Glossary
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active pixel region
The region of pixels actively being stored. Defined by a pixel start (relative
to the horizontal synchronization signal) and a pixel count.
address
Value that identifies a specific location (or series of locations) in memory.
API
Application programming interface.
area
A rectangular portion of an acquisition window or frame that is controlled
and defined by software.
array
Ordered, indexed set of data elements of the same type.
ASIC
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit. A proprietary semiconductor
component designed and manufactured to perform a set of specific
functions for specific customer needs.
B
b
Bit. One binary digit, either 0 or 1.
B
Byte. Eight related bits of data, an eight-bit binary number; also used to
denote the amount of memory required to store one byte of data
brightness
A constant that is added to the red, green, and blue components of a color
pixel during the color decoding process.
buffer
Temporary storage for acquired data.
bus
A group of conductors that interconnect individual circuitry in a computer,
such as the PCI bus; typically the expansion vehicle to which I/O or other
devices are connected.
C
cache
High-speed processor memory that buffers commonly used instructions or
data to increase processing throughput.
CMOS
Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor.
color space
The mathematical representation for a color. For example, color can be
described in terms of red, green, and blue; hue, saturation, and luma; or hue,
saturation, and intensity.
