RossGear - Converters

ADC-8532
Analog Audio to AES / EBU Converter
A 24-bit analog to AES/EBU converter. Perfect for broadcast stream conversion applications.

• 24-bit conversion
• Selectable 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz sampling rates
• +14 to +30dBu adjustable input range
• 106dB S/N un-weighted
• AES / Video Ref Input OK and error indicators
• Jitter <1 ns
• Four AES outputs
• 5-year transferable warranty
• Power: 5.0 Watts

Analog Audio Input
Number of Inputs:		2 Balanced Channels (1 stereo pair)
Input Impedance:		> 25 kOhms
Input Level Range:		+14 to +30 dBu continuously variable
Connector:		Removable Terminal Block through BNC Adapter Module

Reference Input
Signal:		AES-3id 22 kHz to 100 kHz, Video - NTSC/PAL analog
Input Impedance:		75 Ohms
Input Return Loss:		>35 dB (0.1 to 6MHz)
Input Level:		Min. 100mV pp, Max. 2.5V pp

AES/EBU Output
Number of Outputs:		4 AES - 3id (coaxial)
Connector:		BNC
Sample Rate:		AES Ref: 22 kHz to 100 kHz, Video Ref: 48 kHz
Output Impedance:		75 Ohms
Output Level:		1.0 V pp +/- 5%
Output Return Loss:		>49 dB (0.1 to 6 MHz)

Performance
Quantization:		24 bits
Frequency Response:		+/-0.05 dB @ 48 kHz (20Hz to 20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio:		Measured at -20 dBFS, -106 dB unweighted, -108 'A' weighted, -118 dB CCITT weighted
THD + N:		Measured at -20 dBFS, -106 dB (<0.001%)
IMD:		SMPTE/DIN two-tone test @ -20 dBFS, -90 dB (<0.003%)
Linearity:		0.002 dB to -120 dBFS
Phase Linearity:		0.0 degrees (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Crosstalk:		-111 dB
Output Isolation:		42 dB
AES Reference Phase Error:		<5% of frame period per AES11-1997
Delay:		0.75ms
Power Consumption:		5W
Output Jitter:		<1 ns @ 48 kHz, <5m UI @ 48 kHz

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

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.