The ATSC Rocket is a simple yet elegant design for an encapsulator. It is based on a SuperMicro 1 RU Server along with our proven 3rd generation ATSC Master FD™, running Linux®. It is fully compliant with all international standards that govern multi protocol encapsulation, such as EN 301 192. Not only does the Rocket function as a router where it forwards packets based via easily managed routing tables, but it also acts as a switch whereby it creates virtual connections that remain open until closed.
Our new ATSC Rocket is the first ATSC compliant IPv4 / IPv6 encapsulator available in the market. It is the latest addition to our product family of IP/ATSC encapsulators. ATSC Rocket gives customers the ability to seamlessly integrate IP and other data services over ATSC technology in existing ATSC compliant video broadcast distribution systems. It fully implements ATSC standard for transmitting IP data over ATSC systems and other customized transmission modes.
The ATSC Rocket is based on Linux® operating system software. This makes our encapsulator a very stable but also simple system. Drivers are fully embedded in the OS kernel, thus improving performance.
- Unlimited number of remote IP addresses (clients), depending on server memory
- Inputs: GigE and SMPTE 310M
- Output: SMPTE 310M
- Linux® based architecture for 24/7 operation
- Implements Unicast, Multicast, and QoS routing
- Fully complies with all IEC standards for multiprotocol DVB encapsulation
- Typical forwarding delay is 1/10th of others – latency of 6 milliseconds
- Supports C, Ku, and Ka bands
- Tested with major brands of multiplexers and modulators –Tandberg, Radyne, Harmonic, Newtec, Motorola, EF Data, and Sencore
- Field proven on major satellites and teleports
- Aggregate throughput up to full ASI (213 Mb)
- QoS for guaranteed services
- Easy to use remote monitoring and control via secure shell access and web interface
- Low jitter
- Supports opportunistic data insertion (SMPTE 325M)
- Used currently in DVB-S/S-2, DVB-T/T2
- Optional IP Multicast File Delivery Client Software/ Hardware
- Applications
- Satellite and Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- Broadcast networks and stations
- Data service providers
- Large retail organizations
- Financial institutions
