What is SMPTE ST 2110?
Conceptually, IPMX is an AV-over-IP open standard targeted at the pro AV market, while SMPTE ST 2110 is built for broadcast. However, this oversimplification requires clarification. When we refer to SMPTE ST 2110 systems, we are typically referring to systems that implement a small subset of the standard defined by SMPTE for the entire suite of standards under the ST 2110 umbrella, including ST 2110-10, -20, -21, -22, -30, and so on. While SMPTE ST 2110 does not constrain systems to particular resolutions, color spaces, or frame rates, the reality is that most equipment only supports that small subset. Furthermore, many elements not included in the SMPTE standard are required for systems to work properly.
