GeckoFlex 8945EDA-D Dual HD/SD Equalizing Distribution Amplifier

The 8945EDA-D module is a dual HD/SD equalizing distribution amplifier. It provides four outputs for each of its two inputs and can equalize up to 125 meters of Belden 1694A cable for HD-SDI. It can be used to distribute either HD-SDI or SD-SDI, making it ideal for mixed-format applications or installations where an upgrade is planned.

Where to Buy

Dual HD-SDI or SD-SDI equalizing distribution amplifier
Single 1x8 or dual and configurable 1x4 models
100% DVB ASI compliant
High density (up to 10 1x4 distribution amplifiers per rack unit)
Equalizer bypass for low bit-rate signals
Remote control and monitoring via Ethernet frame interface

Distributing stable HD signals or HD/SD in rate-agile installations
Installations that will upgrade to HD
Optimizing density and cost
Distribution of non-standard wideband signals

Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex frame

Power Rating
2.9 Watts – single slot

Inputs
HD/SD-SDI: Two inputs
Input equalization (Belden 1694A):

Up to 125m HD-SDI
Up to 330m SD-SDI

Return loss: >15 dB 0.004 to 1.5 GHz
Formats supported: 1080i @ 59.94, 50, 720p @ 59.94, 50, 480i @ 59.94 (NTSC) 576i @ 50 (PAL-B)
DVB ASI: Yes
Input types supported: SMPTE 259-M, 292-M, 344-M (270, 1483.5 and 1485 Mb/s)
Input type selection: Manual only between HD and SD/ASI

Performance
Electrical Length: <5 ns

Outputs
HD/SD-SDI: Eight outputs
Return loss:

>15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz
>10 dB to 1.5 GHz

Signal level: SDI 800 mVp-p ±10%
DVB ASI: Eight non-inverted outputs

Distribution
Equalizing: Active/bypass
Output mode: 1x8/dual 1x4
Input type selection: Manual only between HD and SD/ASI

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

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