PCI Express, Serial ATA 4-pin IDE, OEM, Supports up to 4 GPUs per System
<b>The AMD FirePro™ S400 synchronization module allows selected AMD FirePro™ professional graphics cards to be used in demanding applications that require synchronization to external sources (Genlock) or synchronization of 3D rendering of multiple GPUs in different systems (Framelock).</b>
The combination of these capabilities with AMD FirePro™ professional graphics enables an array of advanced design-visualization and digital media display solutions.
Based on a full hardware-dedicated processor design, the AMD FirePro™ S400 helps to ensure clock-accurate synchronization in virtually all scenarios. The dedicated processor allows up to four attached GPUs to work together to address the users' rendering needs without compromising sync.
<b>AMD FirePro™ S400 Genlock for broadcast, non-linear editing (NLE) and other video workflows</b>
The AMD FirePro™ S400 permits Genlocking by delivering Output lock (synchronized display output) that is driven by an external reference signal (typically ‘house sync’). This allows the output of attached GPUs to be fed into video-centric devices (e.g. monitors used in broadcast applications, or NLE suites).
The BNC connector on the AMD FirePro™ S400 allows for receiving and synchronizing to virtually any video input source, including:
- PAL & NTSC SD video blackburst
- HDTV tri-level sync
- TTL
- Sync signals on SDI
<b>AMD FirePro™ S400 Framelock for simulation, visualization and power walls</b>
The AMD FirePro™ S400 delivers Framelocking by combining Output lock (synchronized display output) nd 3D swap lock (simultaneous 3D buffer swapping), ensuring the GPUs in connected systems present their outputs in lock-step.
The two RJ-45 connectors on the module allow for connection of multiple daisy-chained systems (each with up to four AMD FirePro™ GPUs inside).
The BNC connector on the module optionally allows systems to be synchronized (Genlocked) to an external signal, a capability essential for use in powerwalls used in live television broadcasts.
