SDAT files

Owned by Shari Vedovato (Unlicensed)
Jul 29, 2013

SDAT files

It is assumed that the reader has working knowledge of the DevWare application.

Introduction and Content

The sensor data (SDAT) files hold information about the registers of each of Aptina's image sensors and image processors (aka "product").

These files are in XML format, and XML "style" sheets are provided for formated display; XML-formatted SDAT Display Instructions are available for proper configuration for supported browsers.

They are located in the "sensor_data" folder of the DevSuite installation folder, and are named with their product name and revision, in the format <name>-<revision>.<extension>

There are 2 types of SDAT file <extension>;

  • .xsdat contains:
    • a "Chip Description" section with the product's Part Number and Version, and operating attributes.
    • a "Address Spaces" section which are the various "pages" that grouped registers by function.
    • a "Register/Bitfield Definitions" section with each register and its optional bitfields. It includes the attributes, such as address, size, datatype, and a "short" description of its purpose.
    • a "Demo System" section with information that allows DevWare to "probe" to automatically find the SDAT files for the attached Aptina image sensor or image processor.
  • .ldat contains:
    • a single section with the registers' "long" descriptions - specific usage information about the register.

Display Options

 .xsdat files

The content of these files can be displayed in 2 ways;

.ldat files

The content of these files can be displayed in 3 ways;

  • Via DevWare's "Register" dialog by right-clicking any register or bitfield and selecting "Show/Hide Data Sheet".
  • Via DevWare's "View menu item, selecting "Register Data Sheet".
  • Via a supported browser once properly configured; refer to XML-formatted SDAT Display Instructions