Brompton Technology has showcased its new 8K Tessera SQ200 processor, the first product in its Gen 3 range.
Built on the latest Agilex 7 FPGA technology from Intel, the processor delivers the same core feature-set as the company’s SX40 and includes full backward compatibility with existing Brompton-powered LED panels, as well as existing XD data distribution units, but now supports 8K and 4x4K workflows and added support for AV-over-IP protocols such as ST2110 and IPMX. The company says the SQ200 brings a 20-fold increase in power over its SX40, making it the world’s most powerful 8K LED processor. The SQ200 offers 100Gb Ethernet connectivity to support 8K video-over-IP at 60fps and 12bpc over a single cable. There is also a second 100Gb Ethernet input for a fully redundant video-over-IP network, said the company.
Another feature is the support for irregular canvas sizes, which can extend up to 64K pixels in either dimension. This capability enables a single processor to handle screens that would have previously required multiple separate units. The SQ200 has 200Gb of Ethernet bandwidth for output to LED panels. Additionally, new data distribution units support fan-out from 100Gb to 10Gb and to 1Gb Ethernet, allowing connections to existing Tessera R2, R2+, and G1 receiver cards.
Chris Deighton, CTO and co-founder of Brompton Technology said: “Thanks to its leading-edge Agilex 7 FPGA, the SQ200 sets a new benchmark when it comes to performance and offers new opportunities for feature innovation. Things like Dynamic Calibration, support for HDR video, Frame Remapping, ShutterSync and Extended Bit Depth have all been added in free software upgrades, which is an important part of how Brompton brings extra value to its customers. Similarly, the SQ200 gives us an amazing platform for ongoing innovation, and I’m excited about what we will be able to deliver for our customers over the coming years.”
