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Video Demystified
A Handbook
for the
Digital Engineer
Third Edition
by Keith Jack
Eagle Rock, VA
/ /
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About the Author
Keith Jack has architected and introduced to market over 25 multimedia ICs for the PC and con­
sumer markets. Currently Director of Product Marketing at Sigma Designs, he is working on
next-generation digital video and audio solutions.
Mr. Jack has a BSEE degree from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana, and has two patents for
video processing.
Librar y of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Jack, Keith, 1955­
Video demystified: a handbook for the digital engineer / by Keith Jack.-- 3rd ed.
p. cm. -- (Demystifying technology series)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1-878707-56-6 (softcover : alk. paper)
1. Digital television. 2. puters. 3. Video recording--Data processing. I. Title.
II. Series.
TK6678 .J33 2001
--dc21
2001029015
Many of the names designated in this book are trademarked. Their use has been respected through appropriate
capitalization and spelling.
Copyright © 2001 by LLH Technology Publishing, Eagle Rock, VA 24085
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, in any form or means whatsoever, without permis­
sion in writing from the publisher. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the
publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for dam­
ages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Printed in the United States of America
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Cover design: Sergio Villarreal
Developmental editing: Carol Lewis
ISBN: 1-878707-56-6 (paperbound)
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Acknowledgments
I’d like to thank my wife Gabriela and son Ethan for bringing endless happiness and love into my
life. And a special thank you to Gabriela for being so understanding of the amoun