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The Gidel FantoVision20-CL Edge Computer is a high-performance AI vision edge computing platform designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency machine vision and imaging applications. The camera link interface captures and processes data from 80-bit or Dual-Base Camera Link cameras. It is available with an integrated Nvidia Jetson Orin NX, Orin Nano, or Xavier NX embedded computer, and Arria 10 FPGA for high-performance image acquisition and pre-processing.
Built for industrial machine vision, inspection, medical imaging, and defense applications, the FantoVision20-CL combines unmatched I/O bandwidth, deterministic FPGA processing, and GPU-accelerated AI in a cost-effective and scalable edge computer.
The integrated NVIDIA Jetson platform provides a powerful GPU-accelerated AI engine for deep learning inference, computer vision algorithms, multi-camera analytics, and real-time defect detection and classification. Software Engineers can use CUDA C/C++, NVIDIA libraries, and popular AI frameworks to build and deploy advanced vision applications directly on the edge computer.
FantoVision vision systems are available as a a plug-and-play FPGA-based frame grabber, or as part of a complete AI vision system.
FantoVision20-CL Datasheet
FantoVision20 Family Getting Started User Guide
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How FantoVision overcomes I/O and bandwidth limitations commonly faced by NVIDIA Jetson-based embedded systems
FantoVision edge computers are available as:
The FantoVision20-CL is optimized for Camera Link Vision camera systems requiring real-time processing at the edge. With up to 6.8 Gb/s bandwidth of total acquisition bandwidth, the system can capture, process, and stream high-resolution image sources from Camera Link Deca, Full, Medium, Base, or Dual Base cameras without dropped frames or latency bottlenecks. The architecture eliminates the need to send raw, uncompressed data to servers or the cloud.
By combining FPGA-based image preprocessing with GPU-accelerated AI inference, the system enables:
At the core of the system is an Intel Arria 10 FPGA running Gidel’s ProcVision™ image processing suite, enabling:
By performing these operations before data reaches the GPU or network, the FantoVision20-CL significantly reduces system load, bandwidth usage, and storage requirements.
FantoVision's hybrid FPGA + GPU architecture provides the best combination of deterministic real-time processing and flexible AI compute that include:
Need help selecting the right Camera Link Vision AI edge computer for your application? Contact us today to discuss your requirements and see how the FantoVision20-CL can power your next high-performance vision system.
General Specifications
| Camera Interface | 1x 80-bit (Deca), Full, Medium or Base Camera Link Dual Base Optional PoCL |
| Compliant Interfaces | Camera Link 2.0 |
| Camera Input Connectors | 2x SDR26 (mini Camera Link) |
| Advanced Features | On-the-fly selective ROI acquisition Link Aggregation mode Chunk Data |
| Host Interfaces | 1x GbE 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (single lane) 1x USB 2.0 1x HDMI Out 1x Recovery 1x Restart 1x UART |
| Max USB Power | ≤ 4 W |
| Storage | NVMe interface: Gen 3 ×1 / Gen 4 ×2 (Depends on the Jetson model) Up to 2TB Contact us if you need a larger capacity. |
| Image Formats | Mono, Bayer, RGBA (8, 10, 12, 14, 16 bits/color) RGB (8, 10, 12 bits/color) |
| Max Resolution | Horizontal 16K pixels (64-bit) Vertical 65K lines Contact us for configurations supporting higher resolutions. |
| Compression & Image Enhancements | On Jetson: H.264, H.265 On FPGA (Compression: JPEG, Lossless, Quality+ On FPGA (Enhancements): High Dynamic Range (HDR) correction Contact us for additional modular image processing options. |
| Maximum Acquisition Throughput | 6.8 Gb/s |
| Camera Types | Area, Line Scan |
| GPIO | 2x RS422 differential pairs 2x Opto-Isolators 2x High-Drive output 3x LVTTL GPIO power out: 2x 12V @ 1.0A aggregate |
| Streaming & Communication Protocols | Customizable streaming & communication using NVIDIA tools RTSP streaming option/td> |
| Dimensions | 134L × 90W × 60H mm |
| Weight | 750g |
| Cooling | Passive cooling Active cooling (fan) option |
| MTBF | MTBF values at 60% confidence and 40 °C case temperature are: >650Kh (with Passive Cooling) |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, CCI |
Processors
| Embedded Computer | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX NVIDIA Jetson Nano NX (Subject to minimum order quantity) |
| Jetson Computer Resources |
NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB:
JetPack 6.2.1
Up to 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE 2MB L2 + 4MB L3 1024 Core Ampere, with 32 Tensor Cores Up to 157 TOPS AI computation Up to 16GB @ 102.4 GB/s Video encode: 1x 4K60, 3x 4K30, 6x 1080p60, 12x 1080p30 (H.265), H.264, H.265, AV1 Video decode: 1x 8K30,2x 4K60, 4x 4K30, 9x 1080p60, 18x 1080p30 (H.265), H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX 16GB:
JetPack 5.1.3
Up to 6-core NVIDIA Carmel (Arm v8.2) 6MB L2 + 4MB L3 384 Core Volta, with 48 Tensor Cores Up to 21 TOPS AI computation Up to 16GB @ 51.2 GB/s Video encode: 1x 4K60, 2x 4K30, 4x 1080p60, 8x 1080p30 (H.265), H.264, H.265 Video decode: 2x 4K60, 4x 4K30, 8x 1080p60, 16x 1080p30 (H.265), H.264, H.265, VP9 NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX 8GB:
JetPack 5.1.3
Up to 6-core NVIDIA Carmel (Arm v8.2) 6MB L2 + 4MB L3 384 Core Volta, with 48 Tensor Cores Up to 21 TOPS AI computation Up to 8GB @ 51.2 GB/s Video encode: 1x 4K60, 2x 4K30, 4x 1080p60, 8x 1080p30 (H.265), H.264, H.265 Video decode: 2x 4K60, 4x 4K30, 8x 1080p60, 16x 1080p30 (H.265), H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| FPGA Types | Altera Arria 10: 160 GX, 270 GX, 660 GX |
| GPU-FPGA interconnectivity | PCIe Gen 3 x4 @ up to 26.4 Gb/s |
Environmental Conditions
| Temperature Range | Commercial: 0 °C - 65 °C case temperature Industrial: -25 °C - 65 °C case temperature. (Limited FPGA options) |
| IP Compliance |
IP51-compliant For configurations meeting higher IP standards, contact us. |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS, Conflict Minerals, ISO, REACH |
| Category | Specifications / Options |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Jetson Model |
Orin NX 16GB Xavier NX 8GB / 16GB Nano NX (Subject to minimum order quantity) |
| FPGA |
Arria 10 160 GX: 2GB / 4GB Arria 10 270 GX: 2GB / 10GB and 4GB (Industrial Temperature) Arria 10 660 GX: 9GB DRAM Throughput: 2GB – 10GB DDR4 @ up to 24GB/s |
| Camera Interface | Customized user protocol option |
| Storage |
NVMe interface: Gen 3 ×1 / Gen 4 ×2 (Depends on Jetson model) 100GB 1TB (Subject to minimum order quantity) 2TB Contact us if you need a larger capacity. |
| Modular Real-Time Image Processing |
Gidel FPGA flow can integrate advanced image processing algorithms, including: Compression encoders: JPEG | Lossless | Quality+ High Dynamic Range (HDR) correction from a single exposure White Balance – Maintains color accuracy across variable lighting conditions Dynamic Luminance Balance – Preserves consistent brightness under changing illumination Morphological operations such as Open/Close using a round structuring element |
| User FPGA Code | Users can integrate their own FPGA code with Gidel’s |
| Streaming & Communication | RTSP streaming option |
| Cooling |
Passive cooling Active cooling (fan) option |
| Ruggedized | Extended vibration resistance (recommended for harsh environments) |
| Temperature Range | Industrial: -25°C to 65°C case temperature (limited FPGA options) |
| IP Compliance | For custom IP ratings or ratings above IP53, contact us. |
FantoVision modular edge computers are customizable, allowing you to select from a range of Jetson SoM, FPGA, storage, and cooling options. Contact us to get an edge computer customized for you!
AI/Algorithm Development
The FantoVision edge computers are supported by NVIDIA’s libraries enabling software engineers to develop algorithms/AI on the Jetson via CUDA C/C++.
ProcVision Developer’s Suite
The ProcVision Suite offers a comprehensive set of tools, including:
