Harris Corporation… @ IBC 2011 With… (SatBroadcasting™)

[SatNews] On display at this huge trade show will be new capabilities for this media convergence platform…

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) will unveil new features and functions for its Selenio™ media convergence platform — with new hardware and software enhancements that deliver more customer value, and enhance ease of use and integration — at IBC (RAI Convention Center, Amsterdam, September 9-13). Selenio combines traditional baseband video and audio processing, video and audio compression, and IP networking technology into a single platform. At IBC, Harris will unveil new compression and networking features for Selenio that will greatly augment its video contribution capabilities and software-enabled support for the DVB-T2 digital transmission standard.

Harris is further enhancing value for its customers by adding linear frame rate conversion for baseband applications and is also simplifying configuration and usability through an even slicker and more intuitive user interface. Harris will demo how Selenio is capable of helping local and national broadcasters establish a cost-effective, compact and fully-functional DVB-T/T2 video headend in a single box. Selenio now includes a built-in DVB-T2 Gateway solution featuring an integrated single-frequency network (SFN) adapter, enabling Harris to supply a complete DVB-T2 solution with DTV transmitters, the video headend, and Harris® Videotek® test and measurement equipment.

The Selenio architecture is designed to maximize operational efficiency for customers. This is especially proven through its built-in, graphically rich web-based interface for easy configuration, monitoring and management. New user interface software enhancements include simplifying how customers set up connections by graphically mapping out each link in a “block” approach, and highlighting how video is routed through the frame. Selenio, meanwhile, retains all the valuable customer features that have professionals taking notice around the world. This includes support of MPEG-2 and H.264 compression standards for SD, HD, 3 Gb/s and mobile; and support for virtually any advanced audio capability on a single module — including best-in-class loudness control. Operational benefits include intelligent, efficient management of IP, compressed and baseband signals; reduced control complexity; simple deployment; and increased functionality in a space-saving, energy-efficient footprint.