CoaXPress was developed at the beginning of 2007 to address limitations in existing interfaces by improving bandwidth efficiency, reducing infrastructure costs, simplifying implementation, and enhancing scalability. It enables seamless management of digital video, control signals, GPIO inputs/outputs, triggering mechanisms, and power distribution through a single cable that is both flexible and cost-effective.

At its core, CoaXPress offers superior performance over longer distances compared to any other current or emerging standard in the market. Despite the release of Version 1.0 (December 2010) and global approval by AIA and EMVA (March 2011), there are still widespread misconceptions about this technology.

Here are five lesser-known facts about CoaXPress:

1. Wide Availability of High-Speed Frame Grabbers

CoaXPress frame grabbers supporting high speeds—including the fastest variant at 25 Gbits/s—are readily available from multiple vendors, such as Active Silicon, Aval Data, Euresys, Bitflow, Matrox Imaging, Silicon Software, Kaya Instruments, and Gidel. Notable examples include the Firebird FPD-4xCXP6 (Active Silicon) and APX-3664 (Aval Data), both capable of handling 25 Gbits/s or CoaXPress QUAD speeds.

2. Low Power Consumption in Version 1.1

Version 1.1, released in April 2013, introduced significant power efficiency improvements. Key changes include support for the new DIN connector alongside existing BNC connectors and certification of products designed to consume less than 9W per camera.

3. Seamless Analog-to-Digital Migration for Security Systems

CoaXPress leverages standard coax cables already deployed in global analog security systems (e.g., legacy day TV cameras). This compatibility simplifies upgrading to digital systems and reduces integration complexity by eliminating the need for separate power or control cables.

4. Overcoming Limitations of Other Machine Vision Interfaces

Designed from inception, CoaXPress delivers high scalability and data rates over extended cable lengths while maintaining timing accuracy and integrated power delivery—outperforming traditional machine vision interfaces like GigE Vision or USB3 Vision in specific scenarios.

5. Driving Innovation in Medical Imaging

The combination of long cable reach, high bandwidth, and advanced image sensors makes CoaXPress ideal for emerging medical applications such as endoscopic imaging and automated digital pathology systems. For instance, it enables non-invasive cancer detection technologies.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 20:16:21