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GeckoFlex 8901 Utility Analog Video Distribution Amplifier

This distribution amplifier is ideal for short cable runs of high-quality signals. Its flat frequency response and very impressive signal-to-noise ratio ensures high-quality copies to all eight outputs. The AC coupled mode is used when the incoming video signal has a blanking level at anything other than zero volts. For handling color-difference signals (B-Y, R-Y), DC input coupling is recommended. Additionally, the 8901 module can be used for simple fanout distribution of AES/EBU 1 Vp-p coaxial digital audio signals that do not need re-clocking. The bandwidth of the 8901 easily handles the 6 MHz frequency response required by professional 48 kHz AES/EBU digital audio signals. Our entire line of both analog and digital distribution amplifiers offer passive differential loop-through inputs designed to remove common mode hum induced by cable runs adjacent to AC mains cables.

  • Suitable for NTSC, PAL, SECAM, RGB, YUV, Tri-level sync
  • Passive differential looping input with eight active outputs
  • Selectable AC or DC input coupling modes
  • Card-edge adjustable gain control
  • Excellent differential gain and phase specifications
  • Card-edge status indicators

Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex with 8900V-R GeckoFlex Video rear module, Gecko™ video frames: 8900TX-V, 8900TF-V, 8900TFN-V


Power Rating
2.3 Watts – single slot


Input
Type: 1 Vp-p analog video with operation up to 2 Vp-p
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, RGB, YUV, Tri-level sync
Connector type: BNC
Impedance: Passive high impedance differential loop-through
Return loss: >40 dB up to 5 MHz
CMRR: >66 dB 50/60 Hz
Common mode input: ±10V


Output
Voltage: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
Number of outputs: Eight active plus one passive loop-through input window out
Connector type: BNC
Impedance: 75Ω
Return loss: >40 dB up to 5 MHz
Output DC: <50 mV


Performance
Frequency response:

  • ±0.025 dB to 5 MHz
  • ±0.05 dB 5 to 8 MHz
  • –1 dB at 16 MHz

Differential gain: <0.1%
Differential phase: <0.1°
Gain range: ±2 dB
Tilt: <0.5%
Coupling: AC, DC
Electrical length: 20 ns
Temperature range: 0° to 30°C


Indicators/Controls
User controls: Output gain adjustment range: ±2 dB
LED indicators: Fault, power, frame bus communication

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Product Documents

GeckoFlex 8901 Utility Analog Video Distribution Amplifier Data Sheet

Posted Nov 17 2010 (MOD-4017M-5 8901) File Size: 189.4 KB

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