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Maxiva™ UAXT Multi-Compact / VAXT Multi-Compact
UHF/VHF Low Power Multi-Transmitter / Transposer / Gap Filler
OVERVIEW
The new Maxiva UAXT/VAXT Multi-Compact family of UHF & VHF solid-state Transmitters, Transposers (Translators) and on-channel Gap Fillers expands upon the proven foundation of GatesAir low-power systems and PowerSmart® high-efficiency technology.
Today’s broadcasters and network operators are continually searching for more efficient and economical approaches for providing reliable over-the-air transmission. When several DTV channels can be consolidated into one common transmission site, the cost and space requirements for individual equipment per channel can often be very significant. The innovative Multi-Compact architecture allows the possibility of many configurations, with up to 8 independent low power transmitters, transposers or gap fillers, to be configured into a single space-saving chassis. The Maxiva Multi-Compact provides pre-filter power levels up to 15W per module, in a compact and convenient 4RU 19” rack mount package.
Designed for digital or analog broadcasting, the Maxiva Multi-Compact is a platform available in Transmitter, Transposer or SFN Gap Filler configurations for DVB-T/H, DVB-T2, ATSC, ATSC-MDTV, ISDB-Tb and analog networks. The Maxiva Multi-Compact can be configured for up to 8 independent systems, or as N+1, N+2 or N+1/M+1 configurations.
Instead of investing into several separate transmitter units, as well as complex and costly redundancy management systems, broadcasters or network operators can now simply invest into a single 4RU Multi-Compact transmitter and operate up to 7 channels with +1 redundancy in a single compact unit.
Main Features of Maxiva™ UAXT Multi-Compact / VAXT Multi-Compact
Maxiva Multi-Compact Platform:
- Up to 15 Watts average power per module
- High efficiency broadband amplifier technology
- Extremely compact 4RU 19” rack mount chassis
- Single chassis configurable for up to 7+1, or 6+2 redundancy configurations
- Several Input interfaces for each transmitter module:
- 1 x ASI input (TS, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M)
- 1 x GbE input (TS over IP)
- Optional: 1 x DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input per slot (including CAM interface and multi-stream capabilities)
- Optional: 1 x RF receiver input for repeater/gap-filler configuration
- DVB-T/H/T2, ISDB-T/Tb, DAB/DAB+/T-DMB, ATSC and analog modulations fully supported
- Embedded ASI and RF Matrix for redundancy management of each transmitter module
- Embedded Re-Multiplexer/Layer Combiner/TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter for ISDB-Tb
- Adaptive pre-correction circuits
- 2 x hot swappable high stability GPS / GLONASS receivers with battery
- 2 x hot swappable power supplies
- SNMP, Web Interface and Touch Screen display
UAXT / VAXT Multi-Compact – Primary Components
- Multi-Compact Chassis, 4RU, with 8 slots, to be fitted with plug-in transmitters/transposer/gap filler modules for N+1 or N+2 configurations. Includes 1 power supply, 1 GPS / GLONASS receiver and RF output matrix.
- 15 W UHF Digital TV transmitter plug-in module., with 1x ASI, 1x GbE inputs and ASI matrix (up to 8 per chassis)
- 15 W UHF Digital TV transposer/gap-filler plug-in with echo cancellation
Standard Options & Accessories
- Redundant power supply option (Hot-swappable unit)
- Redundant GPS / GLONASS receiver option (Plug-in board)
- 26 dB LNA GPS / GLONASS antenna. includes mounting kit and 25 meters coaxial cable
- DVB-S/S2 integrated receiver board per slot, single and multi-stream, with CAM slot
- RF integrated receiver board for transposer/gap-filler operation
- DVB-S/S2 integrated input matrix for N+1 or N+2 configuration
- RF integrated input matrix for N+1 or N+2 configuration
- Software option for ISDB-Tb Remux/Layer combiner/ TS to BTS (188 to 204 byte) converter
- Dual-cast software option, adds DVB-T modulation
- Dual-cast software option, adds DVB-T2 modulation
- Dual-cast software option, adds ISDB-T modulation
- Dual-cast software option, adds ATSC modulation
Main Features of Maxiva™ UAXT Multi-Compact / VAXT Multi-Compact
Maxiva Multi-Compact Platform:
- Up to 15 Watts average power per module
- High efficiency broadband amplifier technology
- Extremely compact 4RU 19” rack mount chassis
- Single chassis configurable for up to 7+1, or 6+2 redundancy configurations
- Several Input interfaces for each transmitter module:
- 1 x ASI input (TS, BTS, T2MI, SMPTE-310M)
- 1 x GbE input (TS over IP)
- Optional: 1 x
Product Literature
- Data Sheet for Maxiva™ UAXT Multi-Compact / VAXT Multi-Compact [pdf, 2 MB]
- Presentations
- TV Network Planning: SFN Design Guidelines, Gap Fillers, and SFN’s Applications 5/14/2020 [pdf, 8 MB]
- Digital Radio: A Review of the Latest Standards - HDRadio, DAB, and DRM 5/5/2020 [pdf, 4 MB]
- DAB: Complete Solutions for Total Network Deployment 4/28/2020 [pdf, 5 MB]
- Flexible Low-Power TV Transmission Systems 4/16/2020 [pdf, 7 MB]
- ISDB-T Workshop 3/12/2015 [pdf, 6 MB]
- Press Releases
- Media Update Alert: GatesAir Sets Sights on NAB Show Express 5/12/2020
- GatesAir and Pinnacle Communications Accelerate Nigerian Digital Switchover Initiative 9/6/2019
- GatesAir to Unveil New DAB Radio Innovations at IBC2019 9/3/2019
- GatesAir to Unveil Expanded TV Transmission Product Family at IBC2019 8/21/2019
- GatesAir Brings Over-The-Air Leadership Message to BroadcastAsia 2019 6/11/2019
- GatesAir Acquires ONEtastic 5/31/2019
- GatesAir Introduces Maxiva Compact High-Efficiency Digital TV Solutions 2/19/2015
- GatesAir Introduces Maxiva Compact High-Efficiency Digital TV Solutions 9/12/2014
Product Literature
- Data Sheet for Maxiva™ UAXT Multi-Compact / VAXT Multi-Compact [pdf, 2 MB]
- Presentations
- TV Network Planning: SFN Design Guidelines, Gap Fillers, and SFN’s Applications 5/14/2020 [pdf, 8 MB]
- Digital Radio: A Review of the Latest Standards - HDRadio, DAB, and DRM 5/5/2020 [pdf, 4 MB]
- DAB: Complete Solutions for Total Network Deployment 4/28/2020 [pdf, 5 MB]
- Press Releases
Press and Accolades
Awards
Articles
- GatesAir sets sights on NAB Show Express (Broadcast & CableSat, 5/14/2020)
- GatesAir Sets Sights on NAB Show Express (IABM, 5/14/2020)
Press and Accolades
Awards
Articles
- GatesAir sets sights on NAB Show Express (Broadcast & CableSat, 5/14/2020)
- GatesAir Sets Sights on NAB Show Express (IABM, 5/14/2020)
- GatesAir Sets Sights on NAB Show Express (InBroadcast, 5/13/2020)
- GatesAir to present its latest news and educational content on NAB Show Express (TM Broadcast, 5/12/2020)
- Latest GatesAir Virtual Events (InBroadcast, 5/12/2020)
- A Look Inside Italy’s Digital Radio Rollout (Radio World, 3/10/2020)
- GatesAir And Pinnacle Communications Accelerate Nigerian Digital Switchover Initiative (Broadcast & CableSat, 9/10/2019)
- ONEtastic acquisition expands range of high-efficiency DAB Radio transmitters and solutions (Broadcast Film & Video, 9/3/2019)
- GatesAir, Pinnacle Communications Sign Pact On Expanded Digital TV Switch Over (The Independent, 9/1/2019)
- GatesAir, Nigerian firm sign pact on expanded digital TV switch over (ThisDay, 9/1/2019)
- GatesAir, Nigerian firm sign pact on expanded digital TV switch over (Herald-Whig, 8/31/2019)
- GatesAir To Unveil Expanded TV Transmission Family At IBC (TVNewsCheck, 8/21/2019)
- GatesAir Adds To TV Transmission Product Range (InBroadcast, 8/21/2019)
- GatesAir in BroadcastAsia 2019 (TM Broadcast, 6/11/2019)
- GatesAir acquires ONEtastic (Radio World, 6/3/2019)
- GatesAir acquires Italy’s ONEtastic (Broadcast Film & Video, 6/3/2019)
- GatesAir acquires ONEtastic (TM Broadcast, 6/3/2019)
- BARIX, Dielectric, GatesAir, StreamGuys & ENCO at NABshow (RadioInfo, 4/9/2019)
- The Challenge of DVB-T2 (Content+Technology ANZ, 8/30/2018)
- Meet the DAB+ Pavilion exhibitors at ABU DBS (WorldDAB Eureka, 2/26/2018)
- WorldDAB Saves Spot at IBC2017 (Radio World, 8/14/2017)
- DAB+ in the spotlight at ABU DBS (WorldDAB Eureka!, 3/1/2017)
- GatesAir Debuts Efficient, Compact Gap-Fillers (The Broadcast Bridge, 4/30/2015)
- GatesAir- Introduces Maxiva Compact High-Efficiency Digital TV Solutions (Broadcast Media Communications, 2/27/2015)
- GatesAir presenta las soluciones Maxiva Compact de Alta Eficacia (Newsline Report, 2/23/2015)
- GatesAir introduces Maxiva compact high-efficiency digital TV solutions (TM Broadcast International, 2/20/2015)
- GatesAir Introduces Compact Maxiva Gap-Filler Transmitters (TV Technology, 2/19/2015)
- Solid-State Transmitters: A Conversation with Rich Redmond (TV Technology, 2/13/2015)
- GatesAir introduce Compact Maxiva de alta eficiencia para soluciones de televisión digital (pg. 35) (R&TA (Radio y televisión americana), 2/1/2015)