NSC LM2501

June 2004
LM2501
Mobile Pixel Link (MPL) Camera Interface Serializer and
Deserializer
General Description
Features
The LM2501 device is a Serializer/Deserializer that adapts
existing video busses to Mobile Pixel Link (MPL). MPL is
intended to replace wide LVCMOS video interfaces inside
portable electronics equipment benefiting their cost, size,
EMI and power consumption.
By using the LM2501 SERDES chipset, the interconnect is
reduced from 12 active signals to only 3 active signals
providing a 75% reduction. This eases interconect and flex
design, size and cost.
Contained in a 24 lead Ultra Thin CSP Package, the Serializer resides beside the video source (camera) and translates
the parallel bus from LVCMOS levels to serial MPL levels for
transmission over a flex cable to the Deserializer located by
the respective destination Video Input Port.
An extra clock transport is provided to deliver a clock signal
to the target. For example, from the main board to the flip
board where the camera module is located. Transmission of
the clock also benefits from MPL’s low power transmission
and low EMI.
The Power_Down (PD*) input controls the power state of the
MPL interface. When PD* is asserted, the MD, MC and WC
signals are powered down to save current and reduce power
dissipation.
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160 Mbps Raw Throughput
MPL-0 Meets MPL Physical Layer Specification
Configurable as a Serializer or Deserializer
Complete LVCMOS to MPL Translation
Serializes 8-bit Camera Interface
— 8-bit color data
— plus VSYNC and HSYNC bits
Link power down mode reduces quiescent power under
∼ 10 µA (actual TBD)
1.7V–3.1V and 2.9-3.1V Supply Voltage
Interfaces to 1.8V–3.0V Logic
Offered in a small 24L UCSP Package
— 3.5 mm X 4.5 mm
— 0.6 mm Max Height
System Benefits
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Reduced Wire Interface
Low Power
Low EMI
Extra Clock Transport
Intrinsic Level Translation
Typical Application Diagram
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Ordering Information
NSID
Package Type
LM2501SL
24-Lead Ultra Thin CSP 3.5 X 4.5 X 0.6 mm
Package ID
SLE24A
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LM2501 Mobile Pixel Link (MPL) Camera Interface Serializer and Deserializer
ADVANCE INFORMATION
LM2501
Connection Diagram
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TOP VIEW
General Block Diagrams: Serializer and Deserializer
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Pin Description
Pin Name
No.
of Pins
I/O, Type
Description
MPL SERIAL BUS PINS
MD
1
IO, MPL
MPL Data line. Serializer is a Line Driver. Deserializer is a Receiver. Configured by
the Mode[1:0] pins.
MC
1
IO, MPL
MPL Clock line. Serializer is a Line Driver. Deserializer is a Receiver. Configured by
the Mode[1:0] pins.
MG
1
Ground
See VSSA below.
CONFIGURATION/PARALLEL BUS PINS
Mode[1:0]
2
I, LVCMOS
Mode Configuration Input pins:
Mode[1:0], NOTE - Applies to REV F/G Samples only.
00 : Deserializer
01 : Serializer with PD* input
10 : Reserved
11 : Reserved
PD*
1
I, LVCMOS
Power_Down. Input pin. Active Low. When PD* is Low the device is in the sleep
state.
D0–D7
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IO, LVCMOS
VS
1
IO, LVCMOS
VSYNC – Serializer Input, Deserializer Output
HS
1
IO, LVCMOS
HSYNC – Serializer Input, Deserializer Output
PCLK
1
IO, LVCMOS
Pixel Clock. Serializer Input, Deserializer Output
WCLKIO
1
IO, LVCMOS
Extra Clock Input for WhisperClock Link – Deserializer Input. Serializer Output.
WC
1
IO, MPL
8-bit Bi-directional Data Bus – Serializer Input, Deserializer Output
WHISPER CLOCK
Extra WhisperClock MPL signal – Serializer is an MPL input signal, Deserializer is
an MPL output signal.
POWER/GROUND PINS
VDDA
1
Power
Power Supply Pin for the MPL Interface. 3.0V ± 3%
VSSA
1
Ground
Ground Pin for the MPL Interface, also known as MG (MPL Ground)
VDD
1
Power
Power Supply Pin for the digital core and Serializer PLL. 3.0V ± 3%
Ground Pin for the digital core and Serializer PLL.
VSS
1
Ground
VDDIO
1
Power
Power Supply Pin for the parallel interface. 1.7V to 3.1V
VSSIO
1
Ground
Ground Pin for the parallel interface.
Notes:
I = Input, O = Output, IO = Input/Output
Do NOT float unused inputs.
ES Revision notes
Rev D/E
Sampled on MPL200EVK
Use prior datasheet edition
Rev F
S/D* and TM pins changed to Mode[1:0]
Use this datasheet edition
Rev G
MPL RX enhancements
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Maximum Package Power Dissipation Capacity at 25˚C
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage (VDDA)
−0.3V to +TBDV
Supply Voltage (VDD)
−0.3V to +TBDV
Supply Voltage (VDDIO)
−0.3V to +TBDV
LVCMOS Input/Output Voltage
−0.3V to (VDDIO
+0.3V)
MPL Input/Output Voltage
24L UCSP Package
+150˚C
Storage Temperature
−65˚C to +150˚C
Lead Temperature Soldering,
4 Seconds
TBD mW/˚C
Recommended Operating
Conditions
Min Typ Max
Units
Supply Voltage
VDDA to VSSA and
VDD to VSS
2.9
VDDIO to VSSIO
1.7
3.1
V
4
16
MHz
28
MHz
70
˚C
PLK Clock Frequency
+260˚C
ESD Ratings:
≥ ± 2 kV
HBM, 1.5 kΩ, 100pF
TBD W
Derate TBD Package above 25˚C
TBD
Junction Temperature
≥ ± 200V
EIAJ, 0Ω, 200 pF
WC Clock Frequency
4
Ambient Temperature
0
3.0
3.1
25
V
Electrical Characteristics
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified. (Note 2)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
4.8 IB
5.0 IB
5.3 IB
µA
MPL
IOLL
Logic Low Current
IOMS
Mid Scale Current
IOHL
Logic High Current
IB
Current Bias
3.0 IB
0.8 IB
1.0 IB
µA
1.2 IB
150
µA
µA
LVCMOS (1.7V to 3.1V)
VIH
Input Voltage High Level
VDDIO
+0.3
0.7 VDDIO
V
VIL
Input Voltage Low Level
0.3 VDDIO
V
IIN
Input Current (includes IOZ)
−5
0
+5
µA
IIH
Input Current High Level
−1
0
+1
µA
IIL
Input Current Low Level
−1
0
+1
µA
VOH
Output Voltage High Level
IOH = −2 mA
VOL
Output Voltage Low Level
IOL = 2 mA
IOS
Output Short Circuit
Current
VOUT = 0V
−0.3
0.8 VDDIO
V
0.2 VDDIO
TBD
V
mA
SUPPLY CURRENT
ICC
ICCZ
Total Supply
Current — Enabled
Supply Current — Disable
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PCLK = 16MHz
WC = 28MHz
MD = 0101-1010
pattern
CL = 15 pF
Serializer
TBD
TBD
µA
TBD
TBD
µA
Power_Down Mode PD* = L
1
10
µA
PD* = L
1
10
µA
Deserializer
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Switching Characteristics
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified. (Note 2)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
PARALLEL BUS TIMING
tSET
Set Time - Data to Clock
tHOLD
Hold Time - Clock to Data
Inputs
Figure 2
TBD
ns
TBD
ns
ns
tRISE
Rise Time
tFALL
Fall Time
PCLOW
PCLK Low
50
PCHIGH
PCLK High
50
tDVBC
Data Valid before Clock
tDVAC
Data Valid after Clock
Outputs,
CL = 15 pF
ns
Figure 2
%
%
TBD
ns
TBD
ns
SERIAL BUS TIMING
tDVBC
Figure 1
tDVAC
POWER UP TIMING (see Figures 5, 6)
t1
WC Start Up Delay
t2
WC Low Initialization Low
State
t3
WC Pulse Width High
t4
WC Low State
t5
WCIN to WCOUT Latency
(SER)
t6
TBD
t7
SER PLL Lock Time
t8
MC Low Initialization Low
State
11
12
13
MCCYC
t9
MC Pulse Width High
11
12
13
MCCYC
t10
MC Low State
11
12
13
MCCYC
t11
SER Latency
TBD
MCCYC
t12
DES Latency
TBD
MCCYC
Figure 5
Planned Rev G ES test Chip will
double WC cyc counts on T1 to T4
(SER) parameters to support higher
WC rates.
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WCCYC
11
12
13
WCCYC
11
12
13
WCCYC
11
12
13
WCCYC
6
7
8
WCCYC
Figure 6
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WCCYC
4,096
MCCYC
POWER OFF TIMING
tPAZ
Disable Time to Power Off
µs
tPZA
Enable Time from Power
Off
µs
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Input Timing Requirements
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified. (Note 2)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
28
MHz
55
%
6
ns
4
16
MHz
62.5
250
ns
55
%
6
ns
REFERENCE CLOCK (WCLKIN)
fWC
Clock Frequency
4
WCDC
Clock Duty Cycle
45
tT
Clock Transition Times
(Rise or Fall, 10%–90%)
1
50
PIXEL CLOCK (PCLK)
fPCLK
Clock Frequency
tCP
Clock Period
CLKDC
Clock Duty Cycle
45
tT
Clock transition Time
1
50
Note 1: “Absolute Maximum Ratings“ are those values beyond which the safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. They are not meant to imply that the device
should be operated at these limits. The tables of “Electrical Characteristics” specify conditions for device operation.
Note 2: Typical values are given for VDD = VDDA = 3.0V and VDDIO = 2.7V and TA = 25˚C.
Note 3: Current into a device pin is defined as positive. Current out of device pins is defined as negative. Voltages are referenced to Ground unless otherwise
specified.
Timing Diagrams
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FIGURE 1. Serial Data Valid
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FIGURE 2. Parallel Set, Hold and Data Valid
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Application Information
Typical application connections for the LM2501 are shown below.
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FIGURE 3. Camera Application
The application shown in Figure 3 illustrates a connection between an Image sensor and a host utilizing an MPL-0 link. .
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tion is provided internal to the MPL receiver. The MPL interface is designed to be used with common 50 Ω lines using
standard materials and connectors. Lines may be microstrip
or stripline construction. Total length of the interconnect is
expected to be less than 0.3 meters. This device is meets
the requirements of the MPL-0 Standard (PHY Layer only).
Functional Description
SERIAL BUS OPERATION
Bus Overview
The MPL bus is a simple 2-signal line interface that is
intended to replace wide low voltage CMOS video busses
inside handheld portable devices. The MPL physical layer is
purpose-built for an extremely low power and low EMI data
transmission while requiring the fewest number of signal
lines. No external line components are required, as termina-
SERIAL BUS TIMING
Data valid is relative to both edges as shown in Figure 4.
Data valid is specified as: Data Valid before Clock, Data
Valid after Clock, (Note relative to both edges).
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FIGURE 4. Master-to-Slave Timing (MC, MDm)
SERIAL BUS PHASES
There are three bus phases on the MPL serial bus. These
are determined by the state of the MC and MD lines. Two of
the bus phases have options. The MPL bus phases are
shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1. MPL Bus Phases
Name
WC State
OFF (O)
Initialization (I)
Active (A)
MC State
MD State
Phase Description
Pre-Phase
Post-Phase
0
0
0
Bus is Powered-Off
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I (WC)
WC
A
0
0
WC Start Up
O
I (MC)
MC/MD
A
A
0
MPL Start Up
I (WC)
A
A
A
X
Data Out (Write)
I (MC)
A or O
Notes on Line State: 0 = no current (off), L = Logic Low, H = Logic High, X = Low or High, A — Active Clock
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ing their PD* inputs. The DES will then initialize the SER via
the WC signal as shown inFigure 5. The DES waits 7 WC
cycles before its WCLKout is active. Note, there is no phase
or frequency relationship between WC and MC.
(Continued)
SERIAL BUS POWER-UP
In the sleep state, WC, MC and MD are turned off with zero
current flowing. Both devices need to be enabled by assert-
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FIGURE 5. Bus Power Up Timing — WC
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Functional Description
(Continued)
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FIGURE 6. Bus Power Up Timing — MC/MD
In Figure 6, the Serializer timing is shown. For the part to
establish lock, WCLKIO(out) must be active, and a valid
PCLK applied. After lock is obtained, the MC and MD lines
are initialized and then active transmission occurs. Table
Switching Characteristics lists the timing parameters of Figures 5, 6.
SERIAL BUS POWER-OFF
In the power-off state, WC, MD and MC are turned off with
zero current flowing. This is considered the Sleep state
(Power-off) and the transition off may occur after the last
data bit time or at any time afterwards from an Idle phase as
shown in Figure 7.
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FIGURE 7. Bus Power Down Timing
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rising edge of the MC line. PCLK is required and must be
free-running. Data may be raw Bayer or BT656 color information. Data is strobed on the rising-edge on the input to
the Serializer. Data is sent LSB first (D0).
MPL provides the data transport path, control of the Camera
device is provided by an I2C control bus.
(Continued)
CAMERA INTERFACE
The Camera Interface provides serialization of color and
control bits. The interface provides data transport in a single
direction. Byte alignment is provided by the intrinsic first
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FIGURE 8. Camera Mode Serial Interface
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FIGURE 9. Parallel Bus Timing
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Functional Description
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PHASE-LOCKED LOOP
Features and Operation
When the device is configured as a Serializer, a PLL is
provided to generate the serial link clock. The Phase-locked
loop system generates the serial data clock at five times the
input clock. The PLL operates with an input clock between
4 MHz and 16 MHz. The Deserializer does not utilize the PLL
and its PLL is powered down.
POWER DOWN/OFF
The device may be powered by its PD* pin. A Low on this pin
will power down the entire device.
TABLE 2. Power Down Output States
RESET
Mode
Pin
Type
Output State
in Power Down
SER
WCLKIO
LVCMOS
LOW
SER
MC
MPL
OFF
SER
MD
MPL
OFF
PD* should be held Low until the power supply has powered
up and is stable. The PD* should then be de-asserted to
generate a RESET and start up. Stopping the WCLKIO or
the PCLK will not RESET the part. A power cycle or PD*
cycle is requested to generate a RESET event.
DES
D[0:7]
LVCMOS
LOW
SERIALIZER/DESERIALIZER SELECTION
DES
V, H
LVCMOS
LOW
DES
PCLK
LVCMOS
LOW
DES
WC
MPL
OFF
The Mode[1:0] pins are used to configure the device as
either a Serializer or Deserializer and other configuration
options.
WHISPERCLOCK
An additional clock signal is sent from the Deserializer to the
Serializer. This can be used to pass a clock reference
(4 MHz to 28 MHz) up to the Camera device from the host.
This link is independent of the Serial data path (opposite
direction). See also Figure 5. The SER can only start up, if
the WCLKIO(ser-out) has been active.
UN-USED/OPEN INPUTS
Un-used control/inputs pins must be driven to their appropriate logic states to set up the desired operating modes.
UN-USED OUTPUTS
Unused outputs should be left open to minimize power dissipation.
POWERING UP
The LM2501 should be powered up with all power supplies
at the same time, alternately VDDIO may lag VDD and
VDDA. Do not power up with VDDIO before VDD and VDDA.
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FIGURE 10. Sleep to Active
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clock signal. Seven cycles later, the Serializer’s PLL will
begin to lock if PCLK is present.
When the Deserializer’s PD* signal is asserted, the WC
signal is turned off.
(Continued)
When the Deserializer’s PD* signal is de-asserted, the WC
output will power up and initialize the serializer and start
transmitting the clock reference. Once the Serializer received the clock, it waits seven cycles, and then outputs the
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FIGURE 11. Active to Sleep
MISC. Definitions:
Signals & Nomenclature:
MD = MPL Data Signal, subscript denotes source, m =
master, s = slave
MC = MPL Clock Signal
WC = MPL WhisperClock Signal
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Active Low Signal
Bus States:
Logic Low — 5Idata flowing from the Receiver to the
Driver
Logic High — Idata flowing from the Receiver to the Driver
Power Off — No Current flowing in the interconnect
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Features and Operation
LM2501 Mobile Pixel Link (MPL) Camera Interface Serializer and Deserializer
Physical Dimensions
inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
Order Number LM2501SL
NS Package Number SLE24A
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