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Network Electronics
Demonstrates 3Gbps Video Transport Solutions for HD 1080p at IBC2007
Other Topics: IPTV Customer
Control, IPTV Embedded Software,
IPTV HD DVR Services
Network Electronics
September 4, 2007
Amsterdam, Holland -- Network Electronics, manufacturer of the
VikinX router and Flashlink signal processing and optical video
transport ranges, announced today the IBC debut of new video
transport solutions that enable the transport of 1080p 50/60 HD
video over 3G-SDI single link connections. In addition, Network
Electronics and Gennum, the first company to provide chipsets
supporting the ITU and SMPTE 3 Gbps standards, are showing a joint
live demonstration of 3 Gbps video transport at IBC. |
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These solutions combine to enable
broadcasters to transport 1080p 50/60 HD video over a single 3Gbps
link, providing many economic and technical advantages over the main
alternative, utilising dual-link 2 x 1.5 Gbps links. Network
Electronics (8.270) is demonstrating these solutions live at
IBC2007, in collaboration with Gennum (10.119). The demonstration
sees 1080p HD video being transported over fibre from the Gennum
stand to the Network Electronics stand, using Networks Electronics’
router and optical transport solutions.
“The broadcast industry is already starting to move production to
1080p 50/60. When a live event’s being covered in 1080p, the
broadcaster is faced with the challenge of selecting the transport
mechanism that can best meet video quality requirements while
staying in budget. I believe that the economic and technical
advantages of 3Gbps single link SDI connectivity will make 3Gbps an
increasingly popular choice for transporting 1080p video,” says
Ronny Sletteng, Product Manager, Network Electronics.
“3 Gbps also has the additional advantage that it has the necessary
bandwidth to support the enhanced video formats that are just
beginning to increase in importance, such as MPEG-2 4:4:4:4.
Visitors to our IBC stand will see that our wide selection of single
link 3G ready optical and router solutions means that we ensure that
1080p video over 3Gbps is ready for prime time,” concluded Sletteng.
IBC 3Gbps Single Link SDI Demonstration
The 1080p 50/60 video signal for the live demonstration on the
Network Electronics stand (8.270) is generated at the Gennum stand
(10.119), converted into the optical domain using the Flashlink
3GHD-EO-2 electrical to optical converter. It is then transported to
the Network Electronics stand over a single mode fibre. At the
Network Electronics stand, the signal is converted back to
electrical by a Flashlink 3GHD-OE-2 optical to electrical converter
and displayed on a 1080p60 monitor.
In combination with the groundbreaking fibre optical 3G-SDI modules,
Network Electronics also demonstrates VikinX Sublime 3G-SDI routing
switchers and Flashlink 3G-SDI distribution amplifiers on its IBC
stand.
"Network Electronics is an award-winning provider of signal
transport equipment for the professional video and broadcast
industry and their innovation continues at this week's IBC," said
Martin Rofheart, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Analog
and Mixed Signal Division for Gennum. "Leveraging Gennum's new 3Gb/s
optical module, Network Electronics is showcasing unprecedented
performance and flexibility with their router management system,
underscoring the benefits in moving to a 3Gb/s single optical serial
link."
3G-Ready products from Network Electronics shown at IBC, include:
- 3GHD-EO-2 - Flashlink 3Gbps
Electrical to Optical converter, 2 channels
- 3GHD-OE-2 - Flashlink 3Gbps
Optical to Electrical converter, 2 channels
- DA-3GHD - Flashlink 3Gbps
Distribution Amplifier with 8 outputs
- SL-3GHD1616 - Sublime 3Gbps 16 x
16 router
- SL-3GHD1616-CP - Sublime 3Gbps
16 x 16 router with built-in control panel
- SL-3GHD1602 - Sublime 3Gbps 16 x
2 router
- SL-3GHD1602-CP - Sublime 3Gbps
16 x 2 router with built-in control panel
About Network Electronics
Network Electronics provides the broadcast, professional video and
telco industries with routing, signal processing and optical
transport solutions that set new standards for video transport. The
company is an acknowledged leader in the development, manufacture
and marketing of award-winning video transport equipment and
solutions and has the aim of becoming the global no 1 supplier of
routing, signal processing and optical transport for professional
video.
Network Electronics’ leading product ranges include the compact and
highly popular VikinX router range, the THOR router management
system and the Flashlink platform, a range of technologically
advanced signal processing and optical multichannel WDM transport
solutions. A major use of the company’s products is for the audio
and video broadcast of world-class sporting events such as the
Olympics and the World Cup. For more information, please visit:
www.network-electronics.com |
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