Pixel to Byte Converter IP Core

Convert Pixel Format Data to Parallel Byte Format

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The Lattice Semiconductor Pixel-to-Byte Converter IP converts a standard parallel video interface to DSI or CSI-2 data.

MIPI D-PHY is designed to replace traditional parallel bus based on LVCMOS or LVDS. However, many processors and displays/cameras still use an RGB or CMOS as interface. So, to connect to a MIPI D-PHY IP, a converter logic is required to convert the parallel interface into MIPI D-PHY byte packet compatible format.

Latest Resource Utilization details are available in the IP Core User Guide.

Features

  • Support for RGB888, RGB666, RGB444, RGB555, RGB565, RAW8, RAW10, RAW12, RAW14, RAW16, YUV420/YUV422 8/10-bit video formats
  • Conversion of 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 pixels per pixel clock into MIPI D-PHY byte packet compatible format
  • Support for byte arrangement for 1, 2, or 4 MIPI D-PHY data lanes
  • Optional AXI4 Streaming interface for pixel and byte data
  • APB Interface for configuration and status

Block Diagram

Byte to Pixel Converter Block DiagramExpand Image

Ordering Information

The Pixel to Byte core is available for FREE for use in Diamond design software.

For Radiant design software, the Pixel to Byte core must be purchased:

Device Family Part Number
Single Seat Annual Single Seat Perpetual
CrossLink-NX PIXEL-BYTE-CNX-US PIXEL-BYTE-CNX-UT
Certus-NX PIXEL-BYTE-CTNX-US PIXEL-BYTE-CTNX-UT
CertusPro-NX PIXEL-BYTE-CPNX-US PIXEL-BYTE-CPNX-UT
MachXO5-NX PIXEL-BYTE-XO5-US PIXEL-BYTE-XO5-UT
Avant-E PIXEL-BYTE-AVE-US PIXEL-BYTE-AVE-UT
Avant-G PIXEL-BYTE-AVG-US PIXEL-BYTE-AVG-UT
Avant-X PIXEL-BYTE-AVX-US PIXEL-BYTE-AVX-UT
Certus-N2 PIXEL-BYTE-CN2-US PIXEL-BYTE-CN2-UT
Bundled MIPI-BNDL-US MIPI-BNDL-UT

To download a full evaluation version of this IP, go to the IP Server in Lattice Radiant. This IP core supports Lattice’s IP hardware evaluation capability, which makes it possible to generate the IP core and operate in hardware for a limited time (approximately four hours) without requiring an IP license.

To find out how to purchase the Pixel-to-Byte IP core, please contact your local Lattice Sales Office.

Documentation

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Pixel-to-Byte Converter IP Core - Lattice Diamond Software
FPGA-IPUG-02026 1.3 3/20/2020 PDF 2.1 MB
Pixel-to-Byte Converter IP Core - User Guide
FPGA-IPUG-02094 2.0 6/26/2025 PDF 1.3 MB
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Pixel-to-Byte Converter IP Core - Release Notes
FPGA-RN-02020 1.1 6/26/2025 PDF 195.8 KB

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