Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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Innovative Advantage introduced a new signal converter box (SCB) designed to bridge the gap between modern and legacy aircraft cabin systems. The compact, modular line replaceable unit (LRU) offers seamless integration of various audio and video signals across different aircraft platforms.
Engineered for both retrofit and new installations, the SCB provides high-quality signal conversion, charging capabilities, and routing through a single device. A dual-functionality USB-C port simultaneously charges passengers’ personal electronic devices while accepting video input. This allows travelers to view uncompressed content or play video games while maintaining battery power.
The system supports multiple input and output formats, including SDI and HDMI connections, analog audio output, and both fiber and copper Ethernet connectivity. It can process 4K video sources and convert high-definition signals for compatibility with legacy displays.
“This product is the result of years of in-house engineering R&amp;D actively listening to our customers, and it’s a true game-changer in the cabin for all business aircraft,” said Katie Morris, customer solutions lead. “The built-in high-power USB-C charging, combined with the ability to route 4K video into the AVDS system simultaneously, is a feature that customers love and helps streamline the cabin experience without adding extra hardware.”
The SCB complements Innovative Advantage’s recently introduced four-slot AVDS cabin backbone, which expands the company’s existing eight-slot AVDS offering.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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