Platform Features
SCORPION Media Processing Platform is a flexible hardware platform.
Moving away from fixed function, SCORPION allows for a high degree of
customization to accomplish many workflows. Based on a modular concept,
SCORPION leverages a catalogue of both SFPs and miniature input and output
modules (MIOs) for diverse signal support and conversion. SCORPION possesses
both internal routing capabilities using a 12G crosspoint as well as flexible
FPGA resources capable of deploying software based services for additional
processing. All of this power enables the aggregation, routing, processing,
and transport of signals over both dark fiber and IP networks.
SCORPION has the ability to silently facilitate the movement of sources making
it ideal for post-production or edit suite applications. Fanless chassis and
modules options allow content creators to accomplish workflows across 10/25G
IP and dark fiber networks.
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SCORPION is the choice platform of many major sports broadcasters to handle
remote production and VAR in stadiums, arenas, and ballparks around the globe.
Whether that is camera normalization, edge processing or simple aggregation
and transport, SCORPION boasts the connectivity and comprehensive signal
support required for full remote production.
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SCORPION offers a broad range of products with a high degree of scalability
for broadcast AV applications. From bulk 4K/UHD HDMI to ST 2110 conversion to
throw-down ST2110 HDMI endpoints and basic quad-split multiviewers.
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The SCORPION platform supports diverse interconnectivity of broadcast venues
over both dark fiber and IP networks. Using onboard FPGAs running software
services allows the ability to push processing and routing to the network
edge, performing conversion, normalization, and policing of input signals.
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Media processing in a compact modular chassis has never been more flexible.
From high density video and audio processing to gateway functions, SCORPION's
small form factor is ideal for OB applications. Combining onboard processing
FPGAs with additional modular FPGAs (MIO-BLADE) for additional horsepower
allows for a scalable and dense video processing solution.
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Versatile Interfaces
SCORPION has a diverse signal support catalogue. Leveraging MIO modules for a
wide range of video, audio, and data formats, SCORPION is the platform for
aggregating and distributing multiple signal formats simultaneously. This is
accomplished with a high degree of customization using a catalogue of software.
Video
12G / 6G / 3G / HD / SD / ASI / HDMI
Audio
Analog, AES, MADI, Intercom
Data
Ethernet / Serial / GPIO / SCTE / USB
Trunk
10 / 25 / 40 / 100G / SONET / SDH / CWDM / DWDM
Processing
Media processing in a compact modular chassis has never been more flexible.
Combining onboard processing FPGAs with additional modular FPGAs (MIO-BLADE)
for additional horsepower allows for a scalable and dense video processing
solution. The MIO–BLADE–Z21 is a
generic FPGA based compute module. A device
in the evEDGE family, it is a flexible module capable of running a catalogue
of software services to define function. This adds a layer of agility and
flexibility with a SCORPION solution, allowing a solution to dynamically
change or be updated with changing infrastructure and workflow requirements.
Visit the MIO-BLADE-Z21 product page
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Dual 3G UDX
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4K UDX
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Dual 3G Frame Sync
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4K Frame Sync
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JPEG 2000 Encode / Decode
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JPEG XS Encode / Decode
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ST-2110 Gateway
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Dual 3G HDR Conversion
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4K HDR Conversion
XPS Contribution and Streaming
MIO-XPS is part of Evertz XPS encoder series, a set of high quality and low
latency video encoder / decoder devices for video transport, remote
production, cloud on-ramp, internet streaming and disaster recovery
applications.
As part of the SCORPION platform, MIO-XPS has the advantage of leveraging the
catalogue of signal support and processing functions in the MIO toolkit.
Embed discrete microphones, timecode or GPIs, perform up / down / cross
conversion, color correction or adjust audio levels. Create your customized
remote network on-ramp using MIO-XPS in the SCORPION platform.
Routing & Flexibility
An internal 12G crosspoint connecting all MIOs, SFPs, and processing FPGAs
allows for internal routing capabilities to allow a high degree of mobility of
signals throughout SCORPION chassis. Route signals internally in the chassis
or over dark fiber/IP networks using VUE and MAGNUM to accomplish workflows
with ease.
The SCORPION 18 Series Media Processing Platform is a high density signal
conversion, routing, aggregation and transport platform capable of
simultaneously transporting video, audio, and data over traditional dark fiber
and/or IP networks. The X18 possesses 18 front-facing fiber or electrical SFP
slots, and 18 single or 8 dual slots for populating MIO modules for signal
conversion, or additional signal I/O to and from the chassis. When multiple
SCORPION frames are combined, the transport platform becomes highly scalable,
enabling the sharing of content across different geographical nodes in a
network.
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Applications
The SCORPION-6 Media Processing Platform is a standalone, compact form factor,
multi-service signal conversion, aggregation gateway capable of simultaneously
transporting video, audio and data services over Ethernet and fiber networks.
Using SCORPION Mini I/O Modules, the SCORPION-6 is highly flexible and can
accommodate a multitude of signals including 4K SDI, Ethernet, MADI, AES,
HDMI, intercom and serial data. The SCORPION-6 features encapsulation and
de-encapsulation to IP over dual 10GbE or 25GbE trunk ports.
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Applications
SCORPION-4 is a powerful, throw-down gateway capable of transporting video,
audio and data services over either dark fiber or 10/25G IP networks. The
chassis fully supports 4K/UHD workflows in a small fanless form factor, and is
designed to be operated in portable and/or low noise environments, and is
ideal for post-production, or edit suite applications.
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Applications
The SCORPION-2 is a miniature form factor device which can act as a standalone
processing node, or endpoint for 4K/UHD HDMI and SDI over dark fiber or IP
networks. The small, silent form factor makes this an ideal throw-down
solution for broadcast AV applications, or for the ingest and transport of
signals where a low density is required.
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Applications
Modular I/O
SCORPION miniature input and output modules (MIOs) allow for ingest of video,
audio, Ethernet and data into SCORPION media processing platforms. Supporting
a wide range of different signal types, conversion, and processing features,
these MIOs combined with SCORPION enclosures and software services allow for a
high degree of customization and flexibility for many applications and
workflows.
See the Mini I/O modules datasheet