12G-SDI & UHD Routing
The Industry's First
Enterprise-Class 12G-SDI Routing
Switcher for UHD Production
The demand for UHD content is exploding, and enterprise broadcasters need solutions that can leverage their existing SDI signal infrastructure to transport real-time, full-bandwidth 4K UHDTV video signals — and more than a traditional 3G router, which can only process 4K signals through multiple paths. Utah Scientific's UHD-12G does it on a single coax link, at every scale from 32×32 to 288×288, backed by the broadcast industry's only no-fee 10-year hardware warranty.
The Right SDI Router for Every Facility Size & Signal Format
Every UHD-12G routing switcher in the Utah Scientific lineup shares the same single-link 12G-SDI architecture, the same multi-rate I/O card design, and the same no-fee 10-year hardware warranty. Choose the frame size that fits your facility today, and scale without replacing infrastructure as your UHD footprint grows.
UHD-32 Routing Switcher — Best for: Compact UHD facilities, OB trucks, satellite uplink
Compact 12G-SDI Routing in 1RU — Full 4K Signal Handling, Minimal Footprint
The UHD-32 handles data rates from SD up to 2160p 50 / 59.94 / 60 and everything in between, over the same industry-standard coax cabling already in your facility — with simplified installations that take up less rack space, need fewer cables to process 4K signals, and reduce operating expenses. For OB trucks, satellite uplink operations, and smaller UHD facilities where rack space is constrained, it delivers the full capability of Utah Scientific’s 12G-SDI single-link architecture in the most compact form factor in the lineup.
- 32×32 matrix · 1RU · under 30W power consumption · 3.5″ depth
- 16 ports per I/O card · HD-BNC · Full multi-rate rechecking up to 12Gbps
- SMPTE 259C, 292, 424, ST 2081-1, ST 2082-1 compliant · No-fee 10-year warranty
- Uses standalone controller and also compatible with SC-4, SC-40, SC-400 control systems
UHD-144 Routing Switcher — Best for: Mid-size UHD broadcast facilities, regional studios, post-production
Mid-Scale 12G-SDI Routing in 4RU — Single-Link 4K at Regional Broadcast Scale
The UHD-144 delivers single-link 12G-SDI routing in a small-footprint 4RU chassis with low power consumption, making it the right fit for regional broadcast facilities, mid-size studios, and post-production environments handling growing volumes of 4K UHD content. All the signal handling capability of Utah Scientific’s 12G-SDI architecture — SD through 2160p 50 / 59.94 / 60 on a single coax link — in a chassis sized for facilities that don’t need enterprise scale.
- 144×144 matrix · 4RU · low power consumption
- 16 ports per I/O card · HD-BNC · full multi-rate reclocking up to 12 Gbps
- Compatible with SC-4, SC-40, SC-400 control systems · No-fee 10-year warranty
- SMPTE 259C, 292, 424, ST 2081-1, compliant
UHD-160R Routing Switcher — Best for: Mission-critical live production, news, live sports
12G-SDI Routing with Redundant Crosspoints and Auto-Failover — Built for Live
The UHD-160R is Utah Scientific’s 12G-SDI routing solution for operations where signal continuity is non-negotiable — featuring redundant crosspoints with auto-failover, a convenient 12G single-link SDI interconnect for 4K-resolution signals, and support for uncompressed 6G ST 2081 and 12G ST 2082 SMPTE standards alongside 3G. For live news, sports production, and any facility where a crosspoint fault cannot be allowed to reach air, the UHD-160R is the only 12G-SDI router in the lineup with hardware-level redundancy built in.
- 160×160 matrix · redundant crosspoints · automatic failover — no operator intervention required
- Supports SMPTE ST 2081 (6G) and ST 2082 (12G) alongside 3G-SDI
- Single-link 4K interconnect · HD-BNC · no-fee 10-year warranty
UHD-288 Routing Switcher— Best for: Enterprise UHD broadcast, large live events, sports venues
Enterprise 12G-SDI Routing at Scale — 288×288 in 10RU
The UHD-288 is the industry’s first enterprise-class router to receive, route, and distribute the full range of SDI video signals over a single-link interconnect — handling real-time, full-bandwidth 4K UHDTV signal routing at enterprise scale, with simplified installations that take up less rack space and reduce operating expenses compared to legacy Quad Link 3G architectures. It works seamlessly with the full line of Utah Scientific products including previous-generation SDI routers, further protecting your facility’s investment.
- 288×288 matrix · 10RU · low power consumption
- 16 ports per I/O card · HD-BNC · reclocking at all SDI rates up to 12 Gbps
- Compatible with all Utah Scientific control systems · No-fee 10-year warranty
UHD-12G Product Comparison Chart
Explore All UHD-12G
Routing Switchers
One Cable. Every Signal.
From SD to 2160p 50/ 59.94 / 60
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Traditional 3G-SDI routers were never designed for 4K. To route a single 4K UHD signal, they require four separate 3G signal paths — four cables, four I/O ports, four times the infrastructure — all synchronized to carry one image. In a large facility handling dozens of simultaneous 4K sources, that architecture multiplies complexity and cost at every point in the signal chain.
The UHD-12G is the industry’s first enterprise-class router to receive, route, and distribute the full range of SDI video signals over a single-link interconnect — handling data rates from SD up to 2160p 50 / 59.94 / 60 and everything in between, over the same industry-standard coax cabling you already depend on. That means simplified installations that take up less rack space, need fewer cables to process 4K signals, and reduce operating expenses.
The practical result: a 4K UHD source enters the router on one cable, gets routed through the crosspoint matrix on one path, and exits on one cable to its destination. No synchronisation overhead. No Quad Link management. No additional infrastructure between your camera and your output.
And when you are ready to add IP capability, the UHD-12G works alongside Utah Scientific’s On-Ramp gateway — a 1RU device that adds SMPTE ST 2110 encapsulation and de-encapsulation to any UHD-12G installation without replacing the router.
Inside the UHD-12G — Single-Link 12G-SDI Architecture
How Utah Scientific routes SD through 2160p 50 / 59.94 / 60 on a single coax interconnect
without external conversion hardware.
- Multi-Rate Signal Handling on Every Port: Every input and output card supports data rates from 18 Mbps up to 12 Gbps — meaning SD, HD, 3G, and 12G-SDI signals can all be present simultaneously in the same router frame without dedicated cards per format. Automatic reclocking applies to all SDI rates up to 12 Gbps, with automatic bypass for non-standard rates.
- SMPTE Standards Compliance: The UHD-12G supports SMPTE ST 2081 (6G-SDI) and ST 2082 (12G-SDI) standards, as well as SMPTE 259C, 292, and 424, covering the complete range of SDI signal specifications from SD through 4K UHD. Jitter performance conforms to SMPTE specifications at every supported data rate.
- Redundant Crosspoint Option: For mission-critical UHD operations, such as live sports, news, and network transmission, the UHD-160R adds redundant crosspoints with a failover switch, ensuring the routing matrix remains operational even if a crosspoint card encounters a fault. No manual intervention required.
- Forward Compatibility: The UHD-12G works seamlessly with the full line of Utah Scientific products including previous-generation SDI routers. Facilities running a mixed UHD-12G and UTAH-400 Series 2 environment operate both systems under the same SC-4, SC-40, or SC-400 control infrastructure — no separate control system required.
- HD-BNC Connector Architecture:
All I/O cards use HD-BNC connectors, with 16 ports per card. The smaller HD-BNC form factor relative to standard BNC directly contributes to the UHD-12G’s reduced rack footprint — more signal capacity per rack unit than any Quad Link 3G router at equivalent scale.
Built for the Demands of Live UHD Production
Broadcast engineers and facility managers across live sports, network production, and enterprise broadcast choose Utah Scientific UHD routing for three reasons: signal integrity, operational reliability, and a warranty that no other manufacturer comes close to matching.
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Industry Recognition
“As a well-known provider of dependable, worry-free routers with the world’s best warranty, Utah Scientific was an easy choice to supply the routers for this value-added solution.”
– Peter Schut, Senior Vice President, Media Infrastructure, EVS
Live UHD Production Use Case
The UHD-12G’s single-link architecture makes it the natural choice for live sports and large venue production — environments where cabling density, rack space, and signal reliability directly affect what appears on screen in real time. A 288×288 UHD-12G installation handles the same signal volume as a 1152-port Quad Link 3G system, in 10RU, on standard coax.
10-Year No-Fee Warranty
The broadcast industry’s only no-fee 10-year hardware warranty. Included with every UHD-12G routing switcher. No annual fees. No support contract required. No other UHD router manufacturer offers anything close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about 12G-SDI routing switchers, single-link 4K UHD architecture, and the Utah Scientific UHD-12G product lineup — answered by our engineering team.
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