FMC-CL, Cameralink frame-grabber

FMC/CL is a Camera Link FMC (FPGA Mezzanine Module) that interfaces to quad BASE, MEDIUM, and dual FULL and Extended FULL Camera Link compatible cameras.
The FMC/CL has a variety of I/O capabilities – 2 x SATA connectors and 4 CL connectors that can also be utilized as a general-purpose I/O.
The table below shows the mode and the support provided by the hardware based on the FPGA card used.

Interface
LPC Carrier
HPC Carrier
Single Base CL
Dual Base CL
 
Quad Base CL
 
Single Medium CL
Dual Medium CL
 
Single Full / Extended Full CL
Dual Full / Extended Full CL
 
1x SATA-3
2x SATA-3
 

 

 

 

Features

  • Dual Base, Quad Base, Medium, Full and Extended Full CL configuration
  • PoCL (Power over Camera Link) support
  • Up to 85 MHz data rate
  • ESD protection for all Camera Link signals
  • Optional Dual SATA for direct disk interface
  • LPC (low pin count) and HPC (high pin count)
  • Commercial and Industrial grades
  • Supports Sundance DSP Video Generator

 

Applications

  • High-end image processing
  • Defense
  • Machine vision
  • Video analysis

 

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FMC-CL solder side Auxiliary card top side Auxiliary card bottom side FMC-C next to Auxiliary card

FMC-CL STEP File

 

Block Diagram

Block diagram

The Sundance DSP SE120, PXIe800, and PXIe700 boards using the Xilinx Kintex series can support FMC-CL. The IP core for capturing the frames from the camera(s) is included when a Sundance carrier card has been purchased with the FMC-CL. An extension PC bracket and flex cables allow the use of two cameras in Full/Extended modes.

 

FMC-CL-2 supports 2 Cameralink cameras and includes an IP core in binary format (with the purchase of a Sundance carrier card) for supporting the FMC-CL interface to the camera. The Source version is also available. Please contact the Sundance sales team for details.

FMC-CL-4 supports 4 Cameralink cameras and includes an FMC-CL, auxiliary card with PC bracket (offers two additional camera link connectors), 2 152660343 flex cables, standoff, and screws.

When order the PXIe systems, you may also need to order the FMC-CL-PXIe bracket. FC-CL  IP core in binary format for supporting FMC-CL interface to the camera is included with the purchase of a Sundance carrier card. The Source version is also available. Please, contact the Sundance sales team for details.

FC-CL     IP core in binary format for supporting FMC-CL interface to the camera is included with the purchase of a Sundance carrier card. The Source version is also available. Please contact the Sundance sales team for details.

Note

The binaries for the FMC-CL are only included and usable with the purchase of Sundance carrier cards with the FMC-CL module. The binaries can be purchased separately, but Sundance cannot confirm the functionality of these binaries with 3rd party carrier cards. The FMC-CL sources can be purchased if the customer chooses to use a 3rd party carrier card.