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Platinum Tools Ships Xpress Jack Termination Kit

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Platinum Tools kitWire and cable preparation, installation, hand termination and testing specialist Platinum Tools announces the Xpress Jack Termination Kit-- a kit designed to make keystone jack terminations "easier than ever."

The package consists of a cat5/6 cable jacket stripper and scissor-run electrician's scissors. The jacket stripper and scissors allow installers to prepare the cable, while the Xpress jack punchdown tool makes terminating keystone jacks an easier and more expedient process.

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Altinex Intros TE460-137 HDMI Signal Generator

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Altinex launches the TE460-137-- an HDMI signal generator and analyser designed for installers and consultants wanting to test and verify all aspects of an HDMI signal path.

Altinex analyserThe TE460-137 is a portable device, and can test and verify compliance with HDMI specification, regardless of what is used between inputs and outputs. It has both HDMI input and output with 18Gbps (600MHz) 4K UHD support and with 4K to 1080p scaling to support and comply with HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 1.4/2.2 standards.

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Kordz Cables at ISE 2018

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Australia's Kordz presents a pair of HDMI cable series at ISE 2018-- the flexible and versatile ONE range and the PRS AOC, an "ultra-reliable" HDMI cable that is both secure and simple to install.

Kordz ISEAvailable in either standard with ethernet (in 5 and 10m lengths, supports 1080p) and high speed with ethernet (in 0.5, 1, 2 and 3m lengths, supports 2160p 4K UHD content), ONE cables feature infrared soldered pin transitions for benchmark inter-terminal uniformity. The cable consists of an economy booth shell assembly with a folded steel HDMI connector, and is suited for applications such as AV racks, corporate spaces, education environments and residential installs.

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Kordz Highlights HDMI Cable at ISE

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Kordz cablesKordz announces it will showcase the PSR3 AOC HDMI cable at ISE 2017-- a lightweight and flexible HDMI cable designed for installations demanding long length and high bandwidth.

The cable delivers HDR, 3D, 4K UHD and high frame rate signals, with HDMI 2.0 certification from DPL Laboratories ensuring maximum bandwidth of 18Gbps. It features a 1kg grip to ensure cable installation is a one-time job. The internals are further reinforced with Kevlar to add further flexibility and pull strength, while the lack of need for additional power further simplifies installation.

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Metra Launches Install Bay Cables

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Metra Home Theatre Group announces the ISE 2018 debut of the Install Bay active fibre cables-- a combination of high performance with 18Gbps transmission, 4K/60, 4:4:4, Deep Color and HDR at HDMI 2.0 specs.

Metra cablesInstall Bay cables feature an energy efficient Rx/Tx chipset, eliminating the need for additional external power for a cleaner and simpler installation. The cables also include ethernet over HDMI support, and LC3 or CMH plenum rating. Finally, the head, shell and jacket design promises to be robust for a reliable solution.

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