Extron has begun shipping new Quantum DTP3 input and output cards designed to simplify long-distance signal extension in videowall systems based on its Quantum Ultra II processors.
The new cards are intended to reduce system complexity in large venues and mission-critical environments where source devices or displays are located some distance from the videowall processor. By integrating DTP3 signal extension directly into the Quantum Ultra II platform, Extron says designers can eliminate the need for separate transmitters or receivers in many deployments.
The Quantum IN4DTP3 is a four-input card that supports either twisted pair or HDMI connections on each channel. The card removes the requirement for external DTP3 receivers when sources are located a long distance from the processors. Power insertion allows DTP3 or DTP transmitters to be powered remotely over the same connection.
At the output side, the Quantum OUT4DTP3 provides four DTP3 outputs, allowing displays located at a distance from the processor to be connected without external transmitters. Each output is paired with a buffered HDMI output, supporting local displays, streaming or recording, while power insertion enables remote powering of DTP3 or DTP receivers at the display end.
Both cards support signals up to 4K/60. Twisted pair connections can be configured per channel to operate in DTP3, DTP or XTP modes, giving system designers flexibility to select the most appropriate transport technology for each application.
Audio and control integration is also supported. Embedded audio can be routed between Quantum input and output cards, or sent to a Dante network when used alongside a Quantum OUT32AT card. RS-232 control signals can be inserted from the Quantum Ultra II Ethernet control port, providing a single-path method for managing remote source devices. Power insertion across the DTP links further reduces the need for local power at endpoints.
According to Extron, the new cards respond directly to requests from integrators looking for a more streamlined approach to signal extension in videowall projects. Casey Hall, chief marketing officer at Extron, says the cards allow Quantum Ultra II systems to integrate more easily into environments ranging from education and community venues to government and utility control rooms.
The Quantum Ultra II platform itself is positioned as Extron’s next-generation videowall processor, built around its HyperLane video bus with throughput of up to 500Gbps. The processor supports HDMI 4K PLUS, FOX3 and DTP3 I/O cards with 18Gbps connections, enabling resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 with HDCP 2.3 compliance. 8K/60 sources can also be handled as quad-path signals.