Proc10A-CXP: Octo CXP 6 Frame Grabber

Proc10A-CXP: Octo CXP 6 Frame Grabber with Real-Time Image Processing

The Proc10A-CXP is a high-performance Octo CXP 6 Frame Grabber designed for real-time image acquisition, processing, and compression in demanding multi-camera vision environments. Powered by Altera Arria 10 FPGA technology, it supports up to 8× CXP-6 links, delivering simultaneous acquisition from up to 8 cameras with 33 GB on-board memory. As a result, it ensures zero frame loss, ultra-low latency, and negligible CPU load, making it ideal for mission-critical applications.

Performance and Real-Time Image Processing

The Proc10A-CXP is available as a plug-and-play CXP frame grabber or as part of a complete solution integrating image acquisition, modular real-time preprocessing, enhancement, and advanced compression IPs (JPEG, Lossless, Quality+).

Inline enhancement features include:

High Dynamic Range (HDR) – Captures superior details in high-contrast lighting conditions.
White Balance – Maintains color accuracy across variable lighting conditions.
Dynamic Luminance Balance – Preserves consistent brightness under changing illumination.
Gamma Correction – Optimizes brightness and contrast for improved clarity.

Real-time compression with Dynamic ROI delivers:

Extended recording times without compromising quality.
Lower transmission bandwidth for efficient data handling.
Accelerated offline compression, reducing storage needs and post-processing time.

InfiniVision Architecture – Multi-Camera CXP Frame Grabber

Gidel’s InfiniVision architecture addresses critical multi-camera challenges, including bandwidth, synchronization, connectivity, and scalability. Consequently, the Proc10A-CXP, Octo CXP frame grabber supports up to 8x CXP-6 links, enabling 1–8 cameras to operate seamlessly with consistent high-speed throughput.

Additionally, a PCIe Gen3 x8 interface ensures CPU-free, ultra-fast data transfer, while on-board 33 GB buffers enhance acquisition stability and enable real-time FPGA-based image processing. As a result, the Proc10A-CXP delivers reliable performance in high-resolution, high-speed imaging systems.

Flexible Operating Modes

The Proc10A-CXP supports two operating modes selectable via firmware:

InfiniVision: Ideal for synchronized multi-camera setups, combining all camera data—even across multiple cards—into a single buffer with support for dynamic resolutions and formats.
ProcFG: Optimized for line-scan cameras, offering fixed frame sizes, pixel formats, and ROI grabbing (uncompressed).

As a result, the Proc10A-CXP adapts to diverse workflows, from complex multi-camera systems to single-camera applications requiring consistent, high-performance acquisition.

SDK and Development Tools

The Proc10A-CXP is supported by Gidel’s SDK, featuring intuitive GUIs and APIs for easy integration. Moreover, the ProcVision Suite adds advanced FPGA programming, debugging, and validation tools, enabling rapid customization of data pipelines, real-time processing, and compression workflows. Consequently, developers can deploy optimized, application-specific solutions faster and with reduced risk.

Why Choose the Proc10A-CXP? (Octo CXP 6 Frame Grabber)

Supports up to 8× CXP-6 links for high-bandwidth acquisition.
FPGA-based real-time processing with HDR, white balance, and gamma correction.
Dynamic ROI compression for storage and bandwidth efficiency.
Flexible operating modes to suit multi-camera and line-scan setups.
Advanced SDK and ProcVision Suite for rapid development and integration.

Looking for an Octo CoaXPress-12 Frame Grabber solution? see Proc1C10N-CXP12.
Need a compact Quad CXP-12 Frame Grabber? refer to HawkEye-CXP12.
For a Jetson-based Quad CoaXPress-12 solution, visit FantoVision40-CXP12 Edge Computer Vision System.
For a Jetson with Quad CXP12 & 10GigE Vision Interfaces, see FantoVision40 Edge Computer Vision System.

Target Applications

Military & Defense
Recording & Streaming Applications
Aerospace (including drones and UAVs)
Medical Imaging
Outdoor Imaging
Sports Analytics
ATE (Automated Test Equipment)
Electron Microscopy
Industrial Inspection & Sorting Machines
Agriculture
Scientific Research

General

Camera Input

8x CoaXPress-6 links
4x CoaXPress-6 links
PoCXP

CoaXPress Version

CoaXPress 2.1

Camera Input Connectors

8x Micro-BNC

Additional Connectors

JTAG
VGA15-pin for connecting GPIO's to the bracket
16-pin board-to-board header

Supported down-connection speeds

1.25 Gb/s | CXP-1
2.5 Gb/s | CXP-2
3.125 Gb/s | CXP-3
5 Gb/s | CXP-5
6.25 Gb/s | CXP-6

Supported up-connection speeds

20.83 Mbps (CXP-1 to CXP-6)

Maximum Stream Packet Size

8,192 bytes

Advanced ROI feature

On-the -fly selective ROI acquisition

Image Formats

Mono, Bayer, RGBA (8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 bits/color)
RGB (8, 10 and 12 bits/color)

Max Resolution

Horizontal: 16 K pixels (64-bit)
Vertical: 65 K lines

Maximum Acquisition Throughput

40 Gb/s

Compression & Image Enhancements

Compression Options:

Image Enhancements Options:

High Dynamic Range (HDR) correction

For more modular image-processing options - Contact Us

Host Bus

PCIe x8 Gen. 3

On Board Memory

Up to 17 GB

Camera Types

Area
Line Scan

Form Factor

Single-slot, full-height half-length PCIe card

GPIO

External IO - 12x LVTTL

Cooling

Passive cooling | Active cooling (fan)

MTBF (with passive cooling)

> Million hours (With Passive Cooling)

Environmental conditions

Temperature

Operating ambient air temperature: 0 – 55° C

Humidity

Continuous Operation: 10 - 80% (non-condensing)
Peak Operation: 10 - 90% (non-condensing)

Environmental Compliance

Modular Real-Time
Image Processing

Gidel FPGA flow can integrate advanced image processing algorithms, including:

Compression encoders: JPEG | Lossless | Quality+
High Dynamic Range (HDR) correction from a single exposure
White Balance – Maintains color accuracy across variable lighting conditions
Dynamic Luminance Balance – Preserves consistent brightness under changing illumination
Morphological operations such as Open/Close using a round structuring element

User FPGA code

Users can integrate their own FPGA code with Gidel’s IPs

For more information, refer to the FPGA Processing tab

Power

PoCXP 32W | PoCXP 42W

CXP Links

1,2,4 or 8 CXP 6 links

The Proc10A-CXP Frame Grabber is a highly modular solution, designed to be tailored to meet unique application requirements.

Looking to adapt the Proc10A-CXP to match your vision?

Contact Our Experts

The Proc10A-CXP frame grabber offers two powerful customization paths to meet specific application requirements:

Modular Pre-Configured Features
Gidel provides a range of pre-embedded modules tailored to your specifications—such as real-time compression, HDR, and other advanced features. (See the Options tab for available configurations.)
User-Level FPGA Customization
Leverage Gidel’s development tools and IP libraries to integrate your proprietary FPGA logic and extend the system’s capabilities for acquisition, image processing, and control.

The Gidel ProcVision Suite delivers a complete toolchain for advanced user-level FPGA customization of the data flow, image pipeline, image processing, and more—ensuring optimal performance for your vision or imaging application.

Proc10A-CXP: FPGA resource comparison

Model	Proc10A-CXP-027	Proc10A-CXP-066	Proc10A-CXP-115
FPGA	Altera Arria 10 GX 270	Altera Arria 10 GX 660	Altera Arria 10 GX 1150
FPGA-ALM	101,620	250,540	427,200
FPGA-M20K	750	2,133	2,713
FPGA - 18 x 19 Multiplier	1,660	3,556	3,036
Peripheral Memory:
DRAM A capacity	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB
DRAM A sustain bandwidth	5.6 GB/s	5.6 GB/s	5.6 GB/s
SoDIMM B capacity	0, 8,16 GB	0, 8,16 GB	0, 8,16 GB
SoDIMM B sustain bandwidth	8.96 GB/s	8.96 GB/s	8.96 GB/s
SoDIMM C capacity	0, 8,16 GB	0, 8,16 GB	0, 8,16 GB
SoDIMM C sustain bandwidth	8.96 GB/s	8.96 GB/s	8.96 GB/s

Grabbers SDK

InfiniVision

Designed for acquisition from a large number of cameras (100+), with an option for embedded real-time compression.

ProcFG

Optimized for line-scan camera acquisition, combining ROI-based grabbing with integrated debugging and analysis tools.

Application Interfaces

GUI Applications

InfiniVision
ProcFG
CameraConfig – Camera discovery and configuration
ggvcon – GigE Vision network configuration

APIs

InfiniVision with supporting examples
ProcFG with supporting examples
Gen<i>Cam GenTL producer libraries compatible with C/C++ compilers
InitCam for developing user Gen<i>Cam camera configuration application
GigE for developing camera network communication applications

Software Compatibility

Third-party software

MVTec Halcon machine vision software
Camera control Gen<i>Cam based application

Operation Systems supported

Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Linux (kernel 2.6.x- 6.12)

Please note: Linux version doesn’t include the ProcFG/InfiniVision GUI, just the API.

Documentation

Proc10A-CXP Datasheet Open

Proc10A-CXP Block diagram Open

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