The MGW Decoder is the perfect solution for taking IP content into local legacy RF cable systems and into IPTV encoders for the purpose of re-encoding to other formats or lower bit rates. Use the dense, 8-channel, rack-mountable platform to process your video sources while content providers migrate from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 H.264 content.

 

With the fast adoption of MPEG-4 H.264, content providers are starting to transition MPEG-2 uplink facilities to the new, highly efficient compression format. The use of H.264 IP streams for content delivery over DVB/ASI satellite mediums as well as fiber pipes allows content providers, TV networks and dedicated satellite services such as the GBS network to reduce bandwidth costs and serve more content in the existing bandwidth.

 

The migration to newer format forces cable and IPTV head-ends, corporate, military bases and government facilities to replace their existing infra-structure with newer receivers and/or decoders that support MPEG-4 Part-10 compression. The complexity of H.264 and the numerous variations of encoders in the market require a mature, reliable decoding solution that will offer density and attractive cost per channel. The Optibase MGW Decoder is the optimal solution that combines advanced decoding in a modular, dense design allowing IPTV operators to easily support the transition to H.264 IP content.