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Component Video (YPbPr)

Component video splits video into luminance (Y, green RCA) and two color-difference channels (Pb/Cb blue, Pr/Cr red) across three RCA connectors, providing better quality than composite. Supports up to 1080i analog.

// Specifications
Standard
ITU-R BT.601 / BT.709
Connectors
3 x RCA (Green, Blue, Red)
Signals
Y (luma+sync), Pb (B-Y), Pr (R-Y)
Impedance
75 ohm per channel
Max Resolution
1080i (interlaced)
Use Case
DVD, Blu-ray, HDTV, game consoles
// Pin Reference Table
Pin Name Function Type
Y Y (Green RCA) Luminance plus sync, 75 ohm ADC
Pb Pb/Cb (Blue RCA) Blue color-difference signal (B minus Y) ADC
Pr Pr/Cr (Red RCA) Red color-difference signal (R minus Y) ADC