Altera Innovators Day Israel 2026: Gidel FPGA Imaging, Sensor Fusion & Edge AI
Gidel will participate in Altera Innovators Day Israel 2026 on December 15 in Tel Aviv, demonstrating FPGA-based imaging and Edge AI technologies for demanding vision systems. The event will bring together engineers, developers, and industry experts to explore the latest advances in programmable computing.
As an Altera Solution Acceleration Partner (ASAP), Gidel will showcase how Altera FPGA technology and NVIDIA Jetson AI work together. This architecture combines deterministic image acquisition, real-time processing, Quality+ Compression, sensor fusion, and AI-based detection and classification.
Visitors will experience two complementary demonstrations featuring FantoVision40-CXP12 and real-time C-UAS detection and classification.
Demonstration 1: FantoVision40-CXP12 Real-Time IR/RGB Sensor Fusion
FantoVision40-CXP12 integrates high-bandwidth CoaXPress-12 image acquisition, Altera FPGA processing, and NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX in a compact embedded Edge AI system.
The live demonstration will acquire image streams simultaneously from two CoaXPress-12 cameras, one infrared (IR) and one RGB Bayer. The system will process 13 MP images at 30 FPS, combining real-time FPGA processing with Jetson-based sensor fusion.
First, the FPGA handles deterministic image acquisition, preprocessing, enhancement, and Quality+ Compression. Next, the image data is transferred to NVIDIA Jetson for real-time IR/RGB sensor fusion and AI processing.
Key capabilities include:
- Multi-camera CoaXPress-12 acquisition with up to 4 × CXP-12 connections
- Real-time IR/RGB sensor fusion on NVIDIA Jetson
- Deterministic FPGA image processing with low latency
- Real-time image enhancement and preprocessing
- Quality+ Compression to reduce downstream image bandwidth requirements
- NVIDIA Jetson AI for object detection, tracking, and classification
- Compact embedded architecture combining Altera FPGA and NVIDIA Jetson
By offloading image acquisition and processing operations to the FPGA, the architecture reduces CPU/GPU overhead. As a result, more Jetson computing resources remain available for sensor fusion and AI workloads.
Demonstration 2: Real-Time C-UAS Detection & Classification
Gidel will also present a video demonstration of real-time Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) detection and classification.
The video highlights how FPGA-based imaging and NVIDIA Jetson AI support real-time object detection and classification in demanding imaging applications.
In particular, the demonstration illustrates an architecture relevant to UAV detection, surveillance, autonomous systems, and security applications.
Watch the real-time C-UAS demonstration
Together, FPGA processing and embedded AI support applications that require efficient image acquisition, low latency, and real-time analysis close to the sensors.
Combining Altera FPGA Processing with NVIDIA Jetson AI
FantoVision brings two complementary computing technologies into one embedded imaging system.
The Altera FPGA performs high-bandwidth camera acquisition, deterministic preprocessing, real-time image enhancement, and compression. These operations run directly within the imaging pipeline.
Meanwhile, NVIDIA Jetson handles IR/RGB sensor fusion and AI workloads such as object detection, tracking, and classification.
This architecture separates pixel-intensive image-processing tasks from AI computation. Consequently, it helps reduce Jetson CPU/GPU processing overhead while supporting real-time multi-camera imaging.
Gidel also develops PCIe frame grabbers & image processing solutions for high-bandwidth machine vision applications. These solutions support CoaXPress, GigE Vision, and Camera Link cameras, with optional inline FPGA processing, image enhancement, and compression.
FPGA Imaging and Edge AI Applications
The technologies presented at Altera Innovators Day Israel are relevant to a wide range of imaging and vision applications, including:
- Industrial inspection and machine vision
- Multi-camera acquisition and sensor fusion
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- UAV and airborne EO/IR imaging
- C-UAS detection and classification
- Surveillance and security systems
- Embedded AI vision
- Real-time image enhancement and compression
- Compact, low-SWaP imaging systems
Meet Gidel at Altera Innovators Day Israel 2026
Join Gidel in Tel Aviv on December 15 to explore FPGA-based image acquisition, real-time sensor fusion, and Edge AI technologies.
Our team will be available to discuss your imaging challenges, including multi-camera acquisition, FPGA preprocessing, compression, and integration with NVIDIA Jetson.
Discover how Gidel’s FPGA-based solutions can support your next machine vision, autonomous, or embedded AI application.
Altera Innovators Day Israel 2026 Event Details
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Time: 08:30–16:00
Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Event: Altera Innovators Day 2026
