Video processing
Video processing for cooled thermal imaging systems
Video Engine for cooled Thermal Imaging Systems.
High-performance video processing engine for 640×512 up to 1280×1024 resolution cooled cameras. This engine provides the most advanced image enhancement and processing with unmatched performance. Ideal for security and surveillance systems, this configurable and flexible engine will easily provide superior imaging and performance to even the most demanding thermal imaging applications
Processing features
- 2-Pt NUC (64 tables)
- BPR (bad pixel detection & replacement
- Contrast-limited histogram equalization
- Local DRC contrast enhancement
- Sharpening & 5×5 convolution kernels
- Noise reduction algorithm
- Adaptive temporal filter
- Auto NUC table and integration time selection
- Image statistics
- Autofocus
- Proprietary detail enhancement
Manipulation features
- Color palettes
- Gamma adjustment (power-law)
- Manual/auto gain and level control
- Polarity (white-hot/black-hot)
- Digital zoom
- Freeze
- Reticle/cross-hair and user image overlay
- Image file capture and display
- User splash screen
Supported detectors
| Type | Cooled digital detector |
| Image size | VGA (640 x 512 pixels) XGA (1,024 x 768 pixels) SXGA (HD ready – 1,280 x 1,024 pixels) |
| Interface | Camera link and similar LVDS interface |
PCB specification
| Processor | 1.2 GHz DSP + FPGA |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM, 256 MB NAND (flash storage) |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (TCP/IP), 4x RS232/422 |
| Power input | +12 V DC |
| Power consumption | ~4 W |
| PCB size | 112 mm x 70 mm |
Video input/output
| Frame rate | True 60 Hz processing and output for SXGA (1,280 x 1,024) resolution. True 180 Hz for VGA (640×512) resolution |
| Detector image sizes | Up to 1280×1024 |
| Output formats | NTSC/PAL 525i/525p, 625i/625p 720p, 1080i/1080p |
| Analog output | YPbPr component and composite |
| Digital output | Camera link |
| Sync | Internal or external |
| Latency | 32 ms in 60 Hz full processing mode, or 5 lines in low-latency mode |
System and peripheral controls
| System control | RS232, RS422, Ethernet TCP/IP, Camera Link UART |
| Lens control | Autofocus zoom and focus via RS422/232 protocols Auto NUC table selection using Zoom Position Focus Maintaining during zoom |
| Sync | External or Internal Video Sync |
Ordering information
| P/M | Detector supported |
| TVPE-15/V | Supports VGA (640 x 512) detectors |
| TVPE-15/X | Supports up to SXGA (1,280 x 1,024) detectors |