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Canon U.S.A. has selected embedded solutions pioneer, Critical Link, to develop new Evaluation Kits for three of its industrial CMOS image sensors. The sensor options include the 120MXS, a high resolution 120MP sensor; the 35MMFHDXS_A, a high sensitivity 19μm pixel size, 2.76MP sensor; and the 3U5MGXSBA, a 5MP global shutter sensor. Currently in development by the engineering team at Critical Link, the kits will allow developers to test the features and performance of each of the Canon CMOS sensors to ensure a fit with their application.

In addition to early assessment of sensor performance, image system designers will gain access to assets that accelerate development time including complete sensor board design files. For applications that require on-board image processing, the evaluation kits feature an open architecture design, with the option to embed processing and software with the on-board CPU and FPGA fabric.

Each Evaluation Kit consists of a camera with a pre-installed Canon CMOS sensor, and will include:

• Accessory package for out-of-the-box operation (quick start guide, power supply, compact tripod, cables)
• Embedded software to setup the sensor, acquire image data and communicate over USB 3.1 interface with any USB 3 compliant UI
• PC-based UI application available for download to communicate with the camera
• Sensor board design files and source code (available upon request)
• VHDL code for the FPGA (available upon request)

Syracuse, N.Y.-based Critical Link is an embedded systems engineering firm offering customizable system-on-modules (SOMs) and imaging platforms for industrial, medical, scientific, and defense applications. The company’s end-to-end product engineering services include design, development, and production. Critical Link is also a Platinum Member of the Intel (Altera) FPGA Design Solutions Network and the Intel IoT Solutions Alliance, and is ISO 9001:2015 registered.