Low-Cost HDMI Extender Over IP via One LC Singlemode/Multimode Fiber Optic Cable

The XTENDEX® HDMI Extender Over IP via Fiber Optic Cable transmits digital video, embedded audio, and IR signals up to 24.8 miles (40 kilometers) away from an HDMI source using a single LC singlemode fiber optic strand or 984 feet (300 meters) using OM3 LC multimode fiber optic cable.

Each HDMI Extender Over IP consists of a local unit that connects to an HDMI source and also supplies video to a local monitor, and a remote unit that connects to an HDMI display. The local and remote units can be connected together for a Point-to-Point connection via Fiber Optic Cable or a Point-to-Many connection via a network switch. Support for multiple transmitters requires a managed network switch.

• Signal transmission via single-strand LC fiber optic cable.
  • Using singlemode 9-micron cable, extend to 24.8 miles (40 km).
  • Using 50-micron OM3 (or better) multimode cable, extend to 984 feet (300 meters).
• Supports HDTV resolutions to 1080p.
• Cascade network switches to extend the length longer distances.
  • Up to three switches can be cascaded.
• HDMI features supported:
  • HDMI 1.3
  • 36-bit Deep Color
  • RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, and YCbCr 4:2:2
  • LPCM
  • Bandwidth up to 4.46 Gbps
• HDCP 1.4 compliant.
• Full Infrared Remote (IR) control of HDMI source from remote HDTV using existing source remote control.
• For a point-to-many connection, a standalone network with an unmanaged SFP network switch, hub, or router can be used instead of a managed SFP network switch.
  • Easily expandable. Add remote units as you add monitors.
    • Up to 253 receivers supported.
  • It is not recommended to use any other network devices on this standalone network as it may cause degradation in performance.
• Support for multiple transmitters (many-to-many connection) requires a managed SFP switch with VLAN support. Standard LAN switches can only support one transmitter.
  • The managed SFP switch must support port-based IEEE 802.1Q VLAN.
  • Each VLAN acts as a separate HDMI Over IP Channel on the network.
    • Each VLAN channel supports one transmitter.
  • Number of local and remote units that can be used is dependent on the backplane bandwidth of the switch.
• Plug and play installation allows receivers to find the transmitters automatically on the same subnet.
• Local and remote units must be in the same LAN. The units do not support WAN connections.
• Buffered HDMI input loop-through.
• Low RFI/EMI for sensitive applications.
• Built-in default EDID table.
• Cables can be installed in conduit prior to extender installation.
• Integrated mounting brackets for easy surface/wall mounting.