2. Introduction and Overview

2.1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a RAD-Phobos FPD-Link III to GMSL2 SerDes Media Converter from Intrepid Control Systems (ICS). This device serves as a media converter or repeater between FPD-Link III and GMSL2 SerDes technologies. It also features conversion from STP to coax interfaces.

2.2. Package Contents

Upon receipt, please remove, unwrap and inspect all its contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Intrepid for prompt assistance using the Customer Support information at the end of this guide.

2.2.1. Hardware

Your media converter package includes the following:

  • SerDes Media Converter device

  • 1x power cable

  • 1x I2C breakout cable

Optional Accessories

  • Standard FAKRA cable

  • STP cable

2.2.2. Software

Unless physical media was specifically requested, your box should contain a reference card with instructions on where to download the device drivers and any other purchased software. If your media or reference card cannot be located, please contact Customer Support.

2.3. Device Overview

2.3.1. Product Features

  • Dual STP FPD-Link III inputs and single coax GMSL2 output

  • LED indicators for link status and power

  • User accessible configuration switches for I2C addresses and link modes

  • Powered by PoC or external supply (PoC not supported on all versions)

  • Power over STP from supplied PoC or external supply (not supported on all versions)

  • 7x GPIO mapped between deserializer and serializer

  • Automotive Voltage Range Operation (4V-40V)

  • Compact design: 3.840” x 2.488” x 1.265”.

  • Rugged aluminum enclosure with rubber bumpers for durability

  • Light weight: less than 1 lb. (0.453 kg).

2.3.2. Interfaces

  • 2x STP FPD-Link III deserializer ports

  • 1x FAKRA coax GMSL2 serializer port

  • 1x External 3.3V I2C bus header

2.4. Operational Overview and Use Cases

The following section will outline some of the more common use cases, however it should not be interpreted as a complete list of the device’s full capabilities.

2.4.1. Single STP-to-Coax Media Converter/Repeater

  • Sensor is FPD-Link III -STP interface

  • Convert to GMSL2 Coax

  • Max Bandwidth = slowest link speed

  • Controller must configure Rad-Phobos OR

  • External program 3rdparty can configure Rad-Phobos

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2.4.2. Dual STP-to-Coax Video Stream Aggregator

Both camera bandwidth must be below output link Bandwidth

  • Controller must configure Rad-Phobos over Coax OR

  • 3rdParty HW/SW can configure Rad-Phobos

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2.5. Hardware Requirements

2.5.1. Device Power

The SerDes media converter comes with a power supply adapter cable for this device. This device should be powered using an external DC supply. Ensure that the voltage is between 4V-40V and is rated for at least 1 Amps.

Power can be supplied either by the external power connector or through PoC.