How is Extron solving issues with bursty network ?

Posted on 20 March 2024

Bursty network traffic refers to fluctuations in data transmission where there are sudden spikes of high data transfer rates followed by periods of low activity or idle time. This pattern is common in many network environments, particularly in those that handle a mix of different types of data traffic, such as video streaming, file transfers, and web browsing. Bursty network traffic can be challenging to manage because it can lead to congestion, packet loss, and increased latency, impacting the overall performance and reliability of a network.

Extron has addressed the challenges of bursty network traffic with its innovative PURE3 codec, specifically designed for the Pro AV market. This codec is a key component of Extron’s NAV Pro AV over IP Series, which has been recognized for its exceptional capabilities in handling bursty network traffic. By being able to tolerate and effectively manage bursty network traffic, PURE3 ensures that video and audio content is transmitted smoothly and without interruption, even in environments with highly variable data traffic patterns.

The ability to handle bursty network traffic is particularly important in converged networks, where different types of data traffic share the same infrastructure. Extron’s PURE3 codec offers improved network resiliency, allowing it to cope with the bursty network traffic typically found in these settings. This is a significant advantage over many third-party codecs, which can struggle under similar conditions and may require costly isolated networks to function properly.

Extron’s approach to bursty network traffic not only enhances the performance of its Pro AV systems but also provides clients with greater flexibility in choosing their network architecture. Whether operating on converged or isolated networks, users can rely on Extron’s PURE3 codec to deliver robust and pristine video quality, unaffected by the challenges of bursty network traffic.

In summary, Extron’s innovation in handling bursty network traffic through its PURE3 codec has significantly benefited clients in the Pro AV industry. By ensuring reliable and high-quality video transmission even in the face of bursty network traffic, Extron has set a new standard for AV over IP solutions, offering unparalleled performance and flexibility in network design.

What is PURE3 ?

The Extron PURE3 codec patented, wavelet-based, compression technology offers improved network resiliency. The PURE3 codec tolerates bursty network traffic found on converged networks while exceeding the performance characteristics of standards-based compression systems. Others rely on delicate third-party codecs that fail when exposed to unpredictable network traffic. Those codecs require costly isolated networks, but PURE3 is the ONLY codec designed for the Pro AV industry that delivers robust, pristine video on converged or isolated networks. With sub-frame latency, PURE3 processes video signals with 4:4:4 color quantization, while maintaining the original source quality and native resolution. PURE3 Intelligent Selective Streaming is an exclusive Extron technology that leverages periods of low motion in streamed content to enhance streaming performance. The PURE3 codec also features advanced error concealment, providing high immunity to network errors such as bit errors, jitter, and out-of-order, or dropped data packets. PURE3 error concealment provides robust picture delivery without the increased latency or bandwidth typically introduced by other error correction schemes.

Error Concealment

PURE3 offers improved network resiliency that ensures reliable transmission of high-quality imagery with the ability to conceal network errors caused by bursty network traffic found on converged networks. The decoder holds image data and presents it if needed, concealing missing information. PURE3 error concealment does not increase latency or add overhead like the error correction schemes used by competitors.

Ultra-low Latency

Streams professional-grade video with ultra-low latency using Extron’s unique wavelet-based PURE3^® codec, guaranteeing exceptional user experience and response time in mission-critical applications.

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