SMPTE 2110 explained for practitioners

SMPTE 2110 splits video, audio and metadata into separate streams over IP, with precise PTP timing. Flexible, but it demands a serious network and discipline.

Before you jump

• PTP (IEEE 1588) must be solid.
• The network (25/100 GbE) and switches are not trivial.
• Go gradually - a hybrid SDI/IP stage is normal.