RossGear - Distribution and Monitoring

ADA-8503
AES / EBU Fanout Distribution Amplifier
A single or dual configurable AES/EBU fan-out distribution amplifier with signal reshaping. Ideal for most general distribution requirements.

• AES/EBU 75 ohm coaxial distribution
• Dual or single distribution mode
• Signal reshaping ensures signal integrity
• LED indicators for signal errors
• SMPTE fault reporting circuit
• Input and output return loss >45 dB
• Operates at all data rates from 22 to 100KHz
• 5-year transferable warranty
• Power: 1.3 Watts

AES / EBU Input
Number of Inputs:		1 or 2 jumper selectable AES 3id (SMPTE 276M)
Sampling Rates:		All rates in the 22kHz to 100kHz range are accepted
Input Impedance:		75 Ohms
Connector:		BNC
Input Return Loss:		45 dB (0.1 to 6 MHz)
Input Level:		1 V pp

Analog Audio Output
Number of Outputs:		Up to 8 jumper selectable AES 3id (SMPTE 276M)
Connectors:		BNC
Output Impedance:		75 Ohms
Output Isolation:		68 dB
Maximum Output Level:		1.0 V pp +/- 10%
Output Return Loss:		>50 dB (0.1 - MHz)

Performance
Output Jitter:		<2 ns peak @ 48 kHz with 610m (2,000 ft.) of Belden 8281 cable <5m UI with 610m (2,000 ft.) of Belden 8281 cable
Electrical Path Length:		26 ns (AES In to AES Out)
Crosstalk		- 40 dB
Power Consumption:		1.3W
Signal Status Reporting:		INPUT PRESENT on card edge

Environmental
Operating Range:		5 degrees C - 35 degrees C ambient

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Note: RossGear AES products with Analog Audio inputs or output capability are designed to operate with the RossGear 8000 series frames only and are not compatible with Leitch or GVG frames.