Extron starts shipping the DSC DP-HD A, a high-performance HDCP-compliant scaler able to convert DisplayPort signals to HDMI, with scaling at multiple output rates up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2K.

It accepts DisplayPort signals at up to 3840x2160 @ 30Hz with reduced blanking. Advanced Extron signal processing features 1080i interlacing and Deep Colour processing, while integrator-friendly additions include auto-memory presets, on-screen display, test patterns, EDID Minder, stereo audio de-embedding and a DisplayPort input loop-through.

The Zigen POE-70 is a 70m HDMI extender (using HDBaseT) over single UTP/STP, with IR, RS232 and PoE (48V), which the company claims is ideal for projects demanding 24/7 operation.

It provides a complete solution for detection and powering of PoE IEEE 802.3af devices such as the ZIG-POE-70-RX. The solution safely detects, classifies and provides 48V up to 13W power to RX devices connected to the HDBaseT port.

Sonos launches what it says is its most powerful wireless accessory yet-- the Boost, a device similar to the Bridge providing up to 50% greater wireless range for any Sonos system.

It carries 3 internal antennas which Sonos says help neutralise interference from other consumer electronics that might cause dropouts, ensuring the music plays on even in the most challenging wifi conditions.

It also provides a means to wirelessly connect the Sonos Playbar with Sub and rear speakers.

HDanywhere launches the mHub 4K, a 4K-ready HDBaseT-Lite 4x4 matrix promising to deliver pixel-perfect 4K/UHD video at ranges of up to 40m, as well as HD range of up to 70m, from 4 sources to up to 4 displays.

Two additional mirrored outputs are also available from the matrix itself. 4K support includes 24 and @30Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling, and up to @60Hz at 4:2:0, and HDCP 2.2 copy protection will be available from January 2015.

Installers can manage and administer the matrix via web browser on PC, tablet or smartphone. Other features include webOS, CEC matrix and display control, RS232 connectivity for 3rd party integration, fast switching and PoH receivers.

Extron announces the DTP T HWP 231 D and DTP T HWP 331 D, single-gang Decora-style transmitters sending HDMI, audio, bi-directional RS-232 and IR signals over shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products.

The DTP T HWP 231 D extends signals up to 70m, while the DTP T HWP 331 D extends signals up to 100m. Both handle PC video at up to 2560x1600, HDTV 1080p/60 Deep Colour and 4K resolutions, together with analog stereo audio, over the same shielded twisted pair cable.

Further features include remote power, bi-directional RS-232 and IR pass-through for remote AV device control. The transmitters also offer an HDBaseT output mode for further integration with HDBaseT-enabled displays.

According to Extron the one-gang form factor provides maximum space efficiency in wall mount, floor box and furniture mount applications, as well as the convenience of placing input connections exactly where required.

Samsung announces the development of 60GHz wifi technology-- enabling wireless data transmission speeds of up to 4.6Gbps (or 575MB per second), a five-fold increase over the current 866Mbps maximum.

The company says it allows the transfer of a 1GB movie in less than 3 seconds, as well as real-time uncompressed HD video streaming from mobile devices to TVs.

According to Samsung the 802.11ad 60GHz wifi technology eliminates co-channel interference regardless the number of devices using the same network in order to maintain maximum speeds and remove the gap between theoretical and actual speeds. How so? Via the use of "micro beam-forming control technology" optimizing the communications module in less than 1/3000 seconds.