THORLABS DCU223x Operation Manual And Sdk page 101

3.4.2.7.4 Format
On this tab you can set parameters for the color format and display mode of your DCx camera.
Pixel format
With these settings you define the target format to which you want to convert the sensor's raw data (raw Bayer).
The Color formats chapter provides a detailed list of all DCxCamera color formats and their representation in
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the memory.
Debayering quality
With this setting you select the conversion algorithm.
o Software
Normal
The conversion is performed by software in the PC. The standard filter mask is used for the conversion.
High
The conversion is performed by software in the PC. A large filter mask is used for the conversion.
o Open CL
Normal
The conversion is performed on the graphic card's processing unit. The standard filter mask is used for the
conversion.
High
The conversion is performed on the graphic card's processing unit. A large filter mask is used for the
conversion.
o Hardware Normal
The conversion is performed in the camera. The standard filter mask is used for the conversion. This radio
button is not available for DCx cameras.
Note
Color conversion with Open CL is not supported by all graphic cards.
Open CL is not supported by mono cameras.
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