High-speed Interface
SLVS-EC™

High-speed transmission

Enables implementation for high-speed, high-resolution image sensors without adding pins or enlarging the package. SLVS-EC supports a maximum of 10 Gbps/lane (as of June 2024), making it capable of effective, high-resolution, high-frame rate image transfer. Also, thanks to its high data rate, fewer lanes are needed to send the same amount of data. This enables simplification of the interface connection, making design easy and straightforward.

Long-distance transmission

Because SLVS-EC uses the embedded clock method, it is more suitable for long-distance data transmission than other interfaces that require clock synchronization. When using 5 Gbps/lane, for example, transmission over 5 meters is possible by selecting appropriate cables and other components for design. Therefore, the distance between the image sensor and a FPGA/DSP or similar can be extended, resulting in better flexibility in the system design of high-speed interfaces.

Multi-lane functionality

Extremely versatile, with exceptional freedom in the connection configuration between image sensors and the FPGA/DSP.

Multi-interface

Multi-sensor

Multi-stream

Example:Full-resolution video + Full HD still images, or other combinations
*1) Multi-stream functionality is implemented in consumer camera sensors. (As of November 2020.)

Easy system implementation

Uses the same 8b/10b encoding as in common interfaces. Can be connected to FPGAs or other common industrial camera components. With an embedded clock signal, SLVS-EC eliminates the need for skew adjustment between lanes, making substrate artwork simple. Furthermore, a simple protocol facilitates implementation.