STEVAL-EVK-U0I1 [STMicroelectronics]

The EVK Main is a versatile hardware kit enabling to evaluate any ST BrightSense image sensor or associated evaluation promodule on a computer. This comprehensive evaluation solution includes an EVK Main board with USB-C output and a mechanical holder for stable image capture.

Leveraging its well-thought-out modular design, the EVK Main can be used and reused in various ways to perform image sensor evaluation. With its two input connectors, it 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 solution 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 the additional flexibility to perform evaluation in three different mechanical configurations. It can be used to perform 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, it provides 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.

• Comprehensive hardware kit including:
  • EVK Main board with USB Type-C® output.
  • Mechanical holder for stable image capture in
    various configurations.
• 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
    parameters adjustments.
  • Complementary evaluation software
    (STSW-IMG501) is available for free download on
    st.com.
• 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.
• 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.