CoaXPress 2.0 standard development is nearly complete with the final draft expected in early next year’s Q1, and the release candidate will be finalized at the upcoming spring International Vision Standards Meeting (IVSM). Following this, a formal voting period will commence.

The IVSM occurs twice yearly, bringing together Working Groups from key vision standards organizations including CoaXPress, USB3 Vision, Camera Link, Camera Link HS, and GigE Vision. This initiative is supported by major industry associations such as AIA, EMVA, JIIA, VDMA, and CMVU.

At Adimec, we actively contribute to standardization efforts across various committees including CoaXPress, Camera Link, GenICam, and GigE Vision Working Group. Despite our primary focus on CoaXPress due to its numerous advantages, we maintain involvement in other relevant standards communities.

The most recent IVSM concluded two weeks ago. Given this timing, it’s an ideal moment to highlight updates from the CoaXPress ecosystem. The attention towards CoaXPress continues to surge, with approximately 80 companies attending last year’s meeting and about 40 actively engaged or contributing to the standard—a near doubling compared to previous participation levels.

A focal point is the upcoming CoaXPress 2.0 release. This successor of CoaXPress 1.1.1 introduces enhanced data transfer rates: up to 10 Gbit/s and 12.5 Gbit/s per connection, while maintaining backward compatibility with existing speeds like those in CoaXPress 1.1.1 (6.25 Gbit/s).

This performance upgrade offers multiple benefits:

  • Higher frame rates
  • Increased camera resolution capabilities
  • Reduced system costs through more flexible cabling options

Key enhancements beyond speed include data striping, improved uplink bandwidth capacity, and forward error correction mechanisms. Long-term planning also includes optical interface support for future standard iterations.

As CoaXPress adoption grows with increasing vendor participation, ensuring cross-manufacturer interoperability remains critical. To address this need, efforts are underway to strengthen compliance testing protocols.

In summary: broader industry involvement in CoaXPress continues to expand, and certified products supporting the new 12.5 Gbit/s capability will debut late in 2017.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 21:11:48