MPEG4cPCI

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4-Channel MPEG-4 Video Encoder/Decoder for CompactPCI

The MPEG4cPCI is a 4-channel MPEG-4 codec on a 3U CompactPCI form factor module. The MPEG4cPCI provides a high performance solution for capturing and compressing up to 4 concurrent analog video inputs to MPEG-4 at full resolution and full frame rates. The MPEG4cPCI not only provides MPEG-4 compression but can also decompress and playback recordings from storage to display. Utilizing the 32-bit PCI architecture, the MPEG4cPCI enables high quality real-time video / audio capture and compression from (up to) 4 concurrent NTSC or PAL video sources while at the same time allowing the data stream to be stored to disk and provide a Preview screen for incoming video. The high performance MPEG-4 video data compression and reduced bus utilisation allows multiple MPEG4cPCI cards to be fitted in a CompactPCI system for multi-channel video recording and streaming applications.

The MPEG4cPCI is supported by a suite of drivers for Windows-2000/XP/XP-Embedded, Linux and QNX.

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This product is no longer available for new designs, please consider the H264-cPCI4. For more information visit the H264-cPCI4 product page.

Highlights

  • 4 asynchronous live channels selectable from 10 video inputs
  • Supports NTSC / RS-170, PAL / CCIR analog video sources
  • 4 x D1 size MPEG-4 encode at full frame rate
  • MPEG-4 decode/playback
  • Text overlay (e.g. channel number and time and date stamp) on Channel A
  • Automatic detection of motion and ‘blinded’ camera
  • 4 channel audio encoder with single channel decoder/playback
  • 2 composite video outputs for preview and playback
  • Real-time video preview to system VGA or NTSC/PAL output
  • Multiple MPEG4cPCI cards per system
  • Drivers for Windows XP/XP-Embedded, Linux and QNX
  • Industry standard 3U CompactPCI form factor
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to +60°C or -40°C to +85°C

SDK's

The MPEG4cPCI is supported by comprehensive and well supported software development kits (SDKs) for video recording and video streaming. The SDKs are designed to significantly reduce development time in Windows, Linux and QNX environments and include support libraries, drivers and example applications to help developers fully utilize the MPEG4cPCI features in complex video compression / overlay applications.

The standard Video Recording SDK and sample applications are supplied free of charge with each board and includes the services of our technical support team. The Video Streaming SDK is available for a one-time fee and enables real time streaming of compressed video data over an IP network.

The standard SDKs are available for x86 based embedded PC platforms however, we also offer SDKs suitable for CompactPCI based PowerPC systems. Please contact our sales team to discuss your requirements.

Supported Platforms Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux
CompactPCI Bus Interface
  • PICMG-2.0 Rev 2.1
  • 32-bit bus width, 33.33 MHz bus speed
  • Live multi-stream MPEG4 D1 capture to memory or disk
  • Concurrent MPEG4 capture and live preview
Analog Video Input
  • 4 independent composite PAL or NTSC video input channels
  • 410-bit flash CMOS Analog-to-Digital converters
  • Anti-aliasing filters on inputs
Video Input Formats
  • Standard CCIR601-NTSC, CCIR-PAL
  • NTSC-M, NTSC-Japan
  • PAL-B, PAL-D, PAL-G, PAL-H, PAL-I, PAL-M, PAL-N
Video Input Adjustments
  • Contrast (or luma gain) adjustable from 0 – 200% of original
  • Saturation (or chroma gain) adjustable from 0 – 200% of original
  • Hue (or chroma phase) adjustable from -180 to +180
  • Brightness (or luma level) can be adjusted from 0 – 255 steps
Audio Input
  • Voice quality mono or microphone sound input per channel (1Vrms)
  • Provides audio/video synchronisation
  • Supports ADPCM PCM at 32KBits/sec per channel
  • 64Kbps muLaw
Video Encoding
  • Real-time MPEG4 Video Encoding
  • ISO/IEC 14496-2, MPEG4 ASP at Level 5
  • 4 channels NTSC full D1 ( 720 x 480) at 30fps
  • 4 channels PAL full D1 ( 720 x 576) at 25fps
  • Supports I, P and B Frame Compression
  • Supports Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
  • Supports Constant Bit Rate (CBR)
  • Support Hybrid Bit rate (HBR)
Video Decoding / Playback
  • Real-time MPEG4 Video Decoding
  • ISO/IEC 14496-2, MPEG4 ASP at Level 5
  • 1 Channel Playback to host VGA or Composite PAL/NTSC output
Uncompressed Video Path
  • Real-time Preview to host VGA display
  • Preview to Composite PAL/NTSC output
Motion Detection
  • 1350 (NTSC) or 1620 (PAL) detection blocks
  • Masking of areas not required for motion detection
  • Adjustable sensitivity
Text/Graphics overlay
  • 4 colour character/bitmap overlay on primary channel
  • 4 level alpha-blending
  • 16 font, 128 glyph memory
  • 675 (NTSC) or 810 (PAL) graphics blocks
System Requirements
  • x86 PC-Compatible CompactPCI Host Computer
  • PCI/AGP Display (if Video Preview to host is required)
  • 3.3V and 5V from CompactPCI backplane
Miscellaneous
  • Operating temperature 0°C to 60°C
  • Extended temperature -40°C to +85°C (option)
  • Standard 3U CompactPCI form factor
  • Optional 6U CompactPCI faceplate and mounting
Software
  • Drivers for Windows-NT/2000/XP, Linux, QNX
  • Sample video recording application in C/C++ source code

Documentation

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  • MPEG4cPCI - MPEG4 Video Codec (0 to 60°C)
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