Extron has released the XTP II CP HD 8K I/O Boards, the world’s first 8K switching system which accepts HDMI 2.1 data rates up to 40.1Gbps, enabling support of uncompressed 8K video with HDR.

These HDCP 2.3-compliant boards provide input equalisation and output re-clocking and feature connections for powering active, Ultra High Speed HDMI cables. The XTP II CP HD 8K I/O Boards leverage the 50Gbps backplane of XTP II CrossPoint Series matrix switchers to deliver a future-proof AV infrastructure that supports convenient growth and upgrade without needing to replace equipment.

“We are excited to be first to the market with uncompressed 8K switching and distribution products,” Extron vice president of worldwide sales and marketing Casey Hall says.

“XTP II CrossPoint matrix switchers have always supported the high data rate of HDMI 2.1. Now with the introduction of our new 8K HDMI I/O boards, existing systems and new designs will now support 8K and other combinations of high resolutions, refresh rates and colour bit depths for unmatched performance.”

The XTP II CrossPoint Series matrix switchers deliver the highest level of performance in the industry, providing unmatched, high performance routing of video, audio, bidirectional control and Ethernet in a future-ready integrated solution.