SENCORE… BroadcastAsia 2010 Broadcasting Betterments (SatBroadcasting™)

First introduced at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in April, the SENCORE TXS 3453 real-time, high-performance transcoding platform delivers multiple channels of best-in-class transcoding in a reliable, high-density 1RU chassis. A configurable engine and multi-channel architecture allow users to perform SD and HD transcoding and transrating at an unbeatable cost per channel. Key features include bidirectional video transcoding from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4/H.264 and/or H.264 to MPEG-2 in all common HD or SD formats, as well as ASI and IP transport stream and optional RF interfaces. The TXS 3453 Transcoder offers up to 16 channels, providing broadcast, cable, and satellite operators with the most cost-effective solution for their specific needs.

The SENCORE SMD 989 DVB-S2 Modulator will also be making its Asia-Pacific debut at the BroadcastAsia2010 show. Packaged in a two-channel 1RU chassis, this platform offers unprecedented modulation efficiency and extreme flexibility, supporting the modulation of two independent DVB-S2 RF transmissions. The SMD 989 DVB-S2 also provides a flexible, space-saving solution for uplinks. The new SMD 989 DVB-S2 provides satellite video delivery multistream capability, thereby minimizing overall transponder usage. The new modulator further accepts transport streams via DVB-ASI or IP inputs using the UDP or RTP protocols, which gives users the flexibility to accommodate changes over time. In addition, the SMD 989 DVB-S2 features an optional agile L-band upconverter with an output frequency range of 950 to 2150 MHz, sustains all modulation formats defined in the DVB-S2 standard, and offers optional multi-stream inputs along with an agile RF upconverter.