Python II
Multichannel Fiber Optic SD/HD SDI System
Squeezes the cost out of digital transmission: 8
or 16 channels, all formats, SDTV/HDTV
The Python II keeps down the costs of digital video distribution, while
eliminating the problems of coaxial cabling.
The Python II combines groups of eight or sixteen channels of pristine fiber
optic SDI transport into a compact 1RU frame. Select a transmitter and a
receiver frame for eight or sixteen channels in one direction. Select two
transceiver frames for eight channels in each direction. Or use our miniature
Rattlers in conjunction with the Python II frames to distribute signals to and
from several locations simultaneously. Since most Telecast SD/HD products can
interface with the Python II, many signal topologies are possible.
The Python II offers the industry's broadest range of digital transmission rates
while maintaining the quality that broadcasters demand. No matter what your
format, the Python II allows you to implement:
19.4 Mbps ATSC
143 Mbps NTSC composite
177 Mbps PAL composite
270 Mbps Serial component
DVB/ASI
360 Mbps Serial component and
compressed HDTV
540 Mbps Proprietary
1.5 Gbps HD Uncompressed
In addition to carrying virtually any SDI signal, the Python II has optical
multiplexing options to carry 16 HD signals on as few as one optical fiber. Add
optical splitters and the Python II becomes a powerful distribution system
capable of sending multiple "copies" of the original signals to multiple
destinations.
Future proof
This is your opportunity to cable once. Coaxial cable is severely limited in
distance. It is also prone to problems of noise, crosstalk and ground faults.
Equalizing distribution amplifiers are very expensive. The Python II eliminates
all these problems, and goes hundreds of times farther with a cable that is only
one tenth the size of equivalent coax. Fiber now, or fiber later. It's your
choice.
Trust Telecast
The Python II contains the same high reliability as our other broadcast
production systems. Our systems work every day in every broadcast environment
around the globe. You count on Telecast, and you can count on the Python II for
your digital and HDTV transport needs.
The Python II with the Band Splitter
option provides for sixteen HD/SD Channels in one direction or eight
each way on just one single mode fiber.
Features
Economical, low profile packaging
8 or 16 Channels per 1 RU chassis
Wide range of digital formats
19.4 Mbps to 1.5 Gbps transport
Compatible with digital TV standards
SMPTE 292M & 259M
Handles DVB/ASI signals
Immune to pathological data errors
Equalizes coax up to 1.5 Gbps
BNC input/output
Wide optical dynamic range
Low system jitter
Low power consumption
High reliability, durable design
CWDM multiplexing options
Compatible with other Telecast
SD/HD SDI Transport Systems
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Applications
Studio Infrastructure
Sports & Field Production
HD Tie Lines
Campus/Metro HDTV distribution
ATSC or HDTV STL
Telco last mile and local loop
CLEC access to IXC POP
