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Armor SerDes Camera | Vadzo imaging

Vadzo Armor - SerDes Cameras

Vadzo Armor Series SerDes cameras are rugged embedded imaging solutions designed for high-reliability vision systems that require long-distance camera connectivity and robust data transmission. Built on high-speed Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) architectures, the cameras enable stable video streaming between image sensors and processing units across extended cable lengths.

The Armor Series supports multiple SerDes technologies including FPD-Link III, FPD-Link IV, and GMSL2, enabling high-bandwidth image transmission with low latency and strong resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI). These cameras are ideal for distributed vision systems where sensors must be positioned far from the processing hardware while maintaining reliable high-quality image transfer.

Multi-Camera Support

Robust EMI-Resistant Architecture

Low Latency

High-Speed Video Transmission

Why Vadzo's Armor Series?

Vadzo Armor Series cameras are engineered for distributed embedded vision systems where traditional camera interfaces such as USB or MIPI are limited by cable distance. By utilizing SerDes technology, the cameras enable high-speed image transmission across several meters while maintaining signal integrity and low latency.

The series is optimized for integration with embedded computing platforms and supports high-performance imaging sensors capable of delivering high-resolution video, HDR imaging, and motion-accurate capture. SerDes architectures also allow system designers to position cameras closer to the imaging environment while keeping processing hardware safely located within the main computing unit. With robust electrical design and automotive-grade communication protocols, Armor Series cameras ensure stable operation in environments where electromagnetic interference, vibration, and harsh operating conditions are common.

SerDes Cameras

The Vadzo Armor Series portfolio includes SerDes camera modules designed for applications that require reliable high-speed image transmission across extended distances. The cameras leverage FPD-Link and GMSL serializer-deserializer technologies to transmit high-resolution video data from the sensor module to the host processing platform through a compact, high-integrity cable connection. This architecture enables distributed multi-camera systems where sensors can be placed at optimal viewpoints while the processing hardware remains centralized. By combining high-performance image sensors with robust SerDes connectivity, the Armor Series enables scalable camera deployments for advanced embedded vision applications.

AR0821 4K HDR FPD-Link III Camera

AR0821 4K HDR FPD-Link III Camera

Armor-821CRS-FPD3

  • Resolution Supported: VGA, 720p, 1080p, and 8MP (3848 × 2168)

  • Special Features: Low-Light Sensitive, Low Operation Power, Smart ROI, 140 dB HDR

  • Interface: FPD-Link III

AR0830 4K HDR FPD-Link III Camera

AR0830 4K HDR FPD-Link III Camera

Armor-830CRS-FPD3

  • Resolution Supported: 720p, 1080p, and 4K (3840 x 2160)

  • Special Features: eDR & LI-HDR, Super Low Power (SLP) Mode, Wake on Motion (WOM)

  • Interface: FPD-Link III

AR0246 2MP HDR FPD-Link III Camera

AR0246 2MP HDR FPD-Link III Camera

Armor-246CRS-FPD3

  • Resolution Supported: VGA, 720p, 1080p, and 2MP (1920 × 1080)

  • Special Features: On-Sensor eHDR with ALTM, Wake-on-Motion

  • Interface: FPD-Link III

OX03C10 Color HDR FPD-Link IV Camera

OX03C10 Color HDR FPD-Link IV Camera

Armor-3C10CRS-FPD4

  • Resolution Supported: VGA, 720p, 1080p, and 2.5MP (1920 × 1280)

  • Special Features: 140 dB HDR, LED Flicker Mitigation

  • Interface: FPD-Link IV

AR0246 2MP HDR FPD-Link IV Camera

AR0246 2MP HDR FPD-Link IV Camera

Armor-246CRS-FPD4

  • Resolution Supported: VGA, 720p, 1080p, and 2MP (1920 × 1080)

  • Special Features: On-Sensor eHDR with ALTM, Wake-on-Motion

  • Interface: FPD-Link IV

AR0830 4K HDR FPD-Link IV Camera

AR0830 4K HDR FPD-Link IV Camera

Armor-830CRS-FPD4

  • Resolution Supported: 720p, 1080p, and 4K (3840 x 2160)

  • Special Features: eDR & LI-HDR, Super Low Power (SLP) Mode, Wake on Motion (WOM)

  • Interface: FPD-Link IV

Best-Suited Applications for Production Deployment

Rugged Long-Distance Vision for Distributed Imaging Systems

Defense & Surveillance Systems

Defense & Surveillance Systems

Industrial Vehicle Vision Systems

Industrial Vehicle Vision Systems

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems(ADAS)

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems(ADAS)

Smart Infrastructure & Traffic Monitoring

Smart Infrastructure & Traffic Monitoring

Autonomous Mobile Robots

Autonomous Mobile Robots

Vadzo's Other Camera Portfolio

Vadzo offers a broad portfolio of industrial and embedded vision cameras across USB, MIPI CSI-2, GigE, SerDes, and Wi-Fi interfaces to address diverse imaging requirements, performance targets, and system architectures.

Ready to test Vadzo's Armor Cameras?

The camera can be customized to meet your needs.

Get samples in 48 hours. Request a Armor evaluation kit, samples available for rapid prototyping. Vadzo team shall be able to assist you with the details on this. Reach Vadzo Team for customization & quotation for bulk quantities.

Form Factor Modification & Board Redesigns.

Firmware Modifications to Incorporate Custom Features.

Design & Integration of NIR and Color LED Array Boards.

Design & Integration of Microphones & Speakers.

Design & Integration of Advanced Sensors: ToF, mmWave Radar, IMU.

Lens Holder Modifications & Electro-Mechanical Lens Filter Control.

Enclosure Design & Manufacturing: IP-Rated and Non IP-Rated.

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