Chapter 1
Introduction of the AHA-HSMC
FPGAs and image processing are two terms that are becoming linked together in recent years. This
is due to the strong advantages FPGAs present when entering into the realm of video and images.
By utilizing the inherent parallel structures and computation possible in an FPGA, algorithmic
speed is increased dramatically. The birth of the AHA-HSMC daughter card combines the abilities
of two giants in the FPGA industry and the image processing industry: Altera Corporation and
Aptina Imaging Corporation.
The AHA-HSMC is Terasic Technologies’ daughter card solution for sensors from Aptina Imaging
Corporation. The AHA-HSMC makes it possible for users with High Speed Mezzanine Connector
(HSMC) ports to connect Aptina image sensors to Altera FPGA development kits.
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Features
Features
shows a photograph of the AHA-HSMC Daughter Card.
