ECFG-R2

1. Overview

ECFG-R2 is a two-channel open system for the development and road testing of automotive cameras, easily initialized with low-code to bring up sensors and SerDes chips. With 2 high-speed MINI FAKRA connectors, it supports GMSL 2/3 and FPD-Link III/IV through ADI and TI deserializers. Powered by an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, it ships with a 128GB M.2 NVMe SSD for local storage and offers flexible connectivity through USB 3.2, dual RJ45 and HDMI.

Part of the ECFG series, ECFG-R2 works with EyeCloud's SDK development kit and UGrab interactive software, covering the complete automotive camera development and validation workflow:

• Camera module bring-up: light up your own modules with low code, including sensor and SerDes initialization.
• Road-test data recording: record camera data during road tests onto the on-board M.2 NVMe SSD.
• Burn-in testing: long-duration aging tests under continuous operation.
• Reliability testing: robustness and stability validation over long-run operation.
• MTF/SFR evaluation: quantitative image-quality evaluation of automotive cameras.
• SerDes link signal-quality monitoring: monitor SerDes link signal integrity during development and road testing.

2. Product Highlights

• NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano: 6 × Arm Cortex A78AE v8.2 64-bit CPU @ 1.7 GHz, with 4GB 64-bit LPDDR5 (51 GB/s).
• 2 × High-Speed MINI FAKRA Inputs: 12V @ 500 mA per connector for automotive camera modules.
• ADI & TI Deserializer Support: MAX9296 (GMSL 2, up to 6.0 Gbps), MAX96792A (GMSL 3, up to 12.0 Gbps), DS90UB954-Q1 (FPD-Link III, up to 4.16 Gbps) and DS90UB9702-Q1 (FPD-Link IV, up to 7.55 Gbps).
• Local NVMe Storage: 1 × M.2 128GB NVMe SSD for on-device data and recording.
• Dual Ethernet: 1 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps and 1 × RJ-45 10/100/1000/10000 Mbps.
• Rich I/O: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Host), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, 2 × USB 2.0 Type-A (Host), 1 × USB 2.0 Micro-B (Debug) and 1 × HDMI 1.4.
• Flexible Power: USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply (DC 20V @ 3.25A).
• Optional WiFi/BT and 3.5mm jack for stereo headphone output.

3. Specifications

4. Model Options

5. Supported Sensors and SerDes

Beyond the on-board deserializer options above, ECFG-R2 has been validated with the following image sensors and camera-side SerDes chips, so you can bring up your own camera modules with low code.

*Some customer-provided camera models are not listed here. Contact us for the latest compatibility list.

6. Development Integration

• OS: Linux Ubuntu 22.04 with JetPack 6.2.1.
• SDK Development Kit support for custom applications.
• UGrab Interactive Software support for camera monitoring and inspection during testing.

Feel free to contact us for detailed specifications and a UGrab software demo.

7. ECFG-R2 vs RobooPi P53NVNA

ECFG-R2 and RobooPi P53NVNA are both AI vision computing platforms built on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, but they are made for two different jobs: ECFG-R2 is a development and testing platform for your own camera modules, while RobooPi P53NVNA is a plug-and-play deployment platform for proven EyeCloud SDC cameras.

For a detailed side-by-side breakdown, read the blog post: Differences Between R2 and P53: Which One Should You Choose?

8. Related Case Studies & Blog Posts

• UGrab: Low-Code Industrial AI Vision Solution — the visual low-code workflow behind UGrab, the GUI software shipped with ECFG-R2 for sensor bring-up and camera testing.
• ISP Tuning Best Practice: Camera IQ Case Study — how camera modules are tuned and validated for image quality before production.
• SFRplus MTF Automatic Calculation Software Demo — automated slanted-edge MTF analysis for lens and camera image-quality testing.

Related Blog Posts

• Why GMSL3? — GMSL3 vs GMSL2 explained, and how to test GMSL3 cameras with the ECFG-R2-96792.
• Frame Grabbers Test Automotive Cameras — how ECFG frame grabbers test, calibrate and burn in ADAS cameras.
• Future-Ready Automotive Solutions: 17M Automotive Camera Module and Frame Grabbers for L3-L5 Autonomous Driving — handling 17MP camera module bandwidth for L3-L5 development.
• Client Experiences in Automotive Testing: The ECFG Frame Grabber Advantage — why automotive test teams choose ECFG for SerDes coverage and cost.
• Preparing for L2-L4 Autonomous Driving: Overcoming Data Collection Challenges with Frame Grabbers — scaling data collection from L2 to L4 programs.
• EyeCloud's ECFG GMSL3 Frame Grabber Series: Pioneering the Future of Automotive Testing — GMSL3 capture in burn-in testing and AA manufacturing.
• Top Industries Benefiting from Customized Frame Grabber Solutions — custom ECFG options for ADAS and EV applications.
• Frame Grabber Software - Introduction of UGrab — device scanning, register configuration, diagnostics and logging.
• Multiple Channel SerDes Camera Solution — multi-channel SerDes camera and frame grabber customization.

9. FAQ

Q: What compute and memory does the ECFG-R2 have?
A: An NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano processor with 4 GB 64-bit LPDDR5 (51 GB/s) and a 128 GB M.2 NVMe SSD.

Q: Which camera interfaces does it support?
A: Two MINI FAKRA ports (12 V @ 500 mA) with four deserializer options: MAX9296 (GMSL 2, default), MAX96792A (GMSL 3), DS90UB954-Q1 (FPD-Link III) and DS90UB9702-Q1 (FPD-Link IV).

Q: Which image sensors and SerDes chips have been validated?
A: Validated image sensors include onsemi AR0830 / AR0820 / AR0234, SmartSens SC8238 and Sony IMX490 / IMX728 / IMX735. On the link side, the on-board deserializers pair with camera-side serializers such as Maxim MAX9295 / MAX96717 / MAX96793 (GMSL 3) and TI DS90UB953 / DS90UB971 / DS90UB935. Some customer-provided models are not listed — contact us for the latest compatibility list.

Q: What OS and software does it run?
A: Ubuntu 22.04 with JetPack 6.2.1, including SDK development kit support and UGrab interactive software for camera monitoring and inspection.

Q: How is it powered?
A: USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply (DC 20 V @ 3.25 A), with a 0–45 °C operating range.