof5VPOC.TouseDS90UB913A-Q1EVMwith
DS90UB954-Q1EVM, open J17 or J18 to disable POC, and either
power the DS90UB913A-Q1EVM separately or by applying 5V to the
J17 or J18 pin on DS90UB954-Q1EVM.
Table 2. Power Over Coax Power Supply Feed Configuration
ReferenceSignalDescription
This sets the voltage for Power over Coax on RX0
J18VPOC_RX0
J17VPOC_RX1
Jumper installed: +9V power supply from VPOC_LDO0_9V
Jumper Open: No POC connected. Apply power to pin1 or leave
open and power serializer separately.
This sets the voltage for Power over Coax on RX1
Jumper installed: +9V power supply from VPOC_LDO1_9V
Jumper Open: No POC connected. Apply power to pin1 or leave
There are two options provided for passing out the deserialized data on the DS90UB954-Q1EVM. The first
is a Samtec QSH-type connector, J24, on the top of the board that can be mated with a matching QTH
type connector. The mating connector part number for the J24 connector is QTH-020-01-H-D-DP-A. On
the bottom of the board is a Samtec QTH-type connector, J26, meant for mating with a TDAx evaluation
kit. The signals to the connectors are the same, including access to I2C and other signals including PDB
and GPIO. Only one connector should be used at a time. If the J6 connector on the bottom is to be used,
populate the zero ohm resistors on the bottom of the board which extend the traces to the J26 connector.
There are third party solutions like the HDR-128291-XX breakout board from Samtec which can be used.
The HDR- 128291-XX is a breakout board with a mating connector to J24 or J26, providing access to
each pin through standard SMA male connectors. More info on this breakout board can be obtained from
Samtec website. Another third party option is the ZX100 by Zebax Technologies. More information on this
board can be obtained from Zebax website.
RX0pRIN0+FAKRA connector for DS90UB953-Q1 serializer
RX0nRIN0-FAKRA connector footprint for use with STP applications.
RX1RIN1+FAKRA connector for DS90UB933-Q1 serializer
3.6I2C Interface
In addition to the on-board USB2ANY controller accessible via the mini-USB port, a standalone external
I2C host can connect via J25 for programming purposes. Examples of external I2C host controllers are
Texas Instruments USB2ANY and Total Phase Aardvark I2C/SPI host adapter (Total Phase Part#:
TP240141).
When the I2C interface is accessed through connector J25, I2C signal levels can be configured through
J16 to be at 1.8V or 3.3V. Optional access to I2C signals are also available via CSI-2 connectors J24 (top)
and J26 (bottom).
D3RedVDDIOIlluminates on VDDIO Power
D4RedVDD5VIlluminates on +5V
D5RedVDD_EXTIlluminates if 12V Power is applied to DC-IN J24
D6OrangeVPOC_RX1Illuminates if VPOC_RX1 is ON
D7OrangeVPOC_RX0Illuminates if VPOC_RX0 is ON
D8OrangePASSIlluminates if PASS pin is HIGH
D9GreenLOCKIlluminates if LOCK pin is HIGH
D10GreenGPIO6Illuminates if GPIO6 is HIGH
D11GreenGPIO5Illuminates if GPIO5 is HIGH
D12GreenGPIO4Illuminates if GPIO48 is HIGH
D13GreenGPIO3/INTBIlluminates if GPIO3 is HIGH, or GPIO3 disabled (pulled-up)
D14GreenGPIO2Illuminates if GPIO2 is HIGH
D15GreenGPIO1Illuminates if GPIO1 is HIGH
D16GreenGPIO0Illuminates if GPIO0 is HIGH
4Enable and Reset
The DS90UB954-Q1 is enabled and reset by controlling the PDB input level. PDB has an internal pull
down, and should remain low until all supplies are stable. There are three device enable and reset/power-
down options for the EVM.
•RC timing option: The RC delay created with C123 and R131 connected to the PDB pin is the default
option for delaying PDB on the EVM. This is used for simplicity of debugging and using the device. TI
recommends using a GPIO signal from a host process or to drive PDB after all rails have settled in
customer designs.
•External control option: A momentary push-button switch, SW1, is available for manually driving the
PDB signal low while the button is held.
•Software control option: The PDB pin is also made available in the J24 and J26 CSI-2 output
connectors, allowing a host processor to control the PDB pin.
A termination device is required to properly monitor and measure the transmission of the MIPI DPHY
signals. The termination device should support the change of signals as it switches between LP and HS
modes. This can be provided by either a CSI-2 receiver or a dedicated dynamic termination board. The
recommended termination board is the UNH-IOL MIPI D-PHY Reference Termination Board (RTB).
7Typical Test Setup
Figure 7 illustrate the typical test setups used to measure and evaluate DS90UB954-Q1.
Figure 7 shows a typical test set up using a logic analyzer or oscilloscope.
Latest TI Analog LaunchPAD can be downloaded from: http://www.ti.com/tool/alp.
Download and extract the zip file to a temporary location that can be deleted later.
The following installation instructions are for a PC running Windows 7 64-bit Operating System.
10.3 Installation of the ALP Software
Execute the ALP Setup Wizard program called “ALPF_setup_v_x_x_x.exe” that was extracted to a
temporary location on the local drive of your PC.
There are 7 steps to the installation once the setup wizard is started:
1. Select the "Next" button.
2. Select “I accept the agreement” and then select the “Next” button.
3. Select the location to install the ALP software and then select the “Next” button.
4. Select the location for the start menu shortcut and then select the “Next” button.
5. There will then be a screen that allows the creation of a desktop icon. After selecting the desired
choices select the “Next” button.
6. Select the “Install” button, and the software will then be installed to the selected location.
7. Uncheck “Launch Analog LaunchPAD” and select the “Finish” button. The ALP software will start if
“Launch Analog LaunchPAD” is checked, but it will not be useful until the USB driver is installed and
board is attached.
Power the DS90UB954-Q1 EVM board with a 12 VDC power supply.
Make sure all the software has been installed and the hardware is powered on and connected to the PC.
Execute “Analog LaunchPAD” shortcut from the start menu. The default start menu location is under All
Programs > Texas Instruments > Analog LaunchPAD vx.x.x > Analog LaunchPAD to start MainGUI.exe.
Software for DS90UB954Q1-EVM Evaluation - Analog LaunchPAD (ALP) Software Setup
Figure 8. Launching ALP Splash Screen
Upon first launch of the Analog LaunchPAD utility, the default device will be DS90UB925. The active
device can be seen as highlighted in ,here showing the DS90UB954 as active. If the active device is
already set to DS90UB954 you may skip to .
Select the active profile and click "Remove". Scroll down the list of available profiles to DS90UB954, click
to highlight it, click "Add", and click "Ok".
Software for DS90UB954Q1-EVM Evaluation - Analog LaunchPAD (ALP) Software Setup
Under the Devices tab click on “DS90UB954” to select the device and open up the device profile and its
associated tabs. After selecting the DS90UB954, the following screen shown in should appear. Figure 13
shows the Information tab. The information tab shown assumes active and locked connection to a
DS90UB953 on RX0, and an open port on RX1.
The Register tab is shown in Figure 14. Note that the value of the currently selected register is populated
in the "Value: " box at the top. Figure 14 shows the register I2C_DEVICE_ID is reading a hexidecimal
value of 0x60.
or a single click on. Address 0x00 expanded reveals contents by bits. Any register address displayed
can be expanded.
Using ALP and DS90UB954 Profile
Figure 15. ALP Device ID Expanded
Any RW Type register can be written into by writing the hex value into the “Value:” box,or
putting the pointer into the individual register bit(s) box by a left mouse click to put a check mark
(indicating a “1”) or unchecking to remove the check mark (indicating a “0”). Click the “Apply” button to
write to the register, and “refresh” to see the new value of the selected (highlighted) register.
The script window provides a full Python scripting environment which can be for running scripts and
interacting with the device in an interactive or automated fashion.
Directlyinteractingwithdeviceseitherthroughregister
modifications or calling device support library functions can effect
the performance and/or functionality of the user interface and may
even crash the ALP Framework application.
11.5 Sample ALP Python Script
The following are sample python scripts that should be run before attempting to transmit video data from a
serializer. The code can be saved as a python script and run from the ALP scripting tab by click "Run" and
opening the saved script. The script will execute as soon as the dialog box closes.
If the following window opens after starting the ALP software, double check the hardware setup.
Figure 17. ALP No Devices Error
It may also be that the USB2ANY driver is not installed. Check the device manager. There should be a
“HID-compliant device” under the “Human Interface Devices” as shown in Figure 18.
Troubleshooting ALP Software
The software should start with only “DS90UB954” in the “Devices” pull down menu. If there are more
devices then the software is most likely in demo mode. When the ALP is operating in demo mode there is
a “(Demo Mode)” indication in the lower left of the application status bar as shown in Figure 19.
Disable the demo mode by selecting the “Preferences” pull down menu and un-checking “Enable Demo
Mode”.
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Figure 19. ALP in Demo Mode
After demo mode is disabled, the ALP software will poll the ALP hardware. The ALP software will update
and have only “DS90UB954” under the “Devices” pull down menu.
12.2 USB2ANY Firmware Issues
If upon plugging in the board to the PC, the user is presented with a message stating USB2ANY firmware
is out of date or is 0.0.0.0, similar to Figure 21, try unplugging the USB cable and plugging it in again
(holding S1 while plugging in the USB cable puts the USB2ANY into firmware update mode). If that does
not solve the problem you will have to re-flash the on-board USB2ANY firmware. To re-flash the
USB2ANY, download USB2ANY Explorer USB2ANY Explorer Installer v2.7.0.0 and install the application.
Launch the USB2ANY Firmware Loader available at "C:\Program Files (x86)\TI USB2ANY
SDK\bin\USB2ANY Firmware Loader.exe" and follow the instructions to flash the latest version of
USB2ANY firmware. The firmware loading screen is shown in Figure 22.
Single Output LDO, 1.5 A,
Adjustable 0.8 to 3.6 V Output, 0.8
to 5.5 V Input, with Programmable
Soft Start, 10-pin SON (DRC), -40
to 105 degC, Green (RoHS & no
Sb/Br)
Dual Output LDO, 1 A, Fixed 1.8,
3.3 V Output, 2.7 to 10 V Input, 28pin HTSSOP (PWP), -40 to 125
degC, Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br)
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FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
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can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Concerning EVMs Including Radio Transmitters:
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Concerning EVMs Including Detachable Antennas:
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication. This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types
listed in the user guide with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
for use with this device.
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Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et
d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le
présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le
manuel d’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne
non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur
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If User uses EVMs in Japan, not certified to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan, User is required to follow the
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1. Use EVMs in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.1 of Article 6 of the Ministry’s Rule for
Enforcement of Radio Law of Japan,
2. Use EVMs only after User obtains the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to
EVMs, or
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related to, for example, temperatures and voltages.
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