4 Demo Setup

Demo setup comprises two parts:
  • Device programming
  • Hardware setup

4.1 Device Programming

Program the PolarFire® Video Kit to run the demo. Refer to App note AN1588 for information on programming the demonstrative design.

4.2 Hardware Setup

Hardware setup involves plugging the SLVS-EC FMC Camera Daughter card into the PolarFire Video and Imaging Kit (MPF300-VIDEO-KIT-NS) and interfacing it with an HDMI Display.

To set up the hardware, perform the following steps:
  1. Connect the Microchip IMX530 SLVS-EC FMC Camera Daughter card to the J14 FMC Connector on the video kit.
  2. Connect the power supply cable to J20 of the video kit.
  3. Connect the host PC to the PolarFire Video and Imaging Kit through J12 using a USB mini cable.
  4. Connect an HDMI-capable display to J1 (HDMI 2.0 TX port) of the video kit.
  5. Power up the HDMI monitor.
  6. Power on the board using the SW4 slide switch. Four LEDs will start blinking after the board is switched on.

Figure 4-1. SLVS-EC FMC Card Front View