Gefen Announces Fiber, CAT-5 Adapters for HD Display

Gefen, a manufacturer of computer interface products for video applications, recently announced its HDTV Extender, which uses ubiquitous Cat-5 computer network cable to allow HD viewing at a distance of up to 150 feet from the source. The HDTV Extender uses transmit and receive units that can be connected to a single p

Author:: TVTechnology
Publish date:: Jun 10, 2004
Updated on: Feb 23, 2018

Gefen, a manufacturer of computer interface products for video applications, recently announced its HDTV Extender, which uses ubiquitous Cat-5 computer network cable to allow HD viewing at a distance of up to 150 feet from the source. The HDTV Extender uses transmit and receive units that can be connected to a single power supply at either end. For greater distances, Gefen developed the DVI-1000, which uses fiber-optic cable to extend an HD display up to 1,640 feet from the source.

Both systems accommodate DVI- and HDMI-equipped components and can support video resolutions up to 1080i. DVI uses a 24-pin, video-only connector, while HDMI uses a smaller connector that can provide both HD video and multichannel audio in one cable.

The HDMI v1.3 CAT-5 ELR (Extra Long Range) device nearly doubles the previous signal reach for HD transmissions over systems employing two CAT-5 cables.

The Gefen HDMI CAT-5 MS Extreme extension system delivers 1080i to 300ft, 1080p to 150ft over Cat 5 cable.

Gefen recently launched its new KVM extender, CAT5-5000 HD that can extend up to 150 feet. Using new chip technology, the CAT5-5000 HD sends DVI digital video plus USB over CAT-5 cables. The units come with two DVI connectors that support the extension of the two digital displays. Other features include a USB port,

A new product from Gefen just made sending HD around a facility a little easier. The company's new HDTV Extender uses Category-5 cabling, commonly used by computer networks, to send full-resolution HD signals for up to 150 feet. The HDTV Extender has two versions: a DVI (digital video interface) model for professional

Gefen 1:5 Splitter extends the reach of HDMI signals via Cat 5 cable promo image

The unit extends 1080p HDMI signals 150ft and 1080i signals 300ft via Cat 5

Gefen recently launched the ex-tend it HDMI-1000 HD that sends HD video up to 300 feet from the source to an HDTV monitor. Outfitted with HDMI connectors, the extension tool is compatible with HD DVDs, set-top boxes, TiVo and plasma displays that use the HDMI connection format. LC fiber optic cables connect a sender

The extenders are available in two models

At IBC2008, Gefen will introduce two new extenders that allow users to transmit HD video at long distances via DVI.