HDMI to SDI Mini Converter Format Support

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Anthony Cuozzo

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HDMI to SDI Mini Converter Format Support

PostThu Apr 13, 2017 11:17 pm

I need to do the following conversion:

HDMI Input: 480i YUV 4:4:4 10-bit
SDI Output: 480i YUV 4:2:2 10-bit

Basically, I'm fine with the reduction in chroma subsampling from 4:4:4 to 4:2:2, but 10-bit in and out is a must.

480i YUV 4:4:4 10-bit input support over HDMI is pretty rare, so I really want double check before ordering this product. The Tech Specs imply that this is accepted.

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Re: HDMI to SDI Mini Converter Format Support

PostFri Apr 14, 2017 2:27 am

The Mini Converter does not down convert, if you put 10-bit in, you will get 10-bit out. That said, the Mini Converter specs only list 525i, and not 480i.
You must be using a 3-CCD SD camera to get 4.4.4 out?
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Re: HDMI to SDI Mini Converter Format Support

PostFri Apr 14, 2017 2:35 am

I'm using an Analog Devices EVAL-ADV7842-7511.

Will it do the 4:4:4->4:2:2 chroma subsampling reduction?
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Re: HDMI to SDI Mini Converter Format Support

PostFri Apr 14, 2017 4:53 am

I do not know, you can check,the specifications at: http://www.analog.com/en/design-center/ ... b-overview
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Re: HDMI to SDI Mini Converter Format Support

PostSat Apr 15, 2017 7:45 pm

Go for a Decimator MD-HX this device will do this for you!
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