STMicroelectronics STEVAL-EVK-U0I EVK Main Hardware USB Kit

STMicroelectronics STEVAL-EVK-U0I EVK Main Hardware USB Kit is a versatile kit enabling the evaluation of any ST BrightSense image sensor or associated evaluation promodule on a computer. This comprehensive evaluation solution includes an EVK Mainboard with USB-C™ output and a mechanical holder for stable image capture. Leveraging a well-thought-out modular design, the EVK Main can be used and reused in various ways to perform image sensor evaluation. With two input connectors, the board offers the user the flexibility to evaluate image sensors either as turnkey evaluation promodules or combined with any off-the-shelf M12 lens.

Evaluating ST BrightSense image sensors as turnkey promodules is instant by plugging any promodule (CAM-56G3, CAM-66GY, CAM-55G0, CAM-55G1) onto the common flex-to-board connector at the bottom left of the board. Evaluating sensors with the ability to fine-tune the lens instead is just as easy by plugging one of the S‑Board solutions from ST and its included ribbon cable into the FFC/FPC connector at the top left of the board. This dual input system enables reusing the exact same kit at different stages of the development process or for evaluating different products.

The mechanical holder embedded in the kit provides additional flexibility for performing evaluations in three different mechanical configurations. The holder can be used to perform the evaluation on a flat surface such as a desk, inserted on a laptop as a webcam levering the slit of its V-shape design, or fixed on a tripod using the tripod connector on the bottom face of the holder.

Featuring USB3 output, STMicroelectronics STEVAL-EVK-U0I EVK Main provides an immediate plug-and-play connection to computers and laptops. Combined with the STSW-IMG501 free evaluation software from ST, the EVK Main offers a quick and effortless evaluation experience of ST BrightSense image sensors.

Features

Comprehensive hardware kit including:
- EVK Mainboard with USB Type-C output
- Mechanical holder for stable image capture in various configurations
Modular and reusable kit for evaluating sensors in various ways:
- Compatible with all ST BrightSense image sensors and promodules
- Evaluate image sensors as turnkey evaluation promodules using the flex-to-board input connector
- Evaluate image sensors combined with any off-the-shelf M12 lens by connecting an S-Board to the FFC/FPC input connector

Benefit from a seamless evaluation on PC:
- USB3 output for straightforward PC connection
- Ready to stream images live or perform accurate image testing using scripts or manual parameter adjustments
- Complementary evaluation software (STSW-IMG501) is available for free download on st.com
Versatile mechanical holder enabling various mechanical setups:
- On a flat surface such as a desk or a test bench
- Inserted on a laptop screen acting as a webcam
- Fixed on a tripod

Specifications

Input 1 - Promodule
- FPC-to-board connector type
- 30-pins
- BM28B0.6-30DP/2-0.35V connector by Hirose
- MIPI CSI-2 image output format
- I²C control interface
Input 2 - S-Board
- FFC/FPC connector type
- 22-pins
- FH12-24S-0.5SH(55) connector by Hirose
- MIPI CSI-2 image output format
- I²C control interface

Output
- USB-C connector
- USB3 interface
- USB cable not provided
50mm x 27mm x 9mm (LxHxW) board dimensions
M3 compatible holes for attachment
Holder
- 61mm x 34mm (LxH) surface dimensions
- 35mm maximum thickness
- 10mm slit width for PC
- IUB-0420-1 fixing insert for connection to a tripod