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Frame Grabber

MIG Series Frame Grabber — MIG-S2 / MIG-S2 Pro / MIG-S3 / MIG-S6

A compact, highly compatible MIPI-interface image capture card for automotive camera module systems. It supports GMSL / FPD-Link / Clockless Link / MIPI and is designed for AI/ADAS algorithm development after camera activation and for in-line camera image-quality testing.

Download datasheet (PDF)

Pairs with the CameraMaster software for module bring-up, configuration, and live capture.

1. Overview

MIG-S2

USB 3.0 · 5 Gbps

Compact MIPI capture

MIG-S2 Pro

USB 3.0 · HDMI output

Capture and display

MIG-S3

USB 3.2 Gen 2 · 10 Gbps

Compact Type-C interface

MIG-S6

Thunderbolt 3 · 40 Gbps

Four camera connections

The MIG-S2 / MIG-S2 Pro is a compact, highly compatible, and reliable MIPI-interface image capture card designed for automotive camera module systems. With a streamlined design and ease of use, it supports image acquisition for most modules on the market. Its scalability and stable testing environment make it ideal for AI/ADAS algorithm development post-camera activation and for in-line camera image-quality testing.

Activation Experience — 500+ modules
Broad System Compatibility — Windows & Linux
High-Speed Data Transfer — USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps)
Wide Power Range — 1–20 V module power supply
Deserializer Compatibility — Supports ADI / TI / ROHM / SONY deserializer boards
HDMI Display — 2K@60 / 4K@30 output (MIG-S2 Pro only)

2. Key Features

#	Feature	Description
01	Interface	For Windows 10 or higher. I2C camera control, link configuration, and sensor power sequencing.
02	Ser/Des Support	Supports deserializers from many major global manufacturers.
03	CameraMaster™ Software	Dedicated image-testing program providing operation and control for various cameras.
04	Compact Size	MIG-S2 offers a compact size with powerful performance, and basically includes a dual FAKRA deserializer (Maxim & TI).
05	Development Environment	Various SDKs to meet diverse developer needs — SDK for C/C++ and SDK for Python.

3. Models

MIG-S2

MIPI interface
USB 3.0 interface
Maximum transfer speed: 5 Gbps
Supports GMSL, FPD-Link and other SerDes interfaces
MAX9296A deserializer board included, FPD-Link III selectable

MIG-S2 Pro

MIPI interface
USB 3.0 interface
Supports GMSL, FPD-Link and other SerDes interfaces
MAX9296A deserializer board included, FPD-Link III selectable
Supports HDMI video output

MIG-S3

MIPI interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface
Maximum transfer speed: 10 Gbps
Supports GMSL, FPD-Link and other SerDes interfaces
Compact design: 107 × 86 × 49 mm

MIG-S6

MIPI interface
Thunderbolt 3 interface
Maximum transfer speed: 40 Gbps
Supports GMSL, FPD-Link and other SerDes interfaces
MAX9296A deserializer board included, FPD-Link III selectable

4. Specifications

Item	MIG-S2	MIG-S2 Pro	MIG-S3	MIG-S6
Model Name	MIG-S2	MIG-S2 Pro	MIG-S3	MIG-S6
Dimension	134 × 92 × 50 (mm)	134 × 92 × 50 (mm)	107 × 86 × 49 (mm)	165 × 114 × 60 (mm)
MIPI Interface	MIPI-CSI-2, 1/2/4-lane D-PHY rated at 2.5 Gbps/lane	MIPI-CSI-2, 1/2/4-lane D-PHY rated at 2.5 Gbps/lane	MIPI-CSI-2, 1/2/4-lane D-PHY rated at 2.5 Gbps/lane	MIPI-CSI-2, 1/2/4-lane D-PHY rated at 2.5 Gbps/lane
Supported Video Format	8-bit to 16-bit RAW, YUV422, RGB888	8-bit to 16-bit RAW, YUV422, RGB888	8-bit to 16-bit RAW, YUV422, RGB888	8-bit to 16-bit RAW, YUV422, RGB888
DPS	2CH, 1–20 V forcing voltage, 0–2 A current measurement	2CH, 1–20 V forcing voltage, 0–2 A current measurement	2CH, 1–20 V forcing voltage, 0–2 A current measurement	4CH, 1–20 V forcing voltage, 0–2 A current measurement
Supported Ser/Des	GMSL1, GMSL2/1, GMSL3/2, FPD-Link III	GMSL1, GMSL2/1, GMSL3/2, FPD-Link III	GMSL1, GMSL2/1, GMSL3/2, FPD-Link III / IV	GMSL1, GMSL2/1, GMSL3/2, FPD-Link III
Input Interface	2× FAKRA connection	2× FAKRA connection	FAKRA Z connector	4× FAKRA connection
Output Interface	USB 3.0 Type-B connector (max. transfer speed 5 Gbps)	USB 3.0 Type-B connector; HDMI video output 2K@60, 4K@30	USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector (max. 10 Gbps)	Thunderbolt 3, C-Type (max. 40 Gbps, effective 22 Gbps)
Power In	12 V / 5 A DC adaptor	12 V / 5 A DC adaptor	12 V / 5 A DC adaptor	12 V / 5 A DC adaptor

All specifications are typical values and subject to change without notice.

5. Development Environment

The MIG series provides various SDKs to meet diverse developer needs:

SDK for C/C++
SDK for Python

See the MIG Grabber SDK page for API usage.

CIZEN TECH Co., Ltd.

624, 6F, 118 LS-ro 116beon-gil, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

contact@cizentech.com

http://cizentech.com/

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