D3 Engineering announces rugged FPD-Link™ III camera modules for automotive and industrial vision
Small, lightweight, sealed camera modules are designed to IP69K
Rochester, NY - August 2, 2018 - D3 Engineering has introduced a new line of rugged camera modules for automotive and industrial vision. The new DesignCore® D3RCM Rugged Camera Modules integrate OmniVision® or SONY® image sensors with Texas Instruments FPD-Link™ III SerDes for full digital performance and superior resolution. The miniature cameras in sealed enclosures are designed to meet IP69K standards.
DesignCore D3RCM Rugged Camera Modules offer the smallest size, very light weight (less than 10 g excluding lens), and excellent thermal management. Several models feature on-sensor and internal image signal processing (ISP). Power over coax (PoC), with multiplexed video stream and control channel, simplifies system integration.
The rugged camera modules are manufactured with actively aligned optics and 100% unit inspection. The sealed housings have integrated FAKRA connectors. They are designed and manufactured to deliver cost-effective vision in high-performance applications.
Qualification tested and fully validated models are available for automotive production. Other models are production-ready for customer validation. The cameras are available in volumes from 10 to 10,000 or more.
Sony, OmniVision sensors with FPD-Link III available now; OnSemi sensors and GMLS2 to come
The first DesignCore D3RCM Rugged Camera Modules feature Sony or OmniVision image sensors and FPD-Link III SerDes. Additional modules in development include image sensors from ON Semiconductor and others, along with GMSL2 SerDes.
Download data sheets or purchase camera modules at
https://d3engineering.com/store/product-category/product-type/fpd-link-iii-cameras/
Sample quantities are available now from $299. Contact D3 for volume pricing and lead times.
Integration and System Development Support
D3 Engineering helps its OEM customers integrate its rugged camera modules on the OEMs hardware platform of choice. Camera integration services include custom ISP tuning, software drivers, and verification assistance.
D3 also provides complete embedded system development services on its DesignCore platforms or the customers hardware platform. D3RCM Rugged Camera Modules are compatible with D3s DesignCore Development Kits based on NVIDIAs Jetson, Intels FPGA, and Texas Instruments TDA2P, TDA3x, TDA2x, DM50x, and AM57x vision processors. D3 leverages its DesignCore kits to accelerate technology evaluation, prototypes, and vision system development for its customers.
About D3 Engineering
D3 Engineering provides embedded electronic design services for original equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, infrastructure and commercial sectors. Using its proven DesignCore platforms and proven stage-gate development process, D3 Engineering helps its OEM partners minimize the cost, schedule, and technical risks of new product development for performance-critical applications. Specializing in autonomous systems, embedded vision, and connected automation, D3 Engineering provides hardware design, firmware design, validation testing, and transition to production. Learn more at www.D3engineering.com.
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