AI vision systems have brought to life new applications across industrial industry. Picking the right camera interface plays a crucial role in determining its success because it is responsible for transmitting images from the camera to the processing system. The three main types of cameras commonly used in these sectors are GigE, USB3, and GMSL cameras. Today, we hope to equip you to better understand these camera's uniqueness.

GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) cameras are commonly used in industrial and surveillance systems. They offer a long transmission range of up to 100 meters with standard Ethernet cables, making them suitable for large-scale installations. GigE cameras support high data rates up to 1 Gbps and have moderate latency, which is acceptable for many industrial applications. They also support Power over Ethernet (PoE), which simplifies installation by allowing both power and data to be transmitted over a single cable.

USB3 cameras are popular in consumer, portable devices, and some industrial applications due to their high data rates of up to 5 Gbps and very low setup complexity. They are plug-and-play, making them extremely easy to install and use.

GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) cameras are widely used in automotive applications. They offer long transmission distances of up to 15 meters without significant signal loss, which is crucial for vehicles where cameras need to be placed far from the processing unit.

GigE vs. USB3 vs. GMSL Cameras