Telestream has introduced the SPG9000, a comprehensive timing and reference system aimed at solving complex signal synchronization issues in modern hybrid SDI/IP and IP-based video facilities. The device is designed to operate effectively in environments that require seamless integration of both traditional SDI signals and newer IP protocols.
New Features Enhance Timing and Synchronization
The SPG9000 features two independent 1G/10G IP ports, enabling Precision Time Protocol (PTP) messaging across separate networks. This capability allows the system to function as a Grandmaster, Leader, or Follower in PTP network configurations, supporting dual Leader, dual Follower, and Follower + Leader setups.
Charlie Dunn, SVP of Video Test, Synchronization, and Quality Assurance Business Units at Telestream, notes that the video industry's transition from SDI to IP platforms will continue for years. He emphasizes how the SPG9000's dual PTP pathways and various GNSS reference clock sources make it well-suited to address the challenges faced by hybrid video facilities.
GNSS Receiver and Test Signal Generation
The system includes an integrated dual-band, multi-system Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver. This receiver can use multiple satellite constellations, including NAVSTAR GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS, to establish accurate timing.
Additionally, the SPG9000 offers a test signal generation feature that supports both IP and SDI formats. This optional functionality can be enabled via software licensing and includes multiple video/audio/data test signal generators for various resolutions and frame rates, as well as Ethernet ports for ST 2110 streams with redundancy.
Redundancy and Remote Management
The device features dual power supplies, one active and one idle, to ensure reliability. This design minimizes the risk of simultaneous failure by using each supply at different rates. The SPG9000 also provides a secure web interface for remote operation and a REST-style HTTP API for easy integration.
The SPG9000 will be available for order in September 2022, with additional features like test signal generation becoming accessible through firmware upgrades without hardware modifications. Telestream plans to showcase the system at IBC 2022.