A step forward in video transport

The PM1004V module from Ekinops delivers a major breakthrough in video transport. It enables, for the first time, aggregation and transport of multiple, non-compressed video signals over one wavelength, supporting all the newest video protocols (HD-SDI – PAL and NTSC – and SD-SDI) over long distances. With this module, transport of up to 270km (170 miles) without in-line amplification is possible, and up to 1,400km (870 miles) with amplification. It is fully integrated into the Ekinops 360 optical transport platform.

With the video transport market growing rapidly globally, new requirements have emerged, such as the need to address both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint video transport, handle new video formats supporting HDTV, and respond to the expanding usage of digital video. These new applications and formats require transport systems that can provide higher bandwidth solutions and can carry video over longer distances. To meet the needs of this growing market, the module brings powerful video capability to its dynamic multi-protocol, multi-reach Ekinops 360 platform. The video-capable, highly compact, and affordable Ekinops 360 platform can be used for broadcasting live sports events and by companies in the media and entertainment industry.

Powered by the T-Chip (Transport on a Chip) technology, which encompasses all transport functionality in a single device and shatters the concept of transport as a commodity, the video module is the first Ekinops solution to fully leverage T-Chip capabilities. Those capabilities include programmability for virtually any type of functionality and the ability to handle all existing protocols. The T-Chip enables Ekinops to bring products to market more quickly, and the video module is an example of that, taking only four months from product inception to availability.

The PM1004V module supports industry standard video formats. It aggregates HD-SDI and/or SD-SDI signals with Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet over a single wavelength. Multiple wavelengths can be multiplexed together with WDM and transported over fiber. Each video port auto-senses between SD-SDI, HD-SDI-PAL, or HD-SDI-NTSC signals, and is individually configurable.

The new module eliminates the need for network edge elements such as SDI encoders and ATM switches that are traditionally required for native video transport. Furthermore, it simplifies the carrier’s network and reduces the operational cost of managing new and complex network elements.