Brainstorm DXD-8
A Precision Reference Generator with 8 Universal Outputs and a PTP Option
The DXD series from Brainstorm is designed to ease the transition to IP.
The DXD-8 Universal Clock, a precision multiformat reference generator generates up to 4 independent video syncs and audio clocks simultaneously. With the PTP option, it acts as a bridge between an IP infrastructure and legacy A/V equipment.
Optional firmware can be installed to give PTP capabilities to the DXD-8, compliant with IEEE 1588 PTP V2. The DXD- 8 can be either a PTP master or slave Clock. PTP (Precision Time Protocol), defined in IEEE 1588, has been broadly adopted by manufacturers as a network synchronizing standard, which means that the DXD-8 can work in a number of systems. PTP profiles supported by the DXD-8 include AES67 and SMPTE 2059.
As a PTP slave, the DXD-8 would synchronize its internal clocks to the PTP Grandmaster while generating the different sync pulses and clocks. Alternatively, it can itself fulfill the function of Grandmaster either locked to the GPS signal (option) or to its internal oscillator. The DXD-8 has one Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45).
The DXD-8 generates up to 4 independent sync pulses and clocks simultaneously and routes them to the 8 BNC universal outputs. Universal Outputs give the DXD-8 great flexibility as they can output any of the generated legacy reference signals. Included are all standard SD and HD video sync formats (Black Burst and HD tri-level sync), word clock, and AES11 DARS (standard rates up to 384 kHz and all the necessary pull-up/down, including 24:25 conversions, even VSO) and 10MHz.
Flexibility and easy integration
- 4 separate Reference Generators
- 8 universal outputs (WC, AES, VID SYNC, 10MHz)
- 2 external reference inputs with failover for redundancy
- Synchronizes to a legacy reference, a PTP network or a GPS clock
- Remote control via web browser
- Multiple options: PTP, GPS, OCXO
| Reference Generator: | Generates simultaneously up to 4 different rates in any of these formats:
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| Universal Outputs: | 8 outputs – in 4 pairs BNC – 75Ω Output signal: any of the generated legacy references |
| Oscillators: | TCXO: +/- 1ppm OCXO: +/-10ppb (option) |
| External Sync Sources: | Word clock AES Video sync (Black Burst or HD tri-level sync) 10MHz GPS (Option) PTP (Option) |
| Universal Inputs: | 2 BNC input connectors w/ 75Ω termination switch Accepts the following input signals:
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| Remote control: | Web browser |
| Battery backup: | An on-board battery keeps the internal time-of-day clock running while power is off |
| Presets: | 10 presets can be programmed for quick recall |
| Display: | 2.4” TFT LCD – 240 x 320 resolution |
| Power: | 12 VDC @ 60A – External, switching power supply Dual inputs with auto switch-over for redundancy |
| Dimensions: | 19” x 1.75” x 8” |
| PTP (option): | Complies with IEEE-1588 V2 Unicast / Multicast operation Configurable as a Grandmaster, slave or Boundary clock 1 Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ-45) |
| GNSS/GPS (option): | The DXD-8 can be fitted with an Internal GPS receiver. The option includes an SMA antenna input connector. An antenna is required (not included). |