IP Media With Software Defined Analysis Platform

Tektronix has introduced an industry-first hybrid SDI/IP media analysis platform which permits a smooth transition from SDI-based to IP-based infrastructure. The new prism platform bridges the gap between SDI/IP worlds with a unique ability to correlate SDI/IP media signals.

The broadcast industry is at the beginning of a revolutionary migration to an all-IP infrastructure. The huge investments in existing technology and workflows mean that, the transition will take place in phases, creates a need for test and monitoring solutions. This will provide visibility into new kinds of problems and also keep things consistent for engineers and operators as they manage hybrid facilities.

Prism addresses this need with its unique ability to diagnose and correlate both SDI and IP signal types. The prism will helps to quickly identify the root cause of the error which is in the IP layer or in the content layer.

The Tektronix provided an essential tool for broadcasters and content creators along with the prism. This will increases the confidence in the broadcasters and content creators to build out the IP facilities. It also helps the customers, when they embark on the workflows, talent and infrastructure changes.

The Prism, a completely new software-defined analysis platform, represents a future-proof solution that will provide the flexibility and insights required for the customers. It also offers input signal identification that can quickly identify the IP streams in the Ethernet link and the content in each of the streams. It has various types of display, which helps the user in different ways. Prism provides packet interval histogram and trend graphs which help to determine the root cause of packet loss. Graphical displays coupled with historical data will help to solve intermittent problems quickly. And its timing display helps the Engineers quickly adjust the timing of the signal. It can accommodate a wide range of application needs and will be continuously updated as new technologies and standards emerge over time.

Availability

This Software defined platform, the prism is now available for order worldwide.