GeckoFlex 8943RDA SD/HD/3G Reclocking Distribution Amplifier

The 8943RDA is an SD/HD/3G-SDI reclocking distribution amplifier with one electrical input feeding eight reclocked electrical outputs. The module is completely DVB ASI compliant. This module can distribute HD/3G-SDI or SD-SDI, making it ideal for mixed format applications or installations where an upgrade to HD/3G is planned. Cable equalization is up to 100 meters for HD/3G-SDI and 440 meters for SD-SDI.

All parameters can be configured directly from the card edge or via a standard HTML web browser when the 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface module has been installed.

Module operation and configuration, as well as the signal presence and format, can be monitored using industry standard SNMP protocol via the 8900NET (Net Card) module.

Key Features

Reclocking SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI distribution amplifier
Auto or manual input format selection
Supports rates up to 1080p
Single 1x8 DA
100% DVB ASI compliant
High density (up to ten 1x8 DAs per 2 rack unit)
Remote control and monitoring via Ethernet frame interface

Application

Distributing HD/3G signals or mixed HD/3G and SD format installations
Installations where an SD to HD/3G update is planned
Installations where highest density is required at the lowest cost of outputs

Specifications

Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex frame

Power Rating
2.7 Watts – single slot

Inputs
SD/HD/3G-SDI: One electrical input (J9)

Input equalization (Belden 1694A cable):
- up to 100m for 3 Gb/s
- up to 140m for 1.5 Gb/s
- up to 440m for 270 Mb/s
Return loss: >15 dB up to 1.5 Gb/s, 10 dB (typical) up to 3 Gb/s

Formats supported:

SD-SDI
HD-SDI
3G-SDI
DVB ASI

Outputs
SD/HD/3G-SDI: Eight reclocked electrical outputs

Return loss: >15 dB up to 1.5 Gb/s, >10 dB (typical) up to 3 Gb/s
Signal level: 800 mV ±10%
Output jitter (for inputs conforming to SMPTE 259M and 292M standards):
- <0.2 UI >100 kHz for 3G
- <0.2 UI >100 kHz for HD
- <1.0 UI 10 Hz – 100 kHz for HD
- <0.2 UI 10 Hz – up for SD

DVB ASI: Eight non-inverted outputs

Distribution
Reclocking: Active/bypass
Input format selection: Auto/manual
Electrical length (input to output latency in ns):
CH1: Input J9 to Output J1:

3G: Reclocked: 3.8 ns, Bypassed: 3.55 ns
HD: Reclocked: 4.0 ns, Bypassed: 3.6 ns
SD: Reclocked: 6.0 ns, Bypassed: 4.0 ns

Control and Monitoring
SNMP: Yes
Web page configuration: Yes
Local configuration: Yes
Newton™ support: Yes
NetConfig™ support: Yes
NetCentral support: Yes

Data Sheet