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Camera Throughput Calculator

Calculate camera data rate and compare against interface bandwidth limits.

Acquisition Parameters
Data Rate
Data rate
838.86MB/s
Data rate
6.71Gbps
Interface Compatibility
USB3 Vision
210% utilization
FAIL
GigE Vision
671% utilization
FAIL
10 GigE
76% utilization
PASS
CameraLink Full
123% utilization
FAIL
CXP-6 (×1)
112% utilization
FAIL
CXP-12 (×1)
67% utilization
PASS
CXP-12 (×4)
17% utilization
PASS
On-Board Buffer Time
16 GB RAM
19.1 s
64 GB RAM
1.3 min
256 GB RAM
5.1 min
512 GB RAM
10.2 min
Abridged Optics — Camera Throughput Calculator v1.0R = W × H × ceil(B/8) × fps. Binning reduces W and H proportionally.

All information, equations, and calculations have been compiled and verified to the best of our ability. For mission-critical applications, we recommend independent verification of all values. If you find an error, please let us know.