Overview

The Automotive High Definition Link (AHL) platform comes with two evaluation boards (EVB). One is an AHL transmitter with integrated AHL encoder (RAA279971), HDMI input connector and camera module interface that offers users a high degree of flexibility to test a variety of video sources and resolutions. The other board is an AHL receiver that includes an integrated decoder (RAA279972), an LCD video processor (RAA278842) and LVDS output interface to display images on an included 10” LCD screen.

The AHL evaluation board platform combines hardware, firmware and software to give the users easy access for quick evaluation of the RAA279971 AHL encoder and RAA279972 AHL decoder. The platform also includes pre-programmed RAA279971 chip register settings to convert the digital input video content into an analog AHL signal. The video is transmitted across a twisted pair cable to the RAA279972 AHL decoder evaluation board which receives the analog signal, converts it back to a digital signal and displays the image on the LCD panel. The AHL EVB platform supports 720p/30Hz, 720p/60Hz and 1080p/30Hz; for non-standard resolutions, the registers must be manually adjusted through the GUI terminal interface tool which is provided with the evaluation boards.

The RAA279971 is a high-definition analog video encoder that is designed for automotive applications. It accepts digital video inputs using a 2-lane MIPI-CSI2, digital video port (DVP) or a pseudo BT.656 parallel interface and supports multiple high-definition resolutions up to 720p/60 or 1080p/30. The RAA279971 uses a built-in 10-bit video DAC that encodes the incoming video stream into an analog composite format that is transmitted to a RAA279972 decoder as a single-ended or differential signal over coax or twisted pair cables.

RTKA279971DA2000BU AHL Evaluation Board
RTKA279971DA2000BU AHL Evaluation Board
  • Analog Video Encoder
    • Software selectable control allows for single-ended, differential, and pseudo differential CVBS
    • 10-bit DAC
    • Integrated PLL
    • Internal test pattern generator
    • Independent amplitude adjustment for luminance and chrominance
  • MIPI Input
    • MIPI CSI2 1.1 compliant unidirectional input format
    • YUV 422 input format, 2 lane
    • DVP/MIPI pin sharing for minimum pin count
    • Supports 720p 30fps, 720p 60fps, 1080p 30fps, and wide resolutions for e-mirror applications
  • Digital Inputs
    • 10/8-bit digital video port parallel interface
    • 10/8-bit pseudo BT.656 parallel interface
    • Supports 720p 30fps, 720p 60fps, 1080p 30fps, and wide resolutions for e-mirror applications
  • Miscellaneous
    • Low power consumption
    • Power Save and Power Down modes
    • Bidirectional two-wire digital control channel
    • Two-wire control interface
    • Single 27MHz crystal for all operations
    • 3.3V or 1.8V selectable I/O
    • 32 Ld SQFN (5mm x 5mm QFN with step cut leads)
    • AEC-Q100 qualified

Applications

  • Automotive camera systems
  • Parking assistance and surround view camera systems
  • Mirror replacement camera systems

Documentation

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Datasheet - Short-form
RAA279971 Short-Form Datasheet
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RAA279971 Datasheet
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    		 Kit Bundle: RAA279971 Eval Board + RAA279972 Eval Board
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