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BlueBird SDI Adapter – Enclosed Version
Part Number: AS-ADP-SDI-001-A-ENC-A
- Single channel video acquisition solution for 3G/HD-SDI and HD-VLC™ video input.
- Video input over coaxial cable (BNC) or twisted pair (Ethernet cable/RJ45 socket).
- Simultaneous video outputs: USB 3.0 (UVC v.1.1), HDMI, 3G-SDI or HD-VLC.
- Auto-sensing and decoding of HD-VLC compressed input signals for long cable length applications.
- Auto-sensing of active input.
- RS-485 remote camera control via USB/UVC or USB-UART.
- Built-in standalone test pattern generator.
- Mode selection switches and status LEDs.
- Compliant with SMPTE 274M and SMPTE 296M.
- Powered via USB connector.
- RoHS compliant.
- Compatible with Active Silicon’s 3G-SDI Camera Interface Boards for LVDS AF-zoom block cameras.
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Description
Products Specs
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The BlueBird SDI Adapter is designed for format conversion of 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and HD-VLC video streams and operates as a USB/HDMI/SDI external converter and frame grabber for video streaming and video capture.
The video input signal is supplied via the BNC connector, or via the Ethernet (RJ45) connector. Three simultaneous video output formats are supported: 3G-SDI/HD-SDI or HD-VLC (via BNC), HDMI (via standard HDMI connector), and SuperSpeed USB/USB Video Class (UVC) v1.1 output (via USB Type-C cable). A remote camera connected by RS-485 may be controlled via the USB Type-C port (using the Harrier USB SDK or a UVC application), or via the separate USB-UART (USB Micro-B connector) interface. The RJ45 connector includes RS-485 camera control signals, camera power supply and HD-VLC compressed video input (over twisted-pair).
As well as standard 3G/HD-SDI streams, the BlueBird SDI Adapter unit automatically decodes HD-VLC encoded video streams, these can be delivered by one of our 3G-SDI/HD-SDI AF-zoom block camera options. Compared to 3G-SDI co-axial cable based solutions this end-to-end HD-VLC solutions enables the use of longer cable lengths (see Active Silicon’s White Paper on long-reach HD digital video solutions with this technology). Watch our video showing our long-reach HD video solution (Video 2).
The BlueBird SDI Adapter is available as a standalone board, or mounted in an rugged enclosure (as in product image above) for use with a PC or laptop.
The BlueBird SDI Adapter board.
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General information
Power Options |
In both the board only and the enclosed versions, the unit may be bus powered from either USB port. The board version also has a power header for a fixed system power supply. If multiple power sources are connected, an internal power switch selects the appropriate source with the following priority: 1. System power header. |
Application Information |
For maximum cable length applications, the input signal should be supplied to the BNC input using a good quality coaxial cable. For shorter cable length applications, the input signal may alternatively be supplied to the RJ45 input using twisted pair cable. The unit auto-detects which input is connected, and if both are connected it gives priority to the BNC. The input video format and frame rate are automatically detected, as is HD-VLC compression. The The RS-485 communications to the camera may be controlled via the USB Micro-B control port, or via the The HDMI and SDI outputs are always enabled. The USB-C Video output is enabled when the port is The SDI output has a separate HD-VLC control, which means the unit can also be used to compress a standard 3G/HD-SDI input video stream. |
Supported Video Formats |
The BlueBird SDI adapter supports a range of video input/output formats. Supported video modes, associated HD-VLC bit rates and UVC support 720p50 – bit rate: uncompressed 1.485 Gb/s, HD-VLC 270 MB/s; UVC support: yes 1080i50 – bit rate: uncompressed 1.485 Gb/s, HD-VLC 270 MB/s; UVC support: no 1080p25 – bit rate: uncompressed 1.485 Gb/s, HD-VLC 270 MB/s; UVC support: yes 1080p50 – bit rate: uncompressed 2.97 Gb/s, HD-VLC 540 Mb/s; UVC support: yes |
Host Software |
An example application (with full source code) is available from Active Silicon to demonstrate how to receive, record, display and save image data from the USB Video Class driver. This is part of the Active Silicon Harrier USB Software Development Kit (SDK) that is available in the download section on this product page. |
Mechanical Overview |
See “Other Information” tab above for mechanical overview diagram. |
Board-only version |
A board-only version of the board is available. Please find a photo of the board under the “Other Information” tab above and in the datasheet. |
Connector specifications
BNC Input Connector (SDI RX1) J5 |
The coaxial cable input is a standard 75 Ohm BNC. This input accepts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and HD-VLC encoded SDI video streams and is labelled SDI IN on the enclosure. Connector type: 75 Ohm BNC |
RJ45 Input Connector (SDI RX0) J4 |
The twisted pair input uses a standard RJ45 connector. This input accepts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and HD-VLC encoded SDI video streams and is labelled SDI IN RS-485 on the enclosure. Connector type: RJ45 See datasheet for pin assignment. |
BNC Output Connector (SDI TX) J6 |
The output BNC is a standard 75 Ohm BNC connector. This provides 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and HD-VLC Connector type: 75 Ohm BNC |
HDMI Output Connector (HDMI TX) J8 |
This connector provides HDMI output for display and is labelled HDMI OUT on the enclosure. Connector type: HDMI Type A |
USB 3.0 Connector (USB VIDEO TX) J7 |
This USB connector provides power for the BlueBird SDI Adapter and a USB Video Class (UVC) video stream for connection to a host PC. The connector also provides a UVC control port for RS-485 camera control and is labelled USB VIDEO OUT POWER IN on the enclosure. Connector type: USB Type C (5 Gbps) |
USB Micro-B Connector (USB UART) J3 |
This USB connector provides power for the BlueBird SDI Adapter and a standard UART serial interface for camera control. This is typically used to enable the VISCA camera control protocol to be used with block cameras from Sony and Tamron. On the enclosure it is labelled CONTROL POWER IN. Connector type: USB Micro-B |
System Power Header (PWR) J1 |
This internal connector can be used to power the board when USB power is not used and when the Adapter board is not housed in an enclosure. Connector type: 2-pin boxed header |
JTAG Connector J2 |
Test connector used in manufacturing for circuit verification. |
Mode switch and LED specifications
Mode DIP Switches (SW1) |
The unit is fitted with a 4-way DIP switch to select various modes. See datasheet for the details and configuration of the DIP switch SW1. |
Status LEDs (LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4) |
The unit is fitted with four LEDs to provide device status. See datasheet for the details on function and states of the LEDs. |
Conformance
3G/HD-SDI: |
Compliant with SMPTE 274M and SMPTE 296M. |
Approvals: |
The BlueBird SDI Adapter board has been designed to meet EMC and FCC requirements when housed in a suitable enclosure: CE – CE-marked and compliant with the relevant EU directives as listed below. RoHS – Conforms to RoHS3, the European Union’s Restriction on Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2015/863/EU. EMC – Compliant with EN 55022:2010 (class A) and EN 55024:2010 in accordance with EU Directive 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility. REACH – Compliant with the requirements of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, EC 1907/2006), the European Union’s chemical substances regulatory framework for Substances of Very UL – All printed circuit boards used in this product are manufactured by UL recognized manufacturers and have a flammability rating of 94-V0. FCC – Compliant with FCC Rules for Class A digital devices. |
Physical and environmental details
Dimensions: |
Board only: 120mm by 79mmm (not including connectors). Enclosure: 127mm x 86mm x 31mm (not including connectors). |
Weight: |
Board only: 62g Housed unit: 248g |
Power Supply: |
5V ±5%. |
Power Consumption: |
J7 (USB 3.0 Type C) or J1 (System Power Header): Maximum 3W J3 (USB 2.0 Micro-B): Maximum 2.5W |
Storage Temperature: |
-20°C to +70°C. |
Operating Temperature: |
0°C to +60°C (ambient environment). |
Relative Humidity: |
10% to 90% non-condensing (operating and storage). |
| Download | File Type | File Size | |
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Datasheets |
Datasheet BlueBird SDI Adapter | 461.68 KB | |
| Datasheet Harrier USB SDK | 449.73 KB | ||
Manuals & Quick Start Guides |
BlueBird SDI Adapter Quick Start Guide v1.7 | 587.37 KB | |
Software |
Harrier USB SDK Software Development Kit - win64 v01.07.00 | zip | 16.91 MB |
| Microsoft USB devices browser | zip | 265.28 KB | |
CAD Drawings & Data |
3D CAD Model (STEP format zipped) - enclosed version | zip | 4.60 MB |
| Mechanical Overview - enclosed version | 67.56 KB | ||
| 3D CAD Model (STEP format zipped) - board only version | zip | 4.04 MB | |
| Mechanical Overview - board only version | 198.43 KB | ||
Other Downloads |
Technical note - USB SDK: Known issues with Media Foundation | 80.22 KB | |
| White Paper - High-Definition Long-Reach Video Transmission | 732.57 KB |
Ordering Information
| Part number | Description |
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AS-ADP-SDI-001-A-ENC-A |
BlueBird SDI Adapter – Enclosed Version. |
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AS-ADP-SDI-001-A |
BlueBird SDI Adapter – Board only. |
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AS-ADP-SDI-001-EVAL-A |
BlueBird SDI Adapter Evaluation Kit (BlueBird SDI Adapter not included). |
HD video transmission over long distances
If you look for long cable length solutions that guarantee high quality HD video transmission over greater distances we recommend HD-VLC technology.
Check out our white paper on Long-reach HD video transmission technologies and our video: