SDM260e Decoder
Stradis SDM260e Standard Definition MPEG-2 Video Decoder
Introducing the next step in the evolution of broadcast-quality standard definition MPEG-2 video decoders for OEM applications: the Stradis SDM260e.
With all the capabilities of its predecessor, the SDM260e decoder features a newly improved genlock that synchronizes decoder output to external reference H-sync, V-sync and chroma burst.
The new decoders are easy to incorporate into your current systems. The output connectors and audio cables are the same as used on Stradis third-generation decoders (SDM290, SDM280 and SDM260). If you are using Stradis SDK/API version 1.58 or higher, the new decoders are a direct replacement. Using an older version of the SDK/API? Simply update to the latest version and you're good-to-go!
Stradis SDM290e, SDM280e and SDM260e Standard Definition MPEG-2 Video Decoders are now compliant with the European RoHS directive.
SDM290e, SDM280e, SDM260e and SDM230
With a proven history of high quality output, versatility and performance,
Stradis has long been the MPEG decoder of choice for applications requiring true
broadcast quality. Now available in four models from the SDM230 for applications
requiring unbalanced analog-only outputs, the SDM260e with balanced audio, and the
SDM290e for multi-lingual applications with delivery of up to eight embedded audio channels.
All four decoders share ground breaking advances – from high-speed random
access and display of any I-Frame to frame-accurate, synchronized playback
across multiple decoders – those applications can deliver a level of performance
that previously simply was not possible.
Easy Integration. The Stradis Application Program Interface (API) for Windows
makes it fast and easy to integrate Stradis decoders into video systems, and
gives applications complete control over all decoder functions. The API supports
up to 16 Stradis decoders in a single computer with synchronized playback among
all cards.
Professional Performance. Stradis decoders provide continuous,
frame-accurate, seamless back-to-back playback of all standard MPEG-1 and MPEG-2
streams, decodes 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 video at up to 50 Mbps. They are available in
models that generate audio and video output in both analog and uncompressed
digital formats. Stradis decoders are used in applications including playback
from disk for server applications and real-time decoding from a satellite or
terrestrial network.
Key Features
With Stradis standard definition decoders, your MPEG video application can offer:
- Continuous, seamless back-to-back playback of multiple MPEG streams (which
may be in different formats: Transport, Program, System or Elementary streams)
- Frame-accurate, synchronized playback across multiple decoders
- High-speed, random access and display of any I-Frame in an MPEG file for
variable speed reverse and forward play, plus seamless switching to any
I-frame of another stream
- Complete control over all decoder functions via the Stradis Application
Program Interface (API) for Windows. Applications access
the API with a C-style interface using the __stdcall calling convention
Features for MPEG decoding and output:
- Decodes all MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 stream types and produces NTSC or PAL output
- Still picture display from bit-map files with transition effects and
simultaneous audio playback for "slide shows"
- True-color graphics over video or still pictures with keying and 64 levels
of blending and shading
- Digital control of video saturation, brightness, contrast, gamma and hue
- Hardware Audio/Video synchronization
- Genlock synchronizes decoder output to external reference H-sync, V-sync
and chroma burst (not available on SDM230)
- Two balanced analog audio outputs with line-levels up to 28 dBm (not available on SDM230)
- Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) based on stream time codes or synthesized by the API
- Wave file playback and raw PCM audio playback
- Virtual streams based on a single, repeated I-Frame that can be seamlessly
played back-to-back with other MPEG streams
- Video image can be displayed on the computer's VGA monitor, with scan-rate
and color conversion
Additional features of the SDM280e:
- Serial Digital Interface (SMPTE 259M-C) video output plus composite video output
- One AES3 digital audio output
- IEC 61937 compressed digital audio output provides a digital output stream
compatible with an external Dolby Digital® (AC-3 & ATSC A/52)
- SMPTE 302M-1998 support for uncompressed digital audio in the Transport,
Program, and System streams
Additional features of the SDM290e:
- Serial Digital Interface (SMPTE 259M-C) video output with up to 8 channels
of embedded audio, plus composite video output
- Two AES3 digital audio outputs
- Four balanced analog audio outputs with line-levels up to 28 dBm
- Machine Control via remote connector (9-Pin, RS-422A) can be configured as
either "Controller" or "Device"
- Linear Time Code (LTC) output
Stradis Standard Definition MPEG-2 Decoders
Model
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| SDM290e
 |
SDM280e
 |
SDM260e
 |
SDM230
 |
| Chroma Format |
4:2:2 & 4:2:0 |
4:2:2 & 4:2:0 |
4:2:2 & 4:2:0 |
4:2:2 & 4:2:0 |
| Color Standard |
NTSC & PAL |
NTSC & PAL |
NTSC & PAL |
NTSC & PAL |
| Maximum Video Bit Rate |
50 Mbs |
50 Mbs |
50 Mbs |
50 Mbs |
| Video Outputs: |
| SDI (SMPTE 259M-C) |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
| Composite (RS-170-A) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Component: RGB or YUV
(optionally configured) |
- |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
| Audio Outputs: |
| Embedded Audio Channels |
8 |
8 |
- |
- |
| AES3 Digital Audio |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
| S/P-DIF Digital Audio |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
| Balanced Analog Audio |
4 |
2 |
2 |
- |
| Unbalanced Analog Audio |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
| Unbalanced (CD-ROM style) |
4 |
2 |
2 |
- |
| Other Features: |
| Machine Control (RS-422) |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
| Linear Time Code (LTC) |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
| Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Control of Video Saturation,
Brightness, Contrast,
Gamma and Hue |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Genlock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
|
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
