Extron Electronics announced today the FOX T UWP 302, a two-input fiber optic transmitter for long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI, RGBHV or HD component video and stereo audio signals over fiber optic cabling. Extron says this Decora-style wall plate transmitter uses all digital technology to provide perfect pixel-for-pixel transmission of images up to 1920×1200, including HDTV 1080p/60. Analog signals are digitized to ensure high quality transmission. The transmitter also provides a host of integrator-friendly features, such as EDID Minder, Key Minder, audio embedding with gain and attenuation control, auto-input switching and real-time system monitoring.

The FOX T UWP 302 occupies a three-gang space, and is available in multimode and singlemode models.

As part of the line of FOX Series fiber optic products, this transmitter is compatible with FOX Series HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI and VGA receivers. The FOX T UWP 302 can also be used in combination with FOX Series matrix switchers for HDCP-compliant signal distribution systems up to 1000×1000 and larger.