Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Audio Support — Yes

Auto 3G/HD/SD-SDI Detection — Yes

Eye Pattern Characteristics — Extra low alignment jitter 0.05UI at HD

Housing — Metal enclosure

Input Signal — HDMI

SDI Standards — 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI

Video Bandwidth — 2.97 Gbps and 2.975/1.001 Gbps

Video Support — 3G: 1080p50/59.94/60 (4.2.2);

HD: 720p at 50/59.94/60 Hz, 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 Hz;

SD: NTSC at 59.95 Hz, PAL at 50 Hz

Output Impedance — 75 Hz

Output Signal — SDI

PCB Stackup — 6-layer board (impedance control—Differential: 100 Ohms, Single: 50 Ohms)

Synchronization Mode — Internal or external synchronization User Controls — (1) 2-pin DIP switch (for EDID use)

Connectors — Input: (1) HDMI Type A (19-pin female); Output: (2) BNC (SDI) (75 interlocked socket)

Indicators — (2) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) Signal

Temperature Tolerance — Operating: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C); Storage: -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C)

Relative Humidity — 20 to 90%, noncondensing

Power — Interlocked power supply: Output: 5 VDC, 4 A; Consumption: 3 watts (maximum)

Size — 1.2"H x 3.3"W x 3.1"D (2.7 x 8.4 x 7.9 cm) Weight — 8.8 oz. (250 g)

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Black Box VSC-HDMI-SDI, HDMI to 3G/HD/SD-SDI Converter manual Specifications

VSC-HDMI-SDI, HDMI to 3G/HD/SD-SDI Converter specifications

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