GMSL3/2 camera link over coax
A single FAKRA coax cable carries multi-gigabit video, Power-over-Coax, and tunneled I²C sensor data over distances up to 15 m.
NXS
Freemium
NXS is a robot sensor interface that carries camera and sensor data over GMSL3/2, CAN-FD, or serial, with synchronized timing and ROS 2 output on the host. It is designed for perception engineers integrating distributed cameras and sensors with Jetson, Raspberry Pi 5, or Pixhawk-based systems.
NXSとは？
NXS is a compact robot sensor interface for connecting cameras and sensors to a perception computer. It combines GMSL3/2 camera connectivity with CAN-FD and serial sensor links, carrying camera data, power, and sensor data across distributed robot wiring. On the host, NXS exposes the resulting data as ROS 2 topics rather than requiring a separate custom bridge for the documented workflows.
The board is intended for perception engineers working with bench prototypes, edge computers, and larger robots where cameras and sensors may be separated from compute. It provides synchronized timing, shared configuration and inspection commands, and support for sensor measurements in physical SI units. Documented host examples include Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX development kits, Raspberry Pi 5, and Pixhawk.
NXSでできること
CAN-FD and serial sensor connectivity
Connect distributed sensors over CAN-FD up to 40 m or through a spare UART. The CAN interface includes an automotive-grade transceiver and a Cyphal node.
Hardware-synchronized data
Timestamped samples and sequence data help align, fuse, and replay readings from cameras and sensors across the robot, with synchronization described as sub-millisecond precision.
ROS 2 host output
NXS turns connected camera and sensor readings into ROS 2 topics on the host, allowing perception and autonomy software to consume the data without a custom bridge in the documented setup.
Common configuration and recovery tools
The same interface can probe, configure, stream, and inspect connected sensors. Signed A/B firmware, watchdog rollback, and serial recovery are provided for recovering nodes after failed updates or interruptions.
Flexible power and expansion
The board accepts 4.7–16 V external power and includes a mikroBUS socket for access to compatible Click boards, plus auxiliary board and UART connections.
利用シーン
“Bench sensor prototyping”
Connect a compatible camera and sensor setup to a laptop or x86-based configuration, validate the arrangement, and carry the configuration into a later robot deployment.
“Jetson edge perception”
Use a Jetson Orin Nano or Orin NX development kit with a compatible deserializer or an NXS Hub to receive camera data, while sensors connect over CAN-FD or serial for ROS 2-based perception work.
“Raspberry Pi 5 robot integration”
Route camera data through an NXS Hub into the Raspberry Pi 5 MIPI input and connect sensors over CAN-FD or a spare UART when building a compact edge-computing system.
“Distributed sensing on large robots”
Place cameras and sensors in remote areas, limbs, enclosures, or other locations across a larger robot. GMSL provides a single coax path for camera data and power, while CAN-FD and serial support additional sensing points.
“Pixhawk-connected systems”
Use the documented Pixhawk host option when integrating NXS-connected camera and sensor data into a robot architecture that includes a Pixhawk flight controller.
よくある質問
What does NXS connect to the host?
The product page documents Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX development kits, Raspberry Pi 5, and Pixhawk as host examples. Jetson systems may use a carrier with a deserializer or an NXS Hub, while Raspberry Pi 5 camera input is described through an NXS Hub and MIPI.
How far can the connections run?
The documented maximums are up to 15 m for the GMSL3/2 coax link and up to 40 m for CAN-FD. Serial/UART is also supported, but no cable-length limit is specified in the supplied product information.
What data does NXS publish?
NXS publishes camera and sensor data as ROS 2 topics on the host. The product page also describes measurements in physical SI units, along with timestamps and sequence data for alignment and replay.
Which cameras are supported?
The site names FRAMOS PixelMate C and FSM:GO modules, plus compatible bare sensors such as IMX335, IMX296, and IMX568 when used with a FRAMOS FSA/FSM sensor adapter exposing PixelMate C. Compatibility should be checked for the specific camera and adapter combination.
What happens if a firmware update fails?
NXS includes signed A/B firmware, watchdog rollback, and serial recovery features intended to keep deployed nodes recoverable after failed updates or interruptions.
クイック情報
- Product type
- Robot camera and sensor interface
- Host examples
- Jetson Orin Nano/Orin NX, Raspberry Pi 5, Pixhawk
- Camera link
- GMSL3/2 over FAKRA coax, up to 15 m
- Sensor links
- CAN-FD up to 40 m; serial/UART
- Software output
- ROS 2 topics on the host
- Power input
- 4.7–16 V external input; 12 V is also carried in the documented GMSL setup
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