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Broadcast & Pro AV
AV Networking
FPGAs enable AV-over-IP transport across standard IP networks for Pro AV.
Video and Audio, Over Standard IP
AV-over-IP (AVoIP) technology enables the transmission of audio and video across standard IP networks using open or proprietary protocols, increasingly complementing or replacing HDMI, DisplayPort, and SDI.
Standards-based solutions provide interoperability between products from multiple vendors, simplifying system integration and providing greater flexibility for signal distribution and long-distance connectivity across KVM, digital signage, and production.
The Challenges, and Why FPGA
The Challenge
Interoperability Across Vendors
AVoIP deployments need interoperability between products from many vendors.
Why FPGA
Standards-Based Video IP
FPGA IP built on open standards simplifies multi-vendor system integration.
The Challenge
Long-Distance Signal Distribution
Digital signage and KVM need flexible, long-distance signal distribution.
Why FPGA
Ethernet-Based Video Transport
AVoIP transport over standard Ethernet extends reach beyond point-to-point links.
The Challenge
Low-Latency Compression
AVoIP still needs low-latency, low-compression video encoding.
Why FPGA
JPEG-XS & ProRes Codecs
Low compression ratio, low latency codecs preserve quality over IP.
Why Altera
AV Over IP Standards Support
ST 2110 and IPMX IP cores bring standards-based interoperability to AVoIP.
Ethernet-Native Video Transport
Video connectivity interfaces route naturally over standard Ethernet networks.
Multiple Codec Options
JPEG-XS, ProRes, VC-2, and MPEG support give designers codec flexibility.
NDI Ecosystem Compatibility
NDI SDK support extends AVoIP designs into a broad partner ecosystem.
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More Broadcast & Pro AV Applications
Video Switcher
Enable seamless video switching, mixing, and real-time processing with low latency and support for multiple video formats.
Camera
Accelerate image signal processing, video capture, and high-resolution imaging with adaptable FPGA-based solutions.
Virtualized Production
Support scalable, IP-based production workflows with real-time video processing and flexible media connectivity.
Professional Cameras
Deliver high-quality imaging with advanced video processing, high-speed interfaces, and flexible camera architectures.
4K/8K Projectors
Power immersive, high-resolution display experiences with advanced video scaling, processing, and connectivity.
Video Conferencing
Enhance professional collaboration with real-time video processing, low-latency performance, and reliable connectivity.
Common Questions
AV-over-IP transmits audio and video across standard IP networks using open or proprietary protocols. It increasingly complements or replaces HDMI, DisplayPort and SDI connections, allowing signals to travel through network infrastructure. This approach supports flexible distribution and long-distance connectivity for professional AV systems.
ST 2110 and IPMX IP cores support standards-based audio and video transport, helping products from different vendors work together. FPGA implementations built around open standards simplify system integration and provide greater flexibility when selecting equipment. The page also identifies NDI SDK support as an option for connecting designs to the NDI ecosystem.
Low-latency codecs such as JPEG XS and ProRes help preserve video quality while compressing streams for IP transport. They address the need for low compression ratios and low encoding latency in professional AV systems. Additional codec options include VC-2 and MPEG, giving designers flexibility to match the application’s requirements.
An FPGA combines video connectivity IP, codec processing and Ethernet-based transport to move audio and video across standard IP networks. The reference architecture uses an Agilex 5 SoC FPGA with video interfaces and low-latency codecs. ST 2110 and IPMX IP cores provide options for implementing standards-based transport.
AV-over-IP gives KVM and digital signage systems flexible signal distribution and long-distance connectivity through standard Ethernet networks. Compared with dedicated point-to-point connections, network transport provides more flexibility in distributing audio and video between locations. Standards-based implementations also help simplify integration across equipment from multiple