Extron Electronics PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI User Guide - Manual (Page 30)

Maximum channel data rate
PowerCage FOX 2G AV boards 2.125 Gbps
Other PowerCage FOX boards . 4.25 Gbps
Video — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI
NOTE: The PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI is a transceiver that can function as a transmitter or as a receiver. Two
units are required for a transmitter-receiver system with one fiber optic cable linking the two units.
Signal type ..................................... HD-SDI, SDI, and 3G-SDI digital video signals
Gain ............................................... Unity
Resolution ...................................... 8 or 10 bits, automatic
Data rates ...................................... 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps
Operation standards ....................... SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, ITU-R BT.601, ITU-R BT.1120
Auto data rate lock ........................ Yes
Video input — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI transmitter
Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI digital component video
Connectors .................................... 1 female BNC
Data rates ...................................... 19 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps
Nominal level ................................. 0.8 Vp-p
Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.5 V to 1 Vp-p with no offset
Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms
Return loss ..................................... ≥15 dB @ 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz
≥10 dB @ 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz
DC offset (max. allowable) ............. 5 V
Input coupling ................................ AC
Input cable equalization ................. Automatic for up to -30 dB of cable loss
HD-SDI .................................... 120 m (400') using Extron RG6 cable
90 m (300') using Extron RG59 cable
SDI .......................................... 150 m (500') using Extron RG6 cable
120 m (400') using Extron RG59 cable
NOTE: The transmission distance varies depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics
card, and display used in the system.
Video output — PowerCage FOX 3G HD-SDI receiver
Number/signal type ........................ 2 single link SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI digital component video
Connectors .................................... 2 female BNC
Re-clocking .................................... Automatic for 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.97 Gbps, or bypassed for unrecognized
rates
Nominal level ................................. 0.8 Vp-p
Minimum/maximum levels .............. 0.5 V to 1.0 Vp-p
Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms
Return loss ..................................... <-25 dB @ 100 MHz
DC offset ....................................... ±5 mV with input at 0 offset
Control/remote
Serial control ports
Enclosure ................................. 1 bidirectional RS-232, 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (front panel)
PowerCage FOX boards
Control .............................. 1 bidirectional RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (uses 3 poles;
shared with the alarm port)
Pass-through ...................... 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (3 pins are used, "RS-232
Over Fiber")
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