Product families
Five families, one supply contact
KVM, routing, extension, capture and docking are sold as separate families but they meet in the same rack. Buying them from one manufacturer removes the compatibility argument between two suppliers.
| If the problem is | Family | Typical configuration |
|---|---|---|
| One operator, several hosts | KVM switches | 2–16 hosts, one or two displays, shared USB peripherals |
| Many sources, many displays | Matrices & splitters | 4x4 to 16x16, 4K60, panel/IR/RS-232/network control |
| Display further than copper allows | Extenders | Cat5e/6 or fibre, 40 m to several km |
| Signal has to enter a computer | Capture & conversion | USB capture, HDMI/SDI conversion, scaling |
| A laptop has to drive the desk | Type-C docks | Dual display, PD pass-through, ethernet, readers |
Specifications below are the capability ranges we build to. Model numbers, datasheets and current pricing are sent on request — we do not publish a catalogue that goes stale.
Family 01
KVM switches
One keyboard, one mouse, one or two displays across multiple hosts. Desktop, rack and network variants, with USB peripheral sharing and hotkey or panel switching.
- Hosts2, 4, 8, 16
- DisplaysSingle, dual (extended or mirrored)
- VideoUp to 4K60, EDID managed
- SwitchingPanel, hotkey, RS-232, network
Confirm before quoting
- Number of hosts and whether they are added over time
- Dual display: extended desktop or mirrored pair
- Peripherals beyond keyboard and mouse
- Video standard the hosts actually output
- Whether switching time is visible to the operator
Family 02
Matrices & splitters
A splitter sends one source to several displays. A matrix sends any input to any output. Most video wall projects need the second one, and most buyers ask for the first by mistake.
- Routing4x4 up to 16x16
- Video4K60 on working ports
- ControlPanel, IR, RS-232, network
- ExtrasEDID management, quad view, splicing
Confirm before quoting
- Input count now, and the count in two years
- Display count and native resolution of each
- Control method the room can actually offer
- Whether the wall needs splicing or quad view
- Whether audio follows the video route
Family 03
Extenders
Distance and resolution trade against each other. We quote the pair, not the distance alone, because a figure printed on a box is measured under ideal conditions.
- Cat5e/640 m at 1080p to 70 m class links
- FibreHundreds of metres to several kilometres
- PowerOne-sided PSU where the run allows
- ControlIR / RS-232 pass-through on selected models
Confirm before quoting
- Actual cable length, including service loops
- Resolution and refresh rate expected at the far end
- Cable already installed, or supplied with the project
- Whether the far end needs USB or control signals
- Whether the run passes near power distribution
Family 04
Capture & conversion
Capture brings video into a computer; conversion changes the interface on the way to a display. They solve different problems and are often quoted together for hybrid rooms.
- CaptureUSB 3.0 class, 1080p60 / 4K30 variants
- ConversionHDMI, SDI, DisplayPort, VGA bridges
- ScalingFixed or adaptive output per model
- AudioEmbedded or de-embedded by model
Confirm before quoting
- Source interface and resolution at the wall plate
- Software the capture device has to work with
- Latency tolerance for live use
- Audio path: separate, embedded or both
- Whether HDCP-protected content is involved
Family 05
Type-C docks
Port count sells; bandwidth decides. Two displays plus ethernet plus a card reader share one link, and the host platform sets the ceiling.
- Ports6-in-1 to 12-in-1
- DisplaySingle 4K60 or dual display by platform
- PowerPD pass-through per model
- NetworkGigabit ethernet on selected models
Confirm before quoting
- Host platform and its DisplayPort / Thunderbolt support
- One screen or two, and at what resolution
- Charger wattage that has to pass through
- Whether the dock travels or stays on a desk
- Retail packaging requirements for the sales channel
Tell us which family and what it has to do
One form covers all five families. Datasheets and certification reports are sent with the reply.
Send one requirement, get one model shortlist
Interfaces, quantity and distance are enough for a first answer. Datasheets, certification reports and live pricing come with it.
Family selection questions
How do we choose between a matrix and a splitter?
One source to many screens is a splitter. Many sources to many screens, with switching, is a matrix. If the screens must show different content at the same time, only the matrix works.
When is an extender better than a longer cable?
Once the run approaches or passes the reliable limit of the cable type. A transmitter, a run and a receiver are more predictable over 20–30 m than a passive cable of the same length, and the distance is expressed per resolution.
Can several families be ordered together?
Yes. Mixed orders of different families are normal, and a single shipment with one contact for the whole signal chain keeps the interfaces consistent.