Simplifying Video Transport
DigiLink
Video Transport Platform
DigiLink Video Transport System
OVERVIEW
Applications
• Video-Over-Fiber
• Video-Over-IP
• Video-Over-Optical Networks
• Video Routing
• Optical Multiplexing
• Format Conversion
• Signal Generators
• Circuit Verification
• Ethernet Transport
• Ethernet Switching
• Audio Embedding
Formats supported
• 2.967 Gb/s 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
• 1.485 Gb/s HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
• SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C, ITU 656)
• SDTI (SMPTE 305M)
• DVB-ASI
• Other 270 Mb/s video services
• Composite analog video & audio (NTSC, PAL)
• 19.39 Mb/s ATSC (SMPTE 310M)
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Chassis features
• Simplified deployment and configuration
• 1, 4, and 12 slot options
• Unlimited, non-spaced installation
• Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power
• Passive backplane
• Internal video and Ethernet interconnect
• On-board SNMP and HTTP element management
system (EMS)
Module features
• Single-piece, hot-swappable
• Front panel status LEDs and video monitoring
• Common set of external removable optics
• Available WDM, CWDM, and DWDM channels
• Configured with on-board switches or
DigiLink Manager
• Multi-purpose, multi-format
Certifications
• NEBS Level 3
• GR-63
• GR-1089
• CSA 60950
• EN60950
• FCC Part 15 (Class A)
• CISPR 22
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DigiLink is a state-of-the-art modular platform leveraging Artel’s 30
years of carrier-class video transport experience. DigiLink is specifically
designed to meet the need for a low cost, rugged, and simplified design
for transporting broadcast-quality video and Ethernet across fiber,
Ethernet, and optical networks.
The most deployed solution for the North American metro-regional
video-over-fiber market, DigiLink is used by all major broadcasters
and networks for their critical contribution feeds for major sporting,
news, and live events. DigiLink is the industry’s gold standard for
simplicity of design, legendary reliability, and cost-effectiveness. A
tightly integrated platform, it also offers uncompressed video-overIP transport, integrated video and Ethernet switching, and JPEG2000
compression making it an ideal solution for video over IP and managed
optical networks.
Designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of broadcast video transport,
DigiLink features multi-purpose, single-piece function modules, multiple ruggedized
chassis, external optics in all standard wavelengths, and front panel accessible status
LEDs and video monitor ports for each module. NEBS Level 3 Certification across
the entire platform ensures it is the most rugged and dependable video transport
platform ever developed.
DL4360x Chassis, 3RU, 12 Slot Active Routing