In the world of industrial imaging, CoaXPress has long been associated with high-end performance but also a hefty price tag. However, recent advancements have made superior image quality more accessible without compromising on cost efficiency.

Technical Advantages of CoaXPress

CoaXPress excels in meeting the technical demands of vision systems. Key features include:

  • Long cable lengths up to 35 meters.
  • A stable data connection ensuring reliable camera communication.
  • Deterministic protocol with high transmission rates.
  • Thin cables that support powering cameras through the data line.

Despite these advantages, a major drawback has been the reliance on expensive frame grabbers, which increases system costs, especially when multiple CoaXPress lines are involved.

CoaXPress-12: The Next Evolution

CoaXPress-12 (or CoaXPress 2.0) takes performance to a new level:

  • Transmission rate increased to 12.5 Gbit/s per line.
  • Capable of handling the full bandwidth of Sony’s latest Pregius Gen4 sensors with just one line.

Additionally, upload speeds have been boosted to 41.6 Mbps, enabling more precise software-triggered control and reducing cable dependency.

Does the Interface Affect Image Quality?

The efficiency of CoaXPress-12 extends beyond data transmission:

  • The protocol generates minimal heat in cameras.
  • Lower operating temperatures improve sensor noise behavior, leading to better image quality.

FXO cameras equipped with Pregius Gen4 sensors from Sony deliver exceptional noise and homogeneity performance, making them ideal for high-quality imaging applications.

Economic Benefits

CoaXPress-12 offers significant economic advantages:

  • Its high bandwidth allows the use of affordable single-lane frame grabbers.
  • When compared to 10GigE solutions, CoaXPress-12 provides comparable performance and total cost of ownership (TCO).

FXO Series with CoaXPress-12

The FXO series from SVS-Vistek represents the latest in industrial cameras. Featuring Sony’s Pregius Gen4 sensors, these cameras boast:

  • A dynamic range of approximately 70 dB.
  • Excellent sensitivity and homogeneity.
  • Exceptional noise performance.

Available Models with CoaXPress-12:

  • FXO540: 24.5 MP, 30.1 fps
  • FXO541: 20.2 MP, 35.7 fps
  • FXO542: 16.1 MP, 45 fps
  • FXO545: 12.3 MP, 61 fps
  • FXO547: 5 MP, 123 fps

The FXO series also includes industrial features such as multi-channel I/O, logic modules, and integrated strobe controllers.

Image acquisition has never been easier or more powerful with CoaXPress-12.

Last Updated: 2025-09-05 03:13:39