Extrons New Cable Equalizer Supports 12G-SDI Data Rates
Posted on 01 June 2018
Extron proudly introduces the new 12G HD-SDI 101, a one-input, one-output cable equalizer for multi-rate SDI digital video signals. Offering a convenient and economical solution for sending multi-rate SDI digital video signals over long coaxial cable runs, the 12G HD-SDI 101 supports all common serial digital video data rates of up to 11.88 Gbps, while passing HDR, embedded audio, and other ancillary data allowed by the SMPTE and ITU specifications. Automatic input equalization adds up to 984 feet (300 m) for SDI, up to 787 feet (240 m) for HD-SDI, up to 590 feet (180 m) for 3G-SDI, up to 295 feet (90 m) for 6G-SDI, and up to 230 feet (70 m) for 12G-SDI digital video, when using RG6 cable. The 12G HD-SDI 101 is housed in a one-eighth rack width, metal enclosure and provides integration-friendly mounting options into both new and existing AV systems.
Key Features:
- Automatically adapts to SMPTE and ITU digital video standards for SDI signals up to a 12G-SDI data rate
- Supports data rates from 270 Mbps to 11.88 Gbps
- Support for HDR – High Dynamic Range video
- Automatic input equalization
- Automatic output reclocking
- Passes ancillary data including HDR, embedded audio, closed caption, and time code