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PL-A544 FireWire Video Converter

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.

Features

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

For more information, call Capra at (508) 650-9700 .