The Electra-5400, produced by Harmonic in 2006, is the world's first 1-RU full-resolution multi-channel standard definition MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) encoder. As a leader in advanced digital television solutions, Harmonic has deployed thousands of encoders serving tens of thousands of users worldwide. The Electra 5400 multi-channel standard definition H.264 encoder utilizes Harmonic's industry-leading compression technology, enabling operators to rapidly and cost-effectively promote standard definition services while delivering the highest quality viewing experience.
A single Electra 5400 can provide up to 4 channels of standard definition H.264 encoding and 10 channels of stereo audio encoding. It also supports statistical multiplexing between programs (VBR encoding).
The Electra-5400 has no requirements for input signals; it can accept and encode any format (analog and SDI video, analog, digital, and SDI embedded audio). The output can simultaneously support both ASI and IP formats, meeting user needs in any application scenario.
The Electra-5400 multi-channel standard definition H.264 encoder is currently the most advanced and ideal encoding platform for providing standard definition services in IPTV, satellite transmission, terrestrial digital television, and cable digital television systems.