Overview

Arducam RapidRange G2 GMSL2 camera kit is your long-distance camera solution for robotics and more.

GMSL technology, originally for automotive use, is now expanding into robotics, agriculture, smart cities, and healthcare, offering reliable, high-speed video connectivity. The Arducam RapidRange G2 camera solution maximizes GMSL2, providing an ideal long-distance camera solution to boost efficiency and innovation across industries.

The Arducam GMSL2 12MP Camera Extension Kit for Raspberry Pi delivers long-distance imaging up to 15 meters without quality loss. Powered by ADI’s SerDes technology, it offers high bandwidth and low latency. With a 12MP SONY IMX477 sensor, it ensures excellent image quality and simplifies installations with single-cable transmission. It also supports GMSL1 serializers for easy upgrades and is perfect for robotics, surveillance, automation, precision agriculture, and smart cities.

Applications

• Robotics
• AMR (Autonomous mobile robots)
• Precision agriculture
• Surveillance
• Industrial automation
• IoT Devices/Smart City

Features

• [Long-distance use]
  Enjoy reliable, high-quality imaging at distances of up to 15 meters without any loss in video clarity or performance, ensuring stable transmission over extended ranges.
• [GMSL2]
  Leverages ADI's advanced SerDes technology to deliver a robust bandwidth, providing ultra-low latency and high-speed data transmission for seamless, high-performance video streaming.
• [Quality Streaming]
  Equipped with a 12MP SONY IMX219 sensor, this solution ensures exceptional image clarity and vibrant color reproduction, delivering sharp, detailed video for a variety of demanding applications.
• [Easy and Cost-effective]
  The single-cable signal transmission system simplifies installation and reduces overall system complexity by cutting down on weight, power consumption, and the need for multiple cables, offering an efficient and affordable solution.
• [Backward Compatibility]
  Supports GMSL1 serializers (as per datasheet notes), ensuring a smooth transition and effortless upgrades to the latest GMSL2 technology without requiring significant changes to your existing system setup.
• [Versatility]
  While originally designed for automotive applications, this solution is perfect for a wide range of industries, including robotics, surveillance, industrial automation, precision agriculture, and smart cities, enabling reliable, long-distance video connectivity in diverse environments.

Specifications

Package Including

• 1 x Arducam GMSL2 Rx board
• 1 x Arducam GMSL2 camera Tx board
• 1 x 1m Fakra Z Female to Female RF Coaxial Cable
• 1 x Arducam IMX477 Camera Module
• 1 x 40mm 22-22pin FPC Cable
• 1 x 80mm 22-22pin FPC Cable
• 1 x 73mm 15-22pin FFC Cable
• 1 x Screw Pack

Documentation

• • Quick Start Guide