12GDA Mini-Converter v1.0r1 4
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Chapter 1 – 12GDA Mini-Converter
Introduction
The 12GDA is a miniature, low-cost 1x6 12G-SDI re-clocking distribution amplifier.
Featuring six separately buffered SDI outputs, the 12GDA provides automatic
cable equalization, re-clocking and input detection.
Features
• 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI Distribution
• Six Separately Buffered Outputs
• Miniature Size
• 12G-SDI cable equalization (using Belden 1694A coax)
• 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI input, auto-sensing
• Passes all ancillary data
• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)
• Five year warranty
12GDA Simplified Block Diagram
12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI,
HD-SDI, or SD-SDI with
Embedded Audio In
12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI,
HD-SDI, or SD-SDI with
Embedded Audio Out
Outputs pass
embedded audio
and metadata
Cable
EQ
ReClock
Serial Video In
Serial Video Out 1
Serial Video Out 2
Serial Video Out 3
Serial Video Out 4
Serial Video Out 5
Serial Video Out 6
Driver
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