How to get low latency for high-resolution video stream and why it makes a great difference in camera design?
A question that many engineers attempt to resolve while trying to built the fastest high-resolution video system, able to transfer video over up to 15 meters cable with close to zero latency. The answer is here - Rhonda Software, in partnership with Analog Devices, is ready to design and develop for you smart camera solution with GMSL3 technology that elevates the quality of video streaming to a new heights.
The latest innovation known as 3rd generation of the GMSL (GMSL3) SerDes technology became limitedly available in 2021 with the great key improvements done for:
• Bandwidth
• Power consumption
• Data security
• Extended cable length
• Backward compatibility
• Power consumption
• Data security
• Extended cable length
• Backward compatibility
Compared to GMSL2 with a speed of 6 Gbit/s in forward and 187 Mbit/s in reverse channel, GMSL3 increased speed of forward channel up to 12Gbps/187.5Mbps, that allowed supporting high video resolution and frame rates (4K, 90 fps) over cable lengths of up to 15 meters without any delay.
The new capabilities offered by Rhonda Software with GMSL3 integration to camera design are in a high demand among customers who create innovative products with application of:
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• 8MP ~ 15MP Forward Vision Camera Systems (FVC)
• Video systems with multiple synced cameras
• Aggregated Camera Data Forwarding
• eMirror Camera Systems
• 8MP ~ 15MP Forward Vision Camera Systems (FVC)
• Video systems with multiple synced cameras
• Aggregated Camera Data Forwarding
• eMirror Camera Systems
GMSL3 technology use improves tremendously the efficiency of the solutions for rapidly expanding markets, including:
• Fleet and off-highway vehicles
• Two & three wheeled vehicles
• Logistics and warehouse robots
• Smart agriculture
• Movie production and real-time events broadcasting
• Wearable surgical cameras
Having a seasoned expertise in imaging grown with decades of camera development as trusted Ambarella design partner Rhonda Software has successfully released a number of GMSL2 camera solutions, with included sensor driver development, and GMSL SerDes components that were integrated with Ambarella SoCs. The selection of these ready to use solutions can be perfectly applied for a high-speed Edge AI camera system development.
GMSL2 integration brings a significant improvement for camera-based Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driving Monitoring System (DMS) vehicle systems. As a part of these AI systems GMSL streamlines the video and audio transfer over a single, small-diameter coaxial or STP cable, delivers bidirectional control data, status reporting data, touch and haptic signals as well as data input from other sensors. According to Analog Devices, more than 600 million GMSL links are found in vehicles on the roads from more than 25 automotive manufacturers.
Another smart feature that enhances the potential and broad application of GMSL technology in cutting-edge camera solutions is backward compatibility with the previous generation, which minimizes software design and development overhead and allows reliable reuse. GMSL3 components align with GMSL2 mode hardware from the previous generation. So you can design GMSL2-based camera system as reliable future-proof foundation ready for the smooth GMSL3 upgrade.
Proving this the use of GMSL2 CAMERA EVK developed by Rhonda Software is a well-founded choice for the further efficient transition to integration with GMSL3 cutting-edge data transmitting technology to support higher performance in video transferring. Data transmission over low-cost 50Ω Coax or 100Ω STP cables meet both GMSL3 and GMSL2 channel specifications.
Strategic business and technical values of upgrade from GMSL2 to GMSL3 solution are growing with the added capability of developing smart AI video system on the newest Ambarella silicone: CV5, CV72 and others. Extremely large image resolution that these Ambarella SoCs with Computer Vision on the Edge can process requires faster link to transfer up to 8K video flow from the image sensor to the control unit.
Rhonda Software offers full-cycle custom camera solution development including the design of edge AI products with GMSL technology. Our experts would consult you to identify the best-fitting solution for your project needs and guide you in selecting one of the convenient and suitable Camera Development Options. We provide support throughout the process whether it is discovering the potential of GMSL3 application during the Project Discovery Service, designing the Proof Of Concept for your future product, or advancing the Custom Camera development to introduce your product for global market breakthroughs in segments of Automotive, Robotics, Medical industries, and beyond.
Connect with Rhonda Software team to to discuss your project needs.