When selecting a camera for a machine vision system, designers need to consider the image sensor, resolution, the lens mount, and other features, such as how the camera will connect to the processor. Achieving optimal machine vision and imaging system performance often depends on choosing the best camera interface to meet data bandwidth, data reliability, determinism, power, cable length, and other system requirements.
This article includes information intended to help machine vision and imaging system designers navigate through the various camera interface standards and options to select an interface that best meets the requirements of the machine vision or imaging task at hand.