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GeckoFlex 8960DEC NTSC/PAL to SDI Decoder

Featuring 12-bit A-to-D and adaptive decoding, the 8960DEC provides broadcast-quality serial component digital video to help transition from an analog to a digital facility. A unique capability of the 8960DEC is that by adding the 8900FSS frame sync sub-module you get a full frame synchronizer or a frame delay.

  • 12-bit A-to-D quantization
  • VBI data line processing
  • Adaptive filters for optimal 2D decoding
  • Proc. amp controls for luma, black, chroma, and hue
  • EDH insertion to track signal errors
  • Frame sync/delay submodule for low-cost system timing
  • Picture positioning adjustments
  • Reference signal inputs with removable terminations to allow looping
  • Built-in test signal generator
  • Remote control via frame Ethernet I/F

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


Power Rating
6.5 Watts – single slot


Input
Signal type: Composite analog video; SMPTE 170M for NTSC and CCIR624 for PAL
Connector: High Z differential loop-through BNC
Return loss: >40 dB to 5.5 MHz
CMR: 60 dB @ 50/60 Hz


Reference Input
Number of inputs: Two
Signal type: SMPTE 170M (525 lines) or CCIR624 (625 lines)
Connector: BNC
Impedance: 75Ω or High Z (jumper-selectable) allows external looping
Return loss: >40 dB to 5 MHz


Output
Number of outputs: Four
Signal type: Serial component digital video conforming to SMPTE 259M
Connector: 75Ω BNC
Return loss: >15 dB to 270 MHz
Rise/fall times: 700 to 900 ps (20% to 80% aptitude)


Performance
Quantization: 12-bit
Processing accuracy: 10-bit
Luma frequency response: ±0.1 dB to 5.5 MHz
Chroma (r-Y, B-Y) response: ±0.5 dB to 1.3 MHz
Chroma/luma delay: <10 ns
Luma non-linearity: <0.15%
Signal-to-noise ratio: >60 dB to 5.5 MHz
Electrical length: One line + 2 µs
V blanking: Passed or blanked user-selectable dataline processing
Operating temperature: 0° to 45°C, ambient
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing


Indicators and Controls
Indicators: Input video present, fault, power, line rate
Controls: Input video gain, luma level, black level, chroma level, hue, filters, vertical blanking, test signal, output timing (w/8900FSS)
Remote: All controls and indicators via Ethernet

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GeckoFlex 8960DEC NTSC/PAL-To-SDI Decoder Data Sheet

Posted Nov 17 2010 (MOD-4017M-5 8960DEC) File Size: 204.9 KB

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