3Gb/s SDI Video Solutions from Gennum
At Gennum, the broadcast video market is a prime focus, not a sideline. We have been creating innovative solutions for video transport since the 1980s and led the way in drafting the 3G SDI standard.
Our expertise in high-speed signal transmission enables us to deliver industry-leading components. And as a key contributor to SMPTE, we continue to pioneer technologies that help you: push the boundaries of performance, reach and signal integrity while controlling costs and getting to market quickly.
The Most Complete Lineup of SDI Products Available from a Single Source
Gennum offers the most comprehensive, end-to-end portfolio of broadcast video solutions available. Our award-winning portfolio of professional and broadcast solutions includes:
New Products
Receivers
Gennum's new GS2971 and GS2961 are fully integrated equalizing receivers that deliver the industry's longest solution for 3Gb/s SDI over coax cable--up to 150 meters. These new all-in-one solutions offer up to 45% reduction in power consumption and 50% board space savings for video broadcast applications.
Equalizers
Gennum's GS2984 adaptive cable equalizer offers the industry's longest 3Gb/s cable lengths (140m) and the lowest jitter level (0.25UI), while reduced power, new input gain adjustment, and selectable output common mode level make this product even easier to use in complex systems.
Video Reclockers
Gennum's GS2985 video reclocker has half of the output jitter of the previous generation and is 38% lower power with additional features such as input trace equalization, output de-emphasis, and serial control that address system issues present at 3Gb/s. Our new GS2986 and GS2965 video reclockers are 55% and 69% smaller, respectively, than the GS2975A and GS2985.
Cable Drivers
Gennum's GS2988 cable driver has reduced output jitter and power consumption, plus input trace equalization, output signal presence and a wider output launch swing, making it more versatile in all applications. The GS2989 cable driver has all of the features of the GS2988 and adds a second output, making it ideal for distribution applications.
DC Restore
Gennum's GS2914 3Gb/s DC restore is the industry's only 3Gb/s capable product.
Optical Modules
Gennum's two new video optical solutions, the GO2926 dual-channel and GO2916 single-channel receivers, are the world's first 3Gb/s SDI video optical receiver modules that can enable "zero penalty" pathological performance.
3Gb/s White Papers
3G: The Evolution of the Serial Digital Interface (SDI)
Originally published in the November/December 2006 issue of the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal. Copyright SMPTE.
PDF (1.2 MB)
Gennum's New Chips: The equalizer, reclocker and driver are for 3Gb/s video
Reprinted with permission from the August 2006 issue of Broadcast Engineering
PDF (434.5 KB)
Gennum Offers Solutions for Such 3Gb/s Applications as:
- Routers
- Distribution amplifiers
- Camera control units
- Multiviewers
- Production switchers
- Master control switchers
- VTRs
- Video servers
- Encoders/decoders
- Up/down/cross converters
- Test and measurement equipment
