The PixeLINK™ PL-A544 is designed to capture and convert NTSC/PAL
video streams into digital images, with full software control of the video
input. The PL-A544 Series uses the FireWire (IEEE 1394) digital bus protocol
to streamline the capture, digitization and conversion of analog video
from a variety of NTSC/PAL sources, including industrial video cameras,
camcorders and medical video devices. One FireWire cable supplies power,
PC control and real-time video streaming capabilities to an attached camera,
dramatically simplifying the installation process. The PL-A544 provides
an uncompressed data stream, resulting in the highest possible image quality.
The PL-A544 Developer's Kit offers an extensive Application Program
Interface (API). This API is designed to simplify the most common tasks
associated with configuring, controlling and selecting the module's two
NTSC/PAL video inputs. Windows applications can also leverage the advanced
command and control capabilities to enable direct communication with the
attached imaging device via RS-232 connectors.
Applications: Microscopy, Medical and biometric imaging, Video
conferencing systems, Surveillance and security cameras, Webcasting systems,
and Photo ID systems just to name a few.
The PL-A544 is compatible with
Windows® 98SE, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me and Mac OS 9.
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- Converts analog video to uncompressed digital video
- Simple to use, flexible and scalable, reducing development
and support costs without sacrificing time to market
- FireWire (IEEE 1394) digital interface simplifies installation
- One cable can transmit power, control and data
- Plug-and-play operation using the PixeLINK Video Capture
- 2/3 Inch Megapixel CMOS image sensor with Bayer color filter
- Full software control—integrated, flexible control of all image
capture functions:
- Image capture resolution
- Deinterlacing mode
- Hue, U/V Saturation, Brightness, Contrast
- Input Sources:
- 1 S-Video jack
- 1 BNC Y/C Composite jack
- Control Options:
- 9-pin RS-232 (Windows platforms only)
- Supports 3rd party software applications via three industry
standard software interfaces:
- DirectShow®
- TWAIN™
- QuickTime, including real-time compression
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