Join L2Tek at IBC 2026 Once again, we’re looking forward to IBC and the opportunity to meet customers, partners and friends from across the broadcast and Pro-AV industries. This year we’ll be bringing together an even broader selection of technologies on the L2Tek stand, with live demonstrations covering SMPTE ST 2110, SDI, JPEG XS, HDMI,…read more
Dektec video cards come with a powerful SDK, and support easy to use video processing software, such as ffmpeg. In this article we describe how the DTA-2110 10G Smart NIC and the DTA-2178 8 Channel SDI card in a basic Windows 11 PC can be used to build a low cost SDI to IP converter…read more
NxVi Technology is fast becoming recognised for its innovation and leadership in 4k and 8k production and streaming equipment. Suitable for ProAV and Professional Broadcast scenarios , NxVi products are designed to be cost effective, without compromise in specification and performance. Each product can be locally controlled or via an easy to use web GUI….read more
INTRODUCTION With the introduction of SMPTE 2022-6 and ST2110 video over IP, as replacements for traditional SDI transport, it has become possible to design new production workflows with distributed switching topologies and remote production capability. In ST2110 systems multiple IP streams carrying all sources of video, audio and ancillary data can be sent between locations,…read more
We’re just days away from the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) in 2025 taking place at the Bella Centre in Copenhagen from September 28 to October 2. With 6,000+ attendees expected and 300+ exhibitors taking advantage of presentation areas such as the Market Focus, Product Focus, and Demo Zones, L2Tek are there on Tuesday September…read more
In Hall 10 B.10 at IBC 2025, L2Tek will again be running real world live demos of key uncompressed and streaming video formats on our stand. We are pleased to again be joining with Semtech and Cambridge Connectors for support with SDI designs. Semtech will also be demonstrating the new USB extender over IP range….read more
Silicon Photonic Ethernet Transceivers Introduction Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) and Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) modules are integral components in optical networking, enabling high-speed communication over fibre-optic cables. As bandwidth demands grow, advances in laser technology like Directly Modulated Lasers (DML), Externally Modulated Lasers (EML), and silicon photonics play a crucial role in determining the…read more
In the rapidly evolving world of embedded computing, modular and scalable solutions have become crucial for meeting the demands of modern applications. COM Express (Computer-On-Module Express) is one such standard that allows manufacturers and developers to design highly customizable systems while significantly reducing time-to-market. Among the leaders in this space is Kontron, a global provider…read more
As video display technologies evolve, High Dynamic Range (HDR) has emerged as a defining feature of premium visual experiences—offering deeper contrast, brighter highlights, and more vivid colours compared to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR). Yet, a vast majority of video content today—especially in legacy systems—still exists in SDR. Bridging this gap requires intelligent conversion tools that…read more
A quick guide to Ethernet Transceivers Beyond 100G In our previous blog, we discussed how 100G Single Lambda technology paved the way for higher speed transceivers. However, with the rapid rise in demand for 200G, 400G and 800G interface speeds, the market has seen several technological solutions emerge, often leading to confusion and compatibility concerns….read more