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DRA-8204

Dual Serial HD / SD SDI Reclocking Amplifier
2 independent channels of SDI distribution for standard and high-definition SDI signals.

Details

The DRA-8204 is a 2 channel HD / SD SDI distribution amplifier, capable of equalizing and reclocking all common serial digital signals. With 2 independent signal channels, the DRA-8204 provides cost-effective distribution at double the density compared to single channel cards. Support for both standard and high-definition signals makes the DRA-8204 a universal SDI distribution amplifier.

Each channel of the DRA-8204 equalizes the incoming SDI signal, compensating for up to 300m of cable at 270Mb/s and up to 100m of cable at 1.485Gb/s. The signal is then reclocked with automatic rate detection for all popular data rates.

A special feature of the DRA-8204 is the ability to operate in a number of different two or one channel modes. By simply changing a jumper, the DRA-8204 can be configured as a single channel 1:8, a dual channel 1:4 + 1:4, or a dual channel 1:6 + 1:2 distribution amplifier. This unique feature makes adapting the DRA-8204 to different installations quite easy. Each channel is fully independent, and can run at different data rates.

LED indicators at the front of the module identify the presence of incoming video, and the data rate for each independent channel.

DRA-8204 Flow Diagram

Features

  • 2 independent channels of SDI distribution on one card!
  • Equalizes and reclocks all SDI signals from 143Mb/s to 1.485Gb/s
  • Equalizes up to 300m of Belden 1694A cable at 270Mb/s, or up to 100m of cable at 1.485Gb/s
  • Automatic detection of incoming data rate
  • Flexible channel configurations:
    - single mode 1:8 amplifier
    - dual mode 1:4 + 1:4 amplifiers
    - dual mode 1:6 + 1:2 amplifiers
  • LED indicators for signal presence and data rate for each channel
  • Excellent input / output return loss specifications
  • 10 DAs in the DFR-8321
  • 5-year transferable warranty
  • Power: 3.7 watts

DRA-8204 Dual Serial MD-SDI Reclocking Amplifier

Ordering Information

DRA-8204 Dual HD / SD SDI Reclocking DA
DRA-8204A-R2 Dual HD / SD SDI Reclocking DA w/ Rear Module
R2-8204 Rear Module for DRA-8204