The 8949MDA-SFR is a monitoring distribution amplifier with SD-SDI monitoring outputs. This module is ideal for low-cost monitoring of HD-SDI signals. The 8949MDA-SFR provides four monitoring outputs and four reclocked outputs and 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.
Thanks to its fiber-ready architecture the 8949MDA-SFR can be configured to support up to two fiber connections in addition to its eight coax outputs. Applications include use as an HD-SDI fiber transmitter with additional monitoring and reclocked coax feeds.
All parameters can be adjusted directly from the module itself or via standard HTML Web browsers or via the Newton™ Control Panel (when installed in network equipped frames). In addition NetConfig™ and NetCentral® can be used for remote configuration and signal health monitoring.
Please note that the 8949MDA-SFR provides 16:9 anamorphic monitoring outputs for HD signals and 4:3 outputs for SD inputs. The 8949MDA-CFR should be selected if a composite monitoring output is required. This is a monitoring device so, in order to provide the fastest possible conversion, the module does not perform de-interlacing and consequently it has an extremely short processing delay of 0.95 ms.

Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex frame
Power Rating
7.9 Watts – single slot
Inputs
HD/SD-SDI:
Optical: Single-mode (optional)
Formats supported: 1080i @ 59.94, 50, 720p @ 59.94, 50, 480i @ 59.94 (NTSC) 576i @ 50 (PAL-B)
Outputs
HD/SD-SDI: Four outputs
SD-SDI: Four outputs
Optical: Single-mode (optional)
Electrical Length (Delay)
0.95 ms
Conversion
9 bits representation
Type: Field-based high-speed monitoring to drive 16:9 monitors
Input formats 59.94 Hz: 1080i @ 59.94 Hz, 720p @ 59.94 Hz, 480i @ 59.94 Hz
Input formats 50 Hz: 1080i @ 50 Hz, 720p @ 50_Hz, 576i @ 50 Hz
Manual input selection: Coax In, fiber 1, fiber 2 (with optional fiber input)
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
GeckoFlex 8949MDA-SFR SDI Monitoring Distribution Amplifier Data Sheet
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