D-Robotics RDK S100 Camera Expansion Board, MIPI CSI-2 & GMSL2
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D-Robotics RDK S100 Camera Expansion Board, MIPI CSI-2 & GMSL2
The D-Robotics RDK S100 Camera Expansion Board connects to the S100-series mainboard’s 100-pin camera connector and provides two 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 connectors plus a Mini FAKRA 4-in-1 GMSL connector. Its MAX96712 deserializer supports up to four compatible GMSL2 cameras, giving developers a practical interface board for camera acquisition and robotics vision experiments.
This is a camera interface expansion board for the RDK S100 series. Camera modules, compatible cables and the mainboard are separate system components. Match the camera driver, connector pinout, logic voltage and power requirements before configuring image capture.
Features
- Dedicated S100-series connection: A 100-pin board-to-board connector carries camera signals, GPIO and power from the RDK S100 mainboard.
- Two MIPI camera connections: Two 22-pin, 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 D-PHY interfaces support compatible camera modules.
- Four GMSL2 camera channels: The MAX96712 deserializer routes up to four GMSL2 camera inputs through the Mini FAKRA 4-in-1 connector.
- Camera logic-level selection: DIP switches select 1.8V or 3.3V control-signal levels for each MIPI camera connection.
- Synchronization or clock selection: Select LPWM synchronization or a 24MHz MCLK signal on the documented MIPI connector pin.
- 12V camera-power provision: GMSL cameras can receive 12V power over the coaxial connection, within the board’s current limits.
- Supplemental DC input: Connect an external 12V supply when the combined GMSL camera current exceeds the mainboard-powered 700mA budget.
- Documented integration: Official interface definitions, camera examples and hardware resources support board bring-up and custom vision development.
Specifications
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | RDK S100 Camera Expansion Board; standard 2-MIPI / 4-GMSL version |
| Compatible mainboard | D-Robotics RDK S100 series |
| Host connector | 100-pin camera expansion connector |
| Deserializer | Maxim MAX96712 |
| MIPI camera inputs | 2 × 22-pin MIPI CSI-2; 4 lanes per interface |
| GMSL camera connection | Mini FAKRA 4-in-1, Z-code; up to 4 compatible GMSL2 cameras |
| MIPI control-signal voltage | Selectable 1.8V or 3.3V |
| MIPI timing signal | Selectable LPWM or 24MHz MCLK |
| GMSL supplemental power | 12V DC; required when total GMSL camera current exceeds 700mA |
| GMSL channel power limit | Up to 550mA at 12V per channel |
| MIPI 3.3V supply budget | 500mA maximum shared across both MIPI interfaces |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Integration Notes
Switch off the S100 and disconnect DC power before installation. Align and secure the board-to-board connector, then set the MIPI logic voltage and LPWM/MCLK switches to match the camera. The number of physical connectors does not guarantee that every camera combination, resolution and frame rate can run concurrently.
The external camera supply must be 12V. It is required when the combined GMSL load exceeds 700mA; keep each GMSL channel within 550mA. USB cameras connect to the S100 mainboard’s USB ports, not to this expansion board.
View the hardware and development overview
Camera operation requires a supported module, matching wiring and logic levels, and a compatible driver; connect supplemental power when required by the combined camera load.

Applications

Camera acquisition and hardware bring-up
Use the labeled connector and switch positions to build a compatible image-acquisition setup. Check the camera’s required voltage, timing signal and driver before testing the video pipeline.
Multi-view robot perception
Connect compatible MIPI or GMSL2 cameras to supply views for perception development on the S100. Plan the camera mix around supported lane routing and software modes.
Stereo-vision experiments
Use a supported camera pair and synchronized capture configuration for stereo-processing research. Calibration and depth estimation are performed by the software pipeline.
GMSL camera integration
Develop systems that place compatible cameras away from the compute board using the appropriate GMSL coaxial cables and power arrangement.
Object detection and tracking
Feed supported camera streams into S100 inference applications to evaluate models against the project’s scenes and image conditions.
Computer-vision teaching
Study MIPI, GMSL deserialization, camera timing and Linux driver configuration using the documented S100 hardware interfaces.
Reference Documents
Documents & Hardware
- Camera Expansion Board Hardware Guide
- Camera Expansion Board Datasheet — V1.1 (PDF)
- S100 Hardware and CAD Resource Downloads
- RDK S100 Series Mainboard Guide
Part List
- RDK S100 Camera Expansion Board ×1
FAQ
Which mainboard does this board support?
It is designed for the RDK S100 series. It is not a general-purpose expansion board for RDK X5, RDK X3 or Raspberry Pi.
How many camera connectors are provided?
There are two 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 connectors and one Mini FAKRA 4-in-1 connector carrying up to four GMSL2 camera channels.
Does it add USB camera ports?
No. Its camera interfaces are MIPI and GMSL. USB cameras use USB ports on the S100 mainboard.
Is an external camera power supply always needed?
No. Mainboard power can supply a combined GMSL camera load of up to 700mA at 12V. Above that budget, connect a suitable external 12V supply and observe the per-channel limits.
What do the two sets of DIP switches control?
SW2201 selects the MIPI control-signal logic level, 1.8V or 3.3V. SW2200 selects LPWM or 24MHz MCLK for the documented timing pin.
Will any MIPI or GMSL camera work?
No. Connector wiring, electrical requirements, serializers and Linux drivers must match the supported camera configuration. Use the official compatibility and bring-up documentation.
Does it generate stereo depth by itself?
No. The board supplies camera connectivity and deserialization. Stereo calibration, depth processing and AI inference require the host software and compatible cameras.
What is included?
One RDK S100 Camera Expansion Board. The S100 mainboard, cameras and camera cables are not listed in this product’s packing list.
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