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SDI Eye & Jitter analysis: Why signal integrity matters
For engineers working with 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI, a signal can appear to be working correctly while still suffering from reduced timing margin, excessive jitter or other physical-layer impairments. This is where SDI eye and jitter analysis becomes an essential […]
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24th September 2026
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Why you should avoid using PTP domain 127 in SMPTE ST 2110 networks
In IP-based broadcast infrastructure, precision timing is critical. Nothing ensures precision timing better than PTP (Precision Time Protocol). However, not all PTP domains are created […]
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23rd July 2025

The Critical Role of Multi-Signal Monitoring in Live Production
In the high-pressure world of live production, there’s no room for error. Whether you're overseeing a multi-camera sports broadcast, a live concert stream, or a […]
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22nd July 2025

Using Leader’s LT4670 SPG as a PTP Follower: Synchronised Reference Generation for IP-Based Broadcast Infrastructure
As the broadcast and production industries continue their migration to IP-based infrastructures, maintaining tight and accurate synchronization across all equipment becomes more complex and more […]
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20th May 2025

Using Leader’s LT4670 SPG in your Hybrid SDI & IP Broadcast Networks
The broadcast industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with the shift from SDI to IP infrastructures introducing new challenges in signal synchronization. As hybrid […]
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14th April 2025

The Importance of Slow Sync in the Broadcast Chain When GPS Reference is Lost
Precise time synchronization is critical for all applications in broadcast Blackburst/Tri-Level Sync, AES, Timecode, Test Patterns and Precision Time Protocol (PTP) are widely used method […]
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5th March 2025

Revolutionizing Broadcast: The Rise of JPEG XS
The broadcast industry is undergoing a rapid transformation as it adopts next-generation technologies to meet growing demands for higher quality, efficiency, and interoperability. Among the […]
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7th January 2025

Your top 10 PTP questions answered!
In our latest webinar, featuring Arista’s Gerard Phillips and Leader’s Steve Holmes and Kevin Salvidge we answered your questions on PTP and simple SMPTE ST […]
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11th December 2024

Understanding the Fundamentals of PTP and SMPTE ST 2110
This blog post explores the core principles of Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and its integral role in SMPTE ST 2110, the standard for professional media […]
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7th November 2024

Multi-display Test and Measurement: The Key to Efficient Broadcast Production
Video and audio media production demands efficiency as well as precision at every point in the workflow from content capture to actual transmission. This is […]
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18th October 2024
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