USB frame grabber handles 60 fps
Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 5/1/2007
The Sensoray Model 2255 frame grabber is a multichannel, low-latency, USB video-capture device that features a total capture rate of 60 fps. It allows for simultaneous video capture of up to four composite NTSC or PAL video sources at 15 fps, and it can capture two channels at a full 30 fps. The frame grabber supports full-frame-rate capture across all channels simultaneously using monochrome or scaled-down modes.
The 2255’s support for a variety of output formats eliminates the need for format conversions in many applications. Supported formats include RGB packed (24 bits/pixel, bitmap compatible), YCrCb packed (16 bits/pixel, YUY2 compatible), YCrCb planar (16 bits/pixel), and Y8 (8 bits/pixel, monochrome). The YCrCb planar configuration is optimal for image-processing applications.
The 2255 is powered through the USB 2.0 connection on a PC, eliminating the need for an external power supply. The supplied software development kit contains drivers for Linux and Windows, an API, and a demo program that illustrates the use of the API. The driver supports multiple units, allowing for system expansion and integration.
Base price: $515. Sensoray, www.sensoray.com.
