Video interface bridging device design is ideal bridging for cameras and displays

Lattice Semiconductors' CrossLink, available from Digi-Key, is a programmable video interface bridging device capable of providing multiple MIPI CSI-2 interfaces at up to 6Gbps per PHY. This bridge is available as free IP in Lattice Diamond for allowing easy configuration and setup. Many applications, such as virtual reality, augmented reality and digital cameras, require expansion of the number of display interfaces on applications processors. This often occurs when there is either not enough ports or some ports are used for other purposes on the application processor. Common examples are splitting one MIPI DSI port to two MIPI DSI ports and driving two displays. Another example is driving a high-resolution display with two DSI ports with a single higher speed MIPI DSI interface. There are four example solutions by Lattice that provide programmable video interface bridging that can provide multiple MIPI CSI-2 interface with speeds up to 6Gbps per PHY.