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Synchrony™ XA

Distributed Transmission and Mobile Network Adapter

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The Harris® Synchrony™ XA distributed transmission and mobile network adapter performs a variety of functions that enable ISDB-Tb, DVB and CTTB broadcasters to efficiently expand their main channel and mobile digital broadcast services. It enables the creation of distributed transmission systems (DTS) in which multiple transmitters operate on the same frequency to improve coverage. Additionally, Synchrony XA seamlessly brings together main channel HD and SD, mobile audio/video streams and supporting content data into a complete service multiplex.

A single unit can be configured as a DTS adapter, mobile multiplexer or both. The broadcast studio requires only one Synchrony XA to address several vital concerns for broadcasters — expanding digital coverage to reach new markets, filling coverage gaps created by digital coverage patterns and taking advantage of the opportunities afforded by mobile video and data-casting.

Features

  • Operates as a distributed transmission systems (DTS) adapter, mobile network adapter or both
  • For mobile systems, serves as the ingest and control point for encoded main video, encoded mobile video, datacast services, electronic service guide and GPS timing
  • For DTS, provides centralized control of DTS functionality, including generation of network timing and synchronization/delay adjustment of the networked transmitters
  • Features dedicated FPGA-based hardware that can be readily updated for standards changes and enhanced features. Avoids having a PC in a stations is mission-critical transmission path
  • Offers redundancy features for high-availability on-air performance
  • SMPTE 310M- and ASI-selectable for ISDB-Tb, DVB and CTTB transport input and output
  • Generates basic signaling tables, including fast information channel (FIC) and transmission parameters channel (TPC)
  • Retains the most recent set of generated data tables via signaling/ESG data carousel. Should the signaling generator fail, the carousel uses the stored data to ensure uninterrupted operation

Product Details

Distributed Transmission Systems (DTS)
Distributed transmission systems (DTS) are one of the solutions recommended to broadcasters to address the coverage gaps and variations resulting from their digital conversion. Serving as the core of DTS implementation, Synchrony XA precisely manages the timing and synchronization of the modulated signal in each transmitter to minimize interference zones where coverage overlaps.

Flexibility and Upgradeability
Flexibility and upgradeability are important considerations for broadcasters as they evaluate solutions for expanding into new digital broadcast and service models.

Harris Reliability
Synchrony XA operates in full compliance with DTV, mobile and DTS. Harris quality ensures the highest level of reliability to keep all services on the air.

Mobile Preprocessing
The Synchrony XA preprocesses mobile video for generation of the mobile signal and multiplexes mobile data into the transport stream of these standards.

GPS Timing
The Synchrony XA inserts GPS timing information into the data stream delivered to the transmitters from the studio and centralizes control of the transmitter DTS functions.

Revenue Streams
ISDB-Tb, DVB and CTTB are key developments in providing broadcasters with new broadcast and broadband revenue streams.

Images/Diagrams

Back Panel

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Specifications

Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

Inputs
Transport Stream2 BNC, 75 ohms, configurable as DVB-ASI (DVB-ASI standard EN 50083-9:2002) or SMPTE 310M (SMPTE 310M-2004) for ATSC transport input
Ethernet2x8-pin modular RJ-45 10/100 management network interface 
1x8-pin modular RJ-45 10/100/1000 MH stream/data interface
1 PPS Reference Input1 BNC, 50 ohms
10 Mhz Reference Input1 BNC, 50 ohms
GPS Antenna Input1 SMA, 50 ohms
Craft Port1 RS-232, DB-9F
Alarms4 relay contacts via DB-9F
AC Power Input1x90 to 265 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz auto-ranging

Outputs
Transport Stream2 BNC, 75 ohms, configurable as DVB-ASI (DVB-ASI standard EN 50083-9:2002) or SMPTE 310M (SMPTE 310M-2004)
Monitor1 BNC, 75 ohms, configurable as DVB-ASI (DVB-ASI standard EN 50083-9:2002) or SMPTE 310M (SMPTE 310M-2004)
1 PPS Reference Output1 BNC, 50 ohms

Environmental32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C), 10 to 90% humidity, non-condensing

Altitude0 to 9,842 ft (3000 m) RoHS

Physical19 in. EIA rack standard, 1RU high, 11 in. (28 cm) depth

Acoustic Noise<60 dBA

Monitoring and ControlBrowser-based user GUI
Front-panel controls
Alarm-driven contacts

RedundancyDual A/153 output streams
Power or equipment failure bypasses MH systems, and the A/53 stream is directed to the output
User bypass of MH system

Signaling ParametersSignaling tables and component descriptors supported internally via Synchrony XA or externally third-party device
Transmission parameter channel supported internally via Synchrony XA
All other signaling supported externally from third-party device

DTS ModeOperations and maintenance packet structure per A/110 b including:
- Synchronization time stamp (STS) 
- Maximum delay (MD) 
- Offset delay (OD)
Pilot frequency stability of ±0.5 Hz of nominal
Operational support for 2 groups each with up to 32 transmitters per group
Sales Contacts
  • North America +1 800 231 9673
  • Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
  • Europe and Africa +44 118 964 8200
  • Middle East and South Asia  +971 4 433 8250
  • Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628

Data Sheet

Synchrony™ XA