Hinge Technology uses KD's optical Transceiver for 10-Gbit/s Camera System

Optical Ethernet Hinge Technology uses KD's optical Transceiver for 10-Gbit/s Camera System

2026-06-10 From Stefanie Eckardt | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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The optical transceiver KD7251 from KD is used in Hinge Technology's new camera system for data transmission at 10 Gbit/s. The system supports zonal and centralized architectures. The KD7251 implements nGBASE-AU PHYs according to IEEE Std 802.3cz for optical multigigabit communication over multimode fiber.

Optical automotive camera from Hinge based on KD's KD7251 for data transmission at 10 Gbit/s(Image: kd) — Optical automotive camera from Hinge based on KD's KD7251 for data transmission at 10 Gbit/s
(Image: kd)

The presented system is based on a multi-camera architecture with optical connections within the vehicle network. Two optical 10-Gbit/s cameras are connected to two electronic control units (ECUs) each, with data being transmitted via an optical backbone between the ECUs. One ECU aggregates and processes a total of four high-resolution video streams for functions such as image stitching and display output. Additionally, an optical 1-Gbit/s camera link is integrated to directly compare gigabit and multigigabit connections.

Single-Chip Transceiver with Integrated Optical Interface

At the heart of the system is the KD7251, a single-chip transceiver with an integrated optical interface that combines optical and electronic functions in a compact component. It enables optical multigigabit data transmission over multimode fiber (OM3) at data rates of up to 10 Gbit/s while also supporting backward-compatible operation at lower speeds. This allows different camera and sensor types to be flexibly integrated into a common network. The KD7251 is designed for reliable high-speed connectivity in demanding vehicle environments. It offers low latency, high EMC robustness, and meets automotive requirements such as functional safety according to ASIL-B and extended temperature ranges. Its integrated bridging functions also enable direct connection of camera sensors and processing units.

With BASE-AU, an optical Ethernet solution is available that meets the strict mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic requirements of the automotive industry. (Image:MD)

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