Frame grabbers

Matrox CronosPlus
Ultra low-cost frame grabber for standard analog monochrome or color video acquisition.

Cost cutting video capture solution

Matrox CronosPlus is an entry-level frame grabber for extremely cost sensitive

imaging applications. Utilizing a single highly integrated off-the-shelf chip, it
delivers exceptional value and performance for standard analog monochrome
or color video capture. Featuring simple standard connections, Matrox CronosPlus
provides the flexibility for additional cost savings.

Real-time capture to system or display

Matrox CronosPlus can transfer acquired images to either system (host CPU)
memory for processing or display (graphics card) memory for video-in-a-window
at live video rates.
Key features
Video formatting
video capture board for PCI form factor
Matrox CoronosPlus is supported by the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL), a
captures from NTSC, PAL, RS-170 and comprehensive collection of software tools for developing industrial imaging
CCIR video sources applications. MIL features interactive software and programming functions for
connect up to 4 CVBS or 1 Y/C input(s) image capture, processing, analysis, annotation, display and archiving. These
tools are designed to enhance productivity, thereby reducing the time and effort
trigger input
required to bring your solution to market. Refer to the MIL datasheet for more
7 TTL auxiliary I/Os
1
information.

32-bit/33MHz PCI-bus master

Field-proven application development softwaree
programmed using Matrox Imaging Library Matrox CoronosPlus is supported by the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL), a
(MIL) sold separately
comprehensive collection of software tools for developing industrial imaging
supports 32-bit Microsoft® Windows® applications. MIL features interactive software and programming functions for
XP/Vista® image capture, processing, analysis, annotation, display and archiving. These tools
are designed to enhance productivity, thereby reducing the time and effort required
to bring your solution to market. Refer to the MIL datasheet for more information.
 Matrox CronosPlus

BNC Video Input 0

Video Input 0 4:1

Video Input 1 Video Decoder
MUX
and
Video Input 2
DB25 PCI Interface
Video Input 3
Y/C
7
TTL I/Os /

32-bit/33 MHz Host PCI Bus

Specifications Software Driver

• Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) driver for 32-bit Microsoft®
Acquisition Windows® XP/Vista®
• analog composite (CVBS) or Y/C NTSC/PAL
• analog RS-170/CCIR
• automatic gain control (AGC)
• BGR32 packed, RGB24 packed, YUV422 packed and MONO8 Ordering Information
pixel formats
• Opto trigger input (sync. to video) Hardware
• 7 TTL auxiliary inputs and outputs Part number Description
1

• connect up to 4 CVBS or 1 Y/C

CRONOSPLUS* Standard analog color/monochrome
frame grabber.
Formatting
• input cropping (ROI capture)
• vertical/horizontal flip
Software
• arbitrary downscaling to 1/64th of a field
Refer to MIL datasheet.

Host interface Notes:

• 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus master
1. Three inputs and four outputs.
• interrupts for start and end of field, frame and 2. Dimensions from bottom edge of goldfinger to top edge of board.
sequence capture
• universal 32-bit card edge connector

Connectors
• 1 BNC connector for composite video input
• DB25 for TTL I/Os, 4 composite video inputs, Y/C
input and trigger

Dimensions and environmental information

• 13.7 cm L x 9.1 cm H (5.4" x 3.6")
2

• operating temperature: 0° C to 55° C (32° F to 131° F)

• relative humidity: up to 95% (non-condensing)
• FCC/CE class B
• RoHS-compliant

Corporate headquarters:
Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.
1055 St. Regis Blvd.
Dorval, Quebec H9P 2T4
Canada
Tel: +1 (514) 685-2630
Fax: +1 (514) 822-6273

For more information, please call: 1-800-804-6243 (toll free in North America) or (514) 822-6020
or e-mail: [email protected] or http://www.matrox.com/imaging
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