Camera Link HS v1.2, Supporting 25G, Introduced at The Vision Show 2022
Camera Link HS v1.2, Supporting 25G, Introduced at The Vision Show 2022
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — The Vision Show. During day two of The Vision Show 2022 in Boston, Bob McCurrach, A3 Director of Standards Development, will announce the release of v1.2 of the Camera Link HS (CLHS) standard, which includes a major speed upgrade.
The speed updates were accomplished by adding speed grade 25, S25, and F3 connectors (MPO or QSFP+/QSFP28), with no needed changes to the existing IP core, which was introduced in 2012. Using the core is very easy, and the CLHS discovery process ensures that new 25G products are backward compatible with existing 10G products, allowing for a low-risk, proven development path.
The forthcoming CLHS speed update was made possible through the low-cost CLHS IP core, which is available from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) for $1,000. Through its X Protocol, CLHS stands ready to move to speeds of 25 Gbps on an FPGA using 25 Gbps transceivers over fiber with SFP28, QSFP28, or MPO connectors.
“The standard is designed to take advantage of the ever-increasing speeds of proven telecom technology, and the IP cores enable smooth transitions from 3G to 10G and now to 25G,” said McCurrach.
The CLHS X Protocol IP core also supports F2 (SFP+/SFP28) fiber connections in addition to the newly added F3 QSFP+ (quad small-form-factor pluggable) and MPO (multifiber push-on) connectors. Additionally, the specification revision validates CLHS as having up to 100 Gbps (4 x 25 Gbps) available bandwidth using a single MPO connector.
“Since CLHS was first introduced in 2012, the 64b/66b encoded X Protocol has been in production and has a long history of field-tested stability,” said Mike Miethig, chair of the CLHS Technical Committee and Technical Manager at Teledyne Digital Imaging. He added, “Furthermore, the Technical Committee has a clear road map to 50 Gbps and beyond. Again, we think this can be achieved with minimal changes to the standard and the IP core.”
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About The Vision Show
Held on a biennial basis in Boston, The Vision Show is North America’s leading showcase of machine vision and imaging components. Show attendees can see how leading companies in the industry are breaking new ground in areas of interest to engineers, business leaders, and buyers. With more than 100 exhibitors and with beautiful Boston serving as our backdrop, The Vision Show offers a snapshot of where vision is and where it is going. And, best of all, the trade show portion of The Vision Show is free!
About the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is the leading global advocate for the benefits of automating. A3 promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done. A3 represents nearly 1,100 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, systems integrators, end users, academic institutions, research groups, and consulting firms that drive automation forward worldwide.
In addition to The Vision Show — which is co-located with Autonomous Mobile Robotics & Logistics Week, running October 10–13 — A3 has hosted a number of industry-leading events, including the International Robot Safety Conference (September 27–29 in Columbus) and the AI & Smart Automation Conference (September 29; also in Columbus). A3 will host the A3 Business Forum (January 16–18, 2023, in Orlando) and the Automate Show (May 22–25, 2023, in Detroit).
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