Leopard Imaging’s LI-IMX530-10GigE-NL is a sophisticated 25MP global shutter camera crafted for the NVIDIA Holoscan edge AI platform. It employs a 10GbE interface to ensure high-speed, low-latency data transfer, making it ideal for gesture recognition, iris scanning, head roll, and eye tracking.
The camera module is powered by the Sony IMX530, a 1.2-inch CMOS sensor with a resolution of 5328 × 4608 and a pixel size of 2.74 μm. Sensor data processing is handled by a Lattice CertusPro-NX FPGA, while a Marvell 10GbE PHY manages high-bandwidth data transmission to GPU systems. It supports the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, IGX Orin, and Thor platforms.
Specifications of the LI-IMX530-10GigE-NL include:
– FPGA: Lattice CertusPro-NX FPGA
– 52K to 96K logic cells
– 7.3 Mb total embedded memory
– External LPDDR4 memory support
– Up to 156x (18 x 18) multipliers in sysDSP blocks for AI/ML workloads
– 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCS blocks
– Image sensor:
– Sony IMX530 Diagonal 19.3 mm CMOS color image sensor
– Sensor active area: 5328 × 4608 pixels (~25MP)
– Pixel size: 2.74 μm × 2.74 μm
– Lens: Supports C-mount lens
– Networking: Marvell 10Gbps Ethernet PHY with RJ45 connector
– Power Supply: External 12 VDC input via a power jack
– Dimensions: 140 x 55 x 50 mm
– Weight: ~307 grams
The maximum frame rate of any global shutter camera is crucial, yet Leopard Imaging does not list this in their datasheet. Based on hardware estimations, the sensor can achieve up to 106 FPS, but through a 10GbE interface, the bandwidth limits the uncompressed 24.5MP output to 35-50 FPS, based on 8-bit or 12-bit mode operation.
Limited information regarding software support is available, with drivers provided upon request for integration with custom machine-vision and edge-AI software stacks. The camera excels for direct sensor-to-GPU data transfer over Ethernet, optimized for NVIDIA Holoscan.
Previously discussed cameras like the Arducam KingKong for Raspberry Pi CM4 and Raspberry Pi Global Shutter Camera are also global shutter variants, but the Leopard Imaging LI-IMX530-10GigE-NL maintains a separate class with its 25MP sensor and 10GbE networking.
Available at $1,699.00 through Leopard Imaging’s web store, further details are in the press release. The package includes the camera module, a CAT-8 10G Ethernet Cable, and a 12 VDC Power Supply Adaptor.