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 |
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.
