The SD406A is a versatile digital video distribution amplifier that provides four reclocked serial digital video outputs, as well as four analog video monitor outputs of the input signal. An automatic cable equalizer, at the input, provides reliable reception of high-data-rate (143-360 Mbps) digital signals over cable runs up to 300m long.

By combining signal distribution and SDI 4:2:2 to PAL or NTSC conversion on the same card, the SD406A offers the ideal solution for reducing costs in component serial installations.The analog video outputs allow for full colour monitoring of the serial digital video signal using low cost analog video monitors.Valuable rack space is saved and the additional expense for external (in-line or rackmounted) encoding devices is eliminated.

The SD406A has status indicators located along the front edge of the amplifier card to signal the presence or lack of a viable serial video signal at the input. The SD406A may be installed in any position in an MF100 or MF104 Serialboxx frame.