Ensemble Designs BE-3 Datasheet

BrightEye 3

Analog to SD SDI Converter with TBC and Frame Sync

BrightEye 3 is an agile time base corrector
and frame synchronizer with composite,
component and Y/C inputs and SD SDI video
out. Input signals are digitized to 12 bits of
resolution and time base corrected by a noise
tolerant tracking circuit. An external reference
input allows genlock to a timing reference such
as color black.

Input selection, gain control, and TBC enable
is provided through the front panel interface.
Video levels can be adjusted through BrightEye
Mac or PC software.

Input and reference presence are indicated
through front panel LEDs. BrightEye 3 is great
for capturing consumer VCRs and DVD players
into non-linear editing systems.

Features

• Use with cameras, satellite receivers and VHS decks

• Analog input

• SD SDI output

• TBC and frame sync

• 12 bit processing

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BrightEye 3

Analog to SD SDI Converter with TBC and Frame Sync

Analog Input

Number One
Type Beta/SMPTE, Y, Pr, Pb
NTSC, PAL Composite
NTSC, PAL S-Video
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >40 dB
Input DC +/-1 volt DC
Input Hum <100 mV

Serial Digital Output

Number One
Type 270 Mb/s SD Serial Digital
(SMPTE 259M)
Delay Adjustable from < 90 µSec to 1 frame
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >15 dB
Output DC None (AC coupled)

Analog to SDI Performance

Bit Resolution 12 bit input quantization
4 x oversampling
Signal to Noise >62 dB, weighted
Frequency Response
Composite and Y ±0.1 dB, 0 to 5.5 MHz
Pr, Pb ±0.1 dB, 0 to 2.75 MHz
Delay Adjustable from < 90 µSec to 1 frame

Reference Input

Number One
Type 1 V P-P Composite Video, PAL or NTSC
Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss >40 dB

General Specifications

Size 5.63” W x 0.8” H x 5.98” D
(143 mm x 21 mm x 152 mm)
including connectors and ange
Weight 14 oz
Power 12 volts, 5 watts
(100-230 VAC modular power supply)
Temperature Range 0 to 40° C ambient (all specs met)
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Altitude 0 to 10,000 ft.

CPst, Y In

Pr, C In

Pb

Reference In

12 bit
Video

A to D

Converter

and Decoder

Bar

Generator

TBC/

Frame Sync

SD SDI Out

Proc Amp Serializer

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