English Electric 16Switch

English Electric 16Switch: Optimised for Superior Music and Video Streaming

The English Electric 16Switch is a high-performance, two-zone, dual power supply, 16-port Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) device, meticulously optimised for music and video streaming. Building on the success of the EE 8Switch, the 16Switch is designed for larger networks, featuring two independent rows of eight premium Gigabit Ethernet ports. These can function either as two separate eight-way switches or be combined into a single 16-way device.

Engineered for superior noise isolation and minimal electrical interference, the 16Switch employs two customised TCXOs (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillators) with an impressive accuracy of 0.1ppm—significantly higher than standard crystals and conventional TCXOs. This high precision allows the 16Switch to produce more accurate network signals, which in turn ensures more stable data transmission.

Each network zone has its own isolated clock source, with the TCXO modules effectively eliminating power-related noise from the switch circuit. Power is delivered by two independent, isolated power supplies, each dedicated to one of the eight-port switch modules. This clean power supply enhances network signal quality, driven by the highly accurate TCXO clock technology. When operating as two independent power zones, the 16Switch enables performance-critical audio/video equipment to function separately from noisier digital devices on the same network.

The combination of advanced technologies and meticulous design in the 16Switch results in more stable and accurate network signals, with clock circuitry that delivers significantly improved data transmission and measurably reduced jitter errors.