GeckoFlex 8990ARC SDI Aspect Ratio Converter

The 8990ARC addresses the need to convert between standard and widescreen formats resulting from various DTV standards worldwide. Flexible aspect ratio control is offered whether you're starting with 4:3 or 16:9. GPI control allows the selection of several predetermined aspect ratio modes while local or remote control, via the Ethernet interface, provides more complete aspect ratio control. Additional control modes include WSS widescreen signaling and video index data embedded in the SDI video stream.

Key Features

SDI 270 Mb/s I/O
Operates at 50 and 59.94 Hz
Converts between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
Various aspect ratio modes with controllable crop location
Simple GPI remote control via BNC
Supports networked control and monitoring

Specifications

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: SMPTE 259M-C, EBU 3267-E
Connector: Differential loop-through BNC
Supported data rate: 270 Mb/s
Return loss: >15 dB up to 270 MHz
Cable equalization: <225 meters

Output
Signal type: SMPTE 259M-C, EBU 3267-E
Number of outputs: Four
Connector: 75Ω BNC
Return loss: >15 dB (up to 270 Mb/s)

Performance
Signal path processing: 12-bit 16:9 to 4:3
Conversion mode:

Letterbox: full height, 14:9 sub-image
4:3 to 16:9 conversion mode: side panels, full width, 14:9 sub-image

EDH insertion: WSS and VID
Re-clocking data rates: 270 Mb/s
Delay: 75 lines
Operating temperature: 0° to 45°C
Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Indicators and Controls
Indicators: Video present, aspect ratio mode, fault, power, communication active, configuration, remote override
Controls: Aspect ratio mode, vertical and horizontal position
Remote: All indicators and controls via Ethernet

Data Sheet