A true game changing technology for AV signal distribution, the BlueRiver NT chipset is the world’s first and only chipset to enable the extension, switching and compositing of real-time, uncompressed Ultra-HD signals with zero-frame latency over off-the-shelf IP switches. Replacing custom AV matrix switches with standard IP switches cuts the cost and size of such equipment by 60% while eliminating the associated R&D cost, reducing time-to-market and lowering inventory risk. Using a high-bandwidth, synchronous, packet-based architecture for pixel transmission, the BlueRiver NT chipset is capable of: extending uncompressed Ultra-HD (4K) video, audio, GbE and other control signals over fiber or 100m Cat-x cabling; switching these signals through standard IP switches; and compositing multiple videos onto one or more displays. This FPGA-based chipset can easily be integrated into OEM designs for AV/KVM extension, switching, multi-view and video-wall applications. Ready-to-manufacture reference designs based on the chipset are available for qualified customers.

Extend & switch AV signals over IP switches Composite multiple videos onto one or more displays

Uncompressed 4K, GbE, USB 2.0 100m Cat-x, 30Km fiber extension

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Technology Benefits 

Ability to use off-the-shelf IP switches for matrix switching has numerous benefits including:  Unprecedented  cost  savings: IP switches can be up to

1/10th the cost of equivalent custom AV switches Unmatched  I/O  density: IP switches deliver a 48x48

switch in a 2U chassis, at least 60% smaller than equivalent custom AV switches

Increased flexibility. As a standard LAN backbone, other networking gear can be used on the same AV network eliminating the need for independent AV and Data networks

Built‐in  scalability  &  future‐proofing: High bandwidth up-links on most IP switches allow easy addition of I/Os beyond the maximum density of the installed switch. Custom AV switches often require full replacement

Embedded  local  management: BlueRiver Smart-setup auto-configures every BlueRiver device even in the most complex networked systems. No configuration of the switch is required

Widely  available  control  software. Decades of pre-existing R&D for LAN monitoring and control can be leveraged for AV switching without the need to develop custom control software

 Key Specifications 

Extension, transmission & switching of Uncompressed HDMI/DVI digital video including 3D All resolutions up to Ultra-HD (4K/30/4:4/4 or

4K/60/4:2:0) HDMI embedded multi-channel audio 10/100/1G Ethernet (full internal GbE switch) Analog stereo audio Bidirectional RS-232 (all baud rates up to 115,200) Bidirectional IR (infrared) 480 Mb/s USB 2.0 ii Custom OEM data (using generic data interface)

Each signal independently routable through standard IP switches or custom AV switches

Seamless switching support HDMI audio embedding and extraction Compositing engine to combine multiple videos onto one

or more displays Enables multi-view and video-wall applications

Scaling engine Bezel correction engine for video-walls

Built-in HDMI interface for easy integration Adaptive Clock Re-synchronization (ACR) technology for

synchronous, zero frame latency transmission Full gen-locking and frame synchronization Zero frame latency Even through an IP switch

BlueRiver Channel Coder technology for pixel-for-pixel, full-bandwidth, bidirectional, multi-signal streaming

HDMI 1.4 and DVI 2.0 compliant, HDCP Cat-x support with 100 m distance rangeiii Singlemode or multimode fiber support Single product enables multiple distance options with

interchangeable field replaceable SFP+ modules 1 km with multimode fiber (50um/62.5, 850nm)i 30 Km with singlemode fiber (9um, 1310nm)i

Ready-to-manufacture reference designs, BOMs & metal enclosures for transmitter (Tx) & receiver (Rx)

 

Digital & Analog Audio Support 

HDMI multi-channel digital audio LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS,

DTS-96/24, DTS-EX DSD, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Analog audio 2-channels, 24-bits @ 48 KHz / channel

Embed audio into and extract audio from HDMI signals

HDMI 3D Modes 

All HDMI 3D formats with no configuration requirements Frame, line & field alternative, side by side (full & half) 2D plus depth  

Applications 

Full matrix switching applications using IP switches Standalone analog or digital AV & KVM extenders Multi-view applications (multiple videos on one display) Video-wall applications (video across multiple displays) Compatible with PCs, Blu-ray, DVD & media players, set-

top-boxes, AV receivers & gaming consoles Award Winning Technology 

Best New Technology, ISE 2015 rAVe Publication Best of Show, ISE 2015, Installation Magazine  iDistance varies based on type of module & fiber used. 1 km requires OM4 multimode fiber iiRequires 3rd party USB2.0 chipset iii Requires 3rd party 10GBase-T chipset

About AptoVision A Montreal-based company, AptoVision has redefined the AV signal processing and distribution platform through its BlueRiver™ technology and FPGA-based chipsets. Integrating unique IP, the BlueRiver™ platform delivers 50% to 80% reduction in system costs and up to 10x performance gains over comparable solutions. The platform also enables the only products in the world which scale with current and evolving AV signal distribution requirements for ultra-high definition video, multi-format signal support and advanced pixel processing.