Question 1

What are typical applications for the Falco MD62?

Accepted Answer

Wirelessly connect Endoscopes, Microscopes, C-Arms, surgical monitors, secondary monitors, mobile monitors and recorders.

Question 2

How many Falco receivers can link to one Falco transmitter simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Up to four Falco receivers can connect to a single Falco transmitter simultaneously. Note that in such multicast mode, there is no added delay, nor degradation in video quality.

Question 3

Can Falco MD62 link with Falco MD11?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Falco MD62 and the Falco MD11 are fully compatible.

Question 4

Do Falco MD62 and Falco MD11 support EDID?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Falco products support EDID, and in case of multicast, when the video is transmitted to more than one Falco receiver, the Falco transmitter will “merge” the EDID of both monitors, so the EDID communicated from the Falco transmitter to the video source would be the common denominator of the two video sinks, connected to the Falco receivers.

Question 5

Is a line-of-sight required between the Falco transmitter and the Falco receiver?

Accepted Answer

There is no need to keep line-of-sight between the Falco transmitter and the Falco receiver. As the Falco units work on the 5GHz band, the signal can penetrate and deflect from different objects, keeping a robust link wherever the Falco transmitter and Falco receivers are positioned, as long as the Falco units are not covered in metal.

Question 6

Do Falco products use WIFI, Bluetooth, or a proprietary protocol?

Accepted Answer

Falco products feature a proprietary wireless communication protocol, meticulously engineered to deliver high-resolution video wirelessly with exceptional robustness and ultra-low latency of under 1 millisecond. Powered by Teradek Medical’s patented chipsets and algorithms, Falco products set a new standard for performance and reliability

Question 7

Will any SDI or HDMI cable work with the Falco MD62 units?

Accepted Answer

SDI and HDMI cables which support 4K 60FPS shall be used. This means that the SDI cable should be compatible with 12G SDI and the HDMI cable should be HDMI 2.0 compatible.

Question 8

How does the system work? How is it so robust?

Accepted Answer

The system supports both: MIMO and JSCC.
MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) is a method for wireless communications in which multiple antennas are used at both the transmitter and the receiver to multiply the capacity of a radio link. This enables data to travel over many signal paths at the same time and reach the receiving antenna without being affected by fading. MIMO creates a more stable connection, minimize errors, optimize data speed, and improve the capacity of radio transmissions at each end.

JSCC (Joint Source Channel Coding) is one of the key innovative solutions, patented and used on Falco products. This technology enables Falco products to utilize not only the spectrum in an extremely efficient manner, but also to use almost the entire channel capacity. Using the entire channel capacity enables extremely high video quality.
As the channel capacity changes rapidly on a wireless connection, JSCC enables to follow the channel capacity automatically and without the need of a feedback channel, resulting in video quality that is constantly as high as the channel enables, without adding any latency, as no feedback is required.

Question 9

How many Falco transmitters can work simultaneously in the same room?

Accepted Answer

Up to 6 Falco transmitters can work simultaneously in the same room.

Question 10

Is the video link secured?

Accepted Answer

Video is encrypted using AES-256, with the encryption key securely exchanged via RSA during the pairing process. The proprietary link between units operates independently, requiring no access to the internet or the hospital network.

Question 11

Are there APIs to control the devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. APIs are available for OEMs.

Question 12

What is the latency between the Falco MD62 transmitter and receiver?

Accepted Answer

The latency is up to 2msec. This ultra-low latency is reached using a unique technology, based on a video modem, invented and patented by Teradek.

Question 13

What is the RF spectrum that Falco products use?

Accepted Answer

Falco products operate across the entire unlicensed 5GHz spectrum, offering distinct advantages for wireless video delivery. Unlike the overcrowded 2.4GHz band, which is heavily utilized by devices like Wi-Fi access points and Bluetooth, the 5GHz band provides a more reliable solution for low-latency video delivery.
Additionally, the 5GHz spectrum outperforms the 60GHz band, which requires a direct line-of-sight between the transmitter and receiver. In dynamic environments like operating rooms, where staff and equipment frequently move, 60GHz communication can be disrupted, making it unsuitable for consistent performance.
With up to 11x 40MHz channels and 25x 20MHz channels available, the 5GHz spectrum supports multiple devices operating simultaneously in the same OR without interference—something the 2.4GHz and 60GHz bands struggle to achieve.

Question 14

Does the Falco MD62 have medical certifications?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Falco MD62 is fully certified including FDA and MDR approvals. Regional approvals include US, EU, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and other countries.

Question 15

How many systems using this technology are installed around the world?

Accepted Answer

Over 100K links have been installed in the world since 2009!

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