BitFlow Karbon PCI Express Frame Grabber

The BitFlow KBN-PCE-CL2-D is a PCIe x8 frame grabber designed for Camera Link (CL) interfaces, enabling simultaneous image acquisition from multiple cameras. It leverages BitFlow’s FlowThru architecture, which provides direct data transfer to host applications with minimal CPU utilization and zero latency. This architecture is optimized for high-speed data rates and efficient DMA transfers, making it suitable for demanding imaging applications in industrial, semiconductor, and scientific research environments.

### Technical Specifications

* **Bus Interface:** PCI Express (PCIe) x8
* **Camera Interface:** Camera Link (CL)
* **FlowThru Architecture:** Eliminates the need for on-board frame buffers, ensuring zero latency and low CPU usage.
* **DMA Transfer:** Supports scatter/gather DMA with burst rates up to 2.0 GB/S.
* **Maximum Data Rate:** Up to 2.0 GB/S burst rates.
* **Camera Acquisition Capabilities:**
* Acquire from up to four independent Base CL cameras.
* Acquire from up to two independent Medium/Full CL cameras.
* Acquire from up to two 10-tap CL cameras.
* The KBN-PCE-CL2-D specifically supports two Base CL cameras.
* **Image Dimensions:** Supports images up to 256K x 128K pixels.
* **Pixel Clock Rate:** Capable of handling pixel clock rates up to 85 MHz.
* **Multi-tap Camera Support:** On-the-fly rasterization for multi-tap cameras.
* **Bayer Matrix Decoding:** Optional hardware Bayer matrix decoding.
* **Timing Generator:** On-board timing generator for high-resolution exposure control.

### Interfaces

* **Camera Connectors:** MDR Camera Link connectors.
* **Trigger and Encoder Inputs:** Independent trigger and encoder inputs for each camera.
* **Camera Control Outputs:** Independent CCs outputs for each camera.
* **General Purpose I/O:** General purpose inputs and outputs available.

### Physical

* **Form Factor:** Half-Size x8 PCI Express Board.

### Compatibility

* **Software Support:** Supported by the BitFlow SDK on 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems (Windows and Linux).
* **PCI Express Bus:** The PCIe x8 interface ensures a peer-to-peer connection, minimizing bus contention and maximizing sustained DMA bandwidth.

### Why Choose Aumictech for BitFlow KBN-PCE-CL2-D?

At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end machine vision frame grabbers. Whether you need a robust solution for multi-camera synchronization, high-speed data acquisition, or a compact form factor for space-constrained applications, our team ensures the BitFlow KBN-PCE-CL2-D delivers maximum performance for your application.