[SatNews] Reliability is critical in routing signals, something that Quintech has put careful thought into and delivered solutions. Quintech Electronics and Communications Inc., launched its new 64 x 64 Touch Screen RF Matrix Router with Q-ROUTE and Q-SENSE, which they shared with the world at IBC 2010 in Amsterdam.

The QE3 features a compact 64 x 64 RF matrix router in 6 RU with Q-ROUTE and Q-SENSE technology providing maximum reliability. Q-ROUTE provides internal signal path redundancy by automatically re-routing around a failed signal path. Q-SENSE provides external signal path redundancy by automatic switching of back-up input signals.

The QE3 is a full fan-out, non-blocking RF Matrix Switch where any input can be routed to any or all outputs. The QE3 is highly scalable and can easily be expanded to a 1024 x 1024. Hot-swappable input /output cards, power supplies, and redundant control cards offer the highest level of reliability and facilitate easy replacement of failed components. The large display touch screen and embedded web browser allow front panel access to the switch or remotely via PC. The RF level at the inputs and outputs is monitored to facilitate trouble shooting network interfaces. The programmable automatic gain control (AGC) and attenuation on all inputs allows the user to adjust input signal level for optimum performance.