Our fifth generation of time code boards. These boards fit into PCI Express x1 through x16 slots, with both full height brackets (as shown at right) and low profile brackets (the no-cost LOWB option, see pictures below) available. All boards include a high performance on-board processor, a green-colored external time code status LED, system diagnostics, in-system electronic firmware updates if ever needed, plug and play installation (no jumpers), software drivers, full RoHS compliance, full FCC and CE-Mark approval, and automatic SMPTE/NTSC(30fps), EBU/PAL(25fps), and FILM(24fps) operations. Analog video circuitry can synchronize to 13 different video standards, including 720p and 1080i signals having tri-level sync pulses. RCA jacks are standard for LTC, and a BNC connector is used for video/VITC. 4-channel GPIO option available for external logic interfacing. Large order customization may be available. See details below for pricing,  additional model/function and connector option information.

Documentation / manuals / software available on the 'Downloads' page.

These PCI express models of time code boards use the same programming interface (DLL) as our PCI-TC & USB-TC time code device families. Software that is written for this device family should also work with the other device families (except for where supported features vary (ie: GPIO, OSD, VITC Gen))  for the basic time code reader and LTC generator functions, etc..

MODEL

DESCRIPTION

PCIe-LTC/RDR	LTC reader, bi-directional, 1/10x to 80x, simultaneous time and user bits, DF/NDF. The PCI express bus equivalent of our older PCI-LTC/RDR board. See the pictures and option information below for additional connector option configurations. This version has only one connector at the 'J1' position. An RCA connector is the default (standard).
PCIe-LTC/RGA	LTC reader/generator. Adds LTC generator and regenerator capabilities to PCIe-LTC/RDR. LTC generator can freerun or synchronize to LTC input, SD analog video, or HD analog video. LTC reader/generator. Can read and generate LTC simultaneously. The PCI express bus equivalent of our older PCI-LTC/RG1 board, but without video (looping) output connection. (See the picture above. Note that the above picture has the default RCA connectors at J1 (LTC Input) and J2 (LTC Output)). See the pictures and option information below for additional connector option configurations. This version has three connectors. The BNC connector shown in the above picture is the video input (J3).
PCIe-LTC/RDV	LTC reader with analog video sync input. Same as PCIe-LTC/RDR above, plus can generate a hardware interrupt at the start of every analog video field or frame. Cannot read VITC or L21 data.
PCIe-VLTC/RDA	LTC/VITC time code + L21 data reader. Can read LTC, analog (NTSC and PAL) VITC, and NTSC L21 (caption) data simultaneously at PLAY speed. Reads analog VITC at -1x to STILL to +3x, bi-directional. Automatic or programmable VITC line selection. The PCI express bus equivalent of our older PCI-VLTC/RDR and PCI-21VL/RDR boards, but without video (looping) output connection. See the pictures and option information below for additional connector option configurations. This version has two connectors. The BNC connector shown in the above picture is the video input (J3). There is no connector at the 'J2' position for this version.
PCIe-VLTC/RG2	LTC/VITC time code + L21 data reader and LTC generator. Combines PCIe-LTC/RGA and PCIe-VLTC/RDA, plus has analog VITC-to-LTC translator mode. The PCI express bus equivalent of our older PCI-VLTC/RG2 board, but without video (looping) output connection. (See the picture above. Note that the above picture has the default RCA connectors at J1 (LTC Input) and J2 (LTC Output)). See the pictures and option information below for additional connector option configurations. This version has three connectors. The BNC connector shown in the above picture is the video input (J3).

OPTIONS:

LOWB / FULB	All models ordered will come with both Low Profile or 'half-height' Bracket (LOWB) and Standard Height (FULB) brackets at no additional charge (n/c) if both of the brackets are available. Some configurations don't have both LOWB and FULB versions. See the pictures below for more details. Available for most of the (above) model and connector option configurations (below). You may select the desired bracket that you want installed from the factory. You may easily change the bracket with the removal and reinsertion of a two screws (and one or two nuts if XLR). Note also that OEM configurations may not get both brackets.
GPIO	Up to 4-Channels GPIO Port for External Logic Interfacing. Contact factory for configuration details and pricing. This option connects to a cable at the location (shown in the picture ) at the top center where the two rows of five holds are seen. (note: A 10 position header will be inserted along with other components that connects a cable that terminates witha DB9 "serial type" connector). There is space in the full height bracket to hold the 'DB9' connector. LOWB option users will need to find or create a DB9 cutout/opening. Some applications for this option include automatic triggering at specific (match) time codes and hardware 'button' press detection.
BNC1	Use BNC Connector for LTC Input. (note: Default connector is female RCA)
BNC2	Use BNC Connector for LTC Output. (note: Default connector is female RCA)
XLR1	Use Mini-XLR Connector for LTC Input. (mating plug included) Mini-xlr.pdf (note: Default connector is female RCA)
XLR2	Use Mini-XLR Connector for LTC Output. (mating plug included) (note: Default connector is female RCA)

Nomenclature Note - Those of you who have used our conventional PCI-TC products in the past will notice a slight model numbering change here. Where analog video is present, we have included the letter “A” (analog) in the model number suffix. For example, PCIe-VLTC/RDA is the functional equivalent of our older PCI-VLTC/RDR product. We anticipate coming out with “S” (standard definition digital video) and “H” (high definition digital video) functionally similar time code boards in the near future, and want to have “room” for these new products within our model numbering scheme when and if they become available. The only exception is the PCIe-LTC/RDR, which by definition will always be an analog product, so no suffix change was deemed necessary in this case. Stay in touch for future developments.

#1 - Shows the STANDARD bracket side view of the model 'PCIe-LTC/RDR' with the 'BNC1' connector option.
#2 - Shows the STANDARD bracket side view of the model 'PCIe-LTC/RDR' with the 'XLR1' connector option. Note that
        this option also includes the mini-XLR mating plug, not shown.
#3 - Shows the STANDARD bracket side view of the model 'PCIe-VLTC/RDA' with the default 'RCA' connector & video BNC connector.
#4 - Shows the STANDARD bracket side view of the model 'PCIe-LTC/RGA' (and/or  'PCIe-VLTC/RG2') with the default 'RCA' connectors for the LTC input (J1) and LTC output (J2)  & video (BNC) connector (J3).

 

 

	'J1' Connector (LTC IN)	'J2' Connector (LTC OUT)	'J3' Connector (VIDEO IN)	LOWB available	GPIO available
PCIe-LTC/RDR	RCA (default) BNC1 XLR1	N/A	N/A	YES	YES**
PCIe-LTC/RGA	RCA (default) BNC1 XLR1	RCA (default) BNC2 XLR2	BNC	YES	YES**
PCIe-LTC/RDV	RCA (default) BNC1 XLR1	N/A	BNC	YES	YES**
PCIe-VLTC/RDA	RCA (default) BNC1 XLR1	N/A	BNC	YES	YES**
PCIe-VLTC/RG2	RCA (default) BNC1 XLR1	RCA (default) BNC2 XLR2	BNC	YES	YES**

 * Note: Due to stock bracket type limitations, the J2 connector type (if present) must be the same as the J1 connector type.
** Note: At present the GPIO option is only supported directly by full height (FULB) brackets. Contact the factory for possible options if you need a low profile (LOWB) bracket.