Images from one PC can be replicated and simultaneously displayed on more than one output device. The piece of hardware which facilitates this process is known as a VGA Splitter. Equipped with an in built signal booster, these devices deliver crystal clear images making it appear as though each device is directly connected to the input source. These splitters are ideal due to their flexibility and ease of use. While VGA Splitters are the most popular, splitters are also available in other formats as well, including, s-video splitters, DVI splitters and HDMI Splitter. All these splitters differ in the type of signals which they relay.
The Splitter extender which uses a CAT5 cable can take a single video source, split it and extend it to remote monitors over long distances. Alternatively known as a VGA Distribution Amplifier, it can relay signals to up to 16 display devices simultaneously.
Available with a cascade feature, these units enable pairing of multiple 2, 4, 8 or 16 port video splitters to display the images on up to 90 monitors. Compatible with PC’s, SUN’s & Mac’s with VGA video, these splitter units support UXGA, SXGA, XGA, and VGA resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 @ a bandwidth of 350 MHz. These devices are compatible with DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B protocols and have standard 15 Pin HD VGA connectors. A video matrix switch can be created by combining a video splitter and video switch into the same form factor thus allowing many inputs to be displayed on many outputs.
The VGA Video Splitter is mainly used for applications requiring a high bandwidth and high quality video on many output devices.
Operating on plug and play functionality and requiring no additional drivers or software for operation, these splitters can be controlled via push buttons on the front of the panel or remotely via an RS-232 interface. Small and compact, these devices are equipped with a LED on the front to indicate the power status. Some models support audio and allow for relay of audio video signals in real time.
Applications requiring multiple output devices to display the same images in real time make use of the VGA Splitter. Digital signage solutions, restaurants, bars, hotels, classrooms, conference centers, command centers, training facilities, financial institutions and remote monitoring facilities all use this device.
