Jitter and Network Performance
July 2018
Here, dB Broadcast explains issues with jitter and its effect on network performance. read more…
Importance of SDNs, Orchestration and NMOS in Broadcast Networks
June 2018
In this White Paper, dB Broadcast discusses the importance of orchestration in broadcast networks. read more…
Introduction to Network Topologies
May 2018
dB describes the various topologies that are available for use in IP-based broadcast systems, and considers their advantages and disadvantages. read more…
Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
February 2018
In this White Paper, dB introduces the standards that define Precision Time Protocol (PTP), and gives an overview of the protocols and architectures involved.
Evolving IP Standards
December 2017
In one of a series of White Papers, dB Broadcast considers how standards are developing in the world of IP-based broadcasting, and describes its own unique approach. read more…
Is This the End for SDI?
October 2017
Why should broadcasters move to IP for production applications? After all, SDI has been around for nearly 30 years..
SDI has been around for nearly 30 years as an open standard and has served us well. Point to point connections provide a reliable network infrastructure and deliver superb studio video quality. SDI offers low levels of jitter and latency, is easy to deploy, and implementing frame accurate switching is straight forward.
Structured Cabling in a Broadcast Facility
July 2017
Being confronted with a complex nest of cabling, unmarked and undocumented, is the stuff of nightmares for broadcast engineers. Structured cabling design and installation, using standard cabling that can be configured to meet changing requirements, has been adopted in broadcast as it has in ICT to avoid these problems.