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GeckoFlex 8964DEC Four-Channel NTSC/PAL to SDI Decoder

The 8964DEC offers four independent full-function decoders on a single Gecko series card. Typical applications include cost-effective analog conversion for a digital server, switcher, or router. Up to 40 decoders can be housed in only 2 RU of space.

The 8964DEC has a robust analog input circuit, which easily accommodates noisy signals such as satellite and microwave links. Most adjustments to this card can be performed on the module's card-edge controls. The on-screen display capability included with each module greatly simplifies card-edge configuration.

  • Four NTSC/PAL to 270 Mb/s SDI decoders
  • On Screen Display (OSD)
    • Configuration information keyed onto video output simplifies local card-edge controls
    • Signal inputs NTSC or PAL
    • Supports NTSC with or without setup
  • Processing includes: clamping, AGC (sync tip referenced), ACC (burst referenced)
  • Reference input NTSC/PAL analog color black
  • Picture detail enhancement
  • Four 270 Mb/s SDI outputs with independent:
    • Line sync mode for horizontal timing
    • Proc. amp controls
    • Line-by-line VBI processing
    • Test signal generator, includes color bars and pathological signals
  • Options:
    • Frame synchronizer, offers full frame output phasing

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


Power Rating
8.5 Watts – single slot


Inputs
Number of inputs: Four, one for each decoder
Signal type: SMPTE 170M for NTSC and CCIR624 for PAL
Connector: Terminating 75Ω BNC
Return loss: >40 dB to 5 MHz


Reference Input
Number of inputs: One NTSC/PAL (required for operation)
Signal type: Color black SMPTE 170M (525 lines) or CCIR624 (625 lines)
Connector: Looping 75Ω BNC
Return loss: >36 dB to 5 MHz


Output
Number of outputs: Four, one for each decoder
Signal type: SMPTE 259M, 10-bit, 270 Mb/s serial component digital
Connector: 75Ω BNC
Return loss: >15 dB to 270 Mb/s


Performance
Quantization: 10-bit
RMS SNR: > 59 dB to 5.5 MHz
Output phasing: ±1/2 line, with line synchronizer, full frame with frame synchronizer option
Electrical length: 1.4 ms
Operating temperature: 0° to 45°C


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

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GeckoFlex 8964DEC Four-Channel NTSC/PAL to SDI Decoder Data Sheet

Posted Nov 17 2010 (MOD-4017M-5 8964DEC) File Size: 203.6 KB

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