Scan Converter
A scan converter is a device which changes the vertical / horizontal scan frequency of a video signal for different purposes and applications. It is generally used to convert a video signal into a format compatible with a specific type of display, for example converting a digital computer signal into a format suitable for viewing on a conventional analog television set.
The application of scan conversion is wide and covers video projectors, cinema equipment, TV and video capture cards, standard and HDTV televisions, LCD monitors and many different aspects of picture and video processing.
