High Density Interconnect Standards for Next Generation Broadcast Networks

HD-BNC is a high density interconnect standard which satisfies space constraints in next generation system architectures. The configuration maintains expectations relative to user experience, mechanical robustness and low loss at extended frequencies to support higher data rates. BNC connectors per IEC 169–8, having been deployed in systems for over 50 years, offers robust performance and user friendly quarter turn bayonet style coupling. HD-BNC is therefore proposed as an open standard solution preserving all of the benefits of BNC with a fourfold footprint reduction. HD-BNC was developed from inception as a 75 Ohm interface with extensive simulation and test validation to optimize signal transmission per SMPTE-292M and 424M standards in both analog and digital video and audio signals. This paper will detail the development process and contrast this interconnect solution to others in the industry in key areas such as mechanical robustness and electrical performance of real world applications.

Published

2010-10

Content type

Original Research

Keywords

high density, interconnect, analog video, digital video, high bandwidth, connector

DOI

10.5594/M001371

ISBN

978-1-61482-944-7