Raspberry Pi 5 GMSL Camera Access Solution

Product Overview

The ALG Tech Raspberry Pi GMSL Adapter Kit is a GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) to MIPI-CSI signal bridge solution designed for high-performance vision applications. It helps users connect GMSL cameras to the Raspberry Pi and other MIPI-capable host devices quickly, achieving long-distance, high-bandwidth, low-latency image transmission for cutting-edge applications in autonomous driving, robot vision, and industrial inspection.

Key Features

  • Efficient Signal Conversion

    Supports GMSL 1/2 protocols, converting serialized camera signals to standard MIPI-CSI output reliably.

  • Multi-Channel HD Video

    Up to 4 GMSL cameras connected simultaneously, with flexible resolution and frame-rate configuration — up to 2 x 8MP (3840×2160) or 4 x 3MP (1920×1536) video streams for multi-sensor fusion.

  • Flexible Trigger and Sync Control

    Independent GPIO trigger interfaces (TRG 0/1) accept external sync signals for coordinated multi-camera capture.

  • Complete Software Ecosystem

    Ships with drivers and SDK compatible with the V4L2 (Video4Linux2) standard interface, so developers can access camera data quickly, shortening development cycles and reducing low-level debugging work.

  • Compact Design, Easy Installation

    Compact board with clean interface layout; FPC harness and power adapter included, ready out of the box and easy to integrate into existing systems.

 

Specification

Item Specification
Input Interface GMSL 1/2 (4 channels)
Output Interface MIPI-CSI (dual CSI output)
Supported Data Formats YUV / RAW (raw image data)
Max Resolution 8MP (3840 x 2160)
Max Frame Rate 30 fps (depends on resolution and channel count)
Deserializer MAX9296 (dual deserializers, each with A/B ports)
Power Requirement DC 12 V / 1 A (standard 12 V / 2 A adapter included)
Trigger Interfaces 2 x GPIO trigger (TRG 0/1)
Status Indicators 2 x LOCK LED (for deserializer 0/1)
Dimensions (Board) See mechanical drawing
Operating Temperature -20°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature -30°C to 85°C

Dimensions

Typical Applications

Autonomous Driving Integration

Converts GMSL camera signals to MIPI, enabling real-time image processing for obstacle detection, lane-keeping, and traffic sign recognition in autonomous systems.

Robotics and Machine Vision

Converts GMSL camera signals to MIPI for high-precision imaging, supporting object recognition and path planning in robotics and machine vision applications

Device Interface