Interface Comparison
The GigE Vision interface represents the latest technology breakthrough that supersedes the existing technology drawbacks by presenting an ideal combination of speed and flexible cost-effective imaging solutions. Until recently, the renowned industrial camera manufacturers relied on using CameraLink interface technology to meet their high-speed imaging requirements. This archaic interface choice had the disadvantage of shorter cable lengths thus not accounting for long distance reach. Whereas, it provided the benefit of longer cable lengths to cover long distances in no time but at low speeds. To overcome this barrier, the imaging experts focused on designing an interface that can prove to be cost-effective as well as delivers high bandwidth for turning out to be an ideal choice. Hence, the major differences between the existing interface technologies along with their associated trade-offs were identified to come up with an ideal solution. These key differences were catered for to develop unique features that can be integrated into existing architecture to yield high scalability, low implementation cost, high flexibility and physical infrastructure for high speed demanding applications.
GigE Cameras
Similarly, the industrial cameras embedded with GigE Vision interface provide state of the art imaging solutions to meet high speed application requirements by eliminating signal degradation issues with the availability of long cable options that further enhance image quality. Thus it complements the diversified necessities of machine vision applications by displaying high sensitivity, high speed, ultra-high resolution, flexible exposure, global shutter CMOS technology, on-board algorithms, external sync, integration control and compliance with industry standards. Because of consistent industry support, the pathway for the effective implementation of this global standard is created for any future advances in displaying ultra-high imaging experience along with low cost performance.
Interface Devices
The GigE Vision interface thus serves as the perfect interface for catering the needs of varied machine vision applications including aerial surveillance, automated inspection, PCB inspection, factory automation and broadcasting etc. The benefit of multi-camera synchronization with flexible cabling options can account for distances up to 100 meters in length. Moreover, the GigE technology greatly minimizes the need for any frame grabbers by showcasing enhanced transmission speeds with up to 120 Mbytes per second. These features as displayed in GigE based cameras allows them to be easily connected to computer systems via GigE ports and deliver data transfer rates as fast as 1000 Mbps. Further, these cameras allow for unlimited interface devices to be connected from any location via a dedicated computer system. Hence, the GigE Vision interface exhibits unlimited perks of low-cost imaging performance with superior imaging display for becoming the favoured choice of many industrial applications.
