HDBaseT enables consumers and installers to reduce installation time and costs by using a single Cat 5e/6 cable to deliver uncompressed HD video, audio controls, Ethernet and up to 100W of power. Savant’s SmartLink output and receiving modules can transmit audio and video signals up to 1080p over Cat 5e/6 cable lengths of up to 100m using HDBaseT technology.

“HDBaseT provides a competitive advantage in delivering an advanced end-to-end solution with our suite of monitoring and diagnostic systems,” explains Savant corporate strategy and business development executive vice president Jim Carroll.

“Savant understands the need to simplify installation and interoperability. HDBaseT allows our highly advanced diagnostic systems to be easily integrated,” he adds.

“HDBaseT provides professional integrators a simple and cost-effective solution for today’s connectivity issues that is also future-proof,” says HDBaseT Alliance marketing chair Micha Risling.

“Savant’s decision to join the Alliance and integrate HDBaseT into its products will fuel the growth of the ever-expanding HDBaseT product ecosystem.”

Savant’s SmartLink Modules include output modules available in both 2 and 4-port versions. The receiving module comes in a wall plate form factor with Ethernet, HDMI and control outputs all accessible from the front panel of the device. SmartLink Modules break out the power, Ethernet and control protocol components of HDBaseT, directing them to a separate cable. The HDBaseT technology is a HD multimedia content delivery standard ideal for home entertainment systems and business applications. HDBaseT can connect all the entertainment devices in a setting through its 5Play feature set, converging uncompressed full HD digital video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, up to 100W of power and various control signals through a single 100m Cat 5e/6 cable with RJ45 connectors.