intoPIX and Ikegami have partnered to integrate JPEG XS compression into Ikegami’s IPX-100 IP gateway, to support modern SDI / IP broadcast workflows.
The Ikegami IPX-100 is an external IP gateway between the company's Unicam XE and HD cameras and SMPTE ST 2110 networks. The system creates a smooth path for broadcasters adopting IP workflows, while retaining compatibility with existing baseband workflows. Also, the hybrid fibere optic support of the IPX-100 results in stable connections and remote camera power, making it a reliable choice for production environments.
Ikegami has now partnered with intoPIX video processing and image compression specialists to integrate JPEG XS compression into the IPX-100 IP gateway, to better support modern SDI / IP broadcast workflows. The collaboration aims to ease the transition from baseband to IP production while maintaining uncompressed video quality, reducing the need for high bandwidths. Integrating JPEG XS means that the IPX-100 now delivers visually lossless compression that operates with near-zero latency, resulting in efficient remote production over IP, with selectable compression levels that optimize bandwidth usage while preserving video quality.
The system also supports direct 4K/UHD transport over 1GbE and 10GbE networks, a significant reduction in infrastructure requirements compared to higher-bandwidth networks.
One of the primary advantages of adopting JPEG XS for ST 2110 workflows is its ability to reduce bandwidth usage while preserving video quality. This solution ensures real-time performance with microsecond-level latency, making it an ideal fit for live production environments. It is fully compatible with existing IP workflows, ensuring smooth interoperability with SMPTE ST 2110 standards. Moreover, the ability to transport high-resolution video over cost-effective 1GbE and 10GbE networks instead of the more expensive 100GbE infrastructure provides broadcasters with significant cost savings.
Hiroshi Akiyama, Deputy Division Director for Sales and Marketing at Ikegami, commented, "The integration of JPEG XS into the IPX-100 is an important step in providing broadcasters with efficient, reliable IP solutions. It ensures our customers can transition to IP workflows without sacrificing quality or performance."
Jean-Baptiste Lorent, Head of Media and Entertainment Group at intoPIX, said, "We are pleased to bring the advantage of JPEG XS to Ikegami’s solutions. This integration highlights the impact of JPEG XS in transforming ST 2110 workflows, providing broadcasters with greater efficiency, lower costs and improved video quality."
Ikegami and intoPIX will show features of JPEG XS at NAB 2025. Attendees can visit intoPIX at Booth N2452 in the North Hall and Ikegami at Booth N1539 to see the technology in action. www.ikegami.com
