Datasheet
Studio Technologies, Inc.
Skokie, Illinois USA
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ies, Inc., June 2021
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Model 5401A Specifications
Applications:
High-performance Leader clock for Dante audio-over-IP applica
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tions. Also supports AES67-2018 applications. In addition, provides
audio tones on Dante transmitter (output) channels for general-pur-
pose use and a word clock synchronization output.
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Support:
PTPv1 (IEEE 1588-
2002) for Dante; PTPv2 (IEEE 1588-2008) for AES67-2018
Timing Reference:
Source: internal time base, external sync input, or via an existing
Dante network, selectable
Internal Time Base:
Type: 24.576 MHz temperature-stabilized crystal oscillator
Initial Accuracy: 1 ppm (parts-per-million)
Long-Term Accuracy: 1 ppm (parts-per-million) per year
Temperature Stability: ±280 ppb (parts-per-billion), 0-50 degrees C
Sync Input:
Compatible Sources: word clock, bi-level video, tri-level video,
10 MHz
Termination: 50 ohms (10 MHz), 75 ohms (word clock or video),
or high Z (unterminated), selectable
Word Clock Compatibility: square wave, 5 Vpp nominal unloaded,
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz
Video Signal Compatibility: bi- or tri-level, 1 Vpp nominal into
75 ohm load
10 MHz Signal Compatibility: sine wave, 3 Vpp nominal into 50
ohm load
Word Clock Output:
Type: square wave
Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz
Source Impedance: 75 ohms
Amplitude: 5 Vpp, unterminated; 2.5 Vpp, externally terminated
with 75 ohms
Jitter: 0.01 UI (using internal time base)
Network Audio Technology:
Type: Dante audio-over-IP
AES67-2018 Support: yes
Dante Domain Manager™ (DDM) Support: yes
Ethernet Interface Configuration: Switched, Redundant,
Switched+Mgmt, or Redundant+Mgmt, selectable
Clock Source: follows Model 5401A timing reference configuration
Sample Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz, selectable
Bit Depth: 24
Number of Dante Transmitter (Output) Channels: 8
Number of Dante Transmitter Flows: 32
Audio Tone Generator:
Type: continuous sine wave signals on Dante transmitter (output)
channels
Number of Channels: 8
Frequency: 1 Hz to 22 kHz, individually configurable in 1-Hz steps
Amplitude: 0 to –99 dBFS, individually configurable in 1-dB steps
Distortion (THD+N): <0.0001% (<–121 dB), measured at 1 kHz,
–1 dBFS
Network Interfaces:
Qty: 3. Dante Primary, Dante Secondary, and Management
Type: 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) per IEEE 802.3ab
(100 Mb/s supported but not recommended for optimal
performance; 10 Mb/s not supported)
Ethernet Connection NIC Status LEDs: one link and one activity
for each Ethernet interface
Front-Panel Display:
backlit LCD
Front-Panel LEDs: 8, dual-color
Functions: provides indication of condition of incoming AC and
DC power, status of three Ethernet interfaces, status of Dante
connectivity, and status of sync input
Software Updating:
USB flash drive supports updating of
Main MCU, Main FPGA, and Sync FPGA firmware (embedded
software); Dante interface updated via Ethernet interface
Power Sources:
AC Mains: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5 W maximum
DC: 10 to 18 V, 0.5 A max: 110 uA maximum with 12 volts DC
and AC mains present, 190 uA maximum with 18 volts DC and AC
mains present
Connectors:
Sync Input, Word Clock Output: 2, BNC jack (female connector),
per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Ethernet: 3, RJ45 jack
USB: type A receptacle (used only for updating firmware)
DC Input: 4-pin male XLR (pin 1 negative, pin 4 positive)
AC Mains Input: 3-blade male, IEC 320 C14-compatible (mates
with C13)
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F)
Storage Temperature: –40 to 70 degrees C (–40 to 158 degrees F)
Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing
Altitude: not characterized
Dimensions (Overall):
19.00 inches wide (48.3 cm)
1.72 inches high (4.4 cm)
7.9 inches deep (20.1 cm)
Mounting: one space (1U) in a standard 19-inch rack
Weight:
3.0 pounds (1.4 kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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