xiX - Technical Manual Version 1.3
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Maximum compactness: smallest form factor cameras and mini connectors allow closest sensor-to-sensor proximity
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Aggregation into one high bandwidth upstream (up to 64Gbit/s)
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Full utilization of PCIe architecture with point-to-point connection and direct memory access
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Use of standard components allows simple assembly for the creation of a custom platform
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No need for external or additional expansion backplanes
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Multiple example types of xSWITCH board are already designed
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Shape of the board can be can be tailored precisely to application requirements
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Benefit from XIMEA´s unique experience and expertise in the field of PCIe
MIX AND MATCH
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Connect multiple various camera models and types of cameras to a single computer
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Select from wide range of sensor resolutions and frame rates
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Combine housed and board level camera types
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Choice of different number of PCIe lanes and PCIe standards (2, 4, 8 lanes / Gen2 or Gen3)
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Choice of various connectors: flat-flex option, board to board or iPass
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Choose between flat-flex connectors with vertical or horizontal orientation
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Bridge small or large distances of >100 m by selecting copper cable or optical fiber cable
