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Recommended system configuration:
For best processing performance and bandwidth we recommend to use the following system configuration. This is essential
when using the higher resolution models for achieving maximum frame rate.
CPU:
Intel i7
RAM:
4GB RAM or more
Disc Space:
200 MB of free disc space
Video:
NVIDIA or Radeon graphics card 128MB or integrated on CPU
Ports:
Motherboard with a USB 3.1 Gen1 port connected to a high performance chipset (e.g. Intel QM77, Z77
or successors) and/or PCIe x1-16 Gen 2 slot for compatible USB 3.1 Gen1 host adapter. Some host
adapters may require PCIe Gen3 ports (see next chapter for more details).
4.1.2.2.
USB 3.1 Host Adapter
For a stable operation of your xiC camera and achieving the maximum possible system performance with the highest frame rate
it is important to choose an appropriate USB 3.1 host adapter chipset.
Please have a look at the following link to our webpage:
http://www.ximea.com/support/wiki/usb3/Compatible_hardware
XIMEA maintains a regularly updated overview of compatible USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 host adapters together with the available
bandwidth
https://www.ximea.com/support/projects/usb3/wiki/USB_3_Host_Adapters
The maximum data transfer rate depends on different conditions (motherboard, chipset, driver version, operating system,...).
PCI Express (PCIe) bus speed requirement: To achieve maximum performance of USB3 cameras - USB 3.1 host adapter must
be connected to the PCIe slot/port/hub and running at 5GT/s in case of PCIe Gen2 host adapters. For cards requiring Gen3 the
speed needs to be 8GT/s.
4.1.2.3.
Cables
The USB 3.1 Gen1 cable that you use with the xiC camera is responsible for the power supply and the data transfer to the PC. It
is required to use an industrial USB 3.1 Gen1 cable with a proper wiring and shielding. We recommend using XIMEA industrial
USB 3.1 Gen1 cables in order to achieve the maximum possible performance of the camera.
XIMEA offers several passive USB 3.1 Gen1 cables and a sync cables, please see
3.13 CBL-U3-1M0 / CBL-U3-3M0 / CBL-U3-
