Analog Frame Synchronizer & TBC
By: FOR-A
Video and Audio Systems for Broadcast Post-Production, and Professional Video

FOR-A : UFM-128FS
Description
The FOR-A UFM 128FS is a module-type frame synchronizer. The UFM128FS is the world’s first 14-bit digital encoder/decoder is used to provide unparalleled image quality.
Features
→ World’s first 14-bit internal processing frame synchronizer.→ Analog composite 1 input and 4 outputs.
→ NTSC/PAL automatic detection.
→ Digital 3-line adaptive comb filter processing.
→ Full frame memory to prevent picture field inversion during processing.
→ Wide range genlock capability, almost any video signal can be genlocked.
→ Proc Amp function. (video level, chroma level, setup level and chroma phase)
→ Setup Level = -15 IRE to 15 IRE / Chroma Phase = -30° to 30°
Specifications
4 | 2:2 component internal signal processing. |
Video Formats | NTSC or PAL (Auto detect) |
Video Input | Analog composite = 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω, BNC x 1 |
Genlock Input | BB - NTSC = 0.429 Vp-p; BB - PAL = 0.45 Vp-p; 75Ω or loop-through (internal selection), BNC x 1 |
Video Output | Analog composite = 1.0 Vp-p 75Ω, BNC x 4 |
Signal Processing | 4:2:2 component |
Correction Range | 2 fields (field inversion prevented) |
Sampling Frequency | Y = 13.5 MHz; C = 6.75 MHz |
Quantization | 14-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 | 60 dB |
DG / DP | 1% / 1° (APL = 50%) |
K-Factor | 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 |
Genlock Phase Control | H Phase = -2 µs to 2 µs; SC Phase = -180° to 180°; H Position = -2 µs to 2 µs; V Position = -128 line to 127 line |
Temperature | 10°C to 40°C |
Humidity | 30% to 90% (no condensation) |
Power | Supplied from UFM frame, 12 V DC to 24 V DC |
Consumption | 10 VA (10 W) |
Dimensions | 106 (W) x 303 (D) mm (Front board); 106 (W) x 66.1 (D) mm (Rear board) |
Weight | 0.5 kg |
Slot Requirement | 1 slot |