Expanded Lineup of Matrox Video's SMPTE ST 2110 Network Interface Cards
Matrox Video, a leading manufacturer of video-for-broadcast products, has announced the introduction of new low-density versions of SMPTE ST 2110 cards: the DSX LE5 D25 LP and DSX LE6 D100 NIC cards. These new Network Interface Cards (NICs) are designed to address the growing demand for IP workflows in the broadcast and Pro AV industries.
For several years, prestigious broadcasters such as the BBC, NBC, and Rai have been utilising Matrox's DSX LE5 and XMIO5 D25/Q25 NIC cards for their 24/7 ST 2110 infrastructures. The new cards continue this tradition, using the same robust DSX SDK for complete support of ST 2110 solutions with minimal engineering effort and resources.
The DSX LE6 D100 PCIex8 Gen4 card, like its predecessors, is architected as a video-aware, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) card. It delivers the interoperability, 24/7 reliability, and scalability expected of IP infrastructures. The card can handle eight I/O of 4K/UHD p60/50 with ST 2022-7 seamless protection switching. It also features hardware-based PTP to provide nanosecond-range ST 2059-2 accuracy.
The DSX LE6 D100 PCIex8 Gen4 card is designed for high-performance media environments including broadcast and virtual production. It offloads all ST 2110 packet processing from the CPU and has an ultra-low-latency (ULL) feature for multichannel HD, 4K, and 8K applications.
The DSX LE5 D25 LP card supports compact 1U, 2U, and 3U COTS systems for lower-density workflows of 1080i/1080p/UHD over a 10/25 GbE interface. One card can support four HD/3G or one 4K/UHD reconfigurable I/O. The other card supports four HD/3G or one 4K/UHD I/O simultaneously.
These new NIC cards offer multi-channel video I/O over 10/25/100GbE networks. They are ideal for products supporting the shift to IP workflows in the broadcast and Pro AV industries. The new ST 2110 NIC cards address the growth of the ST 2110 market, catering to various levels and applications across broadcast and Pro AV.
Matrox DSX SDK is used with these new NIC cards, allowing equipment manufacturers to design any IP-based application. The SDK enables easy integration and customisation of the cards, making them a versatile solution for a wide range of broadcast and Pro AV applications.
In conclusion, Matrox's new ST 2110 NIC cards offer a robust, reliable, and scalable solution for IP workflows in the broadcast and Pro AV industries. With their video-aware architecture, offloading of ST 2110 packet processing, and ultra-low-latency features, these cards are well-suited for high-performance media environments.
