Aurora, OH: Network Technologies Inc (NTI) today announced the addition of the XTENDEX® 4K 18Gbps HDMI Extender Over IP via One LC Singlemode/Multimode Fiber Optic Cable to its popular line of video extenders. The extender locates an Ultra-HD 4Kx2K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI display, audio, IR, and RS232 up to 24.8 miles (40 kilometers) away from an HDMI source using a single LC singlemode fiber optic strand or 1,640 feet (500 meters) using LC multimode fiber optic cable.

Each ST-IPFO4K18GB-LC 4K 18Gbps HDMI Extender Over IP consists of a local unit that connects to an HDMI source and a local display via the HDMI loop output, and a remote unit that connects to an HDMI display. The local and remote units can be connected together for a Point-to-Point connection via Fiber Optic Cable or a Point-to-Many connection via a 10G SFP network switch. Support for multiple transmitters requires a managed 10G SFP network switch.

HDMI features supported include: HDMI 2.0; 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit Deep Color; Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos, LPCM 7.1CH, DTS 5.1, and DTS:X; RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, and YCbCr 4:2:0; Bandwidth up to 600 Mhz (18Gbps); 3D (1080p @60Hz); Support for CEC (consumer electronic control) compatible devices; and HDR10. The unit supports HDMI-embedded digital audio and ARC audio extraction via Toslink connection, bi-directional IR control from input and output locations, and full-duplex RS232 up to 115200 baud. Mounting brackets are included for easy surface/wall mounting.

Available for immediate sale, the ST-IPFO4K18GB-LC transmitter/receiver set costs $970 and the ST-IPFO4K18GB-R-LC receiver costs $485.

For more information on the ST-IPFO4K18GB-LC 4K 18Gbps HDMI Extender Over IP via One LC Singlemode/Multimode Fiber Optic Cable, visit www.networktechinc.com/4k-hdmi-ip-fiber-extender.html