{"id":697,"date":"2023-03-25T19:10:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T19:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gidel.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=697"},"modified":"2026-09-22T05:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T05:30:11","slug":"camera-link-simulator","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/gidel.com\/product\/camera-link-simulator\/","title":{"rendered":"CamSim-CL"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Camera Simulator for Camera Link<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"502\">CamSim-CL<\/strong> is a high-performance Camera Link simulator that supports Base, Medium, Full, Deca, and Dual Base configurations and is designed for testing and validating imaging systems and <a href=\"https:\/\/gidel.com\/product_category\/products\/frame-grabbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camera Link frame grabbers<\/a>. Fully compliant with the Camera Link v2.0 standard, it functions as a flexible CameraLink simulator for generating video streams and test patterns. This accelerates development, supports robust system validation, and reduces time-to-market.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"802\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"849\">Performance and Simulation Capabilities<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1210\">The CamSim-CL supports all Camera Link v2.0 configurations and delivers unmatched flexibility for developers. It transmits BMP and RAW image files as well as grayscale and color test patterns using its built-in generator. Moreover, users can program image timing and data parameters through an intuitive GUI, providing full control over simulation accuracy and flexibility. As a result, developers gain both precision and efficiency during testing.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1210\">Camera Link Image Output<\/h3>\n<p>The CamSim-CL generates programmable Camera Link image output to emulate the video stream of a physical Camera Link camera. Users can transmit predefined images, RAW data, or generated test patterns with configurable resolution, pixel format, timing, and Camera Link configuration. This enables repeatable testing of Camera Link frame grabbers, image-processing pipelines, and complete vision systems without requiring the physical target camera.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1249\">Flexible Development Tools<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1309\">The CamSim-CL offers a complete development environment:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1782\">\n<li data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1448\">\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1448\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1338\">Application Software:<\/strong> GUI-based control for Windows and Linux for transmitting images, configuring parameters, defining timing, and displaying results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1555\">\n<p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1467\">API Methods:<\/strong> A robust set of APIs for Windows and Linux, enabling tailored simulator applications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1671\">\n<p data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1671\"><strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1589\">User-Configurable CC Lines:<\/strong> Programmable Camera Control lines for versatile triggering and synchronization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1791\">In addition,<\/strong> these tools ensure seamless integration into diverse workflows and simplify the process of creating custom test setups.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1787\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1835\">Boosting Productivity and Reducing Costs<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2225\">By enabling simulation in a low-cost lab environment, the CamSim-CL eliminates reliance on expensive <a href=\"https:\/\/gidel.com\/camera-link-cameras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camera Link cameras<\/a> during early-stage development. In addition, its data-flow repetition capability ensures reproducible testing, allowing engineers to validate algorithms and quickly identify and resolve rare bugs. Consequently, teams gain higher productivity and stronger confidence in their imaging systems.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2230\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2285\">Why Choose the CamSim-CL?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2599\">\n<li data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2329\">\n<p data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2329\">Fully compliant with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.automate.org\/vision\/vision-standards\/vision-standards-camera-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camera Link<\/a>\u00a0v2.0.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2408\">\n<p data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2408\">Flexible test pattern generation with BMP\/RAW and color\/grayscale options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2474\">\n<p data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2474\">FPGA-based transmission for accurate, repeatable simulations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2522\">\n<p data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2522\">GUI and API support for fast customization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2599\">\n<p data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2599\">Cost-effective solution for developing and validating imaging pipelines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2755\">The CamSim-CL provides engineers with a reliable, flexible, and cost-effective Camera Link simulator built to streamline imaging system development.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"523\">Related Products<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gidel.com\/product_category\/camera-simulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the Full Camera Simulators Range<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gidel.com\/product\/camera-link-frame-grabber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the PCIe Camera Link Frame Grabber<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gidel.com\/product\/jetson-camera-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the FantoVision20-CL: Edge AI Camera Link System<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Camera Simulator for Camera Link The CamSim-CL is a high-performance Camera Link simulator that supports Base, Medium, Full, Deca, and Dual Base configurations and is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5766,"template":"","product_category":[26,60],"class_list":["post-697","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","software-type-software-for-camsim-cl","product_category-software-dev-tools","product_category-camera-simulator"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CamSim-CL: Camera Link Simulator | Gidel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Camera Link Simulator generating Camera Link video streams and test patterns for testing Vision &amp; 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