A new embedded video solution stack targets medical, industrial and robotic vision systems with high-bandwidth interfaces, broadcast-grade video support and ultra-low power operation without adding design complexity.
Developers building next-generation vision systems now have access to a more tightly integrated FPGA-based video connectivity platform designed to handle high data rates while keeping power consumption in check. The newly expanded embedded video ecosystem by Microchip technology brings together SDI receive/transmit IP cores and a quad CoaXPress bridge kit, enabling complete end-to-end video pipelines for applications where reliability, latency and signal integrity are critical.
The key features are:
- Quad CoaXPress 2.0 FPGA bridge
- Native SLVS-EC sensor support
- 1.5G to 12G-SDI compliant IP
- 4K/8K HDMI–SDI bridging
- Ultra-low power, fanless design
At the core of the update is native support for both SLVS-EC sensor interfaces and CoaXPress 2.0 links, allowing direct bridging between image sensors and high-speed camera interfaces without relying on third-party IP. The approach simplifies system architecture while supporting data rates of up to 5 Gbps per lane on SLVS-EC and up to 12.5 Gbps per lane on CoaXPress, making it suitable for high-resolution, high-frame-rate imaging workloads.
Broadcast and professional video requirements are also addressed through SDI receive and transmit IP that complies with SMPTE standards across 1.5G, 3G, 6G and 12G-SDI. This enables use in both traditional broadcast infrastructure and embedded imaging platforms. Added HDMI-to-SDI and SDI-to-HDMI bridging further extends flexibility, supporting 4K and 8K video formats across mixed interface environments.
Beyond bandwidth, power efficiency is a defining focus. The solution leverages a non-volatile FPGA architecture optimized for ultra-low power operation, enabling compact, fanless designsan important requirement in medical diagnostics, industrial inspection and mobile robotic systems. By integrating hardware, IP, reference designs and evaluation kits into solution stacks, the platform aims to reduce bill of materials, shorten development cycles and lower overall system risk.
Security is built in rather than bolted on. Layered protection spans hardware, design and data, with embedded anti-tamper features addressing the growing need for secure vision systems in regulated and safety-critical environments.
The ecosystem also provides a practical migration path for designs impacted by discontinued components, particularly image sensors, while development tools and high-level synthesis support help teams move from concept to deployment faster. For system designers facing rising resolution demands and shrinking power budgets, the update signals a clear push toward scalable, secure and efficient embedded video architectures.
