Vision Components presents its modular VC MIPI Bricks system with new micro-coax and GMSL2 cable options. They enable to build MIPI-based embedded vision systems with cable lengths of up to 10 meters between the camera module and processor board. The new micro-coax cable comes standard with I-PEX connectors and allows cable lengths of up to 100 cm without additional hardware. Adapters are available for the camera and processor-board sides, which simplify testing and prototyping.

The VC MIPI Bricks system includes over 50 VC MIPI Cameras and perfectly matched accessories, from lens holders to FPGA accelerator boards. The cable options include FPC cables in standard lengths of 60 mm, 100 mm and 200 mm and in variants for all common processor boards, as well as custom cables, for example with inputs for external trigger signals or flash outputs. With the new micro-coax cables, cameras can now be connected at a distance of up to 100 cm with high transmission frequency and full four lanes, ideal for applications with remote sensor heads, confined spaces, and other areas of use that require maximum flexibility. For the micro-coax cables, VC relies on twisted and shielded cables with up to 30 strands. Active components are not necessary, so the cables can be used without additional hardware. Vision Components has developed adapters for the standard I-PEX connectors that enable the VC MIPI Cameras to be connected to a standard flex cable socket for 22-pin ribbon cables at the other end. They simplify the rapid setup of functional samples and prototyping.

If even longer cables are required, for example for special vehicles or for connecting several distributed camera modules to a processor board, the VC MIPI Cameras are also available with a GMSL2 option for high-speed data transmission via serial signals. The necessary serializer is integrated into the camera design, to which the cable with MMCX connector can be directly connected. A deserializer with adapter is also available, so that the cameras can be connected directly to a processor-side MIPI CSI-2 interface during prototyping.

The cable options are part of the VC MIPI Bricks system. This also includes other options such as repeater boards, which enable longer cable lengths even when using standard FPC cables. The boards also feature additional interfaces for external triggers or a flash trigger output. Lens holders and other accessories are also available in the modular kit and can therefore be obtained from VC as a single source. On request, Vision Components configures ready-to-use cameras with the components, which are delivered fully assembled and calibrated. VC also carries out individual customization of the modules. For complete, tailor-made embedded vision systems and development support from the initial idea to integration, the experts at Notavis are available. The company is part of the VC Group and specializes in the development of embedded vision systems. 

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