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NTx-Pro: iPORT
Introduction
Pleora’s iPORT NTx-Pro IP engine is a compact, low-power video transmitter that gives OEMs and
systems integrators a fast, low-risk way to add real-time video connectivity to almost any system or
camera. It is ideal for performance-oriented applications in the military, medical, manufacturing, and
security sectors.
The IP engine efficiently converts video data to IP packets at GigE's full, 1-Gb/s throughput rate. The
packetized video is then sent with low, consistent latency over a GigE network or link to receiving
software or hardware.
The NTx-Pro IP engine complies fully with the GigE Vision
®
and GenICam™ standards, ensuring
seamless interoperation in multi-vendor deployments.
The IP engine leverages Ethernet’s flexible networking capabilities; for example, multicasting. It can be
connected through one or more switches to a range of other system elements – for example, cameras,
computers, displays, controllers and encoders – in meshed real-time video networks.
A sophisticated on-board PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) allows users to precisely measure,
synchronize, and control the operation of other elements.
In addition to the OEM board, the technology in the NTx-Pro IP engine is available in a comprehensive
IP (intellectual property) package that includes an IP core, the reference design for a board assembly, an
evaluation kit, and expert design review services.
As an element of Pleora’s networked video connectivity solutions, the iPORT NTx-Pro IP engine is
offered with field-proven PC software:
• the eBUS TM -SDK , a feature-rich toolkit that provides the building blocks needed to quickly
and easily design high-performance video applications that consume minimal CPU resources;
and,
• the AutoGEV TM XML generation tool , a unique GenICam XML management utility for
creating GenICam compliant devices.
For more information, visit http://www.pleora.com/products/ntx_pro.php