I-RGB 165 Foresight Imaging Frame Grabber and Video Streamer

The Foresight Imaging I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 Frame Grabbers are designed specifically for maritime navigation systems, monitor and display testing, and other high resolution component RGB imaging applications. I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 are based on the I-Series architecture, guaranteeing the same industry-leading image accuracy and bus transfer performance that Foresight Imaging has built its reputation upon with the I-Series of frame grabbers and video streamers. Further, I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 include Auto-SYNC, the revolutionary automated video analysis software for both non-standard and standard video sources.

I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 deliver the extreme accuracy and image quality that demanding customers with high resolution, high speed imaging applications require. Extremely low pixel jitter of +/-0.5 ns, superior analog design, and a 47 dB S/N ratio provide the accuracy and precision needed in high performance applications. Color video digitization is performed at 8 bits each of R, G, and B (24 bits per pixel). Y-only monochrome acquisitions are at 8 bits per pixel. Color formats include RGB 8:8:8, RGB 5:5:5, and YUV 4:2:2.

As a member of the I-Series of frame grabbers and video streamers, I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 have the identical high-speed PCI bus mastering, scatter-gather technology, and double buffering. This leading technology delivers over 120 MB/second sustained transfers to system memory. Such high performance requires minimal CPU intervention so that it is free to work on other tasks or process the incoming data immediately. Video streaming applications such as display monitoring are enabled subject to the 120 MB/second sustained PCI bus transfers. Real-time display is simultaneously enabled by real-time transfer of image data directly to display card memory over the PCI bus. I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 also feature independent, dual video data paths. For example, this allows the simultaneous display of YUV 4:2:2 color video and the transfer of full 24 bit RGB video data for processing.

I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 acquire images and video streams from both non-standard and standard video inputs up to 165 MHz and 200 MHz respectively via a DVI-analog connector. Input resolution is up to 4 megapixels total area for single buffered acquisition mode and up to 2 megapixels for double buffered acquisition mode. Active RGB loop-through output is provided via a 15 pin D-shell connector (VGA type). I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 also provide H and V sync input/output. For fine tuning of the video signal, 8 bit gain, 8 bit black level, white balance, and phase controls are available. LUTs are available on each of the R, G, B, and Y-only channels.

In addition to its leading accuracy and performance, I-RGB 165 and I-RGB 200 provide the controls necessary for integrating demanding imaging applications. These controls include a dedicated trigger input, separate camera power, a dedicated high current digital output, and camera integration control.