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Up to 210 MB/Sec LVDS or RS-422 Digital Video Camera Interface for PCI Local Bus Computers

Features

• Occupies one full- or half-length PCI slot
• Interfaces LVDS or RS-422 digital cameras to PCI Bus Computers
• Supports 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 24 bit resolution
• Direct memory access to host memory-camera resolution independent
• 33 or 66 MHz, 3v or 5v PCI capable
• 32-bit PCI, also works in 64-bit slot
• Data rates up to maximum supported by host
• Programmable mode, exposure time, gain black level and triggering
• Device drivers for Sun Solaris™, Linux, Windows NT/2000/XP, VxWorks*
• Supports AIA serial command interface over RS-422 and 232 serial lines

Description

The PCI DVa provides high-resolution image capture for digital video cameras. 80-pin connector provides support for widest variety of cameras. Spatial and depth resolution and the number of buffers are limited only by the host memory. Images can be captured and displayed in real-time. Support for most camera models is available.

The PCI DVa is similar to EDT's PCI DV; however the PCI DVa can run at 66MHz when installed in a 66 MHz slot, yielding higher top speeds. Actual benchmarked speeds of 210 MB/sec in a high performance host have been observed, versus 93 MB/sec for the PCI DV.

Applications

• Machine vision
• Manufacturing/Inspection
• Computer microscopy
• Astronomy
• Aerial mapping
• Image archiving
• Image processing and analysis
• Medical imaging
• Multimedia
• Security

System Requirements

PCI bus computer with Intel, AMD or SPARC processor, 512 KB memory, AGP or other non-PCI video, 66Mhz or faster PCI bus. Will work in a 33Mhz slot but max data throughput will be limited to ~90 MB/sec pixel data [more about bandwidth requirements].