The powerful Phoenix series has support for CoaXPress, HD-SDI, SDI,
Camera Link (including PoCL / SafePower support) and LVDS cameras. Available for a variety of operating systems and form factors.

Please email to request a datasheet.

Brochure in PDF format (1.9MB).

Camera Link Selection Guide in PDF format (140kB).

HD-SDI Selection Guide in PDF format (150kB).

Phoenix CoaXPress

PHX-CXP in x4 PCI Express Form Factor
A four lane (x4) PCI Express board for capture from CoaXPress (CXP) cameras. CoaXPress is an asymmetric high speed point to point serial communication standard for the transmission of video and still images, scalable over single or multiple coaxial cables.

Phoenix Camera Link

PHX-D64CL in x4 PCI Express Form Factor
A four lane (x4) PCI Express board for capture from Base, Medium or Full Camera Link cameras. A high performance board with the bandwidth and features to cope with today's high end cameras. Supports Power over Camera Link (PoCL) and SafePower.

PHX-D48CL in x4 PCI Express Form Factor
A four lane (x4) PCI Express board for capture from Base, dual Base or Medium Camera Link cameras. A high performance board with the bandwidth and features to cope with today's high end cameras. Supports Power over Camera Link (PoCL) and SafePower.

PHX-D48CL in x1 PCI Express Form Factor
A single lane (x1) PCI Express board for capture from Base, dual Base or Medium Camera Link cameras. Designed to be low cost yet with features to cope with more demanding applications. Supports Power over Camera Link (PoCL) and SafePower.

PHX-D24CL in x1 PCI Express Form Factor
A single lane (x1) PCI Express board for capture from a single Base Camera Link camera. Affordable yet with extra bandwidth and features to cope with today's more demanding cameras. Supports Power over Camera Link (PoCL) and SafePower.

PHX-D48CL in 64-bit/66MHz PCI Form Factor
A 64-bit/66MHz PCI board, also supporting PCI-X, for capture from Base, dual Base or Medium Camera Link cameras. This high performance board is designed for demanding image capture applications where PCI Express is not appropriate.

PHX-D24CL in 32-bit/33MHz PCI Form Factor
An entry level 32 bit PCI board for capture from a single Base Camera Link camera. Designed to be low cost yet functional with extensive onboard I/O.

PHX-D48CL in 64-bit/66MHz cPCI Form Factor
A high end industrial embedded form factor board for capture from Base, dual base or Medium Camera Link cameras. CompactPCI is an embedded form factor typically used in industrial, aerospace and other embedded systems, and this board is in the 6U size.

PHX-D48CL in 32-bit/66MHz cPCI Form Factor
A high end industrial embedded form factor board for capture from Base, dual base or Medium Camera Link cameras. This is available as a conduction cooled board for demanding applications. CompactPCI is an embedded form factor typically used in industrial, aerospace and other embedded systems, and this board is in the 3U size.

PHX-D24CL in 32-bit/33MHz PMC Form Factor
A high end industrial embedded form factor board for capture from a single Base Camera Link camera. PMC is used as a mezzanine board in 3U & 6U rack systems, such as CompactPCI and VME.

PHX-D24CL in PC/104-Plus Form Factor
An industrial embedded form factor board for capture from a single Base Camera Link camera. It uses the PCI extension to the well established PC/104 standard. It offers the flexibility of the Camera Link interface in a truly embedded and rugged form factor.

Phoenix HD-SDI

PHX-D20HDSDI in x4 PCI Express Form Factor
A four lane (x4) PCI Express board for capture from uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit HD-SDI and standard definition SDI cameras. A high performance board with multi channel capability allowing simultaneous capture from two independent HD-SDI or SDI cameras. Supports 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720p and 1080i; SMTPE 292M, SMPTE 344M, and SMPTE 259M.

PHX-D10HDSDI in x4 PCI Express Form Factor
A four lane (x4) PCI Express board for capture from uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit HD-SDI and standard definition SDI cameras. A high performance board with a single input channel. Supports 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720p and 1080i; SMTPE 292M, SMPTE 344M and SMPTE 259M.

PHX-D20HDSDI in x1 PCI Express Form Factor
A single lane (x1) PCI Express board for capture from uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit HD-SDI and standard definition SDI cameras. Multi channel capability allows simultaneous capture from two independent SDI cameras, or to switch between two HD-SDI cameras. Supports 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720p and 1080i; SMTPE 292M, SMPTE 344M and SMPTE 259M.

PHX-D10HDSDI in x1 PCI Express Form Factor
A single lane (x1) PCI Express board for capture from uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit HD-SDI and standard definition SDI cameras. Designed for entry level applications this board has a single input channel. Supports 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720p and 1080i; SMTPE 292M, SMPTE 344M and SMPTE 259M.

Phoenix LVDS

PHX-D36 in x1 PCI Express Form Factor
A single lane (x1) PCI Express board for capture from LVDS and RS-422 camera sources with a maximum bit depth of 36-bits. There is extensive onboard I/O along with serial port functionality.

PHX-D36 in 64-bit/66MHz PCI Form Factor
A 64-bit/66MHz PCI board, also supporting PCI-X, for capture from LVDS and RS-422 camera sources with a maximum bit depth of 36-bits. This high performance board is designed for demanding image capture applications where PCI Express is not appropriate.

PHX-D36 in 32-bit/33MHz PCI Form Factor
An entry level 32 bit PCI board for capture from LVDS and RS-422 camera sources with a maximum bit depth of 36-bits. There is extensive onboard I/O along with serial port functionality.

Phoenix Software Drivers

Catalyst Application for Apple Macs
High definition live video is becoming more popular for rock shows, theatre, opera, TV & installations. For this we provide a driver compatible with SAMSC Designs' CatalystPM software based on the Apple Mac. The combination of the Phoenix and Catalyst provide a highly reliable, feature rich digital video presentation system for events using SDI and HD-SDI video content.

Apple Mac OS X CDA driver for Phoenix HD-SDI (suitable for Catalyst):


Current Universal Version:

(For Intel Mac Pro & PowerPC G5 Machines)

Phoenix Catalyst Driver DMG v5.43 (13MB)

Microsoft Windows Device Driver
We provide a hardware driver for the Phoenix frame grabber range compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.


Current Windows 32-bit Version:

(For Windows 7/Vista & XP - 32-bit)

Phoenix Windows 32-bit MSI v5.65 (7MB)



Current Windows 64-bit Version:

(For Windows 7/Vista & XP - 64-bit)

Phoenix Windows 64-bit MSI v5.65 (14MB)

Phoenix Software Development Kit (SDK)

Phoenix Software Development Kit
The Phoenix SDK provides a rapid means to integrate Phoenix boards into target vision systems. Designed for OEMs and integrators, the API is consistent across all supported operating systems.

Please go to the Phoenix SDK page for more information.

Phoenix Developer's Kit

Phoenix Developers Kit
A complete starter kit, consisting of a board, software development kit (SDK), and any necessary cables.

The Phoenix series of high performance digital frame grabbers are available directly from Active Silicon and various appointed re-sellers around the world.