Analog vs. Digital

Analog cameras

An analog camera delivers the signal representing the observed image in the form of an analog signal, named the video signal. The analog signal incorporates several features aimed at providing timing information for the frame grabber to synchronize on it.

Domino series products are able to interface to industrial analog cameras, while Picolo series products are able to interface to standard analog cameras.

Digital cameras

A digital camera delivers the signal representing the observed image in the form of a digital signal. The luminance signal can be coded on 8 to 12 bits, and transmitted to the frame grabber through a digital data link.

Grablink series products are able to interface to industrial digital cameras based on the Camera Link standard.