The ATI FirePro™ S400 permits Genlocking by delivering Output lock (synchronized display output) that is driven by an external reference signal (typically ¡®house sync¡¯). This allows the output of attached GPUs to be fed into video-centric devices (e.g. monitors used in broadcast applications, or Non-Linear Editing suites). The BNC connector on the ATI FirePro™ S400 allows for receiving and synchronizing to virtually any video input source, including:
- PAL & NTSC SD video blackburst
- HDTV tri-level sync,
- TTL,
- Sync signals on SDI.
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The ATI FirePro™ S400 delivers Framelock by combining Output lock (synchronized display output) and 3D swap lock (simultaneous 3D buffer swapping), ensuring that the GPUs in connected systems present their output in perfect lock-step.
The two RJ-45 connectors on the module allow for connection of multiple daisy-chained systems (each with up to 4 ATI FirePro™ GPUs inside).
The BNC connector on the module optionally allows systems to be synchronized (Genlocked) to an external signal, a capability essential for use in powerwalls used in live television broadcasts. |