Imagine Communications | Selenio Network Processor (SNP)

IP Media Processing Platform

Selenio™ Network Processor (SNP) is the industry’s first pure-IP media processing platform, supporting uncompressed UHD based on SMPTE ST 2110. This high-density, scalable platform enables media companies to seamlessly transition
from SDI to all-IP networks, while adhering to the SMPTE ST 2022-6 and ST 2110 standards.

The standards-based SNP interoperates with Imagine’s other UHD- and IP-ready solutions, as well as with commercial
off-the-shelf (COTS) IP switches, providing media companies the flexibility to work with a variety of technology
suppliers for a seamless end-to-end production workflow.

SNP hardware (front)

SNP hardware (front) with the hot swap-able power supply option

Rear of SNP hardware

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Benefits

Implement a fully scalable, future-ready, standards-based IP production or playout system
Carry UHD Native (single streams) over ST 2110-20 IP video for simple routing and clean-switching
Reduce operational complexity with multiple processing functions in one compact frame
Transition smoothly from a hybrid to full-IP network
Access agile and flexible processing capabilities for different events and applications
Incorporate UHD in end-to-end IP production workflows

Features

ST 2110-20 Video
ST 2110-30 PCM Audio
ST 2110-31 AES3 Transparent Transport
ST 2110-40 Data
ST 2022-6 SDI over IP
ST 2022-7 seamless protection switching of IP streams
ST 2022-8 timing of ST 2022-6 streams in ST 2110 systems
NMOS IS-04 discovery and registration
NMOS IS-05 device connection management
UHD over single ST 2110-20 stream
UHD over 12G-SDI or Quad-SDI (2SI and SQD)
HD/3G and UHD clean and quiet switching
IP to SDI mode
SDI to IP mode
IP to IP mode
Frame synchronization to PTP with adjustable output phasing and delay
Video proc amp, frame delay, and color correction
Audio proc amp and delay adjustment
4 independent processing blocks for various operations (synchronization, conversion, UHD remap of SQD/2SI)
HD/3G/UHD up/down/cross conversion (licensed option)
HD Proxy (as separate 1080i or 1080p ST 2110-20 stream) for UHD signal monitoring (licensed option)
SDR/HDR (HLG, PQ, S-Log3) conversion (licensed option)
MADI Audio Processing (via optional SFP) (licensed option)
Audio embedding and de-embedding between SDI, ST 2022-6, and ST 2110
Flexible channel support of audio IP streams
Basic frame rate conversion (add/drop frame) in Conversion personality
Sharpness control in down conversion
On screen display (text overlay)
Preset save/recall
Black Burst (BB) output generated, synchronized to received PTP timing
Dual QSFP28 Flexible Ethernet up to 100GbE
32 HD-BNC (8 are 12G capable) connectors for SDI I/O
I/O Expansion via SFP (MADI, 3G coaxial and optical)
Redundant power supplies in single assembly or hot-swappable independent units
Front-serviceable main processing board and power supply

Applications

Selenio™ Network Processor UHD and HDR Application Note

Selenio™ Network Processor House of Worship Application Note

Selenio™ Network Processor Connecting Facilities Application Note

Selenio™ Network Processor Conversion Application Note

Selenio™ Network Processor Multiviewer Application Note

SNP is optimized for UHD production via redundant 100-Gigabit data connections capable of delivering eight uncompressed UHD signals in each direction — improving overall efficiency and power-consumption, while preserving picture quality and system latency.

SNP also provides critical synchronization and integration of signals into the production environment, ensuring interoperability with all other standards-compliant equipment.

Along with powerful, IP-enabled video processing, SNP offers all the capabilities required in today’s complex production environments, including audio processing, color space adjustments and HD-UHD up-, down- and cross-conversion, as well as High Dynamic Range (HDR) adaptations and conversions required for integrating UHD and HD signals.

Ideal for fast-paced mobile live production, SNP features four integral processing blocks, each of which can be assigned a separate application and reprogrammed on the fly. The multipurpose nature and quick-configuration capabilities of the SNP significantly reduce equipment requirements and enable production companies to respond to the demands of the current job, and then quickly reconfigure to tackle future assignments.

Resources

NC State Transforms Distance Learning with SMPTE ST 2110

By deploying an open-standard, SDI-to-IP hybrid system from Imagine Communications, NC State was able to replace equipment that had reached end-of-life status and continue using their SDI legacy gear as part of the new architecture.

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Customer Success

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UHD/HDR Infrastructure: Lots of Ways to do it – Choose Wisely!

For starters, there are multiple ways to do it. In this info-packed IP Showcase session, Imagine’s John Mailhot explores the rapid evolution of UHD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) and shares best practices for building an engineer-friendly, future-proof UHD/HDR ecosystem.

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Video

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Perspectives on Live Production: Multiple Paths to IP

The demands of live production have always been immediate and intense. As video gets bigger, budgets get smaller, and remote production increasingly becomes the norm, migrating to agile IP technology can help you keep pace.

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eBook

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Selenio™ Network Processor – Defining the New Era of Television Infrastructure

What can Selenio Network Processor do for me? Simple answer: Just about anything. Watch this 2-minute video with industry-expert John Mailhot to learn more.

Resource type

Video

tpc Rolls Out ST 2110 Full-IP Uncompressed UHD HDR OB Truck

When tpc’s UHD1 hit the road, this leading Swiss service provider became the first to broadcast a live sports event from a SMPTE ST 2110, full-IP, uncompressed UHD HDR OB truck.

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Customer Success

North Point Ministries Links Campuses and Partner Churches over SMPTE ST 2110

Imagine SNP on 100 gigabit ethernet delivers Ultra HD for shared worship experiences.

Resource type

Press Release

MultiChoice Moves to Exceed Consumer Expectations with IP Platform from Imagine Communications

MultiChoice, the largest satellite broadcaster in Africa, is responding to rapidly growing customer demand for superior content by building a new playout centre. The new facility is the first stage of the broadcaster’s transformation from traditional video playout to leading-edge IP transport and modular playout technology, providing for greater business agility, technical and operational flexibility and a reduction in the total cost of ownership (TCO). This allows for an improved consumer experience and ensures faster speed to market with new broadcast offerings.

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Press Release

tpc Switzerland Builds Agile Studio Center Around IP Infrastructure from Imagine Communications

Imagine now provides IP processing for new production and playout center at the Metechno project in Switzerland.

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Press Release

Imagine Communications Provides QVC With All-IP Upgrade to UHD in Japan

Imagine Communicatins SMPTE ST 2110-compliant Selenio Network Processor anchors video and ecommerce retailer’s new state-of-the-art facility.

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Press Release

Top 7 Business Benefits of Transitioning Video Operations to IP

Need to sell your CFO on the advantages of migrating to IP? This run-down of the top 7 business-improving benefits will help you make the case.

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Infographic

Videe’s OBX Gets Ready for Live Production Future

Step inside the Imagine-equipped Videe OBX – one of Europe’s largest UHD OB trucks.

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Customer Success

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