Chapter 1: 3GDA Mini-Converter. AJA 3GDA

Chapter 1: 3GDA Mini-Converter

Introduction

The 3GDA is a miniature, low-cost 1x6 3G HD-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI re-clocking distribution amplifier. Featuring six separately buffered SDI outputs, the 3GDA provides automatic input detection, re-clocking and cable equalization.

Features

• SD/HD/3G-HD Distribution

• Six Separately Buffered Outputs

• Miniature Size

• 120m 3G cable equalization (1694 coax)

• 3G HD-SDI, HD-SDI or SDI input, auto-sensing

• Passes all ancillary data

• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)

3GDA Simplified Block Diagram

3G-HD-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI with Embedded Audio

In

Cable

EQ

ReClock

Serial Video Out 1

Serial Video Out 2

Serial Video Out 3

Serial Video Out 4

Serial Video Out 5

Serial Video Out 6

3G-HD-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI with Embedded Audio Out

Outputs pass embedded audio and metadata

3GDA Mini-Converter v1.0r3

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