Matrox Debuts Avio F120 KVM Extender to Drive Uncompressed Dual-DVI, Peripherals Using Single Fibre-Optic Cable up to 2000 Meters

Matrox Debuts Avio F120 KVM Extender to Drive Uncompressed Dual-DVI, Peripherals Using Single Fibre-Optic Cable up to 2000 Meters

MONTREAL, April 12, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
          - High-bandwidth solution extends two DVI video, keyboard, mouse, and USB
                            for high-performance applications

    Matrox Graphics Inc. today unveiled Matrox(R) Avio(TM) F120, the first in a new line
of fibre-optic KVM extenders designed for graphics-intensive and visualisation
applications. The Avio F120 transmitter and receiver pair extends two single-link DVI
video, keyboard, mouse, audio, and USB HID devices from the host system by up to 2000 m
(6562 ft) using a single duplex LC-LC fibre-optic cable. The uncompressed fibre-optic
transmission maintains graphics performance and full frame-rate HD video playback with no
latency at the remote station, while the computer remains safely secured in a
climate-controlled machine room for enhanced security and easier IT maintenance.
Furthermore, the Avio F120's system-agnostic design and wide-ranging OS compatibility
facilitate true plug-and-play deployment in industrial process control, oil and gas, 3D
design and visualisation, government, and military environments.

    Matrox will be showcasing the Avio F120 KVM extender at NAB 2012 in booth# SL5115,
from April 16-19, 2012.

    "Matrox Avio F120 can separate the system's I/O functionality from the system to
reliably meet distance, security, safety, multi-display, and performance requirements,"
said Caroline Injoyan, Business Development Manager at Matrox Graphics, Inc. "The Avio
F120 uses just one fibre-optic cable to transmit all I/O signals from the host computer to
the remote dual-monitor station, drastically simplifying installation while enabling an
uncompromised user experience, which are essential in high-performance applications."

    Additional Matrox Avio F120 features:

   
    - Extends two single-link DVI video with maximum resolutions of 1920x1200
      per display or one dual-link DVI video at 2560x1600
    - Supports maximum distances of 300 m (984 ft) in Multi-mode and 2000 m (6,562
      ft) in Single-mode via an optional upgrade
    - Includes USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors, and multiple USB HID ports
    - Enables a secondary user on the transmitter unit to access the host computer
      for maintenance or to share the remote desktop on a collaborative video wall
    - DDC compliance and advanced EDID management for reliable communication between
      the remote displays and host system
    - Compatible with Microsoft(R) Windows(R), Linux(R), Unix, and Mac OS(R) X
      operating systems

    Availability

    The new Matrox Avio F120 KVM extender is available as of May 2012. For more
information, visit http://www.matrox.com/graphics/aviof120 or contact
graphics@matrox.com.

   
    - Avio F120 Transmitter
      Part number: AV-F120TXF
    - Avio F120 Receiver
      Part number: AV-F120RXF

    About Matrox Graphics Inc.

    Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professional
markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing, and dedicated customer
support make our solutions the premier choice in industries that require stable,
high-reliability products. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company
headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with representation and offices in the Americas,
Europe, and Asia.

   
    Contact:
    Steve Choi
    +1-514-822-6000 2540
    schoi@matrox.com

Source: Matrox Graphics Inc.