Maxim Integrated Products' MAX9286 quad deserializer enables surround view systems for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), reduces components, and speeds time to market. Only one MAX9286 Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) deserializer can receive and automatically synchronize video from up to four cameras.
Surround view systems are a key component of today's emerging ADAS market. The MAX9286 automotive deserializer receives and synchronizes video streams from four cameras via a shielded twisted pair (STP) or coaxial cable up to 15 meters long. The MAX9286 outputs data to a video processor through an industry-standard four-channel CSI-2 interface. By replacing four discrete deserializers and one FPGA, it reduces board space and component count. In addition, this highly integrated deserializer eliminates the additional software required for camera synchronization. The MAX9286 is also ideal for machine vision and 3D camera systems.
Main advantages: 1-Reduced design time: By automatically generating camera synchronization signals, the image data from multiple sensors are aligned to the same pixel and user programmability of key parameters, reducing design risks and shortening time to market. 2-Reduce costs: Integration eliminates four discrete deserializers and an FPGA, reducing board space and component count. It also supports coaxial cable power to reduce wiring and costs. 3-Diagnostic Capability: Through the on-chip diagnostic link bit error rate (BER), detection of unsynchronized cameras or shorted cables to power / ground improves system integrity. Comments
Maxim Integrated business management director of the company Balagopal Mayampurath said: "The market demand for automotive surround view function presents unique challenges in ADAS design." "The product simplifies the design of the first generation looking around the system, and implements the next generation Seamless transition of the system. "
The device is available in 56-pin 8mm x 8mm TQFN and QFND packages and is rated over the -40C to + 105C temperature range. AEC-Q100 qualified parts are available. Evaluation kit with SoC processor is available. The company also said that there are also ADAS-specific reference designs developed with ecosystem partners.
