VAC4000 - Multi channel VGA controller with video annotation / overlay

The VAC4000 is a dual output VGA graphics controller with real time multi-channel NTSC/PAL video overlay /annotation functions for the PC/104-Plus (pc104+) bus.

The VAC4000 includes a dual output, high-resolution 2D/3D graphics controller, 4 channel NTSC/PAL TV decoder, digital NTSC/PAL TV encoder as well as optional TMDS / LVDS flat panel outputs. The VAC4000 accepts up to four composite NTSC or PAL analog video inputs from a variety of sources and enables these to be combined with the graphics display outputs. The dual, independent outputs can drive a combination of analog (RGB) VGA, digital flat panels or an analog TV output.

The VAC2000 is suited to a wide range of applications which require annotation of live video streams with information such as titles, dynamic grids or visible watermarking. The combined annotated information may then be displayed and/or fed into an MPEG-4 encoder for compression and recording applications.

The VAC4000 board uses a high performance 2D/3D graphics accelerator with an 8Mbyte integrated frame buffer to provide fast video graphics processing and enable high speed image re-sizing.

Highlights

  • 2D/3D graphics controller/accelerator with dual independent outputs
  • Integrated 8Mbyte frame buffer for high performance video capture and image management
  • Up to 4 analog (NTSC/PAL) inputs captured and displayed in configurable windows
    • Up to 720 x 576 (D1) capture resolution for each input channel
    • Full frame rate capture
  • Output display resolutions up to 1280 x 1024
  • Wide selection of output display options:
    • Dual analog VGA outputs
    • TMDS or LVDS supported on output channel 1
    • Analog TV out (composite or s-video) on output channel 2
  • Comprehensive SDK for Windows XP/XP-Embedded and Linux (to save you time)
  • Industry standard MMCX connectors for analog video input / output signals
  • Low power rugged PC/104-Plus form factor
  • PC/104-Plus 3.3v Add-in module
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to +60°C or -40°C to +85°C

Software Development Kit (SDK)

The VAC4000 is supported by a comprehensive SDK which provides a high level API to configure and control the embedded video hardware. The VAC4000 SDK is available for a one-time fee and helps bridge the gap between the TV and computer display technologies and saves a significant amount of development time.

The SDK consists of support libraries and drivers as well as an extensive range of example applications (including source code). These examples show how the SDK can be utilized to harness the power of the VAC4000 in complex video/graphic applications.

 
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Advanced Information

The following part numbers can be used when placing an order.

* VAC4000 - Video Annotation Controller (0 to 60°C)
* VAC4000-EXT - Video Annotation Controller (-40 to +85°C)
* Cable-VAC4K - Cable kit including VGA cable and x3 MMCX to BNC cables
* Cable-VAC4K-Aux - Additional MMCX to BNC cable

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