Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) is the fastest growing interface for digital cameras in the field of industrial image processing. It is a universally applicable digital interface, which for the first time provides the potential to produce cameras that can replace analog devices in almost every application.
Gigabit Ethernet offers the widest technological flexibility with regard to bandwidth, cable length, and multi-camera functionality. It is the right choice for data rates of up to 100 MB/s and a maximum cable length of 100 meters. And it makes complex setups with several cameras very simple.
Gigabit Ethernet offers the widest technological flexibility with regard to bandwidth, cable length, and multi-camera functionality. It is the right choice for data rates of up to 100 MB/s and a maximum cable length of 100 meters. And it makes complex setups with several cameras very simple.
In addition to the physical interface defined by the Gigabit Ethernet standard (among others), the especially clear and logical implementation of the GigE Vision Standard supports easy integration in all image processing programs via the use of software “libraries”. Also, because the exchange of GigE Vision compatible cameras can be performed without changing the application software, new investments and follow-up costs can be estimated and well-planned with cameras based on the GigE Vision Standard.
Some of the advantages of the GigE interface as implemented in Basler cameras are:
- High data transfer rates
- Uses existing Ethernet infrastructure
- Long cable lengths are possible
- Easy integration in all image processing applications (libraries)
- High degree of standardization provided by the Gigabit Ethernet and GigE Vision standards
Please contact us if you are interested in the benefits of GigE technology and want to see how it can improve your system performance.