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GeckoFlex 8937D Dual SDI/ASI Reclocking Equalizing Distribution Amplifier

This distribution amplifier is ideal for space-constrained applications where a limited number of signal copies are required. By offering twice the density, it’s a perfect solution for mobile production applications—enabling 20 channels of distribution in only 2 RU of rack space. Both channels are fully DVB ASI compatible and can be used in any application where standard SDI video or ASI signals are to be copied and distributed. The standard reclocker circuits greatly reduces jitter-induced over cable runs adjacent to high power lines or from unstable sources of standard data rate signals. The reclocker can easily be disabled to pass SMPTE 310M and other nonstandard data rate signals. A user-enabled video presence detection feature generates individual SNMP traps for each channel that can be sent to our NetCentral® SNMP manager or other SNMP systems.

  • Two separate distribution amplifiers on a single card
  • One with a looping differential input with three active outputs in addition to the loop-through passive output
  • One with a single-ended terminating input with four active outputs
  • Suitable for SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 259M, DVB ASI, SDI 270 Mb/s and most other 800 mV data from 4 Mb/s to 360 Mb/s
  • Input presence detection for each channel with SNMP trap generation
  • Independent reclocking circuits for each channel to reduce jitter
  • Automatic input cable equalization for up to 300 meters for each channel
  • Card edge LED status indicators

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


Power Rating
3.5 Watts – single slot


Inputs
Type: 800mV ±10% serial digital data including SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 310M
Connector type: BNC
Impedance: High Z differential loop-through and 75Ω terminating
Supported data rates: 4 Mb/s through 360 Mb/s
Reclocked data rates: 143, 177, 270, 360 Mb/s
Return loss: >15 dB (up to 360 MHz)
Auto equalization: Up to 300 meters (270 Mb/s)


Output
Type: 800 mV serial digital data in phase with the input signal
Number of outputs:

  • Four outputs, three active plus one passive loop-through
  • Four outputs, four active signals

Connector type: BNC
Impedance: 75Ω
Return loss: >15 dB (up to 360 MHz)


Performance
Electrical Length: <20 ns
Temperature Range: 0° – 45°C


Local Indicators/Controls
LED indicators:

  • Signal presence
  • Input sample rate

User controls:

  • Bypass/auto jumper selection for re-clocker
  • Local/local-remote control enable jumper

Remote: SNMP trap generation – input presence detection

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GeckoFlex 8937D Dual SDI/ASI Reclocking Equalizing Distribution Amplifier Data Sheet

Posted Nov 17 2010 (MOD-4017M-5 8937D) File Size: 232.3 KB

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