LVDS to MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board for Sony & Other Block Cameras | NVIDIA & Raspberry 5 Pi Compatible

The MIPI-CSI2-EV LVDS to MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board is a compact, high-performance interface solution designed to connect professional LVDS block cameras to modern embedded AI computing platforms. Supporting cameras from Sony, Tamron, Wonwoo, KT&C, and others, this board converts LVDS video output into a native MIPI CSI-2 interface.

This enables direct compatibility with platforms such as the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, allowing developers to build high-performance embedded vision systems without redesigning their camera infrastructure.

Designed for reliability and ease of integration, the board supports real-time Full HD video streaming with low latency and high signal integrity, making it ideal for robotics, machine vision, UAVs, and AI edge computing applications.

What This Board Solves (Core Integration Problem)

Most professional block cameras—especially Sony FCB series—use LVDS output, while modern embedded AI platforms rely on MIPI CSI-2.

This board bridges that gap:

LVDS Camera → MIPI CSI-2 → Jetson Platform

Enabling:

• Direct camera-to-GPU pipelines
• Low-latency video processing
• Clean embedded system design
• Compatibility between legacy cameras and modern AI hardware

Jetson Integration & Embedded AI Compatibility

The MIPI-CSI2-EV is optimized for seamless integration with NVIDIA Jetson platforms, including:

• Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit
• Jetson Orin Nano (4GB / 8GB)
• Jetson Orin NX
• Jetson AGX Orin

By converting LVDS to a 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interface, the board enables direct connection to Jetson CSI-2 ports, allowing developers to take full advantage of GPU-accelerated AI processing for computer vision workloads.

Compatible LVDS Block Cameras

This board supports LVDS cameras using the Sony FCB 30-pin interface standard, including:

Sony FCB Series

• Sony FCB-EV9520L
• Sony FCB-EV9500L
• Additional Sony LVDS FCB models

Other Supported Brands

• Tamron LVDS block cameras
• Wonwoo LVDS cameras
• KT&C LVDS cameras
• Videology and Skoopia LVDS models

Any camera with a Sony-compatible LVDS pinout (30-pin KEL) can typically be integrated.

How the LVDS to MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Works

Signal Conversion Pipeline:

1. LVDS camera outputs video
2. Board converts LVDS → MIPI CSI-2
3. CSI-2 connects directly to Jetson
4. Jetson processes video via GPU

Integrated Control:

• VISCA camera control via UART
• I²C-to-UART bridge enables control from Jetson
• No external serial interface required

Key Features:

• LVDS to MIPI CSI-2 video conversion
• 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 output for high-bandwidth video
• Compatible with Sony FCB, Tamron, Wonwoo, Videology, KT&C cameras
• Designed for NVIDIA Jetson platforms
• Full HD 1080p @ 60 fps real-time streaming
• Integrated VISCA camera control (I²C to UART bridge)
• Low latency architecture for AI vision processing
• Compact 50 × 50 mm embedded form factor
• Industrial operating temperature (-25°C to +85°C)
• EMI-optimized design for signal stability

Applications:

• AI edge computing and vision analytics
• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Industrial machine vision
• UAV and drone vision payloads
• Defense and surveillance imaging
• Medical and scientific imaging systems
• Embedded vision development and prototyping

Why Use LVDS to MIPI CSI-2 Instead of USB or HDMI

Using CSI-2 instead of USB or HDMI enables:

• Lower latency video pipeline
• Direct GPU access on Jetson platforms
• Higher bandwidth efficiency
• Reduced system complexity
• Better synchronization for machine vision