A Video Switch allows a user to feed video inputs into the unit and output to a separate display. It is available in many sizes including 2, 4, 8 and 16 inputs to a single output and can be cascaded or daisy-chained to increase the potential number of inputs. Switching between them is also possible by using either the front panel push buttons or via infra red remote control. The switching is totally passive as no external power or batteries are required. Installation is simple as it is hot pluggable. This device maintains excellent video quality providing crisp, clear images at high resolutions up to 1600x1200 and 480p, 720p, 1080p. The pixel frequency is 250 MHz.
Available in many types, the most commonly used is the VGA Switch.
Also known as a monitor switch, this device is compatible with the VGA connector type such as the ones found on a computers’ graphics adapter. Supporting the DDC1, DDC2, DDC2B, DDC2B+, DDC2AB, this device is compatible with multisync SVGA, VGA, & XGA monitors and is also compatible with PCs, MACs and SUNs with VGA video. They are equipped with a feature which allows auto skip over power off, a computer in suspended mode or an unplugged VGA cable. This product also has the desired regulatory approvals from FCC, CE and RoHS.
The new category has the ability to simultaneously connect several DVI (digital video interface) video sources and switch between them on a single DVI video display.
This type of switch is called the DVI Switch. This device is also available with an audio option. Since it combines DVI interface with audio, a user no longer needs to have separate setups for display and audio. It can output sound and video signals from 4 DVI or analog video sources on a single DVI display and set of multimedia speakers. These switches have LED display for easy status monitoring and have a built in Amplification circuitry to make sure that signal doesn’t degrade even when extended to long distances. They support Windows and Mac host systems.
These switchers are an ideal accessory for home theaters, multi media and digital signage applications. With the help of the Video Switch, a user can present information from many computers to a single device simultaneously.
