10 Bit Analog Composite and SDI In/Output Frame Synchronizer and TBC
By: FOR-A
Video and Audio Systems for Broadcast Post-Production, and Professional Video

FOR-A : FA-145
Description
The For-A FA-145 is a powerful time base corrector and frame synchronizer for a variety of closed circuit and broadcast applications. It accepts an analog composite, SD-SDI and outputs a processed composite, SD-SDI signal.
Features
FA-145 features include:
- Supreme composite to/from digital component converter.
- Line synchronizer mode (for minimal delay).
- 10-bit 4:2:2 component system adopted for internal signal processing.
- SD-SDI ANC data signal pass through.
- SD-SDI signal EDH enable/disable.
- Monitoring analog composite output available.
Specifications
Video Format | 525/60 (NTSC) or 625/50 (PAL) (Auto detect) |
Video Input | Selectable as below |
Analog composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω BNC x 1 | |
Digital component: 270 Mbps, 75Ω, BNC x 1 | |
Genlock Input |
BB: NTSC: 0.429 Vp-p/PAL: 0.45 Vp-p 75Ω, BNC x 1 |
Video Output | Analog composite: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, BNC x 1 (for monitoring)* |
Digital component: 270 Mbps, 75Ω, BNC x 2 | |
Signal Processing | 4:2:2 component |
Correction Range | 2 fields (field inversion prevented) |
Sampling Frequency | Y: 13.5 MHz, C: 6.75 MHz |
Quantization | 10-bit |
Frequency Response | 100 kHz - 4.2 MHz: -0.5 dB - +0.5 dB, 4.2 MHz - 5.0 MHz: -1.0 dB - +1.0 dB, roll off above 5.0 MHz (NTSC) |
100 kHz - 5.0 MHz: -0.5 dB - +0.5 dB, 5.0 MHz - 5.5 MHz: -1.0 dB - +1.0 dB, roll off above 5.5 MHz (PAL) | |
S/N Ratio | 56 dB |
DG/DP | 1.5% / 1.5º (APL: 50%) |
K-Factor (2T Pulse) | Less than 1% |
H/V Tilt | Less than 1% |
Proc Amp | Video Level: -3 dB to +3 dB Chroma Level: -3 dB to +3 dB Setup Level: -15 IRE to +15 IRE Chroma Phase: -30º to +30º |
Genlock Phase Control | H phase: -2 µs to +2 µs |
Temperature / Humidity | 10ºC to 40ºC / 30% to 90% (no condensation) |
Power | 100 V AC to 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz |
Consumption | 25 VA (16 W) at 100 V AC, 30 VA (16 W) at 220 V AC |
Dimensions / Weight | 212 (W) x 44 (H) x 350 (D) mm / 2.5 kg |
Accessories | Operation manual, AC cord |
Option | Single mount or dual mount rack brackets |
Resources & Documents
fa-145.pdf | Datasheet |