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Ruggedized Camera Encoder P14571 Hornyak, Jason, Moreno, O’Connor, Streat May 27, 2014

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CoaXPress HSMC Board Detailed Design Rev.A

Author: Lennard Streat, Computer Engineering, RIT

Multi-Disciplinary Senior Design I

RIT Ruggedized Camera Encoder (P14571)



Table of Contents

1. Module 1: Custom CoaXPress HSMC

• Overview & Requirements

• Project Summary

• Design Overview

2. Module 2: Component Functional Descriptions

• Overview

• HSMC Interface

• CXP Equalizer

• CXP PoCXP Subsystem

3. Module 3: Electrical Specifications

• Maximum Ratings

4. Module 4: Application Information

• CXP HSMC Schematic

• Bill of Materials

• PCB Layout

• HSMC Pinout

• Test Plan

5. Module 5: Conclusion

• Feasibility

• References



I. Custom CoaXPress HSMC

Overview & Requirements

The CoaXPress (CXP) High-Speed Mezzanine Card (HSMC) is a daughter card

designed to provide an interface between a high-speed camera (via 75Ω terminated coaxial

cabling) and a host (via HSMC-compliant connector).

This system is designed to transport video data at rates up to 6.25Gbs [1] over the

downlink channel (peripheral-to-host) and transport 21Mbs over the uplink (host-to-

peripheral). This system receives 12Vdc input and, using on-board DC-DC converters, steps

this voltage up to 24Vdc. The design provided in this documentation will assume that the

coaxial cables used will be HD BNC connectors. However, other cables may be used in the

design, provided the aforementioned cables meet the 75Ω termination requirement. This

subsystem forms a part of the complete Ruggedized Video Encoder (RCE) system

(Figure—1.1).

Project Summary

This CXP HSMC is a compact and robust system designed to interface with camera

interfaces that are (at best) CXP-6 compliant. CXP-6 compliance is summarized in the

following points:

1. System uses 75Ω coaxial cables as a physical medium

2. System is capable of serializing data at a rate up to 6.25Gbs over a single cable [1]

3. System is capable of facilitating a low-speed downlink at approximately 21Mbs

4. System provides a nominal 13W to peripherals (capable of supplying up to 17W)

Figure—1.1: Ruggedized Camera Encoder System. Note: the CXP HSMC subsystem is depicted

to the far-left of the image.

[1] Limited by 4.5GHz due to the physical imitations of the selected waterproof coaxial connector (Amphenol C34-1030).



This device was designed to operate as a part of the Ruggedized Camera Encoder

(RCE) System. The RCE is a compact and robust system that analyzes a stream of video data

in real-time (at a rate of 1080p at 30fps). The purpose of this solution is to enable real-time

video analytics in rugged environments. CXP HSMC is a subsystem to the larger RCE

system—enabling it to meet the following customer requirements:

1. CR3.2—1080p30 video stream

2. CR5.1—Uses the CXP-6 standard [1]

3. CR8.1—Extensible to interact with 4 high-speed cameras

Design Overview

The focus of this section is to provide a functional overview of the CXP HSMC

subsystem. Below is depicted the functional block diagram of the complete system.

Figure—1.2: Functional Overview of the CXP HSMC system.



The CXP HSMC system functions as depicted in Figure—1.2:

1. Input is passed into the system via 1-4 cameras.

2. Cameras are connected using HD BNC RA BHD connectors (Amphenol 034-1030).

Each camera may use one or more input ports. Multiple ports are used with the aim

of increasing data transfer rates (Figure—1.3).

3. The input is received as a serial Current-Mode Logic Signal (CML) and is then

converted to a Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) by the EQCO62R20.3

integrated chip—an analog process.

4. The LVDS signal is transported to the host processor via a High Speed Mezzanine

Card connector (Samtec ASP-122952-01). Note: Each equalizer will provide a

separate LVDS signal—the host processor must implement a driver that properly

utilizes the CXP HSMC card’s output. This output must be connected to the

transceiver-capable receiver ports.

5. The mezzanine card (hereafter referred to as the CXP HSMC) receives power from

the HSMC 12V and 3.3V rails, a DC-DC boost power converter that converts 12V

from the host system to 24V (TPS55430) and a buck converter that converts 3.3V to

1.2V (LM3671-1.2). This system meets the power requirements for the CXP HSMC

system.

Figure—1.3: Mechanical footprint for the HD BNC RA BHD connectors.



II. Component Functional Descriptions

Overview

The objective of this section is to provide an overview of the major components

within the CXP HSMC system. High-level descriptions of each subsystem and

subcomponent are provided in this section. The complete CXP-HSMC interface from the

CXP HSMC and a high-speed camera is depicted in Figure—2.1. The majority of the figures

within this section are referenced from datasheets.

Figure—2.1: The architectural overview of the CoaXPress HSMC card and it’s connectivity

with an external CXP-6-compliant device.

CXP Equalizer

The CoaXPress equalization process is completed using the EqcoLogic equalizer

technology (EQCO62R20.3), which is designed to convert CoaXPress differential signals to

an LVDS signal, which may be interpreted by the host processor’s 8B/10B

decoder/encoder.

Figure—2.2: Equalizer functional block diagram.



Figure—2.3: Reference schematic, taken from the EQCO62R20.3 datasheet.

The complete equalization system functions as is summarized by this paragraph.

The host system (that utilizes the CXP HSMC) transmits configuration commands to the

camera via the low frequency uplink (LFI—a 1.2V LVTTL signal, which is then stepped up to

2.5V using a series resistor) at a rate of approximately 21Mbs. Through the aid of filtering

capacitors and inductors, data and power are transmitted in a bidirectional fashion

simultaneously to and from the camera peripheral. The received camera data is acquired

on the SDIp and SDIn input lines. The equalizer core handles the conversion from the low-

voltage differential input and then transmits that data back out through the SDOp and SDOn

pins.

CXP PoCXP Subsystem

This section will depict block diagrams associated with the integrated chips utilized

to handle the DC-DC power conversion. For further detail on the power system design, the

CXP HSMC Power Design document should be referenced.



Power System: TPS55340, LM371-1.2 & HSMC connector

Figure—2.4: CXP HSMC power tree.

The power for the device is provided by two DC-DC converters as well as the power

rails from the HSMC connector. Each IC is responsible for the provision of power at a

specific level. The TPS55340 is utilized as a boost converter, which provides power to the

peripherals via the PoCXP standard. The LM3671 is utilized as a buck converter, which

provides the 1.2V signal to the EQCO62R20 equalizer chips.

Here are the features of the TPS55340:

1. Packaging (SOT-23, 5-Bump)

2. 722 BOM Footprint

3. $5.51 BOM Cost (25 parts—$2.46 IC cost)

4. 95% Power conversion efficiency

5. Low output ripple (3.31mV)

6. No phase margin between input and output power

7. Capable of withstanding up to 79.29oC ambient temperature

8. Capable of supplying up to 20A current

9. High dynamic voltage range (see datasheet)



Figure—2.5: TPS55340 functional block diagram.

Figure—2.6: LM3671-1.2 functional block diagram.



Analog-to-Digital Conversion

The PoCXP system makes use of two analog-to-digital converters (ADS1015). The

first ADC is utilized to detect the shutdown conditions to determine when to turn off the

PoCXP interface. The second ADC is utilized to detect devices as they are connected to the

coaxial input to determine when to go through the power-on sequence.

Figure—2.7: Functional block diagram of the ADS1015, analog-to-digital converter. For this

application it was used in as a 4x-single-ended channel ADC.

Figure—2.8: Typical configuration of the ADC. For this application, the FPGA acts as the host.



Figure—2.9: Typical configuration of the INA139, as it is used for current sensing

applications. The Impedance to the right is the equivalent impedance of the ADC.

Figure—2.10: Internal functional diagram and typical application. The “Load” being

measured is the camera, assuming that the remaining loads on the line are negligible.



III. Electrical Specifications

Maximum Ratings

This section is a work in progress and will contain all of the calculations identifying how the

system meets the complete requirements.



IV. Application Information

CXP HSMC Schematic

Note: For brevity, the schematic has not been included here. However, the reference is

provided in a complete datasheet, which also contains a copy of the block diagram and notes

explaining the schematic.

Bill of Materials

Note: For brevity, this section has not been included here. Reference the full CXP HSMC Bill of

Materials document.

PCB Layout

Note: This section is still in process of being completed.

HSMC Interface

The HSMC specification (owned by Altera) defines the electrical and mechanical

properties of high-speed mezzanine card adapters for FPGA-based host processors. The

purpose of this standard is to enable interprocessor communication and high speed data

transfer. This design is based on the Samtec 0.5 mm pitch, surface-mount QTH/QSH

connector family. The connector is separated into three banks—each having a separate

clocking mechanism (CLKINx/CLKOUTx), data pins and special functionality. This section is

a summary of the requirements found in the

published documentation.

HSMC may come in various sizes, but must

adhere to the standardized dimensional envelopes.

The host processor must also provide 12 V DC and

3.3 V DC to the mezzanine card. The mezzanine

card must feature a Samtec ASP-122952-01

connector, which pairs with the Samtec ASP-

122953-01 host board connector. The socket is

comprised of 160 total pins, and 12 ground plane



connection pins in the center. Bank 1 has 40 pins; banks 2 and 3 have 60 pins. Note: the

host board provides transceivers to bank 1 and single-ended signals to banks 2 and 3—the

single-ended signals are capable of differential signaling (such as LVDS).

Pins of prime importance on the HSMC port include: pin 1 (XCVR_TXp0), pin 3

(XCVR_TXn0), pin 2 (XCVR_RXp0), and pin 4 (XCVR_RX_n0). The receive signals must also

be terminated by 100-Ohms differential; termination should be handled on-die, but

board-level termination is acceptable. Trace widths must be 5 mm or greater to reduce

skin-effect losses and should reference the ground layer with no split plane crossings.

Signal traces should not run more than 8 in on the host or the mezzanine card. The

purposes of these specifications are to promote signal integrity. Traces should be simulated

if they are designed to run faster than 1Gbs.

Ideally, the FPGA should be capable of providing 50-Ohm output impedances for its

driving signal. Bi-directional capabilities must be available on all CMOS class pins. When

connected to the HSMC port, the mezzanine card’s load should cause the host processor to

light indicate a proper mechanical connection via a PSTn LED. Voltage and current

specifications must be met. Traces containing the LVDS or CMOS signals should be closer to

their reference plane than they are to each other and should meet specific length

requirements.

Figure—4.1: Cut out underneath Surface Mount Device (SMD) pads

Limited cross-talk is allowed (10% of the signal swing). For example, a 3.3V source

should not result in a swing greater than 330mV in any other data line. To ensure this,

parallelism rules must be followed during the design phase. The documentation also

specifies the recommended wire relative distances for parallel traces that minimizes cross

talk to a safe threshold. The host processor must provide the mezzanine card with 1 Amp

for 12 V lines and 2 Amps for 3.3 V lines. The complete HSMC is allotted 18.6 W at a

minimum. Cabling within specification is available.



Impedance fluctuation should be closely considered—one technique that is used to

adjust the impedance at the connector pads is executed by making cut outs on the plane of

the layer just below the SMT pad. Sample pad structure is provided in Fig. 2.1b.

Summary of used HSMC pin usage:

1. Eqcologic Chip #0

a. XCVR_RXp0 (pin 30)

b. XCVR_RXn0 (pin 32)

c. EQCO0_ULINK (pin 41)

d. EQCO0_PoCXP_CTRL (pin 47)
















5. 12V Supply Rail (pins 46, 52, 58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 94, 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130,

136, 142, 148, and 154)

6. I2C Interface

a. SDA (pin 53)

b. SCL (pin 55)

Test Plan

Note: For brevity, this section has not been included here. Reference the full CoaXPress HSMC

Test Plan document.



V. Conclusion

Feasibility

The CXP interface is completely a feasible design. However, the primary risks

concerning this design are significant. There are many different factors that needed to be

considered with regards to the actual design. These are brought into light in the Test Plan

document.

References

Note: Section not completed, yet non-essential.

Notes:

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