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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Digital Processing Systems DPS-290]]		* [[Digital Processing Systems DPS-290]]
			* [[Digital Processing Systems DPS-295]]

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	== History ==		== History ==

	Digital Processing Systems was founded in the late 1980s. The company's origins trace back to pioneering work in digital video processing—video image processing pioneer John D. Lowry was a principal in Digital Video Systems, Inc., which originated the DPS line of time base correctors in the 1970s.		Digital Processing Systems was founded in the late 1980s. The company's origins trace back to pioneering work in digital video processing—video image processing pioneer John D. Lowry was a principal in Digital Video Systems, Inc., which originated the DPS line of time base correctors in the 1970s.<ref name="smecc">[https://www.smecc.org/dps_-_digital_processing_systems.htm DPS - Digital Processing Systems], Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation</ref>

	DPS established itself as a leading manufacturer of broadcast-quality TBCs and frame synchronizers. The company's products were used by major television networks, television stations, cable companies, and telecommunications companies worldwide.		DPS established itself as a leading manufacturer of broadcast-quality TBCs and frame synchronizers. The company's products were used by major television networks, television stations, cable companies, and telecommunications companies worldwide.<ref name="leitch">[https://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=14327935 Leitch Technology to Acquire Digital Processing Systems], Silicon Investor (September 5, 2000)</ref>

	In the early 1990s, DPS expanded into the desktop video market with products designed for the NewTek Video Toaster ecosystem on the Amiga platform. Their Personal TBC series of ISA cards were designed to work with the Video Toaster, cleverly drawing power from the Amiga 2000's unconnected ISA slots while using serial connections for control. In 1993, DPS released the Personal Animation Recorder (PAR), an analog video playback device for Amiga computers.		In the early 1990s, DPS expanded into the desktop video market with products designed for the NewTek Video Toaster ecosystem on the Amiga platform. Their Personal TBC series of ISA cards were designed to work with the Video Toaster, cleverly drawing power from the Amiga 2000's unconnected ISA slots while using serial connections for control.<ref name="smecc" /> In 1993, DPS released the Personal Animation Recorder (PAR), an analog video playback device for Amiga computers.<ref name="par">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Animation_Recorder Personal Animation Recorder], Wikipedia</ref>

	By the late 1990s, DPS had expanded into non-linear editing systems with products like the dpsVelocity editor and dpsReality Studio Digital Disk Recorder, targeting both professional post-production facilities and the emerging web video streaming and DVD authoring markets.		By the late 1990s, DPS had expanded into non-linear editing systems with products like the dpsVelocity editor and dpsReality Studio Digital Disk Recorder, targeting both professional post-production facilities and the emerging web video streaming and DVD authoring markets.<ref name="siggraph">[https://history.siggraph.org/exhibitor/digital-processing-systems-inc-dps/ Digital Processing Systems Inc. (DPS)], ACM SIGGRAPH History Archives</ref>

	=== Acquisition by Leitch ===		=== Acquisition by Leitch ===

	On September 5, 2000, Leitch Technology Corporation announced it would acquire Digital Processing Systems for approximately $86.5 million (CAD $6.50 per share). The acquisition was intended to strengthen Leitch's core video business and expand its video storage and editing portfolio. At the time of the acquisition, Mark E. Burton served as President and CEO of DPS.		On September 5, 2000, Leitch Technology Corporation announced it would acquire Digital Processing Systems for approximately $86.5 million (CAD $6.50 per share). The acquisition was intended to strengthen Leitch's core video business and expand its video storage and editing portfolio. At the time of the acquisition, Mark E. Burton served as President and CEO of DPS.<ref name="leitch" />

	The combined company became the world's leading manufacturer of video synchronizers and timing products. DPS continued to operate as a business unit of Leitch following the acquisition.		The combined company became the world's leading manufacturer of video synchronizers and timing products. DPS continued to operate as a business unit of Leitch following the acquisition.<ref name="leitch" />

	Leitch Technology was subsequently acquired by Harris Corporation, which absorbed the DPS product lines.		Leitch Technology was subsequently acquired by Harris Corporation, which absorbed the DPS product lines.
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	Digital Processing Systems was headquartered at 70 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario, Canada.		Digital Processing Systems was headquartered at 70 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario, Canada.

	== ~~Sources~~ ==		== References ==
	* [https:/~~/www.smecc.org/dps_-_digital_processing_systems.htm DPS - Digital Processing Systems] — Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation~~		<references />
	* [https://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=14327935 Leitch Technology to Acquire Digital Processing Systems] — Silicon Investor (September 5, 2000)
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Animation_Recorder Personal Animation Recorder] — Wikipedia
	* [https://history.siggraph.org/exhibitor/digital-processing-systems-inc-dps/ Digital Processing Systems Inc. (DPS)] — ACM SIGGRAPH History Archives

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	== History ==		== History ==

	Digital Processing Systems was founded in the late 1980s. The company's origins trace back to pioneering work in digital video processing—video image processing pioneer John D. Lowry was a principal in Digital Video Systems, Inc., which originated the DPS line of time base correctors in the 1970s.~~<ref name="smecc">[https://www.smecc.org/dps_-_digital_processing_systems.htm DPS - Digital Processing Systems], Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation</ref>~~		Digital Processing Systems was founded in the late 1980s. The company's origins trace back to pioneering work in digital video processing—video image processing pioneer John D. Lowry was a principal in Digital Video Systems, Inc., which originated the DPS line of time base correctors in the 1970s.

	DPS established itself as a leading manufacturer of broadcast-quality TBCs and frame synchronizers. The company's products were used by major television networks, television stations, cable companies, and telecommunications companies worldwide.~~<ref name="leitch">[https://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=14327935 Leitch Technology to Acquire Digital Processing Systems], Silicon Investor (September 5, 2000)</ref>~~		DPS established itself as a leading manufacturer of broadcast-quality TBCs and frame synchronizers. The company's products were used by major television networks, television stations, cable companies, and telecommunications companies worldwide.

	In the early 1990s, DPS expanded into the desktop video market with products designed for the NewTek Video Toaster ecosystem on the Amiga platform. Their Personal TBC series of ISA cards were designed to work with the Video Toaster, cleverly drawing power from the Amiga 2000's unconnected ISA slots while using serial connections for control.~~<ref name="smecc" />~~ In 1993, DPS released the Personal Animation Recorder (PAR), an analog video playback device for Amiga computers.~~<ref name="par">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Animation_Recorder Personal Animation Recorder], Wikipedia</ref>~~		In the early 1990s, DPS expanded into the desktop video market with products designed for the NewTek Video Toaster ecosystem on the Amiga platform. Their Personal TBC series of ISA cards were designed to work with the Video Toaster, cleverly drawing power from the Amiga 2000's unconnected ISA slots while using serial connections for control. In 1993, DPS released the Personal Animation Recorder (PAR), an analog video playback device for Amiga computers.

	By the late 1990s, DPS had expanded into non-linear editing systems with products like the dpsVelocity editor and dpsReality Studio Digital Disk Recorder, targeting both professional post-production facilities and the emerging web video streaming and DVD authoring markets.~~<ref name="siggraph">[https://history.siggraph.org/exhibitor/digital-processing-systems-inc-dps/ Digital Processing Systems Inc. (DPS)], ACM SIGGRAPH History Archives</ref>~~		By the late 1990s, DPS had expanded into non-linear editing systems with products like the dpsVelocity editor and dpsReality Studio Digital Disk Recorder, targeting both professional post-production facilities and the emerging web video streaming and DVD authoring markets.

	=== Acquisition by Leitch ===		=== Acquisition by Leitch ===

	On September 5, 2000, Leitch Technology Corporation announced it would acquire Digital Processing Systems for approximately $86.5 million (CAD $6.50 per share). The acquisition was intended to strengthen Leitch's core video business and expand its video storage and editing portfolio. At the time of the acquisition, Mark E. Burton served as President and CEO of DPS.~~<ref name="leitch" />~~		On September 5, 2000, Leitch Technology Corporation announced it would acquire Digital Processing Systems for approximately $86.5 million (CAD $6.50 per share). The acquisition was intended to strengthen Leitch's core video business and expand its video storage and editing portfolio. At the time of the acquisition, Mark E. Burton served as President and CEO of DPS.

	The combined company became the world's leading manufacturer of video synchronizers and timing products. DPS continued to operate as a business unit of Leitch following the acquisition.~~<ref name="leitch" />~~		The combined company became the world's leading manufacturer of video synchronizers and timing products. DPS continued to operate as a business unit of Leitch following the acquisition.

	Leitch Technology was subsequently acquired by Harris Corporation, which absorbed the DPS product lines.		Leitch Technology was subsequently acquired by Harris Corporation, which absorbed the DPS product lines.
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	Digital Processing Systems was headquartered at 70 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario, Canada.		Digital Processing Systems was headquartered at 70 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario, Canada.

	== ~~References~~ ==		== Sources ==
	~~<references~~ />		* [https://www.smecc.org/dps_-_digital_processing_systems.htm DPS - Digital Processing Systems] — Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation
			* [https://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=14327935 Leitch Technology to Acquire Digital Processing Systems] — Silicon Investor (September 5, 2000)
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Animation_Recorder Personal Animation Recorder] — Wikipedia
			* [https://history.siggraph.org/exhibitor/digital-processing-systems-inc-dps/ Digital Processing Systems Inc. (DPS)] — ACM SIGGRAPH History Archives

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	~~{{Manufacturer}}~~		'''Digital Processing Systems Inc.''' ('''DPS''') was a Canadian manufacturer of professional video processing equipment, headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The company designed and manufactured time base correctors, frame synchronizers, and non-linear editing systems for the broadcast, post-production, and desktop video markets.

			== History ==

			Digital Processing Systems was founded in the late 1980s. The company's origins trace back to pioneering work in digital video processing—video image processing pioneer John D. Lowry was a principal in Digital Video Systems, Inc., which originated the DPS line of time base correctors in the 1970s.<ref name="smecc">[https://www.smecc.org/dps_-_digital_processing_systems.htm DPS - Digital Processing Systems], Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation</ref>

			DPS established itself as a leading manufacturer of broadcast-quality TBCs and frame synchronizers. The company's products were used by major television networks, television stations, cable companies, and telecommunications companies worldwide.<ref name="leitch">[https://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=14327935 Leitch Technology to Acquire Digital Processing Systems], Silicon Investor (September 5, 2000)</ref>

			In the early 1990s, DPS expanded into the desktop video market with products designed for the NewTek Video Toaster ecosystem on the Amiga platform. Their Personal TBC series of ISA cards were designed to work with the Video Toaster, cleverly drawing power from the Amiga 2000's unconnected ISA slots while using serial connections for control.<ref name="smecc" /> In 1993, DPS released the Personal Animation Recorder (PAR), an analog video playback device for Amiga computers.<ref name="par">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Animation_Recorder Personal Animation Recorder], Wikipedia</ref>

			By the late 1990s, DPS had expanded into non-linear editing systems with products like the dpsVelocity editor and dpsReality Studio Digital Disk Recorder, targeting both professional post-production facilities and the emerging web video streaming and DVD authoring markets.<ref name="siggraph">[https://history.siggraph.org/exhibitor/digital-processing-systems-inc-dps/ Digital Processing Systems Inc. (DPS)], ACM SIGGRAPH History Archives</ref>

			=== Acquisition by Leitch ===

			On September 5, 2000, Leitch Technology Corporation announced it would acquire Digital Processing Systems for approximately $86.5 million (CAD $6.50 per share). The acquisition was intended to strengthen Leitch's core video business and expand its video storage and editing portfolio. At the time of the acquisition, Mark E. Burton served as President and CEO of DPS.<ref name="leitch" />

			The combined company became the world's leading manufacturer of video synchronizers and timing products. DPS continued to operate as a business unit of Leitch following the acquisition.<ref name="leitch" />

			Leitch Technology was subsequently acquired by Harris Corporation, which absorbed the DPS product lines.

			== Products ==

			=== Broadcast Products ===
			* '''DPS-290''' / '''DPS-290D''' — Component TBC/frame synchronizer (single and dual-channel)
			* '''DPS-291''' — Component TBC without DNR/DOC
			* '''DPS-295''' — Component TBC/transcoder
			* '''DPS-475''' / '''DPS-575''' — TBC/frame synchronizers (later continued under Leitch/Harris)

			=== Desktop Video Products ===
			* '''Personal TBC II''' (VT-2000/VT-3000) — ISA TBC card for Amiga/PC
			* '''Personal TBC IV''' (VT-2600) — ISA TBC card with S-Video support
			* '''Personal TBC IV Plus''' — Enhanced version with additional features
			* '''Personal Animation Recorder''' (PAR) — Digital disk recorder for Amiga

			=== Non-Linear Editing Systems ===
			* '''dpsVelocity''' — Real-time non-linear editing system
			* '''dpsReality''' — Studio digital disk recorder

			== Location ==

			Digital Processing Systems was headquartered at 70 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario, Canada.

			== References ==
			<references />

			== See Also ==
			* [[Digital Processing Systems DPS-290]]

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			[[Category:Video equipment manufacturers]]
			[[Category:Canadian companies]]

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