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News Release from: Kane Computing | Subject: PixeLink PL-A544
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 April 2002
Convertor turns video to digital
New from Kane Computing, the PixeLink PL-A544 FireWire video convertor captures and converts NTSC/Pal video into digital images.
New from Kane Computing, the PixeLink PL-A544 FireWire video convertor captures and converts NTSC/Pal video into digital images It transfers them to a host computer using a standard FireWire (IEEE1394) interface, eliminating the need for plug-in frame grabbers
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 3 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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FireWire convertor puts analogue video on PCs
The PixeLink PL-A544 analogue video to FireWire convertor is ideal for anyone wanting to stream analogue NTSC/Pal video into PCs and laptops, where plugging in a framegrabber is impractical.
The PL-A544 series uses the FireWire digital bus protocol to streamline the capture, digitisation and conversion of analogue video from a variety of NTSC/Pal sources, including industrial video cameras, camcorders and medical video devices.
The conversion of analogue video to uncompressed digital video ensures the highest possible image quality.
The video convertor also supports third party software applications via three industry standard software interfaces: DirectShow, Twain and QuickTime, including real-time compression.
Full software control is available and the developers 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 RS232 connectors.
Applications include microscopy, medical and biometric imaging, video conferencing systems, surveillance and security, webcasting or photo ID systems. Request a free brochure from Kane Computing ...
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