Bristol, UK and Burlingame, Calif. (May 31, 2012) – XMOS®, developer of the industry’s first event-driven 32-bit embedded processor, announced its partnership with UMAN, the global leader in digital AV media transport and network connectivity, to deliver end-to-end Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB) solutions.
AVB is an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-driven standard for reliable and low latency transport of media over mixed-use Ethernet networks. [RR1] XMOS provides a complete open-source AVB stack that runs on its devices, delivering the lowest cost yet highly flexible audio endpoints. With the recent introduction of 1722.1 discovery and control protocol standard, AVB endpoints can now be managed over the network. UMAN’s UNOS Vision controller software completes the picture by providing a license-free, command and control GUI for managing the AVB endpoints using 1722.1.
“The combination of our flexible, yet low-cost, audio endpoints with the ability to control and configure streams using UNOS Vision and 1722.1, deliver an end-to-end audio solution that will reliably transport multiple audio streams over an Ethernet backbone,” said Ed Clarke, Director of Technical Marketing at XMOS. “With our partnership with UMAN, the promise of no-excuses media networking across mixed-use local area networks has become a reality.”
To see XMOS’ low cost audio endpoints and UMAN’s Vision Control software in action, visit InfoCommat booth number C11039 in Las Vegas, from June 13 to 15.
Pricing and Availability
Additional information about XMOS AVB development kits and links to download the open-source AVB stack are available at www.xmos.com/applications/avb.
The UNOS Vision Control license-free software is available for download on June 13 at www.unosnet.com/unosnet/index.php/unos-vision.html.
About XMOS
XMOS is transforming the way in which electronic products are designed, reducing development time and cost. Its event-driven deterministic processors enable systems to combine application software, digital signal processing and peripherals implemented in software, not silicon. XMOS customers include leading companies around the world. For more information please visit www.xmos.com.
About UMAN
The UMAN Universal Media Access Networks GmbH is the software think tank responsible for the development of the UNOS (Universal Network Operating System). UMAN sees its role as that of a strategic partner for innovative technological enterprises. With its UNOS products and through the provision of development services, UMAN offers its clients solutions for the simple and risk-free implementation of network technologies. UMAN GmbH was founded in 2007 and is based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The development team comprises engineers and scientists based in Cape Town, South Africa. For more information please visit www.umannet.com.
