Gidel CamSim camera simulator | CoaXPress | CL Camera Link | CC Camera Control | Gidel FPGA PCIe frame grabber included | 2x MDR-26 connectors
The Gidel CamSim™ is a flexible high-performance camera simulator that generates a camera link video stream and test patterns for testing frame grabbers or vision/imaging systems. The system supports all Camera Link™ specification v2.0 configurations and can be customized for any user-defined camera protocol and interface.
This allows development to be carried out without the expense of actual cameras. This improves productivity and reduces the cost of vision and imaging systems development. The data flow repetition features allows for the validation of algorithms. The data flow can be reconstructed to locate bugs.
The CamSim suite includes:
Application Software: An intuitive GUI enabling full control of the image simulation, including transmission of the image from user files or from the pattern generator files, configuring the camera link parameters, defining signal timing, and displaying the images transmitted
API Methods: A set of CamSim API methods that can be used to develop a unique application. The API methods run on both Windows and Linux
Gidel PCIe Board: A PCIe FPGA board incorporating Gidel CamSim firmware for transmitting the image data
Simulates all camera link v2.0 configurations, including base, medium, and full or 80-bit DECA
Simulates machine input in the for of user IOs
Supports BMP and RAW input image files
Pattern generator for transmitting color and grayscale test patterns
Fully programmable image timing and data parameter configuration via GUI
API methods for developing user simulator applications
Configurable Camera Control (CC) lines for triggering options
Throughput capabilities of 1-10 pixels simultaneously at 7,000-85,000 KHz. Pixel bit depth from 8 to 36 bits per pixel
Software and FPGA customization for extended machine simulation and or custom logic or processes
Up to 16 GB image buffer
Two MDR-26 connectors for simulating all camera link modes
System block diagram: Detailed architecture of the CamSim IP Core, supporting various pixel formats and providing a flexible interface between the host application and the output protocol (Camera Link or CXP).
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High-performance Gidel PCIe boards designed for reliable camera simulation, featuring dedicated connectors for industry-standard vision protocols.Typical system setup: The CamSim board simulates a camera, sending data to a frame grabber while interacting with machine I/Os for precise hardware synchronization.The CamSim intuitive GUI allows users to configure frame parameters, select image sources (pattern generator or files), and monitor real-time FPS for both Camera Link and CoaXPress interfaces.
