A routing switcher is a full crosspoint matrix that routes any input to any output in real time — it is the core signal management device in a broadcast facility. A signal distribution system like the Utah Scientific UDS combines the flexibility of multi-rate digital switching with the economy of a distribution amplifier — optimised for taking one or more input signals and distributing them to many output destinations economically and efficiently.

Use the UDS for secondary distribution tasks downstream of the routing core — feeding monitors, multi-viewers, encode points, or secondary equipment. Use a full routing switcher when you need real-time switching between many different input sources.

The UDS (UTAH-100/UDS) is a modular signal distribution system available in 32, 64, and 144 output configurations. Any input signal can be assigned to any output port, and a 4RU frame feeds 144 output ports at a fraction of the cost and power consumption of traditional DA packages. Handles SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and DVB-ASI with automatic reclocking.

Use the UDS when distributing signals to many destinations downstream of your routing core. Use a full routing switcher when you need real-time switching between many different input sources.

The MAXMUX Multiplexing System combines up to 80 discrete 3G or 1.5G SDI signals into one uncompressed 12G or 6G data stream for transport over a single fiber connection. For facilities using CWDM fiber, MAXMUX increases the maximum number of channels from 18 to 72 — quadrupling utilisation of existing fiber networks without laying new fiber.

Housed in a compact 2RU frame, MAXMUX supports 12G, 3G, HD, and 720p at refresh rates from 23.98Hz to 60Hz, and is compatible with any standard I/O device. The cost saving is direct: more signals over existing fiber means less infrastructure to install, maintain, and replace.

A traditional fixed DA takes one input and provides a fixed number of identical outputs — its configuration is hardware-determined. The UHD DA 12G provides a 16×32 matrix where each output port can be assigned to any input port — configurable as 1×32, 16×2, or any combination in between. One unit adapts to multiple distribution scenarios in the same facility without requiring separate fixed DA units per use case.

The UHD DA supports 1.5G, 3G, and 12G UHD signals, with an optional redundant power supply for mission-critical installations.

The SPG9000 is Utah Scientific's sync generator and timing reference solution for SDI, IP, and hybrid broadcast facilities. It adapts to multiple timing sources:

GNSS  Â·  PTP (IEEE 1588)  Â·  Black Burst  Â·  10MHz  Â·  NTP

It is one of the only sync generators that simultaneously supports legacy SDI timing references and modern IP PTP timing — making it ideal for facilities running both SDI and ST 2110 without requiring separate timing infrastructure for each signal domain. A secure web interface provides remote operation, and an API allows integration with existing management software.

Yes. The UDS, MAXMUX, UHD DA, and SPG9000 are all designed to work with any standard broadcast infrastructure. MAXMUX is compatible with any standard I/O device. The UHD DA accepts any 1.5G, 3G, or 12G UHD signal source. The SPG9000 provides timing references compatible with any SDI or IP-capable device. The UDS handles SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and DVB-ASI from any source.

Facilities running Utah Scientific routers benefit from the tightest integration and a single manufacturer's no-fee 10-year warranty covering the full signal chain — but these products are natural additions to any broadcast facility's infrastructure regardless of router manufacturer.

Yes. The UHD DA 12G supports 1.5G, 3G, and 12G UHD signals in a single configurable unit. This distinguishes it from earlier generation DAs that top out at 3G-SDI, which would require Quad Link configurations to distribute 4K UHD — multiplying the number of DA outputs required per 4K signal by four.

The UHD DA handles 4K UHD on a single port, consistent with the single-link 12G-SDI architecture of Utah Scientific's UHD-12G router lineup. An optional redundant power supply is available for mission-critical installations.

MAXMUX combines signals into one uncompressed 12G or 6G data stream — the word uncompressed is key. Unlike broadcast compression systems that reduce signal quality to achieve transport efficiency, MAXMUX transports the full uncompressed signal data in a multiplexed stream. At the destination, signals are de-multiplexed back to their original discrete form with full signal integrity.

Supported formats include 12G, 3G, HD, and 720p at refresh rates from 23.98Hz to 60Hz. The efficiency gain comes from the multiplexing architecture — packing multiple signals into one transport stream — not from compressing individual signals.

Utah Scientific's no-fee 10-year hardware warranty covers every product in the signal infrastructure lineup — UDS, MAXMUX, UHD DA 12G, and SPG9000 — as well as the full routing product line including the UTAH-400 Series 2, UHD-12G routing switchers, and hybrid routing products.

The warranty covers hardware defects and failures for ten years from the date of shipment, with no annual fees and no support contract required to access technical assistance. It is the only warranty of its kind in the broadcast industry and applies uniformly across all Utah Scientific hardware regardless of product category.