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Multi-channel Standard Definition H.264 Encoder Electra-5400 (ELC-5400) Technical Specifications

The Electra-5400 is the world's first 1-RU full-resolution multi-channel standard definition MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) encoder, produced by Harmonic in 2006. As a leader in advanced digital television solutions, Harmonic has deployed tens of thousands of encoders serving countless users worldwide.
Basic Configuration
DiviCom Electra 5400 is a four-channel standard definition MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) third-generation encoder hardware platform, MP@L3.
Video Specifications
Video Processing: Forward Preview Video Processing;
Video Input Filtering: Noise Reduction, Temporal Filtering Dynamic Compensation (MCTF), Texture Filtering Edge Adaptation, Non-linear Spatial Filtering, Noise Level Estimation;
Video low resolution:            96x96, 128x96, 192x192
Video Resolution: Vertical 576 (PAL), 480 (NTSC), Horizontal 720, 704, 640, 544, 528, 480, 352
Encoding Bitrate:                  0.3 ~ 15Mbps (4:2:0 VBR), 0.3 ~ 15Mbps (CBR), 0.3 ~ 15Mbps (Capped VBR)
VBI support: WST (Teletext), Reverse WST, WSS, VPS, AFD,
Digital Program Insertion (DPI): Triggered by SCTE-104 and SCTE-35
Audio Specifications
Audio Channels: 3 embedded digital stereo audio tracks or 1 Dolby track per video
Audio Formats: MPEG Layer 2, Dolby Digital (AC-3), AAC, HE-AAC;
Analog-to-Digital Conversion Precision: 24 bits
Analog Input Level Adjustment: -18 ~ +4 dBµ, step size 0.5 dBµ;
Operating Modes: Mono, Dual Channel, Stereo, Joint Stereo,
Encoding Bitrate: MPEG Layer 2: 56 ~ 384 Kbps,
Dolby Digital (AC-3): 56 ~ 448 Kbps
AAC: 32 ~ 384 Kbps
HE-AAC: 32 ~ 128 Kbps
Sampling Frequency:            32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
THD + N: < 0.05% (at 1 kHz and at a sampling frequency of 48 kHz)
Frequency response:                    < 3dB (20Hz ~ 20kHz, at 384Kbps / 48kHz)
Input and Output
Video Input: Up to 4 channels of serial digital SDI
Audio Input: Embedded audio, additional 2 to 10 pairs of AES/EBU or S-PDIF digital or analog (balanced/unbalanced) stereo
Audio and Video Output: MPEG-2 TS over UDP/IP (redundant backup of 100/1000BaseT),
ProMPEG FEC, IGMP V3, DVB-H RTP/UDP/IP packets, DVB-ASI output (optional)
System Management
NMX Digital Service Manager, web-based graphical interface, front panel control
Power Requirements
Input voltage range: 85-132VAC or 170-264VAC, 42-60 VDC
AC Frequency: 47-63Hz
Typical power: 75W per channel
Environmental Requirements
System Cooling: 9 fans, front intake, side exhaust
Operating temperature:        32-122℉/0-50℃
Storage temperature:        -4-176℉/-20-80℃
Operating humidity:        <95% non-condensing
Electromagnetic Compatibility: FCC Part 15 Class A CE mark (EN 55022 Class A, EN50082-1:1997)
Structural Parameters
Dimensions: 1.75 inches (H) × 19 inches (W) × 24 inches (D) 4.45 cm (H) × 48.26 cm (W) × 60.69 cm (D)
Weight: 11 kg