DVI Extender: Extends DVI video over long distances CAT5/CAT6 cables A DVI Extender is used to extend the distance of DVI can be located from a DVI-based computer. It uses CAT 5 cable for connecting peripheral input and output and provides crisp and clear without any signal loss. High resolution up to 1920x1200 are supported by these devices. A local radio station is located next to the video source and a receiver is placed next to the display device and the two are connected by UTP or STP. Given that these devices emit signals on CAT5e, not only are they inexpensive, but also eliminate the clutter usually associated with standard DVI cables. This CAT5 DVI Extender is easy to use and install and operate on the principle of plug and play. They are available in a point to point and 2, 4 and 8 port units separation. power adapters are included and are held at the remote location. Many other varieties of the expansion unit are also available on the market today, including the single link DVI over fiber and fiber optic DVI Dual Link Extender. While the former supports a resolution of 1200 x 1080p/1900, it supports up to 2560 x 1600 and often necessary in medical imaging environments. These products are single and dual fiber link are capable of achieving still greater distances than Cat5 units. CAT5 DVI Extender unit also required marking, RoHS and FCC regulatory approvals and is compatible with all operating systems. They are equipped with LEDs that indicate activity DVI and operate at a bandwidth of 1.65 GHz video amplifier. The point to point units have an input for a DVI-D while the separation units include DVI video and stereo audio connections in addition to a DVI port on the local transmitter. An ideal solution for a wide range of applications where the local image must be displayed in one or more remote sites, DVI extender is used in call centers, airports, financial institutions, restaurants, hospital, applications of digital signage, exhibitions, trade fairs, and military installations of the government. There are many other types of Extenders available on the market such as USB Extender , HDMI Extender, KVM Extender, and so on.
Posted on May 23, 2010.