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CBG350 and CBG450 series Color Bar Generators

 

The CBG350 and CBG450 series of color bar and test signal generators build on the standard set by our popular CBG310/CBG410 series with additional features and similar cost. The CBG350 unit will replace both the CBG310F and the CBG310S units.

The CBG350/CBG450 is designed to provide an accurate and affordable signal source for system testing. It also provides the necessary components for aligning color monitors to the proper brightness, color and hue.

The CBG350/CBG450 will generate a SMPTE style, split field color bar signal or a full field 100% white signal. The split field signal consists of the seven standard 75% bars including the left most gray bar in the top portion. Below this line is a small row of reverse bars that includes only those colors that have blue in them. This is primarily used for monitor chroma and phase adjustments. The bottom row consists of the standard -I, White, Q, Black and Pluge components. The Pluge signals make it very easy to properly adjust black level (brightness) on a video monitor.

The CBG350/CBG450 will usually fit in a toolbox with ease and even fit into a pocket. A rack mount kit is also available. Power is provided by a regulated 5VDC source and a small wall plug power module is included with the packaged CBG350/CBG450 but not with board level products.

The CBG350/CBG450 operate with both NTSC and PAL video systems, an internal switch selects the video standard. The CBG350 series generate standard composite and S-video encoded signals. The standard output connectors include a BNC connector for the composite output and the standard 4 pin Mini-DIN S-Video connector.

The CBG450 series generate either RGB video (CBG450R) or YUV/YPbPr signals (CBG450Y). These utilize a standard female 9 pin D-sub connector for the RGB or YUV connection. The CBG450 does not generate a separate sync signal, composite sync is on all three channels.

All units may be switched to monochrome mode via an internal switch.

The CBG350/CBG450 are available as packaged or as board level product. Board level products do not include the power supply and a 5VDC regulated power source must be provided. The standard board level product with a -01 suffix includes the standard video connectors that the cased product uses. For OEM applications, we can provide units with header and other connection types. Custom designed or modified versions are also available. MicroImage Video Systems has designed many custom derivatives of the standard color bar generator to meet the special needs of different applications. We would be glad to help with your application. We have also provided product at the chip level as well. Quantity discounts are available.

The CBG350 and CBG450 have a one year parts and labor limited warranty. All units are RoHS compatible.

 
   
   

Additional Information Links

CBG350 Printable Literature (PDF)

 
   

Ordering Information

CBG350

NTSC/PAL Color Bar Generator for composite and S-video signals

includes power supply & manual

$290.00

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CBG450R

NTSC/PAL Color Bar Generator for RGB Video signals

includes power supply & manual

$325.00

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CBG450Y

NTSC/PAL Color Bar Generator for YUV Video signals

includes power supply & manual

$325.00

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BL-CBG350-01

Board Level NTSC/PAL Color Bar Generator for composite and S-video

circuit board only, does not include case or power supply

$193.00

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BL-CBG450R-01

Board Level NTSC/PAL Color Bar Generator for RGB Video signals

circuit board only, does not include case or power supply

$209.00

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BL-CBG450Y-01

Board Level NTSC/PAL Color Bar Generator for YUV Video signals

circuit board only, does not include case or power supply

$209.00

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RK166

Rack Mount Frame - 1U, size 1N, 6 units

Holds six (6) CBG350 (or other 1N sized) product. RoHS compliant.

$79.00

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RK165

Rack Mount Blank Panel - 1N size.

Will cover one hole in an RK166 rack mount frame. RoHS compliant.

$8.80

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Key Specifications

Bar Type SMPTE style, split field with reverse bars and pluge (full field can be selected)
Top bar order 75% - Gray, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue
Reverse bar order 75% - Blue, Black, Magenta, Black, Cyan, Black, Gray
Bottom row -I, White, Q, Black, Pluge (-4, 0, +4), Black
Generation method Digital, ITU-BT656 source, 8 bit, 4:2:2, MicroImage logic circuit
Digital to Analog conversion 10 bit, 2x over sampled (27Mhz)
Modulation Digital
Anti-Aliasing Filter 4th order analog, on all output signals
Internal Adjustments None
Sync system Internal
NTSC/RS170 (North American NTSC Timing),
PAL/CCIR (European Timing)
Master Clock 27.000000Mhz (+/- 3ppm at 25 degrees C)
Chroma Frequency NTSC/RS170 - 3.579545Mhz, PAL/CCIR - 4.43Mhz
Horizontal Frequency NTSC/RS170 - 15.73426Khz, PAL/CCIR - 15.625Khz
Vertical Timing NTSC/RS170 - 59.94Hz, PAL/CCIR - 50Hz
Frame Timing NTSC/RS170 - 29.97Hz, PAL/CCIR - 25Hz
Scan Lines NTSC/RS170 - 525 Total, PAL/CCIR - 625 Total _ Interlaced 2:1
Interlace 2:1 (standard NTSC/PAL)
Genlock    Not Available
Output Levels  
  Composite 1.00Vpp into 75 Ohm
S-Video Y 1.00Vpp into 75 Ohm
S-Video C 0.286Vpp burst into 75 ohm
Output Levels (RGB)  
  Red, Green, Blue 1.00Vpp into 75 Ohm, with sync (all channels)
Sync Not provided as an external signal
Connectors  
 

   

Composite BNC Female
S-Video 4 pin mini-DIN Female (standard S-Video connector)
RGB (450 series only) 9 pin D-sub female
Power 1.3mm female coaxial power connector (barrel connector)
Temperature  
 

   

Operating 0 deg ~ 50 deg C (32 deg - 122 deg F)
Storage -40 deg ~ 60 deg C (-40 deg - 140 deg F)
Humidity  
 

   

Operating 10% ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Storage 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Power
120VAC Power Adapter included with cased products
(power adapter is not included with board level products)
   
Voltage 5.0VDC +/-5%
Consumption Approximately 130mA typical, 160mA max.
Size 2.75" (W) x 3.70" (D) x 1.15" (H)
70 mm (W) x 94 mm (D) x 29 mm (H)
Weight    5 oz., (142 g)
Country of Origin Manufactured in the USA by MicroImage Video Systems
Power Supply Country of Origin Manufactured in Taiwan or China
Specifications are subject to change without notice
The CBG350 replaces the CBG310F and CBG310S. The CBG450 replaces the CBG410F and CBG410S.