The VEST Embedded Vision kit utilizes Teledyne e2v’s state-of-the-art Topaz front-side illuminated (FSI) CMOS image sensor, featuring a 2.5μm x 2.5μm pixel size and available in either 2 Megapixel (1920 x 1080) or 1.5 Megapixel (1920 x 800) resolutions.
The sensor offers an F/4 aperture with a 45° horizontal field of view (HFOV), and comes in monochrome or colour versions. It achieves frame rates of 100fps at 8-bit or 65fps at 10-bit for the 2 Megapixel resolution. Equipped with multi-focus and autofocus algorithms, the system easily optimizes for sharp images.
The NXP iMX8M Plus is a powerful processor capable of handling two MIPI CSI inputs, enabling exploration of stereo vision applications. Its integrated ISP (Image Signal Processor) allows for further fine-tuning of images. The processor also boasts a 2.3 TOPS NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for AI/ML development, utilizing the NXP eIQ ML framework. The Embedded Vision kit provides all necessary industrial bus connectivity, including Ethernet ports with TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking).
The vision kit can display images or information on dual displays. When connected to a touchscreen display, the system can process input instructions, providing a human-machine interface (HMI) for the system.
This application kit is suitable for diverse range of applications, such as
• Barcode and OCR Scanning
• Industrial Automation: Scanning for Tracking, Inspection, Industry 4.0
• Robotics, Drones and UAV
• Logistics
• Embedded Vision Systems
• IoT Edge Devices
• Auto ID Systems
Key Features
• Low noise global shutter image sensor providing sharp image of moving objects
• Multi-focus for sharp images over wide distances
• 2 x MIPI CSI ports for stereo vision applications
• Video processing for encoding and decoding
• Option for Hailo AI Accelerator card via PCIe M.2 key connector
Specifications
CPU
Up to 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz, Cortex-M7 @ 400 MHz
GPU
16 GLOPS (high precision) OpenGL ES 3.1/3.0, Vulkan, Open CLTM 1.2FP, Open VGTM 1.1
GPU
NPU operating at up to 2.3 TOPS
Memory
2GB 32-bit LPDDR4-3000
Storage
16GB eMMC 5.1
External Storage
Micro SD 3.0 Socket Push-Push
Form Factor
180mm x 120mm (including SMARC SOM)
Operating Temperature
Commercial | Industrial (Optional)
Wireless
Dual Band WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2×2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.2
Networking
1x 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ45 Ethernet with PoE, 1x 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ45 Ethernet with PoE and TSN Support
USB
1x USB2.0/3.0 Type C with PD, 2x USB 2.0/3.0 Type A, 1x USB 2.0 Type A
Serial Communication
RS485 with 120 ohm Termination (default) or RS232, 2x CAN FD, 3x UART
I/O Expansion
M.2 KeyB (4-lane 2x MIPI CSI < 2x I2C, 2x UART, 2x SPI, GPIO)
M.2 KeyB (LVDS 4/8 Lane default or MIPI DSI (4 lane), 2x I2C, 2x UART)
PCIe M.2 Key E 2230 (1 Lane PCIe Gen3.0, USB, SDIO, I2S, UART, GPIO)
Debugging & Programming
2x Debug-UART Header, 2.54mm Pitch 5pin header, JTAG-1.27mm Pitch 2×5 Pin Header
Buttons And Indicators
1x Power Button, 1x Force Recovery, 1x System Reset, LEDs for PoE operation, LEDs for USB Operation
Power
PoE (25W/channel), USB-C (60W)
Video Encoder
1080p60, H.264, VP8
Video Decoder
1080p60, H.264 / H.265, VP9, VP8
Camera
2x MIPI CSI (4 lane each), 2x ISP
Audio
Headphone Jack with microphone input, header for Speaker L&R up to 10W / channel into 8 ohm load
Display and Touch
LVDS connector with backlight for LCD Panel, I2C Touch Connector, HDMI 2.0a TX
Active Pixels
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Pixel Pitch
2.5μm
Shutter Type
Global
F# (aperture)
F/4.0
Chromaticity
Mono / Color
Minimum Working Distance
10 cm
Frame Rate at Full Resolution
100fps @ 8bit, 65fps @ 10 bit
Temporal Noise
3.5e-
Maximum S/N Ratio
37.4 dB
Active Pixels
1920 (H) x 800 (V)
Pixel Pitch
2.5μm
Shutter Type
Global
F# (aperture)
F/4.0
Chromaticity
Mono / Color
Minimum Working Distance
10 cm
Frame Rate at Full Resolution
130fps @ 8bit, 80fps @ 10 bit
Temporal Noise
3.5e-
Maximum S/N Ratio
37.4 dB
