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GeckoFlex 8950DAC Component D-to-A Converter

Use the 8950DAC to display a serial component digital signal on an analog RGB monitor, to record a digital video signal to an analog component VTR, or to send digital video to a component analog switcher. The 8950DAC is compact and fits in the 8900-V frame.

  • 10-bit D-to-A converter
  • 4X over-sampling for outstanding resolution
  • Independent component gain adjustment
  • EDH detection to track signal errors
  • 2.5 lines output phasing
  • Supports all popular CAV formats
  • Selective vertical blanking
  • SDI passive loop-through input
  • Remote control via Ethernet frame I/F

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


Power Rating
7.5 Watts – single slot


Input
Signal type: SMPTE 259M serial 10-bit 4:2:2 component video
Connector: High Z differential loop-through BNC
Return loss: >18 dB up to 270 MHz


Output
Connector: 75Ω BNC
Number of video outputs: Two sets (RGB or YUV)
Number of analog sync outputs: Two
Formats: RGB, EBU N10 (SMPTE MII Japan), Beta US, Beta Japan, MII US
Sync output: Analog composite sync
Return loss: >40 dB up to 5.5 MHz


Performance
Quantization: 10-bit
Sampling: 4X (54 MHz)
Frequency response: ±0.1 dB
Phase increments: 37 ns
Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥70 dB
Group delay error: <5 ns
Vertical blanking:

  • 525: narrow 9L or wide 19L
  • 625: narrow 9L or wide 25L

Output phasing: 2.5 horizontal lines
Electrical length: 2.5 µs
Operating temperature: 0° to 45°C ambient
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing


Indicators and Controls
Indicators:

  • Input video present
  • Power
  • Fault (EDH)
  • Output video level warning

Front edge controls:

  • Standard selection
  • Video gain, output timing
  • Component gain adjustments (Y/G, Cb/B, and Cr/R)
  • Sync level
  • Input format
  • Blanking

Remote: All indicators and controls via frame Ethernet

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GeckoFlex 8950DAC Component D-To-A Converter Data Sheet

Posted Nov 17 2010 (MOD-4017M-5 8950DAC) File Size: 200.6 KB

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