Streaming and Multiplexing

What will be the future in IPTV? The parameters in this context are highest efficiency and high signal density with the possibility of individual output. SPTS or MPTS with RTP and FEC were yesterday. Tomorrow the capacity in multiplexing, streaming and scrambling will be decisive for the increasing requirements in the market.

Multichannel IP-Streamer with multiplexing

• multiplexing of various source input channels into MPTS streams
• up to 1512 SPTS services per 19 inch RU
• up to 24 MPTS streams per 19 inch RU
• SPTS and MPTS IP streams simultaneously
• Multistream-Transponder 
• multichannel descrambling
• BISS-Descrambling embedded
• Blind Scan Transponder Monitoring
• Carrier Class redundancy options
• DiSEqC and JESS control

World’s most dense IP to QAM gateway

• up to 192 QAM channels per 19 inch RU
• multiplexing to any QAM output configuration
• NIT, EIT and LCN processing
• Scrambling for encryption of the QAM channels (with license upgrade)
• QAM-output-monitoring function (with hardware and software upgrade)
• automatic module, data path and serviced based redundancy switching for Carrier Class applications
• Outstanding signal performance by Direct Digital® Technology

U 100 - modular IP head-end for any demand

The U 100 Edge series has been developed on the basis of many years of experience gained from the operation of IP head-ends for processing CATV signals from IP data streams. The series is based on a hardware model which is completely new from the ground up. The experience, gained in major IP content over IP projects, enabled ASTRO to consider operating conditions in large IP backbone networks.

Easy configuration / operation

• user friendly configuration via web browser - no proprietary software needed for managing the system
• consistant menu structure of configuration interface for each module
• LEDs indicate operation and errors on each module

Maximum reliability

• redundant power supply
• short down-time in case of malfunction: every module has redundant network interfaces for network management and data connection
• effective redundancy switching options in case of link failure, source failure or device failure
• 2/4 data ports per signal converter
• IGMPv3, RTP and FEC

Easy service handling

• HOT SWAP service
• compact design allows easy spare part handling
• Log file output via web interface
• Remote access to your U 100 head-end by ASTRO support team

DVB over IP application example