Utah Scientific has announced the launch of On-Ramp, a rack-mountable device that integrates with routing systems to try to ease the process of transferring broadcast and live production operations from SDI signals to IP. With On-Ramp, broadcasters can adopt a hybrid of IP and SDI signals (12G UHD, 3G HD, and 1.5G) for a gradual transfer to IP. The company will launch it at NAB Show 2025, April 5-9 (Exhibits 6-9) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, as it has claimed in a statement.

On-Ramp is a flexible device in a 1-RU frame with up to five hot-swappable card slots and 16 SFP cages. Configurable for the application, it is designed to copy and route 12G UHD and 3G HD signals and encapsulate them into SMPTE ST 2110 signals. It can also de-encapsulate IP signals into 12G UHD and 3G HD signals.

One of the most important feature that the company highlights is its ability to create an ST 2110 version of video up to 12G UHD, looking forward to processing the signals with precise control, including frame synchronization, audio embedding/de-embedding, and noise reduction. On-Ramp expands on Utah Scientific’s 3G HD PassThrough card to include these features. Users can mix and match cards for encapsulating, de-encapsulating, processing, or a mix of all three.

It can be used as a stand-alone device or as an accessory to Utah Scientific’s UDS, Series 2, and especially UHD router lines. It will also be compatible with the company’s future line of routers.

“Not only is it important for us to develop new technology, but — due to our unique 10-year warranty — we also need to make sure our technology enhances the products our current customers own. On-Ramp checks all the boxes”, said Brett Benson, Utah Scientific CEO.