DL Micro™ Digital Data Link and Video Processor
SRI’s DL Micro™ digital data link and video processor delivers actionable video from unmanned air and ground vehicles. This OEM module uniquely combines H.264 encoding and an IP-based digital data link with the fundamental benefits of image stabilization. Weighing only 46 grams, the module meets the low size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements of unmanned defense systems.
The DL Micro digital link uses advanced image processing to maximize image quality for better compression. Without DL Micro image stabilization, video from moving vehicles is shaky, making it hard for operators to interpret the content. Critical information can become ambiguous or compromised. Additionally, image shake wreaks havoc on digital video compression, stealing bandwidth away from detail.
With the DL Micro digital data link, video becomes easier to transmit. It maximizes the real-time information delivered from unmanned platforms, enhancing situational awareness. Decision-making becomes faster and more accurate.
Key Features
- Uses proven electronic image stabilization technology
- Corrects for translation, rotation, and scale errors
- Performs edge sharpening and contrast enhancement
- Improves efficiency of industry-standard H.264 encoding
- Incorporates Microhard Systems’ IPnDDL transmitter and receiver for video and data
- Integrates easily with existing networks: IP-based
- Employs web-based configuration manager
- Accommodates SWaP-constrained platforms
- Ultra-small, ultra-light: 46 g, including transmitter
- Low power consumption: 5.8 W typical, transmitting
- Interfaces with standard digital camera modules
- Enables firmware updates and storage (future) with microSD™ card slot
Specifications
Mechanical
| Dimensions |
63.5 mm (L) x 63.5 mm (W) x 14.7 mm (H) |
| Weight | Board: 17 g Transmitter: 29 g Total: 46 g |
| Power | 5.8 W at 12 VDC typical, while transmitting Input 9 to 17 VDC |
| Environmental | -30° C to +70° C Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Video Processing
| Video Input |
CMOS CCIR.BT.601/CCIR.BT.656 digital YCbCr 4:2:2 |
| H.264 Compression |
Video encoder bit rate selection |
| Electronic Stabilization |
Corrects for translation, rotation and scale |
| Image Enhancement |
Edge sharpening |
| Metadata (Q4 2012) |
KLV format, MISB RP0604 |
| Transmitter |
Frequency 2.30 to 2.365 GHz |
| Connectors |
30 pin FHD connector for digital CCIR.BT601/CCIR.BT656, |
Preliminary—claims are design goals, pending the result of testing
