Installing the hardware
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Alvium CSI-2 Cameras User Guide V2.6.2
Future bare board cameras follow the convention shown in
. String (d) is
the serial number, in the example, it is 205203543.
Connecting FPC cable and FPC connectors
Figure 61: Alvium® chip imprint version 2
Connecting Alvium CSI-2 cameras to embedded boards
•
For evaluation, Allied Vision offers components to connect Alvium CSI-2
cameras to embedded boards.
Adapter boards
provide common pinning and
voltage for connections to the camera using
FPC cables
.
See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at
www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/
alvium-csi-2-documentation.
•
If you want to design your own components to connect Alvium CSI-2 cameras
to embedded boards, contact your Allied Vision Sales representative or visit
www.alliedvision.com/en/support
.
Figure 62
shows how the FPC cable
connects to the FPC connector.
Follow the instructions to connect the
FPC cable to the camera and to the
embedded board.
Figure 62: FPC cable and FPC connector (open position)
1. Opening the FPC connector:
With your fingernail*, flip the
actuator to open position at 105
degrees to the PCB surface, see
Figure 63
.
*Or a plastic tool, because metal
tools can damage the actuator.
Figure 63: Opening the FPC connector
d
i
Front guide
Actuator
PCB
max. 105°