Artel Launches Compact SDI-to-IP Gateway for Broadcast Transition
Event summary
- Artel Video, a brand of Patton Electronics Co., pre-orders its FiberLink™ ST2110-TD gateway for real-time SDI-to-IP conversion, with May 2026 delivery expected.
- The device supports one or two channels with bidirectional operation, converting between 3G/HD-SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 IP signaling.
- Four SKUs available, including configurations for encapsulation (SDI-to-ST2110) and de-encapsulation (ST2110-to-SDI).
- Features include autosensing SDI ports, traffic shaping, seamless redundancy, NMOS support, and software upgradability.
The big picture
The launch of the FiberLink™ ST2110-TD gateway underscores the ongoing shift from traditional SDI to IP-based broadcast infrastructure. As broadcasters seek to preserve existing SDI investments while embracing modern IP communication, Artel's solution offers a strategic, scalable, and flexible path. The device's compliance with SMPTE ST 2110 standards and real-world engineering features position it as a key player in the evolving media transport landscape.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly broadcasters will integrate the ST2110-TD into legacy SDI workflows, given its compact and portable design.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors will introduce similar solutions, accelerating the transition from SDI to IP in broadcast infrastructure.
- Market Penetration
- The extent to which the ST2110-TD will be adopted in studio floors, remote venues, and production trucks, given its 'throw-down' deployment flexibility.
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