Distribution Amplifiers split the video signal from one source into two or more signals. A common application for a high resolution video distribution amplifier is to take the signal from one computer video port then amplify and split it so it can feed two or more high resolution data displays. Inline video distribution amplifiers are specially designed to work with a specific type of video signal such as composite video, S-Video, RGBS or RGBHV. Units may also be designed with a specialized connector (4-pin mini DIN, 15-pin HD, 13W3, BNC) for easy connection to a particular type of video port or video monitor.

Line Drivers are used to preserve video quality when driving video signals down long cables. Video signals normally lose amplitude and high frequencies on long coax cables. Line drivers provide a variable gain control which can be adjusted to boost the video signal, compensating for the overall drop in signal voltage. The peaking or sharpness control introduces a high frequency equalization "bump" which compensates for the high frequency loss occurring in longer cables.

Extron Distribution Amplifiers