Neuron Network attached processing for broadcast infrastructures
Neuron, The next generation processing platform For broadcast infrastructures migrating to, Neuron is the only processing solution you need. All audio and video processing tasks are managed with ultra high bandwidth by bundling SDI technology into an platform to create the world s first true network attached processor. Broadcast functionality which COTS switches don t offer The departure from conventional circuit switching (SDI) routers will bring a lot of processing back as separately needed functions as they will not be part of the COTS switches. The network attached processor (NAP) Some examples: Neuron is our pure processor for A/V infrastructures. With its introduction, Axon continues to forge ahead with the delivery of innovative solutions for the new broadcast reality of IT-based infrastructures. Why a network attached processor? NAP s are ultra-compact and versatile, and ideal for media companies looking to reduce costs and complexity associated with supporting SDI and hybrid SDI- workflows in their studio and mobile facilities. Offering superior performance, NAPs deliver significant optimization, agility and efficiency to IT-based environments. Neuron will solve every processing task a broadcaster encounters with respect to audio and video in the and legacy domains. The high-density 1RU Neuron platform offers to processing capabilities, handling uncompressed SD, HD, 3G and UHD signals based on the ST2022-6 and ST2110 specifications for transporting media over networks. Neuron is fully packed with features like edge synchronizers and converters for processing streams before they enter the core router, reducing complexity in signal routing. to baseband (SDI) conversion (ST2022, ST2110 ) and back Multiview Up/down/cross conversion Master control Live production mixing Synchronization Embedding and de-embedding (from and to ST2022, ST2110, MADI, AES67, Dante, analog and digital audio) Audio processing like mixing, shuffling and voice overs Dolby processing Color space conversion and correction (HDR to SDR and back) Legalization VANC data processing like SCTE104 triggers, time-code insertion, Teletext/subtitle processing and all metadata processing As a next-gen, FPGA-based processor, Neuron seamlessly bridges SDI and networks, while easily meeting UHD requirements in live production. It interoperates with Axon s Cerebrum monitoring and control system. 2 3
NEURON A new broadcast and data center friendly frame Neuron is based on a brand new 1RU broadcast and data center friendly unit. A very straightforward design consisting of 2 tunnels which contain the power supply and the processing boards. All active electronics can be hot-swapped without any special tools or opening the unit. Some features 1 RU with redundant (hot swappable) PSU (500W each) 2 board positions (full height 1RU) Hot swappable boards and power supplies from the back for the broadcast version Hot swappable boards and power supplies from the front for the data center version Front to back cooling Full ACP2 compatible AES67/DANTE/ /metadata MADI The I/O panels for an A/V bridge 3Gb/s SDI I/O 12Gb/s SDI I/O The main Neuron video processing board A dual video bridge with two individual SDI I/O options NEURON NFR2000 Status Slot 1 Status Slot 2 An Ethernet I/O processing bridge with the I/O at the front Analog or Digital Audio I/O option Slot 05 and 06* Analog or Digital Audio I/O option Slot 07 and 08* The chassis is approximately 610mm deep. The power supplies are removable brackets which also house the fan-units Analog or Digital Audio I/O option Slot 09 and 10* (* Require Audio expansion carrier) for half of the frame. When you swap the supply you also swap the fans. The fans are controlled by the board controller of the same slot but powered by the common power rails that is the redundant sum of the two supplies. The frame has a central tunnel which separates the two board positions. By swapping the 19 mounting ears, IEC AC inlet and front panel, we can offer a Data Center mounting option with all connections at the front but the AC mains inlet still at the back. /metadata AES67/DANTE/ Where multiple cards were needed before in a single channel or processing path, now one single unit is able to process up to 32 channels of video and a multiple of audio channels. The NPG3200 can be utilized in many different ways. Each video channel is capable of frame-synchronizing, deembedding, up/down conversion, embedding and color correction. Grouping four signal paths will offer an UHD toolbox capable of handling up to eight UHD channels. Virtually any signal can be processed with this unit from SD to UHD signals. MADI MADI i/o up to 4 inputs and 4 outputs (SNMP/ACP2/Web) Redundant, Audio I/O of AES67 or Dante I/O (Requires option Slot 03 and 04) or or Dolby metadata Analog or Digital Audio I/O option Slot 01 and 02 Reference i/o A BUS connects the power supplies and processing board. This BUS PCB will transport the 12V power rail from the supplies to the processing modules and back to the fan units of the removable supplies. Communication between the processing boards is also possible via a dedicated link. There is also a quad high-speed differential interface between the two processing boards which allows data sharing like MADI. 4 The NPG3200 is the main Neuron processing board. It is a multi-channel A/V-over- transceiver developed for use within low-latency and high-bandwidth Ethernet networks. Using all modern encapsulation standards like ST2022-6 and ST2110, enabling the NPG3200 to process up to a stunning 32 3Gb/s SDI signals and transport them over redundant dual and links. In addition, audio processing is also part of the Neuron package with standards like Dante, AES67 and many more. Processing capabilities Up to 32 channels of bridging SDI to Ethernet and/or back (ST2022-6/7 and ST2110) 32x 16 channel de-embedding (from SDI or Ethernet) 32x 16 channel embedding (onto SDI or Ethernet) 128 audio channels AES67 capability (in and/or out) 128 audio channels I/O from and to the second slot in the same frame 32 channel frame-sync to local clock on external ref (B&B, Tri-level or ST2059) 32 channel up/down/cross from and to a maximum of 32x 1080p (8x UHD) 1024 x 1024 audio channel shuffle 512 channel audio gain (-99dBFs to 12dBFs in 0,25db steps) 512 channel audio phase (0 or -180deg) 512 channel audio offset delay (up to 1 second per channel in 1ms intervals) 5
The main neuron video processing board I/O expansion The I/O expansion board will add additional physical I/O for the main processor board. A 40x HD BNC connector I/O board is optional. It will allow bridging from 32 SDI sources to Ethernet or back. 8 connectors are dedicated 12Gb/s inputs, 8 connectors are dedicated 12Gb/s outputs and 24 connectors are bidirectional 3Gb/s and can be setup accordingly. Every main processing board has 64 channel I/O capacity spread over Ethernet and baseband video I/O I/O on optional SDI board 24 bidirectional SDI I/O connectors (max 3Gb/s) 8 dedicated SDI inputs (12Gb/s capable) 8 dedicated SDI outputs (12Gb/s capable) Neuron. Processing that blows you away. 6 7
Neuron in an based broadcast facility Network Attached Processing Bridging Multiview Processing Video Processing Audio Processing Network attached storage MAM system Master clock Main spine switch Cerebrum redundant servers Backup spine switch Backup master clock Leaf switch Leaf switch Leaf switch Leaf switch Leaf switch Leaf switch Leaf switch Leaf switch Leaf switch Leaf switch Contribution Production Post production Master Room Playout Distribution Contribution decoding Camera feed ingest Media Asset Management Synview and SMART multiview Scheduling Encoding SMART DVB probe Shading Editing SMART DVB gateway Playlist and ads preparation Multiplexing Ingest Slomo/replay Graphics and effects Playout servers SMART DVB and Compliance Cerebrum control and monitoring Video switching/audio mixing Compliance recording Modulation and uplink 8 9
Neuron relies on the Axon NEtwork Core The Neuron de-packetizer Axon has been working to develop a clear path for our customers; we have moved from AVB/TSN, via ST2022 and now to ST2110. This shift in focus in itself is not a big deal our development team has always been well placed to react to the market - but these technologies are as equal as they are different and all are complex. It is also clear now that ST2022 is here to stay in some applications. And expectation is that the new ST2110 standard is going to be fully embraced by the industry. So, we will have to deal with both ST2022 and ST2110 for many years to come. SUBSCRTION BASED TRAFFIC SELECTION DE- DE- DE- Neuron is the award winning networkable production audio and video technology from Axon based on industry standards. Due to its highly flexible architecture, Neuron will help customers to move to an Ethernet/ based infrastructure with compatibility to all possible current and future standards and formats. MEMORY BASEBAND AUDIO At this moment the Neuron technology is compatible with ST2022, ST2110, AES67, ST2059 and AMWA IS-04/05 (NMOS). The Neuron core is easily adaptable and extendable to other/future protocols so is a very solid and futureproof basis for Ethernet/ connectivity for broadcast infrastructures. Taking advantage of today s massive (backbone) speed of modern IT based Ethernet equipment, Neuron will change the way in which video and audio (live) production infrastructures are build. CRYSTAL OSC DE- DE- DE- Inband (1722-NMOS-ACP) bridge PTP CLOCK ERENCE BMCA (ST2059-1) SECONDAIRY PORT TRANSPORT PROTOCOL DEPENDEND TIME STAMP CALCULATION (ST2059-2) BASEBAND AUDIO BASEBAND AUDIO Highlights of the Neuron core: Fully in-house developed and maintained Agnostic for all current and future Ethernet and based formats Agnostic for all Ethernet link speeds Modular architecture ETHERNET 81BIT (EPOCH) SLAVE TO MASTER CLOCK PROTOCOL (ENGINE) CONFIGURATOR ST2022/6 ST2110 VIDEO ST2110/MD ST2110 AES67 TR. The Neuron packetizer PRIORITY BASED TRAFFIC SHAPING HBRMT 27 MHz RFC4175 90 KHz ST291 BURST RFC3190 48 KHZ *p XYZ VIDEO SOURCE SDP SDP SDP SDP MDNS MDNS MDNS MDNS AUDIO SOURCE CRYSTAL OSC ETHERNET 81BIT (EPOCH) SLAVE TO MASTER CLOCK MEMORY Inband SECONDAIRY PORT (1722-NMOS-ACP) bridge TRANSPORT PROTOCOL PTP DEPENDEND CLOCK ERENCE TIME STAMP BMCA (ST2059-1) CALCULATION (ST2059-2) PROTOCOL (ENGINE) CONFIGURATOR ST2022/6 ST2110 VIDEO ST2110/MD ST2110 AES67. TR ETHERNET in The packetizer and de-packetizer: Protocol standard agnostic, powered by protocol (engine) configurator Low maintenance Easy adaptation and customization Flexible for signal and transport formats: one core can handle multiple signal formats (eg SD, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) and transport formats (ST2022, ST2110, etc) at the same time and in any mix First packetizer with full-blown traffic shaper (especially important for active-picture-only protocols like ST2110 to suppress bursts in the network). Modular structure The modular structure of the Neuron core enables to use its engines for all existing and upcoming standards. A protocol (engine) configurator enables on the fly switching between the different standards and allows translation to and from different standards. Only the protocol unique/specific parameters are set and influence the appropriate engine to do its job. This can be done for every stream individually. HBRMT 27 MHz RFC4175 90 KHz ST291 BURST RFC3190 48 KHZ *p XYZ Our strategy Axon s strategy remains both customer-focused and pragmatic. We are committed to delivering products and hybrid solutions that the industry needs as it moves from SDI to, providing control for these products with our latest NMOS-ready Cerebrum broadcast monitoring and control software platform. In addition, Axon remains agnostic, working on the next generation of products where Ethernet is the default interface and SDI is finally put to rest with the respect it deserves. SDP SDP SDP SDP MDNS MDNS MDNS MDNS 10 11
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