Artel Video Systems, Media Links Interoperate DL4000 and MD8000 Video Transport Platforms

Artel Video Systems, the company which develops, manufactures, and markets high performance broadcast quality video transport hardware has reportedly completed an interoperability test between its DL4000 and MD8000 Video Transport Platform of Media Links Inc., a company focused in developing technology to transport HD signals over contribution and primary distribution networks.

 

The test included operation between Artel’s DLC300, DLC170AD, DLC170DA, and DLC270 modules and Media Links MD8000-VIF. 

 

The DL4000 Digital Video Transport System is a new generation of universal video transport that combines the space efficiency of a 1RU chassis with the flexibility of a multi-module system. The system is specifically designed for use by Telcos, CLECs, Cable TV Operators, and Video Service Providers.

 

Media Links’ MD8000 Media Transport System is said to offer a high level of flexibility and signal integrity for all types of video, audio and data transport applications, specifically for media networking needs of carriers, large broadcasters, and smaller end users.

 

The current interoperability is said to enable customers to take full advantage of MD8000’s strength as a networking platform and DL4000’s strengths as a cost, space and power efficient platform for edge and tributary applications. In addition to SD-SDI, DVB-ASI, HD-SDI, and ATSC, the DL4000 enables the transport of Composite NTSC or PAL Analog Video over Media Links IP and SONET networks.

 

“As ILECs, CLECs, and CATV operators expand their triple play networks, interoperation between platforms becomes a critical part of their decision in choosing equipment. With that in mind, Artel has been careful to design the platform with industry standard interfaces,” said Richard Dellacanonica, president of Artel Video Systems.

 

“This enables the DL4000 to interoperate with many IP and SONET based networking products including Media Links MD8000. We will continue this design methodology as we expand the platform,” Dellacanonica said.