Welcome to the Key Digita®l Knowledge Center
Effective product development is only achieved when technical achievement is combined with direction that can be realized only through a vision that begins and ends with our customers’ needs. Here, we present technical white papers aimed at educating our customers about core technologies driving our innovative products.
  • Hosted by Mike Tsinberg – Founder and President of Key Digital, holder of 40 HDTV patents
  • “Father of DVD” - Developed architecture and system software for world first Digital Video Disk (DVD) MPEG2 based authoring system - key DVD enabling technology
  • Participated with Emmy Award Winner for DVD technology development
  • 2009 Inductee as one of the Top 200 Pioneers of HDTV by the Academy of DTV Pioneers (CEA)
  • SMPTE fellow
  • click to view Mike Tsinberg's resume
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Technical White Papers
Analog Matrix Switching vs. ATSC Encoder Matrix Switching
Two methods of analog matrix switching, traditional baseband analog switching method and the ATSC compressed method, which are used in commercial installations, recently warranted an important comparison.
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HDMI Digital Versus Analog Component Large Distribution Systems for Digital Signage and Retail Applications
Comparison of Analog Component Daisy Chain Video Distribution System versus HDMI Digital Video Distribution Systemin Digital Signage and Retail Applications.
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HDMI Over IP vs. HDMI Matrix Switching using CAT6/STP
Although TCP/IP networks are typically used for applications such as Data, Voice, and some low quality video, using TCP/IP for high quality HDMI video connectivity has some potential drawbacks which we will try and outline here.
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3D Features of the HDMI 1.4 Format
The world of 3D Digital technology is upon us and we have to understand and implement new changes in order to go forward with 3D. An overview of the 3D features of the HDMI1.4 format with detailed look at 3D signal bandwidth requirements and format support.
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Comparison of HDMI 1.0-1.3 and HDMI 1.4 usages
for the Commercial and Residential Markets
An in-depth look at history of the HDMI versions released up to this date, the features delivered in each version, and the use of these features in each respective HDMI standard.
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How to Make HDMI Plug & Play Instead of Plug & Pray
Many professional installers of AV equipment are calling HDMI Plug and Pray instead of Plug and Play. What is the reason behind such a degrading name? The digital connectivity predecessors to HDMI, DVI and VGA, were proven to be reliable Video connections. So what happened?...
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Why Upgrade Your Installation with CAT5 cables
CAT5 is a very popular and simple connection that can be used for every possible signal distribution throughout your installation. CAT5 cable and its variations, CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT7, are an inexpensive and functional solution that, with proper installation and the right technology, can make vast improvements in your A/V installation...
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