1394b Firewire Cameras - PIKE Series

Allied Vision Technology released their new high performance PIKE series Firewire 1394b cameras at the Vision Stuttgart show in Germany. The AVT PIKE camera family is equipped with an IEEE1394b-S800 interface, as well as high-quality CCD sensors ranging from 640x480 to 2048x2048 pixels in colour and monochrome. The Pike series is designed for the most demanding applications with high sensitivity and true-to-life color reproduction.

The cameras, operating in 14-bit mode, impress in almost any situation by their ability to produce highly sophisticated images. A wide selection of different resolutions between VGA and 4MPixel (VGA, 1MPixel, 1.45MPixel, 2MPixel, 4MPixel) leaves no wish unfulfilled and provides the right camera for all individual applications.

Due to its IEEE1394b interface, the PIKE provides up to 62.5MB/s, a far greater bandwidth compared to the IEEE1394a interface. Combined with a number of smart features the PIKE guarantees high performance in PC-based image processing. The integrated image pre-processing of the PIKE not only reduces demands on PC computer power, but also cuts system costs by eliminating the need for frame grabbers.

To meet the highest requirements in the industry, the PIKE comes optionally in a version with a copper daisy chain connection or 1x copper combined with 1x GOF (Fibre). This not only saves costs in multi-camera operations but also makes it possible to use up to 500 meters of fibre cable. The direct fiber technology of the PIKE in the GOF version also provides protection against electromagnetic interference in noise environments.

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