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Cervoz 10GbE Expansion Solutions
As industrial automation, AI at the edge, and machine vision systems continue to evolve, the demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency networking is becoming critical. Modern applications such as real-time inspection, smart agriculture, and autonomous production lines require reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity directly at the edge.
BVM now supplies two advanced industrial networking solutions from Cervoz, designed specifically to bring 10GbE performance into embedded and compact industrial computing platforms:
- Cervoz MEC-LAN-PL502 Low-Profile PCIe 10GbE Ethernet Expansion Card
- Cervoz MEC-LAN-2101i M.2 10GbE Ethernet Expansion Card
These solutions enable industrial PCs and embedded systems to handle data-heavy workloads such as machine vision inspection, AI inference, and high-speed sensor fusion.
Cervoz MEC-LAN-PL502 Low-Profile PCIe 10GbE Card
The MEC-LAN-PL502 is a rugged, low-profile PCIe expansion card designed for industrial systems requiring multi-gigabit throughput and PoE capability.
Key Features
- Quad-lane PCIe (x4) interface with up to 8 GT/s throughput
- Fully compliant with PCIe Base Specification Rev. 3.0
- Integrated 100Mbps / 1Gbps / 10Gbps transceiver
- Dual isolated Gigabit LAN ports
- Dual independent PSE channels (PoE support)
- IEEE 802.3af compliant power over Ethernet
- 12V–24V power input via 6-pin PCIe-ATX connector
- Optional external PoE+ module support
Industrial Benefits
The PL502 is ideal for systems requiring dual-camera or multi-sensor machine vision setups, where both power and data must be delivered through Ethernet.
Cervoz MEC-LAN-2101i M.2 10GbE Ethernet Module
The MEC-LAN-2101i delivers ultra-compact 10GbE connectivity via the M.2 interface, making it perfect for space-constrained embedded systems and AI edge computers.
Key Features
- Dual-lane PCIe (x2) interface with up to 16 GT/s throughput
- PCIe 4.0 compliant architecture
- Multi-speed support: 100M / 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10GbE
- Supports IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3bz, 802.3an
- IEEE 802.3x & 802.3z flow control
- Single isolated 10GbE LAN port
- Ultra-low power consumption design
Industrial Benefits
This module is designed for edge AI systems, compact IPCs, and mobile industrial controllers, where high-speed data transfer is required without sacrificing space or power efficiency.
Enabling Machine Vision and AI at the Edge
With increasing demand for real-time inspection and automated quality control, 10GbE networking has become essential in modern industrial environments. Typical applications include:
- AI-based defect detection in production lines automatically identifies faults and inconsistencies in real time using machine learning.
- Multi-camera synchronised imaging systems capture coordinated multi-angle data for improved inspection accuracy and coverage.
- Robotics and autonomous guidance systems enable machines to navigate and operate independently with minimal human input.
- Real-time data acquisition in smart factories continuously collects production data to optimise efficiency and decision-making.
In machine vision environments, even small latency improvements can significantly impact detection accuracy and throughput. These Cervoz solutions ensure stable, deterministic data transfer between cameras, AI accelerators, and industrial controllers.
Real-World Industrial Applications
High-speed 10GbE connectivity is becoming essential in modern embedded and industrial computing environments, particularly where AI, vision processing, and distributed edge systems are deployed.
Machine vision is essential for modern industrial quality control. Cervoz 10GbE solutions enable fast, low-latency image transfer between cameras, edge AI, and control systems.
Typical uses include:
- High-speed defect detection on production lines
- Multi-camera inspection systems
- AI-based part and assembly classification
- Real-time conveyor monitoring
10GbE connectivity ensures large image data is transmitted efficiently, supporting accurate, high-throughput inspection in advanced manufacturing environments.
Agriculture and food processing are increasingly using industrial computing and machine vision to improve yield, consistency, and automation.
In systems like potato grading and packaging, 10GbE enables:
- High-resolution inspection of colour, size, and ripeness
- AI-based automated sorting
- Multi-sensor conveyor monitoring
- Real-time removal of defective produce
These harsh environments often rely on rugged, fanless industrial PCs, making low-power, reliable 10GbE solutions ideal for long-term operation.
Designed for Industrial Edge Computing
Both the MEC-LAN-PL502 and MEC-LAN-2101i are engineered for:
With support for multiple industrial standards including IEEE Ethernet protocols and PCIe 3.0/4.0 architectures, these modules ensure long-term stability in mission-critical environments.
Available from BVM
BVM continues to expand its range of industrial networking and edge computing solutions, helping customers deploy high-performance systems across manufacturing, automation, and AI-driven industries.
For more information or to discuss integration into your application, contact the BVM engineering team.
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