April 5, 2013 -- BitFlow introduced SDK 5.70, a flexible application framework that will allow system integrators to develop customized machine vision applications quickly and easily in the emerging CoaXPress standard. BitFlow SDK 5.70 has been updated and enhanced in several areas. To download the free full version, visit the Customer Support Files page on BitFlow's website.
CoaXPress is an asymmetric high-speed point to point serial communication standard that sends video, communication, control and power via standard coaxial cables over relatively long lengths with a downlink of up to 625 Mb/s per cable for video data transmitted up to 40 meters. For communication from host to device, there is a 20 Mb/s uplink that allows for control and configuration data. Links may be aggregated to provide multiples of the single coax bandwidth typically to 2,400 Mb/s (4 cable). Power is provided over the cable at up to 13 Watts per cable. CoaXPress combines the elegant simplicity of coaxial cable with state-of- the-art, high-speed serial data technology.
The combination of these two highly desirable features - standard coaxial cable and "express" speed - provides a revolutionary leap forward in high speed image and data transmission.
