Deserializer Boards for Embedded Vision

The Imaging Source offers 4-channel Deserializer Boards for GMSL2 and FPD-Link III embedded vision systems. Each board is designed for a specific camera interface and should be selected together with the camera model, cable type, host platform and software environment.

Deserializer Boards are useful when an embedded vision system needs longer cable distances, robust signal transmission and flexible remote camera placement.

Key advantages include:

• Support for GMSL2 and FPD-Link III camera integration
• Connection of up to four compatible cameras
• Long-distance coaxial cable setups
• Compatibility with IP67-rated coaxial PoC cables
• FAKRA connector support for robust system integration
• Integration with NVIDIA Jetson Orin reference designs
• Driver, SDK and software support for embedded development
• Technical Reference Manual and STEP file access for integration planning
  

Deserializer Board compatibility depends on the selected camera interface, camera model and embedded processing platform.

The Imaging Source Deserializer Boards support up to four compatible Acuva GMSL2 IP67 cameras or 36C FPD-Link III IP67 cameras. The complete setup should be checked together, including camera, cable, Deserializer Board, carrier board, reference design and software environment.

Deserializer Boards for GMSL2 and FPD-Link III systems are used with compatible coaxial PoC cables.

The Imaging Source ecosystem includes IP67-rated coaxial cables with FAKRA connectors in lengths from 1 m to 15 m. These cables support reliable camera placement when the sensor must be installed away from the processing platform.

Power-over-Coax helps reduce separate wiring by carrying power and data through the supported coaxial connection, depending on the selected camera, board and cable configuration.

The Imaging Source Deserializer Boards can be used with compatible NVIDIA Jetson Orin reference designs.

This allows GMSL2 and FPD-Link III cameras to be connected to an embedded vision platform where direct camera placement is not practical. The Deserializer Board helps bridge the connection between remote cameras and the processing hardware, supporting compact, multi-camera embedded vision systems.

Deserializer Board integration depends on reliable camera drivers, SDKs and platform support.

The Imaging Source supports embedded vision development with device drivers, software development kits, programming samples, software tools and Linux ARM 64-bit support. Software support can include IC Imaging Control 4 SDK and GStreamer, depending on the selected camera setup, processing platform and project requirements.

Selecting the right Deserializer Board depends on the complete embedded vision setup, not only the board itself.

Before choosing a board, define:

• Camera interface: GMSL2 or FPD-Link III
• Camera model and sensor requirements
• Number of cameras
• Required cable length
• Connector and cable type
• Processing platform
• NVIDIA Jetson Orin reference design compatibility
• Software environment
• Mechanical mounting requirements
• Environmental and production requirements

Checking these details early helps avoid compatibility issues and supports a smoother path from evaluation to a working embedded vision system.

Deserializer Boards are suitable for embedded vision systems that need camera placement and reliable high-speed image transmission.

Typical applications include:

• Automotive vision and in-vehicle imaging
• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Agricultural monitoring and automation
• Outdoor inspection systems
• Embedded AI vision systems
• Multi-camera machine vision
• Mobile and edge computing platforms
• Harsh-environment inspection systems