AVT's Interlaced Guppy family goes digital

AVT Interlaced Guppy series

AVT's interlaced range of 6 Guppy cameras are equipped with highly-sensitive interlaced sensors and have forged a link between formerly analog-only interlaced technologies and digital firewire interfaces. The Guppy replaces the need of using framegrabbers with its own integrated smart functions and API features. But despite its remarkable price/performance ratio the true strength of the Guppy camera is in its ability to package so much into its ultra-compact and space-saving body.

The new interlaced cameras are based on the same platform as the other Guppy models but are equipped with 1/2" or 1/3" Sony interlaced CCD sensors (EIA, CCIR) with picture resolutions starting from 500(h) x 580(v) in the F-29B/C to as high as 768(h) x 492(v) in the F-38B/C. The Guppy interlaced range operates at frame speeds of either 25 or 30 frames per second and 60 fields per second. Available with black/white and colour options, this range also offers 2 versions with near infrared (NIR) 1/2" sensors. All models within the Guppy family including the interlaced versions come equipped with the firewire (IEEE 1394a) digital interface.

The Guppy cameras have new integrated smart functions and API features. Some of the features added to the Guppy include single/multi/free-run shot modes, 1 programmable input, 3 programmable outputs and a RS-232 port. These features now allow the camera to independently capture a sequence of images.

One size fits all takes on a new meaning for this tiny camera with its overall form at just 48.2mm x 30mm x 30mm (L x W x H). It has to ability to fit snuggly and compactly into space-constrained applications and to be mounted in weight limited situations where the camera for example may need to be moved at the end of a robot arm.

The Guppy has made the transition from analog to digital a lot simpler. The best of both worlds have truly come into the AVT Guppy family - Interlaced Goes Digital

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