The zVID2 Local Bus Super VGA/FPD Adapter is a specialized video interface for Ziatech Single Board Computers that delivers up to 10 times the graphics performance of ISA bus-based solutions. Operating at CPU speed via a 32-bit local bus interface, this low-profile adapter supports both analog CRT displays and flat panel technologies, making it suitable for demanding embedded and industrial applications requiring high-speed video rendering without backplane bus contention.

Technical Specifications

• Interface: 32-bit local bus, 100-pin connector
• Operating Frequency: CPU speed (25 MHz or 33 MHz)
• Video Memory: 1 Mbyte high-speed DRAM
• CRT Resolutions: 1024 × 768 × 256 colors (non-interlaced); 1280 × 1024 × 16 colors (interlaced)
• FPD Support: 8-bit and 16-bit dual- and single-scan STN panels; 9-bit, 12-bit, and 18-bit TFT panels
• Simultaneous Display: CRT and LCD panels up to 1024 × 768 × 256 colors
• Hardware Standard: IBM Super VGA compatible
• Power Control: Integrated power sequencing for FPDs

– Key Features

• Single card cage slot integration when combined with host SBC
• Eliminates backplane video traffic for parallel processing
• Supports multiprocessing configurations with independent or shared video displays
• Dual-display capability without resolution compromise

– Typical Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring real-time graphics
• Embedded computing platforms with CRT or LCD integration
• Multiprocessor STAR SYSTEMS with independent video streams
• Legacy DOS and Windows environments on compact form-factor platforms

– Compatibility & Integration

Designed for Ziatech ZT 8902, ZT 8903, ZT 8904, and ZT 89CT04 Single Board Computers. Compatible with operating systems supported by host SBC platforms, including MS-DOS and Windows environments.