DV-104 Embedded Digital Video Module New module for advancing embedded multi-media solutions

Adastra Systems Corporation announces theDV-104, an exciting new digital video module for embedded applications. The DV-104 digitizes live video (NTSC, PAL, or SECAM) and outputs the digitized stream on a Zoomed Video bus. When combined with a Zoomed Video capable Single Board Computer (SBC) from Adastra's Venus SBC family, the result is a system that can display live video in a window on a SVGA monitor (CRT or flat panel) and capture video at rates of 20 to 30 frames per second.

The DV-104 comes in three forms: PC/104, PC/104-Plus, or standalone. The standalone form is a compact 3.6" x 2.8". Its features include video digitization up to 640x480 pixels (NTSC); six composite or three S-Video inputs, or combinations; 3.3V digital video (Zoomed Video) output.

The DV-104 -Venus combination is supported by a sophisticated software package. The support software defines an API that allows applications to easily display, manipulate, and capture live video in both GUI and non-GUI environments. Versions of the software are available for Windows, QNX, and Linux and support for other operating systems is planned. Sample applications demonstrate video windowing for QNX running Photon microGUI and Linux running X-Windows. The Windows version supports the latest version of DirectX, version 7.0, and an OCX control.

Marc Brown, president of Adastra Systems says, "The DV-104 plus Venus combination is great for embedded multimedia and video applications. It's an ideal design for information kiosks, video-on-demand systems, game applications, security systems and much more." - MORE - Versions are available for $95.00 in lots of 100. For information, contact Jim O'Brien at 510.732.6900 (voice), 510.732.7655 (fax), or sales@adastra.com (email).

About Adastra Systems

Adastra Systems Corporation designs and manufactures embedded subsystems for the OEM market. The Adastra Systems family of embedded products includes single board computers, embedded peripheral and I/O adapters, and hardware and software development tools. One of the Jumptec Group of embedded PC companies, Adastra's headquarters are located near Silicon Valley in Hayward, California. The company has a strong customer base in a variety of industries, including medical instrumentation, manufacturing automation, multimedia systems, mobile computing and scientific and test equipment. For more information, contact Adastra at Tel: 510-732-6900, Fax: 510-732-7655, and on the web at http://www.adastra.com.