Potential for Digital and Optical Video in Broadcast Facility Distribution Systems

Robin Wilson

NBC will modernize its technical facilities over the next several years. Under study for incorporation in the updated facility is the use of a serial digital video switching and distribution system. Optical video interfaces are also being studied. This article describes potential distribution systems and discusses the issues that must be resolved before the extensive use of digital and optical interfaces for video signals will be possible.

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Published
1988-08
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J03983