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 ===== AV Converters =====
-==== Chroma Encoders ====
+==== RGB (Chroma) Encoders ====
+RGB (Chroma) encoders create s-video or composite video from RGB.  Most post-NES/Famicom consoles have one inside, though many (like the GameCube and PCEngine) use a dedicated encoder that cannot be separated from the machine.  The most common encoders are from Sony, the CXA series powered just about every pre-Dreamcast system.  The CXA1145 didn't offer real S-video, but the CXA1645 and CXA2075 did (see [[Micomsoft XMD-3]]).  The last chip, the CXA2075, is the best in the series but is very rare.
+  * Encoder ICs
+    * [[Sony CXA Series]]
+    * [[Analog Devices AD725 (AD72x Series)]]
+  * Encoding products
+    * [[Micomsoft XAV-2s]] RGBS to S-Video and Composite Video Encoder
+    * [[Micomsoft XMD-3]] RGBS Encoder (for 9 pin mini-DIN Sega Consoles)
+    * [[AD725EB]] Analog Devices Evaluation Board for AD725(AR)
+    * Huai I [[CV-04]]
 ==== Chroma Decoders ====
+Chroma decoders disassemble composite or s-video and rebuilt an RGB signal.  All TVs perform this function, and many arcade machines - particularly DVD or LD machines, to drive the RGB monitor from other signals.
-==== Scan-Rate Converters ====
+  * Decoding products
+    * Huai I [[CV-03]]
-==== VGA Boxes ====
-  * Aims Lab [[JAM!!]]
+==== Transcoders ====
-  * Mayflash [[Multi-purposed VGA BOX]]
+Transcoders convert from one video format to another.  The most common use for a transcoder (for the users of this site at least) is to create component video from RGB, or vice-versa.
-  * Micomsoft [[XRGB]]
-  * Micomsoft [[XRGB-2]]
-  * Micomsoft [[XRGB-2 Plus]]
+  * Transcoding products (RGB(S/HV) to Component)
+    * Cypress Technologies [[CSY-2100]]
+    * Kramer Electronics [[FC-14]]
+  * Transcoding products (Component to RGBHV)
+    * Audio Authority [[9A65]]
+    * Extron [[CVC]] 100, 200, 300
+    * Mayflash [[VGA005]] (USB-powered box), [[VGA004]] (Wii&PS3 cable), [[VGA001]] (6V powered box with VGA switch)
+    * Startech [[CPNT2VGAA]] (9V powered box)
+==== Scan-Rate Converters ====
+Upscanners usually create VGA signals from TV-rate signals (31kHz+ from 15kHz).  You can also downscan, such as creating TV from VGA, but since most modern video cards offer this option it's becoming less common.
+=== Upscan Units ===
+Also called VGA boxes, among other things.  Micomsoft's X-RGB series are the best available upscan convertors, as they are typically the only ones that will work with RGB signals.
+  * Aims Lab [[JAM!!]]
+  * Mayflash [[Multi-purposed VGA BOX]]
+  * Converters.tv [[RGB,CGA to VGA Converter]]
+  * Huai I [[ACV-011]]
+  * [[Micomsoft's X-RGB series]]
+    * Micomsoft XRGB-1
+    * Micomsoft XRGB-2
+      * [[http://atarilabs.com/meat/2001/0120_XRGB2.shtml|NFG Review]]
+      * [[http://www.tiptonium.com/videogames/reviews/other/XRGB2.htm|NFG Review]]
+    * Micomsoft XRGB-2 Plus
+      * [[http://atarilabs.com/meat/2002/0208_xrgb2+.shtml|NFG Review]]
+      * [[http://www.tiptonium.com/videogames/reviews/other/XRGB2-PLUS.htm|Tiptonium Review]]
+    * [[Micomsoft XRGB-3]]
+  * [[VDigi Wii HDMI]]
+=== Line Doublers/Quadruplers ===
+  * Faroudja [[LD100]]
+  * Extron [[System 4 LDex]]
+  * Extron [[System 4 LQex]]