Design Note #111
Medical imaging for surgical procedures benefits from high definition imaging systems. Low latency high definition CMOS image sensors may be inserted into the body to view previously inaccessible regions of the human anatomy. Stereo imaging gives the surgeon an adjustable depth perspective in real time. High speed laser based optical links between camera and processing equipment achieve a high degree of reliability and patient safety.
Altera FPGA technology together with OTEC’s Verilog Image Processing Chain achieves extremely low latency processed video. Image latency below single frame timing is achievable. OTEC’s Image processing IP includes:
• Bayer Color Conversion |
• Low Latency Adjustable Zoom |
• Gamma Image Correction |
• LUT Color Replacement |
• HD-SDI Image Generation |
• Color Bar Testing |
• Region of Interest Detection |
• Overlay Image Processing |
Dual high speed, 64 bit wide DDR3 memory banks permit the rapid processing of incoming and outgoing video data. 64 bit wide memory allows internal FPGA processes to run at comfortable data rates while maximizing overall data throughput.
The development of custom electronic products for our OEM clients is OTEC’s entire business. The design of medical grade FPGA Image Processing systems with rapid design cycles, demanding technical requirements, and unforgiving schedules sets us apart. Contact OTEC today!