Latest articles by Wes Simpson
Improving WAN Throughput
All TCP transfers must be acknowledged by the receiver, to indicate that the correct number of bytes have been received without error.
Uncompressed Wireless HD
New technologies are emerging that have the bandwidth capacity to handle these jumbo-size bit streams
Synchronous Signals Over Asynch Networks
Many useful types of signals are synchronous, meaning that they use bit patterns that are transmitted using a built-in, fixed-frequency clock signal.
The Question: To FEC or Not to FEC?
In many broadcast television applications today, forward error correction allows recovery from errors that occur during transmission.
The Challenges of IPTV System Testing
Over-the-air DTV transmitters are relatively easy to test, at least with respect to the integrity of the outgoing video stream.
SMPTE 2022 and the Future of Video Over IP
As broadcasters migrate towards IP networks for video transport, many systems are being phased out in favor of products that offer interoperability based on standards.
Fiber Options for 4K
With the rapid growth of Ethernet connectivity and applications within modern broadcast and studio facilities, it is inevitable that networks will need connection speeds beyond 10 Gbps.
IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol
Every broadcaster knows how important precise timing is for coordinating the actions of video cameras, servers, routers, displays, compression systems and wide range of other equipment.
What Does IPv6 Mean to Broadcasters?
During World IPv6 Day, many large website providers such as Google, Facebook and Yahoo! are enabling IPv6 capabilities on their main websites for a 24-hour period.
Scaling Up for Scalable Video Coding
What's needed is another way to construct a stream that can better withstand data losses and still produce a video output that is acceptable to viewers.
Synchronizing Audio and Video Over Ethernet
Part of what is holding broadcasters back from using Ethernet as a universal platform is the unpredictable nature of packet-based networks.
SMPTE to Standardize HD Over IP
New standards will allow for uncompressed 1080p over 3 Gbps
Exploring the Impact of HTML5 on Broadcasters
One major issue is the current lack of a Digital Rights Management capability.
Why Wi-Fi Is Bad For Video
Works well for pre-recorded video files, but can create significant performance bottlenecks for live streaming video.
The Advantages of Inverse Multiplexers
By combining several different signals into one stream, muxes are frequently deployed in satellite links, telecom circuits, and other applications
Meeting the Demand for Video Delivery
Mobile video is poised to enter a period of rapid growth, as new equipment becomes available and service offerings proliferate.
Bell Breaks Fiber Optic Speed Record
Test involved capacity for more than 10,000 simultaneous uncompressed HD streams
Using Flash Video Technology
Having the support of the dominant online video providers is obviously a big plus for market penetration, but Flash has a number of technical benefits as well.
Using IPTV Inside the Facility
Small IPTV systems using today's technology can be installed with a reasonable up-front cost, and deployed over existing IP networks
