Interfaces
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Gigabit Ethernet is our newest and fastest serial interface, with ample bandwidth for our highest pixel rates. Our GigE interface is capable of 80MBytes/second transfer (point-to-point), over 300 foot maximum cable lengths. The camera interface has 64MB of on-board DRAM buffer to temporarily store image data for transmission over slower networks. GigE does not require expensive frame grabbers. Maximum Gigabit Ethernet performance requires a single point-to-point connection to the widely-available Intel pro/1000 series NIC (network interface card, available for either PCI or PCIe) connected by a standard Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable. |
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Camera Link is a synchronous, industry-standard interface with very high bandwidth, the lowest camera-side power consumption, and the lowest data and software trigger latencies. Camera Link is a good choice if low power, very tight system timing, or absolute interface control is required. Our Camera Link products include a PCI or PCIe frame grabber for the host computer, unless otherwise specified. |
