The Artel FL-ST2022-6-SFP/1CH is a 1-channel SDI Video to ST2022-6 Gateway. The SFP Module can plug into Video Gear equipped with SDI Host SFP Slots and it will encapsulate or de-encapsulate the SDI data to and from IP using SMPTE ST2110 or ST2022-6.
Video SFPs improve how broadcast equipment is inter-connected and it has been widely adopted. SFP cages enable multi-format inputs and outputs without needing a separate box for each interface or cable type (coax, single-mode, multimode etc.). The broadcast industry adapted the MSA standard and adapted it for use with SDI based video signals, rather than IP data. This was harkening towards convergence with the world of Ethernet/IP.
Now, the Media Broadcast and Production market is rapidly moving to Ethernet/IP for switching and transport. This video SFP module helps deliver IP Convergence in Media Broadcast.
The unit is designed to interface with video source and destination devices (via SFP) that are not yet ST2110 IP native, enabling those devices to exist on an IP network. Since the FL-ST2110-SFP plugs directly into SDI SFP/SFP+ cages, the solution dramatically simplifies the migration and integration of SMPTE2110 IP and SDI equipment.
The SFP form factor offers a compact, lightweight, high-density SDI-to-IP gateway solution that is pre-integrated with Artel Video Broadcast portfolios and easily configured for use with any brand of video gear.
Unit options include encapsulation/encoding and de-encapsulation/decoding using ST2110 or ST2022-6. MSA-compliant versions support a single channel only. Non-MSA units operate with either a single or dual channel. Units can be installed at device locations to provide for the desired mix of input and output connectivity over the IP network. Designed to support SDI video pathological signals over IP, the module can ensure the quality of video transmission.
FL-ST2110-SFP utilizes SMPTE for all essences: Video according to ST 2110-20 (single or dual channel), Audio according to ST 2110-30 (PCM), Ancillary Data according to ST 2110-40 and Video/Audio/Ancillary according to ST 2022-6.
Supports Seamless Protection Switching of RTP Datagrams according to ST 2202-7 multiplexed over one physical interface. Traffic Shaping is performed in accordance with ST 2110-21. For Control and Management the unit offers NMOS including IS-04 v1.2 (Discovery), IS-05 v1.0 (Routing), IS-08 v1.0 (Audio Mapping), IS-09 (System), BCP-002-01 (Essence Grouping), TR-1001 (System Environment and device behaviors) as well as Ember+ and Ember+ Bess Protocol.
Clean Switch and Frame Sync - Features Can Be Added and Enabled with Optional Licenses
The "Clean Switch" feature allows switching between different video sources (e.g., cameras, players) without any visible or audible artifacts that otherwise happen during the transition. Clean Switch ensures the source switching it done without glitches, flashes, or color changes or audio "pops" during the video switch.
Clean switching can be applied to just the video switching, or extended to include to essences (video, audio and ancillary). The feature is functional when switching between ST2110-20 to ST2110-20 (uncompressed) or between ST2110-22 to ST2110-22 type of essences.
The units offer native PTP synchronization support according to ST 2110-10 (AES-R16-2016). When the SFP is being used as an Encapsulator, it offers the option to add "Frame Sync. feature, if PTP frame syncing at the source is desirable.
The module is particularly useful with:
- HD Camera and Monitor Systems
- Broadcast Video Transmission
- Video Matrix Switchers
- Converters, Encoder & Decoders
Applications
The Fiberlink ST2110 SFP is an HD/3G-SDI to SMPTE ST2110 SFP that is simple to install into a camera or monitor with available SFP ports. The device allows the user to deploy an IP infrastructure using standard off-the-shelf IP switches and cables to transport your SDI signal as an IP stream between the source and display.