INAP378TAQ
APIX2 Multichannel SerDes with 3 Gbps for Video, Audio, Data targeting automotive Camera Applications
Not recommended for new designs
The INAP378TAQ together with the INAP378RAQ receiver offers the next generation high speed digital serial link for CAMERA applications. It provides a DC-balanced, AC coupled low latency, point-to-point link over shielded twisted pair (STP) cables. Its scalable physical layer provides bandwidth of up to 3 Gbps at lowest EMI. The INAP378TAQ supports popular automotive image sensor solutions with video resolutions such as 1280x800 pixels and refresh rates of up to 45fps. The device offers a parallel video interface for support of up to 16 color bits + 2 control bits. Software adjustable driver characteristics and configurable operating modes allow the transmission of 1.5 Gbps at distances of up to 25m over a single pair of wires. In addition to the video transmission the INAP378TAQ provides completely independent Full Duplex Communication channels. Using the internal AShell protocol, data transfers are protected by error detection and retransmission mechanisms.
Additionally, the link is optimized to carry low latency GPIO signals for reset or synchronization purposes.
Since the INAP378TAQ has also an openLDI compliant Video Input Interface, the device can also be operated in display link mode generating proper video timing. In this mode up to HD displays in 720p or 1080i mode can be supported.

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- 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 1.5 Gbps and 3 Gbps sustained downstream link bandwidth for video data rates up to 2591 Mbps
- up to 187.5 Mbps upstream link bandwidth
- Configurable video interface
– openLDI compliant LVDS interface (18 or 24 Bit)
– Parallel Bulk Data Mode (10,12,18 Bit) - Video resolutions up to HD resolutions
- Full duplex AShell communication channel
– Data CRC protection and correction - SPI slave interface
- I²C Master interface
- GPIOs for direct signalling and camera synchronization support
- I²S Audio interface
– supports 16/24/32 Bit word length
– supports up to 192kHz sampling
– TDM support for up to 8 channels - Diagnostic Features:
– Built-In PRBS Generator
– Embedded diagnostics - Up to 25m distance at 1.5 Gbps
- Round View Camera Systems
- Stereo Camera Systems
- Rear View Camera Systems
- Automotive Driver Assistance
- Surveillance Systems
- Inspection Systems

TOOL |
DESCRIPTION |
ORDER ID: |
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INAP378T Camera Kit Omnivision |
APIX2 Camera Demo, based on SMS OV10635 fully sealed Camera with INAP378TAQ and INAP375R |
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INAP378T/R Camera Kit Aptina |
APIX2 Camera Demo, based on SMS AR0132 fully sealed Camera with INAP378TAQ and INAP375R |
n/a |
APICO |
Software Tool to configure APIX2 devices, configuration wizard, dependency check, plausibility check, status registers, etc. |
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IBIS Model |
IBIS Software Model of INAP378TAQ |
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APPLICATION NOTES |
DESCRIPTION |
DOWNLOAD |
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AN202 |
POA: Power over APIX |
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AN203 |
APIX2 Transfer Channel Requirements |
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AN204 |
APIX2 Physical Layer Compliance |
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AN206 |
INAP3xxT/R Diagnostic Features |
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AN207 |
APIX2 - Transmitter Line Driver Setup |
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AN208 |
APIX2 Daisy Chain Setup |