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GeckoFlex 8960ENC SDI to NTSC/PAL Encoder

The 8960ENC converts a serial component digital signal to NTSC or PAL composite analog. It can interface with analog VTRs, composite analog production switchers and analog transmitters, and accepts the 8900FSS sub-module to allow output to be synchronized to an external reference and accurately timed.

  • 10-bit signal processing
  • Four NTSC/PAL outputs
  • Two reclocked SDI outputs
  • Proc. amp controls: luma, black, chroma, and hue
  • Full frame output phasing with 8900FSS submodule
  • Vernier timing controls
  • Two built-in confidence test signals
  • Dual reference inputs for multiformat facilities
  • EDH detection to track signal errors
  • 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
Type: SMPTE 259M, 10-bit, 270 Mb/s serial component digital
Connector: High Z differential loop-through BNC
Return loss: >15 dB to 270 MHz


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: >36 dB to 5 MHz


Analog Video Output
Number of outputs: Four
Signal type: SMPTE 170M for NTSC and CCIR624 for PAL
Connector: 75Ω BNC
Return loss: >40 dB to 5.5 MHz
Isolation: >46 dB to 5.5 MHz


Serial Digital Output
Number of outputs: Two
Type: SMPTE 259M, 10-bit, 270 Mb/s serial component digital
Connector: 75Ω BNC
Output return loss: >15 dB up to 270 MHz


Performance
Quantization: 10-bit
Accuracy: 9.2-bit
Differential phase: <0.5°
Differential gain: <0.9%
RMS SNR: >59 dB to 5.5 MHz
Output phasing: Full frame with 8900FSS submodule
Electrical length: 2.1 µs
Fine phase: 0 to 45 ns
Operating temperature: 0° to 45°C
Relative humidity: 0% to 90%


Indicators and Controls
Indicators: Input video present, reference present, communication active, power, fault
Controls: Output gain, luma level, black level, chroma level, hue, filters, vertical blanking, test signal, timing
Remote: All indicators and controls via Ethernet

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GeckoFlex 8960ENC SDI to NTSC/PAL Encoder Data Sheet

Posted Nov 17 2010 (MOD-4017M-5 8960ENC) File Size: 198.2 KB

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