GeckoFlex 8947RDA-D Dual HD/SD Reclocking Distribution Amplifier

The 8947RDA-D is a dual HD/SD reclocking distribution amplifier, with automatic format detection. It provides four to eight reclocked 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.

All parameters can be configured directly from the card edge or via standard HTML Web browser if a network interface module has been installed. The module operation and configuration as well as the signal presence and format can be monitored using industry standard SNMP protocol via the network interface module.

Key Features

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

Application

Distributing HD signals or HD/SD in rate-agile installations
Installations that will upgrade to HD
Optimizing density and cost
Optimizing trade-offs between the number of modules and outputs

Specifications

Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex frame

Power Rating
4.1 Watts – single slot

Inputs
HD/SD-SDI: Two inputs

Input equalization: up to 125m HD-SDI, up to 330m SD-SDI (Belden1694A)
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

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%
Output jitter: for input with < 0.1 UI jitter, the output jitter complies with the SMPTE 259M and 292M standards

DVB ASI: Eight non-inverted outputs

Performance
Electrical length: <10 ns (reclocking enabled) <5 ns (reclocking bypassed)

Distribution
Equalizing: Active/bypass
Reclocking: Active/bypass
Input format selection: Automatic/manual

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