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What is 4K60 and 4K30

4K60 and 4K30 are both 3840 × 2160; the difference is frames per second, 60 versus 30. Sixty frames give smoother motion, while thirty are enough for static content and need less bitrate and power.Also called: 4K at 60Hz, 4K at 30Hz, 3840 x 2160

What 4K60 and 4K30 mean

4K means 3840 × 2160 pixels, and the number after it is the refresh rate, how many frames are sent per second. 4K60 is 60 frames per second and 4K30 is 30. Resolution decides how sharp one frame is; frame rate decides how smooth motion looks. Multiply the two and you get the data to be carried, which for 4K60 is twice that of 4K30.

Which content needs 60 frames

Mouse dragging, scrolling, video playback, games and camera tracking shots keep moving, and at 30 frames they show judder and smearing that 60 frames avoid. Slides, spreadsheets, static signage posters and surveillance views are still most of the time, and 30 frames is usually enough. If unsure, connect the same source to samples of both and compare.

High-refresh 1080p and lower formats

The 4K models all accept 1080p, 720p and other common formats; there is no separate 1080p model. Some 4K models also run higher refresh rates at 1080p, such as 120Hz or 240Hz, which suits gaming monitors and latency-sensitive control views. Resolution is independent of distance, so a long-range setup can still run 4K60.

On ANLYA modules

4K60: ATE9460 (TX) / ATE9461 (RX), up to 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz, with 1080p at 240 / 165 / 144 / 120Hz. 4K30: ATE9430T (TX) / ATE9430R (RX), up to 3840 × 2160 @ 30Hz and 1080p up to 120Hz. Both families handle 8-bit / 10-bit (up to 4K30 at 10-bit) and pass HDR10 and HLG. The 8K30 ATE9860 / ATE9861 are in development.

FAQ

Q1How do I choose between a 4K30 and a 4K60 video module?
For constantly moving content (video, games, cameras, KVM work) choose 4K60. For mostly static content, or if you want loop-out built into the transmitter, choose 4K30. The families have different pinouts and carriers cannot be mixed, so decide at project start.
Q2Is there a 1080p wireless video module?
There is no separate 1080p model. Both the 4K30 and 4K60 models accept 1080p; ATE9460 / ATE9461 reach 240Hz at 1080p and ATE9430T / ATE9430R reach 120Hz.
Q3Does resolution drop as distance increases?
No. Resolution is set by the module model and distance by the Wi-Fi module; all three tiers from 30 to 1000 m run 4K60.

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