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Key Digital Introduces the Digital FatCATs for Transmitting High Definition HDMI Video and Audio Signals Through CAT5/CAT5E Wiring (20/8/2007)

Key Digital, Inc., the leader in video technology and solutions introduces the digital FatCAT series of high quality precision baluns for distributing HDMI video and audio signals over CAT5/6 wiring. The FatCAT series incorporates Key Digital's exclusive HDMI Path technology, which prevents EDID miscommunication, resulting in flawless HDMI signal transfers form source to display.

Key Digital's HDMI FatCAT series is the ideal product line for sending signals over CAT5/CAT5E cabling. All models support video resolutions up to 1080p and meet the HDMI 1.3 standards for full HD performance capability. For longer distances, use Key Digital's KD-CAT5XCAT5 CAT5/6 cable extender.

Both the transmitting and receiving unit of the Digital FatCAT series are available in either freestanding or wall plate versions. The wall plate version includes an additional coaxial digital audio signal port for greater flexibility.

"The new series of digital FatCAT baluns gives every custom installer the opportunity to run video and audio signals at low cost throughout their customers' homes and businesses" says Michael Lakhter, Vice President of Sales for Key Digital. "Our HDMI Path technology assures all installers and end users that signals will have the highest quality possible. Additionally our wall plate version gives the home owner an elegant connection point for any display using HDMI signals."

Six different versions of the digital FatCAT line are now available: The free standing KD-HDMIXCAT5 and the KD-CAT5XHDMI (MSRP $300.00 each) transmitters and receivers, respectively. The KD-HDMIWPTX (transmitter) the KD-HDMIWPRX (receiver) wall plate versions are priced at $325.00 MSRP each. The KD-CAT5XCAT5 CAT5 cable extender has an MSRP of $250.00. The KD-HDMIXHDMI HDMI cable extender is also available at an MSRP of $300.00.

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