KAYA Vision provides a full range of high-performance Frame Grabbers through its sister company, KAYA Instruments – an established leader in advanced imaging and data acquisition hardware. These Frame Grabbers are specifically designed for performance-demanding Machine Vision applications across industrial automation, defense, and aerospace sectors. Combining robust hardware design with flexible software support, KAYA’s Frame Grabbers ensure reliable, high-bandwidth image capture under the most challenging operating conditions.
Comprehensive Protocol Support
KAYA Instruments’ portfolio supports nearly all major Machine Vision communication protocols, ensuring seamless compatibility with a wide variety of high-end cameras and systems:
- CoaXPress 12G: Designed for high-speed, long-distance data transfer over coaxial cables. Ideal for industrial inspection, defense imaging, and ultra-high-resolution video capture. KAYA offers Frame Grabbers supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 channels, reaching aggregate data throughput up to 100 Gbps.
- CoaXPress over Fiber: A powerful option for applications requiring extended cable lengths and EMI resistance. With throughput up to 50 Gbps, CoF solutions are ideal for distributed or remote camera setups, as often found in aerospace, surveillance, and large-scale automated systems.
- Camera Link High Speed Compatibility: High-speed serial communication protocol with extremely low latency, offering bandwidths from 10 Gbps to 80 Gbps. This makes it a perfect choice for high-resolution, real-time imaging in scientific research or mission-critical inspection systems.
Each interface type is designed to deliver the lowest possible latency, consistent data integrity, and synchronization precision required for modern vision systems.
Performance and Architecture
KAYA Instruments Frame Grabbers feature multi-channel configurations to accommodate various imaging system designs — from compact single-camera setups to complex, synchronized multi-camera networks. Multi-channel options (dual, quad, and octal) allow simultaneous acquisition from several cameras at maximum speed. Aggregate bandwidths scale up to 100 Gbps with onboard DMA engines that offload processing from the host CPU, ensuring minimal latency and stable real-time performance.
In addition, KAYA Frame Grabbers offer advanced features such as:
- Data Forwarding: Allows image data to be shared between multiple boards or directly streamed to external devices for distributed processing.
- Hardware Triggering and Timestamping: Guarantees accurate synchronization between cameras and external sensors.
- Flexible Power and Communication: Support for Power-over-CoaXPress (PoCXP) simplifies cabling and installation.
- Low-latency Streaming: Optimized DMA engines for direct memory transfers to GPU or CPU for accelerated image analysis.
Form Factors and Integration Options
KAYA Instruments provides several hardware form factors to suit different system designs:
- PCIe: Standard form for desktop and server-grade systems, offering full bandwidth access for high-performance computing setups.
- PCIe104: Compact, stackable design ideal for embedded or ruggedized industrial systems.
- M.2 and MXM: Ultra-compact modules optimized for small form factor systems such as drones, portable imaging units, or edge AI platforms.
- Thunderbolt: Plug-and-play connectivity for mobile or field-deployable vision systems without the need for internal installation.
All variants support efficient heat dissipation, stable performance under extended operating conditions, and compatibility with a wide range of industrial PCs and GPU-based systems.
Software Environment and SDK
Each Frame Grabber is delivered with a full software development kit (SDK) and a powerful control application that simplify system integration and operation. The SDK supports both Windows and Linux operating systems and provides APIs in C/C++ and Python for direct integration into custom software pipelines.
Developers can take advantage of seamless integration with popular vision and data processing platforms, including HALCON, MATLAB, and LabVIEW, enabling rapid prototyping and flexible application development. Diagnostic and configuration tools within the SDK also support camera setup, image streaming, and link testing to ensure maximum stability in production environments.
Applications Across Industries
KAYA Instruments Frame Grabbers are trusted in numerous high-end imaging applications that demand uncompromising precision, speed, and stability:
- Industrial Automation: High-speed visual inspection, defect detection, and robotic guidance systems where real-time image feedback is essential.
- Defense and Aerospace: High-resolution target tracking, surveillance, and mission recording systems that require low-latency and high-reliability data links.
- Scientific and Medical Imaging: Used in high-resolution microscopy, radiology, and particle physics experiments where data fidelity and synchronization are critical.
- Broadcast: Ultra-high-definition video capture and frame-synchronous recording for demanding production environments.
Reliability and Support
KAYA Instruments designs and manufactures its Frame Grabbers to meet industrial-grade standards, with rigorous testing for vibration, temperature, and long-term operational stability. The boards feature advanced thermal management, EMI protection, and robust connectors for dependable performance in harsh environments.
Beyond hardware, customers benefit from KAYA’s dedicated technical support and continuous firmware and SDK updates, ensuring that systems remain compatible with the latest cameras, interfaces, and vision technologies.
