Extron Electronics’ recently introduced DXP HD 4K PLUS Series high performance HDMI matrix switchers support signals up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling.
They support HDMI 2.0b specifications, including data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. The HDCP 2.2 compliant matrix switchers incorporate Extron’s SpeedSwitch, EDID Minder, and Key Minder technologies as well as HDMI input equalisation and output regeneration to ensure reliable system operation. Digital audio can be de-embedded from any input and assigned to digital or analogue stereo outputs. The switchers are available in 4x4, 8x4, and 8x8 sizes and are suitable for use in command and control centres, visualisation environments and other demanding applications.
The switchers are designed for use with computers equipped with 4K graphics cards, media players, and similar signal sources, as well as 4K native resolution displays. They have a maximum data rate of 18 Gbps and support computer and video resolutions up to 4096x2160 at 60 Hz with 8-bit colour in 4:4:4 colour space. The matrix switchers support 1080p/60 with 12-bit Deep Color. They feature automatic cable equalisation on inputs and output reclocking to reshape and restore timing of the video signal at each HDMI output.