A video decoder is an electronic circuit, often contained within a single integrated circuit chip, that converts base-band analog video signals to digital video.[1] Video decoders commonly allow programmable control over video characteristics such as hue, contrast, and saturation. A video decoder performs the inverse function of a video encoder, which converts raw (uncompressed) digital video to analog video. Video decoders are commonly used in video capture devices and frame grabbers.
- ^ Jack, Keith (1996). Video demystified : a handbook for the digital engineer (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: HighText Interactive. p. 233. ISBN 1-878707-23-X.