Bayer CFA to RGB configurations

In the Bayer CFA to RGB configurations, the pixel processing chain uses the following elements:
  • Bayer CFA Decoder
  • White Balance operator (Optional)
  • Look-Up-table operator (Optional)

The Look-Up-table operator is configured for RGB color processing.

The processing chain outputs one RGB pixel for each RAW pixel of the input buffer.

Figure: Pixel Processing Chain - Bayer CFA => RGB Configuration

Bayer CFA to RGB Configurations - Availability and Performance

Pixel Input Format WBO LUT Pixel Output Format(s) Compatible products and peak pixel rate (Megapixels/sec)
Bayer8 Optional 8-bit to 8-bit RGB

RGB24 Packed

RGB32 Packed

RGB24 Planar

Grablink Base: 125

Grablink DualBase: 125

Grablink Full: 250

Grablink Full XR: 250

Bayer10 Optional 10-bit to 8-bit RGB

RGB24 Packed

RGB32 Packed

RGB24 Planar

Grablink Base: 125

Grablink DualBase: 125

Grablink Full: 250

Grablink Full XR: 250

Bayer10 Optional 10-bit to 10-bit RGB

RGB30 Planar

Grablink Full: 125

Grablink Full XR: 125

Bayer10 Optional 10-bit to 16-bit RGB

RGB48 Planar

Grablink Full: 125

Grablink Full XR: 125

Bayer12 Optional 12-bit to 8-bit RGB

RGB24 Packed

RGB32 Packed

RGB24 Planar

Grablink Base: 125

Grablink DualBase: 125

Grablink Full: 250

Grablink Full XR: 250

Bayer12 Optional 12-bit to 12-bit RGB

RGB36 Planar

Grablink Full: 125

Grablink Full XR: 125

Bayer12 Optional 12-bit to 16-bit RGB

RGB48 Planar

Grablink Full: 125

Grablink Full XR: 125

Bayer14 Optional 12-bit to 8-bit RGB

RGB24 Packed

RGB32 Packed

RGB24 Planar

Grablink Base: 125

Grablink DualBase: 125

Grablink Full: 250

Grablink Full XR: 250

Bayer14 Optional 12-bit to 14-bit RGB

RGB42 Planar

Grablink Full: 125

Grablink Full XR: 125

Bayer14 Optional 12-bit to 16-bit RGB

RGB48 Planar

Grablink Full: 125

Grablink Full XR: 125

Bayer16 Optional 12-bit to 8-bit RGB

RGB24 Packed

RGB32 Packed

RGB24 Planar

Grablink Base: 125

Grablink DualBase: 125

Grablink Full: 250

Grablink Full XR: 250

Bayer16 Optional 12-bit to 16-bit RGB

RGB48 Planar

Grablink Full: 125

Grablink Full XR: 125