CSI-2 Insights

What is CSI-2?

CSI-2 (Camera Serial Interface 2) is a technical specification for a camera interface developed by the MIPI Alliance. It is widely used to connect camera modules to host processors, particularly in mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, but also in automotive, drones, and other embedded vision systems. CSI-2 defines a high-speed serial interface for transmitting image data, control signals, and synchronization information between the camera sensor and the processing unit. It's a cost-effective and efficient standard for transferring image data with low power consumption.

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What other technologies are related to CSI-2?

CSI-2 Competitor Technologies

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) can be used for image data transfer, offering an alternative to CSI-2, especially for external cameras.

mentioned alongside CSI-2 in 0% (145) of relevant job posts

PCIe

PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) can be used for high-speed data transfer, providing an alternative interface for image sensors or other high-bandwidth peripherals, particularly in desktop or server environments.

mentioned alongside CSI-2 in 0% (106) of relevant job posts

CSI-2 Complementary Technologies

GPIO

GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins are often used alongside CSI-2 interfaces for control and configuration purposes.

mentioned alongside CSI-2 in 3% (127) of relevant job posts

I2C

I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) is often used for camera configuration and control in systems that also use CSI-2 for image data transmission.

mentioned alongside CSI-2 in 0% (148) of relevant job posts

RTOS

RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) can be used in systems that process data from a CSI-2 interface, and helps with scheduling tasks, memory management, etc.

mentioned alongside CSI-2 in 0% (79) of relevant job posts