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Linx™ Prime, RGB Spectrum's new family of CrossXFormat™ switchers, adds an HD/3G-SDI dual-channel card to its currently available DVI/HDMI® and RGB/DVI input modules. Video inputs from cameras and production devices using this high-end format are converted for distribution and display on HDMI® and DVI devices, which has the advantage that these are less costly than HD/3G-SDI monitors. The new card option also offers built-in equalization to support cable runs up to 120 meters at 3.0 GHz or 200 meters at 1.485 GHz.

The HD/3G-SDI dual-channel input cards comply with the SMPTE 292M and 424M standards and support a link rate of up to 3.0 Gbps. Through the use of standard YPbPr, 4:2:2 color space and 8-bit per component sampling, a wide variety of serial digital sources can be switched with the highest fidelity available.

Native resolutions supported include:

• 1280x720p at 60 and 59.94 Hz
• 1920x1080i at 50 and 59.94 Hz
• 1920x1080PsF at 24 Hz
• 1920x1080p at 23.98, 24, 25, 59.94 and 60 Hz

The Linx Prime graphical user interface, Web Control Panel (WCP), provides an intuitive set-up and control. Command line operation is also supported through Telnet and an RS-232 connection, making integration with third-party control devices easy. Optionally, the RGB Spectrum BP-16 button panel provides a simple one-touch selection of presets.

Linx Prime switchers are available in three frame sizes, supporting configurations up to 8x8, 16x16, and 32x32. With a selection of input modules, frame sizes, and a dual-link option, Linx Prime switchers offer the flexibility to configure a system to meet the most demanding installations.