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The XMC-270 high performance video frame grabber combines multi-channel simultaneous high resolution digital and analog video capture, with high-speed output capability.
LEESBURG, VA – August 12, 2009 — Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged deployed commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) VME, VPX and CompactPCI products for the Aerospace and Defense market (A&D), has introduced the XMC-270, a new rugged, high resolution frame grabber and video capture XMC (VITA 42.3) card. The XMC-270 delivers high resolution analog and digital video capture functionality, advanced serial connectivity, with a built-in PCI Express® core to provide high performance video and image storage. Extra functionality and customizability is provided through an advanced Xilinx® Virtex®-5 FPGA. The XMC-270 simplifies and speeds the integration of high-end image and video capture functionality into embedded COTS systems designed for use in harsh environments.
“The XMC-270 utilizes Curtiss-Wright Controls video IP to create a fully ruggedized next-generation framegrabber,” said Lynn Patterson, vice president and general manager of Modular Solutions, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing. “This high-speed XMC card delivers industry leading image processing capabilities in a highly flexible design that will support video storage and broadcasting, digital encoding, camera link controls while enabling additional user enhancement and customization.”
Available in both air- and conduction-cooled versions, the XMC-270 supports high-resolution digital and analog video formats, including legacy interlaced analog video. The card can transfer raw video data in a wide variety of color depths including 8-bit YCbCr (BT.656-4), 32-bit RGB8888 (with Alpha), 16-bit RGB565, and 8-bit Mono (green only). It provides a comprehensive range of video capture features including full frame rate, reduced frame rate (user programmable), and snap shot. The XMC-270 supports a wide range of video capture functionality including six (6) independent NTSC/PAL/RS170 CVBS/S-Video inputs, two (2) independent DVI (TMDS) inputs, and two (2) independent RGB HV/SoG inputs.
The XMC-270 is ideal for use in reconnaissance, surveillance, and video storage and retrieval applications.
XMC-270 Performance Features:
· x8 PCI Express interface
· Simultaneous Video Capture capability for either one of the following streams or a combination of their subset:
-Dual DVI inputs up to 1280×1024 @60 Hz
-Dual RGB inputs up to 1280×1024 @60 Hz
-Six PAL/NTSC inputs
-Dual interlaced analog input such as RS-170, RS-343, STANAG 33350B
· Video output capability:
-Dual DVI outputs, which are simultaneous retransmission of the DVI input channels
· Video Integrity Monitoring for video freeze detection on DVI channels
· Thermal sensors
· Flexible I/O via PN6, PN4 or Front Panel
· Available in a range of air- and conduction-cooled ruggedization levels
· Path to DO-254 and DO-178B certifiability
Software Support
Software support for the XMC-270 includes a comprehensive capture driver which enables a system designer to control and fully utilize the card’s hardware capabilities. This software can be used either in standalone mode or integrated with other Curtiss-Wright Controls’ Graphics software.
Operating environment support includes drivers for Wind River VxWorks™ 6.x and GPPLE Linux™ for use with Curtiss-Wright Controls Power™Architecture and Intel® Architecture single board computers.
Price of the XMC-270 begins at $5,683.00. Availability is off-the-shelf.
Sales inquiries: Please forward all Sales and reader service inquiries to Jerri-Lynne Charbonneau, Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, Tel: (613) 254-5112; Fax: (613) 599-7777; e-mail: [email protected].
For editorial information regarding Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing products or services, contact John Wranovics, Director of Public Relations, Curtiss-Wright, Tel: (925) 640-6402; email: [email protected].
About Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing
Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing is the industry’s most comprehensive and experienced single source for embedded solutions, ranging from Processing, Subsystems, Data Communication, DSP, and Video & Graphics to the most advanced board level components and fully integrated custom systems. The Embedded Computing group serves the defense, aerospace, commercial and industrial markets and is part of Curtiss-Wright Controls Inc. For more information about Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing, visit www.cwcembedded.com.
About Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc.
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Curtiss-Wright Controls is the motion control segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW). With manufacturing facilities around the world, Curtiss-Wright Controls is a leading technology-based organization providing niche motion control products, subsystems and services internationally for the aerospace and defense markets. For more information, visit www.cwcontrols.com.