G12�Driver�Assistance�Systems
3.�KAFAS
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As�the�requirements�placed�on�the�KAFAS�camera�have�increased�in�the�G12,�the�existing
monochrome�camera�has�been�replaced�by�a�stereo�camera.
KAFAS�stereo�camera
The�KAFAS�stereo�camera�is�composed�of�two�high-resolution�CMOS�monochrome�cameras,
which�are�installed�in�a�housing�with�approximately�20�cm�between�them.�The�KAFAS�stereo�camera
housing�now�also�serves�as�an�equipment�holder�for�the�KAFAS�control�unit,�which�has�more�powerful
processors.
KAFAS�stereo�camera
CMOS�cameras�are�characterized�by�their�low�power�consumption,�compact�size�and�very�high
frame�rate.
CMOS�=�Complementary�Metal�Oxide�Semiconductor
The�KAFAS�stereo�camera�is�calibrated�within�a�distance�of�approximately�2�km�during�driving.
The�KAFAS�stereo�camera�is�the�key�element�of�the�following�systems: