ferenc Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 https://www.audinate.com/about/news-activity/press/audinate-releases-dante-ip-core-xilinx-fpgas asdf1000 1 Link to comment
ferenc Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Dante IP Core Dante IP Core is a soft IP solution that implements high-performance Dante endpoints on Xilinx FPGA platforms. It enables you to add Dante audio networking flexibly and cost-effectively to FPGA-based AV products, minimizing footprint and reducing BOM expenditures. Dante IP Core runs efficiently alongside OEM product applications on a range of Xilinx FPGAs, providing channel counts up to 512x512 with ultra-low latency and sub-microsecond synchronization, enabling unprecedented levels of integration and flexibility. Dante IP Core is the clear choice for manufacturers looking to build best-of-breed Dante solutions with total control over cost, platform, features and performance. Cost-effective Get more out of your FPGA expenditures and resources by integrating Dante IP Core alongside your product applications on the same chip. The lower total solution cost of the single-FPGA model returns significant BOM savings that can be used to drive sales, boost margins, or deliver extra features. Compact By reducing designs to a single FPGA, products can be built with a smaller footprint and lower total power consumption. ASRC, audio encryption, signal processing modules – your choice of additional functionality can be built directly into the FPGA alongside the Dante core, simplifying your design process and enabling a huge range of unique and disruptive products. Flexible Dante IP Core runs on the Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA family and several 7-series FPGA families, allowing you to choose the optimal part for your product needs, space constraints, and power requirements. With support for up to 512x512 channels and 128x128 audio flows at sample rates up to 192kHz, Dante IP Core packs the same mighty punch as Audinate’s flagship Dante HC module – and is also available with lower channel-count configurations to enable cost-effective products for all segments of the industry. Future-proof Dante IP Core gives you the flexibility to upgrade your design with newer FPGA parts as they become available, allowing you to keep pace with the industry and stay on point with class-leading products that pass even the most demanding performance benchmarks. Feature-packed The Dante IP Core solution includes all the interfaces required for a complete and fully-functional Dante endpoint, including network, SiLabs VCXO clock, serial audio, DDR2 or DDR3 and SRAM, plus a variety of standard control interfaces including UART, SPI and I2C. Segregated from the audio processing engine, system management is handled by an integrated Microblaze soft-core CPU, which supports custom user code for your own embedded Dante API applications. Responsive Support, Extensive Resources The Dante IP Core license includes a substantial technical support package, and access to a comprehensive repository of mature development resources to help you design and implement host integration, embedded applications, and remote control and monitoring systems. Specifications Audio Sample rates up to 192 kHz in multiples of 44.1/48kHz with pull-up/down Bit depths: 24, 16 and 32 bits per sample Up to 512x512 channels at 44.1/48kHz, 256x256 channels at 88.2/96kHz and 128x128 channels at 176.4 /192kHz Up to 128x128 simultaneous audio packet streams for transmit and receive Up to 1024 samples audio buffering per channel Flexible synchronous serial audio interface, up to 32 x SDIN and 32 x SDOUT audio lines Hardware audio metering Network Standard RGMII/MII interface for Ethernet PHY or switch chip Software and firmware are upgradable over network Clock High-quality, low jitter clock with companion Silicon Labs clock generator External word clock sync input What’s Included Reference Project for ISE / Vivado NGC / encrypted ED IF netlists Top Level example file and constraints Supporting files Build scripts Testbench with encrypted source files (Modelsim) Reference schematics Layout guidelines Reference BOM Activation dongle Supported Platforms Spartan 6 Artix 7 (available Q1 2018) Contact sales for information about additional Xilinx platform support Download the Dante IP Core Datasheet dante-ip-core-datasheet-12-dec-2017-v1.1.pdf Link to comment
ferenc Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Miska said: I'm curious what they define as "low jitter", because these are PLL clocks generated from the network packets... They say they have external word clock sync input as well. Link to comment
ferenc Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 I hope we will learn more of it soon as the next NAMM show is coming so probably there will be more announcements regarding this solution. Link to comment
ferenc Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Miska said: Another common standard is AVB, which is very common on car IVI systems and such. I have a Motu 8D, but haven't got time to do much testing with it yet. I'll be anyway using it mostly through USB connection, but since it also has ethernet I'll do some testing through that too. I'm also planning to get Motu LP32 which is variant of the same. XMOS has AVB implementation for their processors. AVB requires dedicated or managed switch to work properly, I installed and designed quite a few system for install and PA systems with AVB, mainly using Presonus products. https://www.presonus.com/products/SW5E Strange, but never got an idea to try AVB devices at home, should have to do it soon Link to comment
ferenc Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 4 hours ago, jabbr said: Those are different products. IP is used with your Xilinx board. Zman includes the board. A Ravenna IP module would be great — agreed As I understand what Merging is communicating, they have a plan to promote Ravenna in the wild and their Ravenna Virtual Sound Card is available for Linux which is not true for Dante. So Dante Core availability should push them toward the same direction. While it makes sense to develop a 2 channel Dante-AES/SPDIF converter for home audio purposes (its 192k limit could be used through the AES/SPDIF), it makes much less sense in case of Ravenna, which can handle higher bitrate and DSD. So Ravenna is better to be integrated inside. I do not know what is the OEM requirement to get their board, it is probably lot more expensive to get and to implement than getting the Dante Core and its FPGA solution. Link to comment
ferenc Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 6 hours ago, jabbr said: I thought this was a new iTunes visualizer playing Pink Floyd — maybe for HQPlayer’s 20 year anniversary we could get a 3D visualizer? I mean with the NVidia GPUs we could have the concert projected holographically, and with the room correction kernel, the soundstage could be adjusted to match the hologram? Just a thought @Miska Actually on a project meeting to deal with some AI and machine learning features for video (depth processing as such and AI and depth image helped keying) and potentially for stage presentation, we were talking about exactly this . (off: we can do real-time depth processed professional quality keying (with a camera accessory called zKey™ and 12 core i9 CPU) where we do not need green or blue screen or solid color background at all in the background) jabbr 1 Link to comment
ferenc Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 https://audinate.com/products/devices/dante-avio?utm_campaign=AVIOLaunch&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=60118988&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_jyuu6sWzDS3-YlWyky8ZCK-w1SrdlO5g7SUURBAB3preVSgK-a9tbjW9spAO6oiolsj77MnSdcncRWItwEvDv6AI8_A&_hsmi=60119637 From 129 USD. Dante AVIO Adapters let you use your favorite legacy audio gear with any Dante-connected system, delivering the interoperability, performance and scalability that only networking can bring. Cost effective, compact and built for the road, Dante AVIO adapters bring the modern connectivity that every audio pro needs in their toolbox. Analog Input Analog Output AES3 USB Analog Inputs Dante AVIO Analog Inputs let you use analog audio line-level source gear you already own to feed any Dante-connected system. Don’t abandon trusted mixing consoles, wireless mics and other analog sources - adapt them to the world of audio networking with Dante AVIO. Available in 1- and 2-channel versions. Connect legacy mixers and consoles to a Dante network Patch DSPs, analog compressors and equalizers into a Dante system using a combination of Dante AVIO Input and Output adapters Connect stage DI boxes and keyboard instruments directly to a Dante network Analog Outputs Dante AVIO Analog Outputs let you drive analog line-level products you already own from any Dante-connected system. Bring your amplifiers, powered speakers and more to the world of audio networking with Dante AVIO. Available in 1- and 2-channel versions. Send audio to analog power amplifiers and powered speakers over a Dante audio network Patch DSPs, analog compressors and equalizers into a Dante system using a combination of Dante AVIO Input and Output adapters Create easy drop-points for connecting overflow areas to a Dante network AES3 The Dante AVIO AES3/EBU Adapter lets you use your favorite digital audio gear on a Dante audio network. Don’t abandon great AES3-connected amplifiers, DSPs and mic preamps - adapt them to the world of audio networking with Dante AVIO. Send audio to analog power amplifiers and powered speakers over a Dante audio network Patch DSPs, analog compressors and equalizers into a Dante system using a combination of Dante AVIO Input and Output adapters Create easy drop-points for connecting cry rooms and overflow areas to a Dante network USB The Dante AVIO USB Adapter lets you connect any computer to a Dante audio network with zero software installation, and can be used with any audio application for playout or recording. Ideal for conference rooms and presentation events. Easy audio drop-point for laptops in conference settings, no need to reconfigure your Dante network for different computers Record or playout 2-channel audio from any PC or Mac with no additional software at all Connect mobile devices to a Dante network (with USB adapters) Specifications Four types of Dante AVIO Adapters will be available, including one- and two-channel versions of the analog input and analog output adapters. Feature Matrix Analog Input 1 Ch Analog Input 2 Ch Analog Output 1 Ch Analog Output 2 Ch USB I/O 2 In 2 Out AES3 I/O 2 In 2 Out Signal level Balanced: +18dBu sine => 0dBFS Balanced: +24 / +4 / +2.4 / -0.5 / -7.6 dBu @ 0dBFS - - Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz (-/+0.5dB) 20Hz to 20kHz (-/+0.5dB) - - Impedance Input: 20k Ohm balanced or 10k Ohm unbalanced Output: 150 Ohm balanced or 75 Ohm unbalanced - 110 Ohm balanced Dynamic Range > 100dB (unweighted) @ +18dBu > 100dB - - Signal to Noise Ratio > 100 dB (unweighted) @ +18dBu > 100dB - > 135dB (unweighted) Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.01% at +4dBu < 0.01% @ +4dBu - - Channel Separation - > 100dB - > 90dB - - Channel Matching - < 0.25dB - < 0.4dB @ 1kHz - - Connectors RJ45 & 1 x XLR female RJ45 & 2 x XLR female RJ45 & 1 XLR male RJ45 & 2 XLR male RJ45 & USB Type A RJ45, 1 XLR male, 1 XLR female Power Class 1 802.3af PoE Class 1 802.3af PoE Class 1 802.3af PoE Class 1 802.3af PoE Class 1 802.3af PoE or USB Class 1 802.3af PoE Asynchronous Sample Rate Conversion - - - Yes Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 96 kHz 44.1, 48, 96 kHz 48 kHz 44.1, 48, 96 kHz Bit Depths 16, 24, 32 16, 24, 32 24 16, 24, 32 Audio Transport Formats Dante Audio over IP, AES67 RTP Dante Audio over IP, AES67 RTP Dante Audio over IP, AES67 RTP Dante Audio over IP, AES67 RTP USB - - USB 2 Full Speed Class 1 Audio - Part Number ADP-DAI- AU-1X0 ADP-DAI- AU-2X0 ADP-DAO- AU-0X1 ADP-DAO- AU-0X2 ADP-USB- AU-2X2 ADP-AES3- AU-2X2 Link to comment
ferenc Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 2018. 01. 22. at 3:06 PM, Miska said: Hmmh, why are all those dongles limited to 96 kHz? And why is the USB dongle fixed to 48 kHz? Should be an internal hardware limitation. Link to comment
ferenc Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 I got an AVIO Input, Output and AES module to play with. Hope to get it work sometime next week. https://www.audinate.com/sites/default/files/datasheets/Dante-AVIO-Datasheet-v0.9-Audinate-en.pdf Link to comment
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