At IBC 2024 (2.B51), Evertz will showcase its digital IF conversion and processing technology that the company says is helping to “revolutionise satellite ground infrastructure” and redefine workflows to enhance efficiency for broadcast and media professionals worldwide.
As a leader in media and broadcast solutions, Evertz is playing a key role in the Digital IF Interoperability Consortium (DIFI), an international non-profit membership consortium that aims to advance interoperability in satellite and ground systems networks and set new standards for the industry.
These advances are comparable to the broadcast industry’s transition from SDI to IP. Once implemented, they will help the satellite and ground systems industry develop the network transport of digitised IF signals.
Evertz recently joined industry peers and stakeholders at the second DIFI PlugFest, which was held in the UK in June. Nine vendors tested the compatibility of version 1.2 of the IEEE-ISTO 4900-2021 Standard, which was introduced last September, while version 1.1 was also tested for functionality.
In total, 178 test cases were executed, with 93 percent of tests at least partially compliant and 75 percent fully compliant. Evertz provided the RF and IP routing infrastructure necessary for signal routing and distribution among various vendors.
At IBC 2024, Evertz will showcase the modular and hot-swappable 7880RFIP platform, which offers up to 28 bi-directional conversions in a 3RU frame or up to 8 bi-directional conversions in a compact 1RU frame. This platform can digitise up to 1GHz of instantaneous IF bandwidth per channel, representing a significant advancement in spectrum management.
For European customers, Evertz says this means enhanced spectrum efficiency, crucial for navigating stringent regulations and limited spectrum availability. The digitised IF is transported over WAN networks using IP, eliminating the distance limitations experienced with dark fibre. This opens up new workflows and approaches for the RF industry, particularly in the strategic placement of satellite dish farms, leading to reduced operational costs and increased efficiency.
Evertz says the platform’s scalability, flexibility, and improved reliability make it an ideal solution for European broadcasters, telecom operators, satellite operators, government agencies, and research institutions, ensuring they are well-prepared for future technological advancements and industry shifts.
Additionally, Evertz will showcase its 670WSP channelliser, empowering operators with flexible spectrum management to significantly reduce IP bandwidth requirements, fostering dynamic workflows.
Complementing these advances, Evertz will highlight the integration with its MAGNUM-OS orchestration system, streamlining the integration of complex digital IF or hybrid workflows.
Evertz says MAGNUM-OS orchestration allows the complexity of the underlying architecture to be abstracted from the end user, all while mitigating failure and providing appropriate status on the underlying hardware.
For more information on Evertz’s range of RF products, please visit Hall 2, stand B51 at IBC 2024.
