In its new Rugged Computer RPC RS A4NA, Syslogic combines the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano with four GMSL2 inputs. These video interfaces enable the reception of high-resolution sensor data at speeds of up to 6 Gbit/s. GMSL is commonly used in sensor fusion systems where data from multiple high-resolution cameras and other sensors – such as radar or lidar – is transmitted, synchronized, and processed in real time.
The Syslogic embedded computer is purpose-built for mobile use. With its compact, robust housing, the RS A4NA is ideally suited for automated guided vehicles (AGVs), collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), agricultural machinery, and off-highway applications.
Beyond high data rates, GMSL technology offers additional advantages over conventional transmission methods. Power-over-Coax (PoC) significantly reduces wiring complexity by delivering both power and data over a single coaxial cable. Cameras and other sensors can thus be powered directly without separate power lines. GMSL2 also supports the transmission of control commands, synchronization signals, software updates, and status information.
To ensure near-zero latency when processing sensor data, Syslogic integrates NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin Nano System-on-Module (SoM) into the RS A4NA. Its GPU operates at up to 1020 MHz, delivering an impressive AI performance of up to 67 TOPS.
The Rugged Computer RS A4NA comes in a fully sealed housing with IP67 and IP69 protection ratings, safeguarding it from dust, moisture, and water ingress. To achieve high shock and vibration resistance, Syslogic has combined the NVIDIA module with a custom-designed carrier board. The system is engineered for reliable operation in extreme environments, with an extended temperature range from –40 to +70 °C.
GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) transmits high-speed video and sensor data efficiently using serial communication. The process works in three main steps.
Power over Coax (PoC) enables both power and data to be transmitted over a single coaxial cable, reducing wiring complexity and lowering installation costs. Additionally, PoC supports tunneling of control protocols such as I²C, SPI, and GPIO within the video stream, allowing low-latency communication between devices.
This combination of simplified cabling and efficient protocol integration makes PoC ideal for automotive, industrial, and machine vision applications.
GMSL-based systems deliver high-performance data transmission for automotive, industrial, and machine vision applications. They support high bandwidth, enabling resolutions up to 4K at high frame rates (e.g., 4K60) with data rates of up to 12 Gbit/s using GMSL3. Low latency ensures reliable real-time performance for critical tasks, while built-in error correction maintains high data integrity.
Additionally, GMSL simplifies cabling by transmitting power, video, and control signals over a single cable, reducing installation complexity and cost. These advantages make GMSL an ideal choice for advanced camera, sensor, and embedded video applications.
GMSL-based systems are widely used with embedded computers and Edge AI computers across automotive, industrial, and embedded vision applications. In automotive, they power camera systems such as rear-view and surround-view, infotainment, and autonomous driving functions. In industrial environments, they support quality control, robotics including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and agricultural machinery. For embedded vision, GMSL enables high-resolution image processing in applications that require fast, reliable video and sensor data transmission.
These versatile use cases make GMSL an ideal solution for embedded computers and Edge AI computers that demand high bandwidth, low latency, and robust real-time performance.
GMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link) offers key benefits over Automotive Ethernet, especially for real-time video systems in vehicles, focusing on latency, bandwidth, and cabling efficiency.
These advantages make GMSL an ideal choice for embedded computers and Edge AI computers in vehicles, ensuring reliable, low-latency, high-bandwidth video and sensor data for advanced driver-assistance and autonomous systems.
