IBC to See T-VIPS Launch New MPEG-4 Encoder / Decoder Solutions Ideal for Contribution over Satellite and Lower Bandwidth Telco Links


T-VIPS to expand high-quality professional video contribution solutions with IBC launch of an MPEG-4 Encoder, theTVG650 and an MPEG-4 Decoder, the TVG610

Oslo, Norway - T-VIPS, a global leader in professional video contribution and distribution solutions, today announced the launch of the TVG650, an MPEG-4 Contribution Encoder and the TVG610, an MPEG-4 Contribution Decoder. Both products will be debuted at IBC 2011 and will be available for shipping in Q4.

The TVG610 and TVG650 are part of T-VIPS' Video Gateway line of compact, powerful and cost-effective products designed for real-time contribution. The new products are high-end, flexible solutions, handling the encoding and decoding of MPEG- 4, 4:2:2, 10-bit video, supporting output on ASI and IP/Ethernet.

"The launch of our new TVG650 encoder and TVG610 decoder is an important next step in realizing T-VIPS' vision of providing contribution solutions offering the best possible video transport performance," said Johnny Dolvik, CEO, T-VIPS. "The TVG610 and TVG650 complement our pioneering work in JPEG2000, expanding our portfolio of high-end contribution solutions to meet the needs of customers using satellite and lower bandwidth telco links. The launch of the TVG610 and TVG650 means that whatever type of contribution link you're using, there's now a high-quality T-VIPS Video Gateway that meets your video contribution requirements."

TVG650 MPEG-4 Contribution Encoder & TVG610 MPEG-4 Decoder

Key features include:

o SD up to 30 Mbit/s, HD up to 60 Mbit/s

o 10-bit or 8-bit video resolution

o 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 chroma sampling

o Support for MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC compression

o Low latency mode

o Simultaneous output in ASI and IP/Ethernet

o Up to four IP output streams on dual Ethernet ports

o Flexible Forward Error Correction (SMPTE 2022-1)

o Integrated DVB-S/S2 demodulator on Decoder

o Integrated HD-to-SD down conversion on Decoder

The TVG650 and TVG610 combine easily with other T-VIPS products to provide a robust satellite or telco contribution solution, in particular the CP525 cMUX Remultiplexer for intelligent processing, multiplexing and scrambling of MPEG-2 transport streams and the TNS541 Seamless TS Monitoring Switch for intelligent 1+1 redundancy switch-over between two MPEG-2 transport streams. Demonstrations of all T-VIPS product lines can be seen at its IBC booth in Hall 1.B71.

For further information: David Bramley, Platform PR, Tel: +44 (0)20 7486 4900, Email: david@platformpr.com

About T-VIPS AS

T-VIPS, a global leader in professional video transport solutions for contribution, distribution and Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), offers a comprehensive portfolio of powerful, efficient and intelligent solutions for processing and transporting high-quality video. T-VIPS' close involvement in video standards bodies, leadership in JPEG2000, expertise in IP and transport stream multiplexing, processing and monitoring results in state-of-the-art technology that makes complex TV network operations simpler and preserves the integrity of high-end video streams.

T-VIPS solutions are utilized in many demanding applications, including 1080/60p, 3DTV, alternative content for digital cinema, live HD sports and news back-haul, and the transport of HDTV programming over IP networks. T-VIPS is leading the IP-based video network revolution by empowering high-profile network operators, broadcasters and post-production customers in over 50 countries with innovative solutions that deliver significant operational and financial benefits. The privately-held company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with Americas' headquarters in New Jersey. For further information, visit: www.t-vips.com

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