MARS: Modular Automotive Reference System
The Modular Automotive Reference System (MARS) is a complete imaging solution for camera system developers and software developers working on automotive imaging applications. MARS gives engineers and software developers the fundamental building blocks needed to create next generation imaging systems, while reducing the design effort and resources required to develop a working solution.
Using the modular mix & match approach offered by this unique compact form factor platform, designers can bring together different combinations of image sensors, co-processors (Image Signal Processor) and communication standards. The component boards have consistent signal/power interconnect definitions to enable users to swap individual boards, creating a wide range of options for experimenting, while eliminating the need for constructing custom boards. The result is a highly flexible solution where the various modules are fully interchangeable.
MARS Imaging System Components
Individual MARS Board Order Description | ||
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Sensor Board OPNs | Short Description | Sensor Board Description |
MARS1-AR0230ATS-GEVB | 2.1 MP, 1/2.7" MARS Sensor Board | MARS sensor board with 2.1 MP, 1/2.7" high-dynamic range color AR0230AT image sensor |
MARS1-AR0231AT6-GEVB | 2.3 MP, 1/2.7" MARS Sensor Board | MARS sensor board with 2.3 MP, 1/2.7" high-dynamic range color AR0231AT image sensor with LED Flicker Mitigation and BSI pixel technology for superior low-light performance |
MARS1-AR0132AT6-GEVB | 1.2 MP, 1/3" MARS Sensor Board | MARS sensor board with 1.2 MP, 1/3" high-dynamic range color AR0132AT image sensor |
MARS1-AR0136AT3-GEVB | 1.2 MP, 1/3" MARS Sensor Board | MARS sensor board with 1.2 MP, 1/3" high-dynamic range color AR0136AT image sensor and BSI pixel technology |
MARS1-AR0140AT3-GEVB | 1.0 MP, 1/4" MARS Sensor Board | MARS sensor board with 1.0 MP, 1/4" high-dynamic range color AR0140AT image sensor |
MARS1-AR0135AT2-GEVB | 1.2 MP, 1/3" MARS Sensor Board | MARS sensor board with 1.2 MP, 1/3" global shutter AR0135AT image sensor with high global shutter efficiency and superior NIR performance |
Co-Processor Board OPNs | Short Description | Image Co-Processor Description |
MARS1-AP0200AT2-GEVB | Up to 2.0 MP MARS Image Co-processor Board | MARS Image Co-Processor (ICP)AP0200AT High-Dynamic Range (HDR) ICP with built-in MJPEG and H.264 encoder and Ethernet-MII, RMII, GMII output interface |
MARS1-AP0202AT2-GEVB | Up to 2.0 MP MARS Image Co-processor Board | MARS Image Co-Processor (ICP) with AP0202AT High-Dynamic Range (HDR) ICP with parallel ouput |
MARS1-AP0100AT2-GEVB | Up to 1.2 MP MARS Image Co-processor Board | MARS Image Co-Processor (ICP) with AP0100AT High-Dynamic Range (HDR) ICP with sophisticated lens distortion correction and integrated video encoder for NTSC/PAL output |
MARS1-AP0101AT2-GEVB | Up to 1.2 MP MARS Image Co-processor Board | MARS Image Co-Processor (ICP) with AP0101AT High-Dynamic Range (HDR) ICP and parallel output |
MARS1-AP0102AT2-GEVB | Up to 1.2 MP MARS Image Co-processor Board | MARS Image Co-Processor (ICP) with AP0102AT High-Dynamic Range (HDR) ICP with sophisticated lens distortion correction and parallel output |
Serializer OPNs | Short Description | Serializer Description |
MARS1-TI913-GEVK | MARS Serializer Board | Texas Instruments DS90UB913 Parallel to LVDS FPD-Link Serializer |
MARS1-MAX96705-GEVB | MARS Serializer Board | Maxim MAX96705 Parallel to LVDS GMSL Serializer |
Deserializer OPNs | Short Description | Desrializer Description |
MARS1-TI914 | MARS Deserializer Board | Texas Instruments DS90UB914 LVDS to Parallel FPD-Link Deserializer |
MARS1-MAX9706 | MARS Deserializer Board | Maxim MAX96706 LVDS to Parallel GMSL Deserializer |
Ethernet PHY OPNs | Short Description | Ethernet PHY Description |
MARS1-KSZ8081MNX-GEVB | MARS Ethernet PHY Board | MARS Micrel KSZ8081MNX-GEVB Ethernet PHY Board |
Demo3 Adapter Board OPNs | Short Description | Demo3 Adapter Board Description |
MARS1-DEMO3-ADAPTER-GEVB | MARS Parallel to Demo3 Adapter | MARS Adapter for adapting the parallel serializer boards into Demo3 Demo Kit Tool |
Demo3 Board OPNs | Short Description | Demo3 Board Description |
AGB1N0CS-GEVK | Demo3 | Demo3 Demo Kit Tool |
Related Information
Asset ID | Asset Title |
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WVD17216/D | LED Flicker Mitigation with High Dynamic Range featuring the AR0233 |
WVD17255/D | Automotive Image Sensor Operation in Intense Lighting Conditions |
WVD17253/D | Extreme Low Light Automotive Image Sensor Performance |
WVD17252/D | Inside Look at an Autonomous Imaging Test Vehicle |