Released on = January 8, 2007, 2:54 pm

Press Release Author = Cliff Moore / Wendy Leon

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = SAN DIEGO, CA, January 8, 2007 -- Audio Video Supply, Inc.
has introduced its FWD line of progressive scan cameras, the first to utilize
FireWire-B (IEEE-1394.b) technology, resulting in transfer rates of 800 Mbps or
twice that of FireWire-A or USB 2.0 cameras. The Machine Vision market is expected
to use the new technology to leverage speed into increases production. Firewire-A
and USB 2.0 is the current standard for many OEM applications involving robotic
vision, semiconductor inspection and assembly, microscopy and electronic
surveillance. The FireWire-B enables the transfer rate of 800 Mbps. In addition to
increasing transfer rates, FireWire-B enables the cameras to achieve imaging results
with less signal distortion, increased throughput, and the added versatility
afforded by its backwards compatibility with conventional 1394.a.

Press Release Body = SAN DIEGO, CA, January 8, 2007 -- Audio Video Supply, Inc. has
introduced its FWD line of progressive scan cameras, the first to utilize FireWire-B
(IEEE-1394.b) technology, resulting in transfer rates of 800 Mbps or twice that of
FireWire-A or USB 2.0 cameras. The Machine Vision market is expected to use the new
technology to leverage speed into increases production. Firewire-A and USB 2.0 is
the current standard for many OEM applications involving robotic vision,
semiconductor inspection and assembly, microscopy and electronic surveillance. The
FireWire-B enables the transfer rate of 800 Mbps. In addition to increasing transfer
rates, FireWire-B enables the cameras to achieve imaging results with less signal
distortion, increased throughput, and the added versatility afforded by its
backwards compatibility with conventional 1394.a.

The FWD Series cameras are available in monochrome and color vision versions,
extending the advantages of FireWire-B to almost any machine vision application.
Many models deliver full-frame images up to 90 frames-per-second and resolutions
ranging from VGA (640 x 480) to UXGA (1600 x 1200). Monochrome output can be set for
8 or 10 bit, while color output at either RGB 24 bit, YUV422 or YUV411. Camera CCD
sizes are 1/3-inch, 1/2-inch, 1/1.8-inch or 2/3 inch. Performance features include
full frame shutter , even at random trigger shutter operations, to provide vertical
resolution without degradation; tetragonal lattice layout of CCD pixels to
facilitate faster image processing; and built-in color process that provides Raw
output, as well as RGB, YUV 4:2:2 and YUV 4:1:1 output modes. All cameras are RoHS
compliant.

SDK and Viewer software for FWD cameras and all other IEEE-1394.b cameras can be
downloaded from www.avsupply.com for free.

For additional information, please call 1-858-565-1101. Audio Video Supply, Inc. is
located at 4575 Ruffner St, San Diego, California, 92111. On the web,
www.avsupply.com

About Audio Video Supply, Inc.
About Audio Video Supply, Inc. is the North American distributor of Machine Vision
Components as well as a complete line of CCTV Surveillance systems. In business for
over 35 years AVS is well established and authorized to distribute a wide variety of
name brand video equipment. In addition to cameras, Audio Video Supply offers
optics, monitors, DVR\'s and a complete line of accessories. Design help is available
for US and international OEM customers.

Web Site = http://www.avsupply.com

Contact Details = Company Information:
Name: Audio Video Supply, Inc.
Address: 4575 Ruffner St.
City: San Diego
State: CA
ZIP: 92111
Country: USA
Phone: 858-565-1101
Toll Free USA: 800-284-2288
FAX: 858-565-7845
http://www.avsupply.com
Contact Person: Wendy Leon wendy@avsupply.com
Sales Contact: sales@avsupply.com