The Matrox GEN-DIG-BRD/L/P is a PCI-based digital input companion board that extends the Matrox Genesis video capture system with dedicated LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) support. This board interfaces directly with the Genesis main board—which houses the Texas Instruments TMS320C80 DSP—to enable high-speed digital video data acquisition alongside analog capture capabilities. The companion board delivers flexible channel configurations and real-time image processing, making it suitable for professional video, industrial, scientific, and medical imaging applications.
Technical Specifications
Digital Input & Data Rates:
• LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) format support
• 32-bit digital video data acquisition at up to 40 MHz
• Four 8-bit channels at up to 35 MHz
• Two 16-bit channels at up to 70 MHz
• One 32-bit channel at up to 140 MHz
• Software-programmable A/D converters with coarse and fine level adjustment, reference voltage control, and clamping
Bus & System Integration:
• PCI Bus-Master, 32-bit/33 MHz interface
• Designed for Matrox Genesis series PCI imaging hardware
• Supports simultaneous capture to system memory and onboard VGA memory
– Key Features
• Real-time image reconstruction from multi-channel sources via the Video Interface ASIC (VIA)
• PCI bandwidth optimization for concurrent live display and processing without excessive bus loading
• Real-time input cropping, pixel tagging, zooming, and sub-sampling
• Flexible channel configuration allows system designers to optimize for bandwidth and resolution requirements
– Typical Applications
• Professional broadcast and post-production video systems
• Industrial machine vision and quality inspection
• Scientific imaging and medical diagnostics
• Multi-source digital video acquisition systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The GEN-DIG-BRD/L/P integrates as a companion module to the Matrox Genesis main board, leveraging the onboard DSP for video processing and the VIA for intelligent image formatting. The /L/P designation confirms LVDS support with PCI connectivity.
