Fast ethernet ASI over IP video gateway: FastCaster

FastCaster video gateways provide a cost effective and highly reliable solution for transporting digital video content over IP networks (ASI over IP).

FastCasters cut costs, keep security and simplify operational tasks.

Applications

• Mobile TV and Digital Terrestrial TV (DTTV)
• Primary or secondary distribution
• National to regional head-ends contribution
• Sites interconnection (R&D, Buildings)

Key Features

• ASI over IP network adapter
  
• Boot in ASI to IP (MPEG2-TS to IP) mode or IP to ASI (IP to MPEG2-TS)
• SFN over IP: Preserve SFN Networks (regulation based on MIP packets)
  
• Up to 40 Mbps throughput
• UDP or RTP over IP protocol support
• FEC (Forward Error Correction, Pro-MPEG Forum CoP3 / SMPTE 2022)
• High protection against PCR jitter
• Network jitter compensation (configurable buffer from 10 to 900ms)
  
• Designed for redundancy with 2x redundant DVB-ASI inputs and 2x mirrored DVB-ASI outputs when configured in ASI to IP direction
  
• Fully configurable through SNMP (sets, gets and traps). MIB files available on request. Easy integration into NMS.
  
• Full control over encapsulation process
• Number of TS packets per IP packet
• FEC matrix size (1D or 2D)
• Network settings (VLANs, TTL, QoS)
• Rich user interface (flash based) with real-time statistics and monitoring
• Compact and stand alone unit, easy to mount
  

Physical Interfaces

• 2x redundant DVB ASI inputs
• 2x DVB ASI loop-through
• 2x mirrored DVB ASI outputs
• 2x Ethernet 10/100bT interface

Built-In:

• FEC (Forward Error Correction)
• Full SNMP v2 support + MIB files
  
• Network jitter compensation

• Regulation for SFN networks