Description
Sigma Designs 53-000537 RealMagic EM7210 NetStream II PCI MPEG-2 Decoder Card
Full-height PCI hardware decoder card for MPEG-2 video streams. The EM7210 chipset offloads MPEG-2 decoding from the CPU, reducing processor load during video playback and capture.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Sigma Designs | Model: NetStream II | MPN: 53-000537
- Chipset: RealMagic EM7210
- Interface: PCI (full-height card)
- Video Output: 15-pin VGA (DB-15), 9-pin DIN, S-Video (Mini-DIN), Composite (RCA)
- Decoder Type: Hardware MPEG-2
- Manufactured: Taiwan
- Card only; adapter cables may be available upon inquiry
Applications
This card was commonly used in MPEG-2 video capture and playback systems, particularly in digital video editing, broadcast equipment, and video server setups from the late 1990s and early 2000s. It supports legacy Windows systems and Linux platforms that recognize PCI decoder cards. Typical applications include video-on-demand servers, broadcast monitoring, and real-time video decoding in workstations.
Please note: We may have multiple units of this item in stock. The unit you receive may vary slightly from the one shown in the photos. All units are functionally equivalent and inspected to the same standard.
This Sigma Designs 53-000537 RealMagic EM7210 NetStream II PCI MPEG-2 decoder card has been tested at our facility and is in good working condition. The card presents both the 15-pin VGA output port and the 9-pin DIN port on the bracket, both of which are present and intact. The PCB is clean with no visible damage, and the gold PCI edge connector shows normal age-appropriate wear consistent with a previously installed card. We may also have compatible 9-pin DIN to 15-pin VGA adapter cables available — please ask if you need one. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sigma Designs |
Model: |
NetStream II |
MPN: |
53-000537 |
Secondary Model: |
EM7210 |
SKU: |
12653 |
Type: |
PCI MPEG-2 Hardware Decoder Video Card |
Chipset/GPU: |
Sigma Designs RealMagic EM7210 |
Interface: |
PCI |
Video Output: |
15-Pin VGA (DB-15) |
Additional Ports: |
9-Pin DIN, S-Video (Mini-DIN), Composite (RCA) |
Decoder Type: |
Hardware MPEG-2 Decoder |
Form Factor: |
Full-Height PCI Card |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Tested |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; 9-pin DIN to VGA adapter cables may be available — inquire. |
Condition Notes: |
Sigma Designs 53-000537 RealMagic EM7210 NetStream II PCI card. Tested and in good working condition. 15-pin VGA and 9-pin DIN ports both present. Normal wear on PCI edge connector. Contact us with questions. |