Manifold
The NextVision Manifold is a compact M.2 Key-B USB 3 adapter that aggregates a NextVision camera payload into a single host connection by converting Video to USB 3 and RS-232 control to USB. Manifold enables driver-free (UVC) video streaming on most operating systems and carries serial command/telemetry over the same USB link for a clean, integrated payload interface. Typical end-to-end video latency is approximately 150 ms.
General
- Converts Video → USB 3 (UVC)
- Converts RS-232 control → USB (serial)
- Single USB 3 link for video + control
- Typical video latency: ~150 ms
- Designed for compact embedded hosts via M.2 Key-B
Mechanical
- Dimensions: 30 × 42 mm
- Form factor: M.2 Key-B
- Intended mounting: M.2 slot
- Weight: 10 g
Resources
Electrical
Specifications
- Camera interfaces:
- Video input: HDMI
- Control input: RS-232
- Host interfaces
- Video output (host): UVC over USB 3
- Control output (host): USB serial (RS-232 bridged)
- Typical end-to-end video latency: ~150 ms
- Top View
Electrical Pinout
Power Connector
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Connector Definition
Type Part Number Series Board Connector SM10B-SRSS-TB JST-SH Cable Connector SHR-10V-S-B JST-SH -
Connector Pinout
Pin Name Description 1 VIN Camera Power (According to Nextvision camera specs) 2 VIN Camera Power (According to Nextvision camera specs) 3 VIN Camera Power (According to Nextvision camera specs) 4 VIN Camera Power (According to Nextvision camera specs) 5 VIN Camera Power (According to Nextvision camera specs) 6 GND Ground 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 GND Ground 10 GND Ground
Nextvision Connector
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Connector Definition
Type Part Number Series Board Connector FX16-21S-0.5SH HIROSE FX16 Mating Plug FX16F-21P-HC HIROSE FX16 -
Connector Pinout
Pin Name Description 1 SYS_PWR System Power 2 SYS_PWR System Power 3 SYS_PWR System Power 4 SYS_PWR System Power 5 CAMERA_RS232_TX CAMERA RS-232 TX - Camera-to-Host 6 CAMERA_RS232_RX CAMERA RS-232 RX - Host-to-Camera 7 HDMI_DDC_PWR HDMI detection power (+5V or +3.3V depending on camera HW revision) 8 GND HDMI Digital Ground 9 HDMI_CLK+ HDMI Video Out - Clock + 10 HDMI_CLK- HDMI Video Out - Clock − 11 GND HDMI Digital Ground 12 HDMI_D0+ HDMI Video Out - Data0 + 13 HDMI_D0- HDMI Video Out - Data0 − 14 HDMI_D1+ HDMI Video Out - Data1 + 15 HDMI_D1- HDMI Video Out - Data1 − 16 HDMI_D2+ HDMI Video Out - Data2 + 17 HDMI_D2- HDMI Video Out - Data2 − 18 SYS_GND System Ground 19 SYS_GND System Ground 20 SYS_GND System Ground 21 SYS_GND System Ground
Software
Video (UVC)
Manifold exposes the video capture stream as a UVC device, enabling driver-free operation on most platforms.
- Linux: appears as /dev/video*
Control (USB Serial)
Manifold bridges RS-232 to a standard USB serial interface for payload control and telemetry.
- Linux: appears as /dev/ttyUSB* or /dev/ttyACM*