libGuvc
libGuvc

libGuvc

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libGuvc – USB Video Class Gadget Library for Embedded Linux

libGuvc is RidgeRun’s USB Video Class (UVC) Gadget Library that abstracts the complexity of building USB-compliant virtual camera devices on embedded Linux systems. This platform-agnostic library allows developers to transform embedded devices into USB webcams, supporting UVC video streaming with formats like YUY2, MJPEG, and H.264—all with minimal integration effort.

Instead of managing low-level UVC protocol details, you focus on your application, while libGuvc handles UVC communication, stream negotiation, video buffer management, and driver stack interfacing.


Key Features:

  • Supports Popular Video Formats
    Stream in YUY2, MJPEG, and H.264 for compatibility with a wide range of host systems and software.

  • Extension Unit Support
    Easily add custom controls and functionality via UVC Extension Units.

  • Flexible Transport Options
    Works with bulk and isochronous USB endpoints, providing adaptability for different USB hardware.

  • Efficient Buffer Handling
    Supports User Pointer and MMAP buffer types for optimized memory handling.

  • Cross-Platform Integration
    Use with any embedded Linux device that has a UVC Gadget driver enabled—no kernel changes needed.


Example Use Case:

An industrial camera solution based on NXP i.MX8 needs to stream processed video over USB to a host PC running standard video software. With libGuvc, the development team sets up the embedded board to appear as a UVC-compliant webcam, transmitting MJPEG video and exposing extension unit controls to adjust focus and zoom—all without writing UVC protocol logic from scratch.


What’s Included:

  • RidgeRun’s libGuvc source or binary package

  • C API documentation and integration guide

  • Sample applications for streaming and control setup

  • Optional 11-hour Embedded Software Support package


Supported Platforms:

  • Any Linux-based embedded system with UVC Gadget support

  • Tested on:

    • NXP i.MX6 / i.MX8

    • NVIDIA Jetson (Nano, Xavier NX, Orin)

    • Texas Instruments


Why RidgeRun?

With over 19 years of embedded software experience, RidgeRun provides developers with powerful, ready-to-integrate tools for real-time multimedia, UVC camera devices, and Linux-based product development. libGuvc gets your virtual camera product up and running faster—with reliability and flexibility.

Learn more in the developer wiki

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