Avocent announces MPX1550 wireless extender as” the Digital Signage Industry’s First IEEE802.11n Based HD Video Extension and Distribution System”.
Avocent combines its MPX1500 wireless video distribution technology with the latest in WiFi, IEEE 802.11n MIMO-based radios. This raises the bar for wireless HD video distribution systems in terms of visual acuity, transmission distance, and noise immunity.
"As the number of public displays continues to mushroom, the ability to deploy these displays in a rapid yet cost-effective manner has become a key differentiator for signage network providers,” says Mitch Friend, senior VP and GM, Avocent. “It has also become clear to us that content requirements differ among various deployments such as retail, institutional and way-finding signage applications. Characteristics such as visual acuity, resolution of motion and still images tend to vary. To handle the most demanding applications, we’ve added the MPX1550 system to our product offerings. By adding the 802.11n support to our product line, customers are now able to choose the extender that is best suited for their application."
The Emerge MPX1550 extenders offer both wired (over IP) and wireless operation, including distribution of both HD and SD video signals from a single transmitter to a cluster of receivers. The MPX1550 system is optimized for both full motion video and still images. Protected content can be distributed through signage networks with Emerge MPX1550 because of its HDCP support.
Networking & IoT
First 802.11n HD Video Extension/Distribution System
- 19. 11. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Networking & IoT
Extron DVI Fiber Optic Extender Runs up to 500m
- 19. 11. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Networking & IoT
Extron ships DVI 104 Fiber Optic Extender, a transmitter and receiver set that extends single link DVI signals over four multimode fiber optic cables at lengths up to 500 meters.
It extends DVI signals significantly beyond the specified 5m limitation for standard DVI cables, says the company. The DVI 104 uses all digital, zero compression technology designed for pixel-for-pixel transmission of computer-video images up to 1920x1200 res, including HDTV 1080p/60.
The DVI 104 transmitter and receiver come in compact DVI cable-type clamshell enclosures and connect to the fiber optic cables via industry standard LC-type connectors. The cables can be run through conduits and other tight spaces without the DVI 104 transmitter and receiver attached. Pre-terminated multimode fiber optic cables are available from Extron in various lengths from 10 meters to 300 meters.
PC to TV, Kramer’s VP-435 Scaler
- 16. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Networking & IoT
Kramer's VP-435 Component/UXGA HDMI Scaler solves a number of compatibility issues in today's high tech living rooms, classrooms and boardrooms. The VP-435 can accept an HDMI signal, component video signal and computer graphics video signal from a PC, each with an accompanying unbalanced stereo audio signal. It will then provide high quality scaling of any of those video sources to a resolution that best matches the native resolution of the display via an HDMI output on a single cable.
Go Kramer’s VP- 435
Smart Remote/Local Combination Switch
- 13. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Networking & IoT
Smart’s SNX-888+ provides an extremely flexible, simple and cost-effective AV solution via CAT5 cable for a range of environments(from residential to educational and corporate use).
Fitted in a 1U box, SNX-888+ features 8 integrated CAT5 inputs allowing for up to 8 remote multi-format video sources. The 8 standard HD15 inputs allow for up to 8 local multi-format video sources, whilst 8 integral CAT5 outputs allow for up to 8 remote screens.
Smart-e’s AV matrices provide a ‘one cable solution’ with transmission of HD compatible signals (1080p + resolutions) digital/analogue audio, RS232/IR and inline power, all via a single CAT5 cable.
Gefen’s Matrix Switcher
- 13. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Networking & IoT
Gefen’s 4x4 DVI DL Matrix enables a direct connection of 4 computers to 4 displays with support for dual link DVI resolutions up to 3840x2400. Users assign a computer to a display using the IR remote (or RS-232 connection).
A 24-volt external power supply drives performance with an instant delivery of dual link DVI video to the selected display.
ADSL2+ Routers Strong in Q1
- 13. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Networking & IoT
ADSL2+ Network Routers represent 21% of the total router market in distribution in Q1 2008 (down from 22% in Q4), according to Context. France had the highest penetration of ADSL2+ in March, with 28% of sales, Germany at 25% and UK at 15%. 
In these 3 countries, the best-selling ADSL2+ routers in Q1 2008 were all AVM products (FRITZ!Box,only sold in Germany), followed by Netgear's DG834N and D-Link's DSL-924.
Smart Remote/Local Combination Switch
- 03. 06. 2008
- Bob Snyder
- Networking & IoT
Smart’s SNX-888+ provides an extremely flexible, simple and cost-effective AV solution via CAT5 cable for a range of environments(from residential to educational and corporate use).
Fitted in a 1U box, SNX-888+ features 8 integrated CAT5 inputs allowing for up to 8 remote multi-format video sources. The 8 standard HD15 inputs allow for up to 8 local multi-format video sources, whilst 8 integral CAT5 outputs allow for up to 8 remote screens.
Smart-e’s AV matrices provide a ‘one cable solution’ with transmission of HD compatible signals (1080p + resolutions) digital/analogue audio, RS232/IR and inline power, all via a single CAT5 cable.
