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MuxLab Presents the Component Video/Digital Audio Balun (13/4/2005)

MuxLab Inc, a designer and manufacturer of audio-video connectivity solutions for copper twisted pair, announces its latest product for the commercial and consumer audio-video industry - The Component Video/Digital Audio Balun (500050).

Developed for commercial AV integrators and custom home installers, the Component Video/Digital Audio Balun allows one full YPbPr/RGB video channel plus one Dolby Digital or dts digital audio channel to be connected via Category 5 copper twisted pair cable in a point-to-point configuration for neater and more cost-efficient cabling.

The Component Video/Digital Audio Balun supports video formats 480i/p as well as high-definition formats 720p and 1080i/p, thereby allowing Cat5 UTP to be used in a wide range of audio-video applications, including satboxes, DVD players, plasmas, up-converters, cable boxes and other HDTV equipment. The product also supports one (1) additional digital audio connection for connection to home theatre systems and features a modular RJ45 connector for ease of installation.

In regard to performance, the Component Video/Digital Audio Balun supports up to 1,000 ft and 500 ft via Cat5 in 480i/p and 720p/1080i/p (HDTV) modes respectively for maximum multi-room cabling versatility.

The Component Video/Digital Audio Balun represents a breakthrough in cabling technology, allowing up to four (4) bulky and expensive coaxial cables to be replaced by one (1) Category 5 cable. Totally passive and requiring no power supply; the Component Video/Digital Audio Balun helps save a significant portion of the cabling cost in a point-to-point component video connection, without sacrificing picture quality.

The Component Video/Digital Audio Balun streamlines cabling in applications such as: digital signage, video-conferencing, boardroom systems, video advertising, medical monitoring , financial video systems, classroom instruction, tradeshow demos, PC-training, airline information systems, courtroom video arraignment and home entertainment systems.

The Component Video/Digital Audio Balun respects EIA/TIA 568 wiring standards for copper twisted pair and will be available by April/May 2005.

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