IPMX certification program launches with 48 products from 11 manufacturers
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) and partner organizations have launched an official IPMX certification program, with 48 products from 11 manufacturers verified at ISE 2026. The standard adapts SMPTE ST 2110 for Pro AV environments, utilizing JPEG XS compression and flexible timing to enable interoperable media transport over standard Ethernet infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- Initial certified products include endpoints, gateways, and FPGA IP reference designs from companies like Panasonic, Evertz, and Matrox.
- JPEG XS compression enables visually lossless 4Kp60 4:4:4 video transport with sub-millisecond latency on existing copper networks.
- The NMOS IS-11 specification automates EDID-equivalent format negotiation between source and display devices over IP networks.
- AMD and Adeas-Nextera launched a turn-key 'virtual ASIC' solution using Zynq 7000 Series SoCs to lower entry barriers for high-volume hardware.
Why It Matters
The launch of a formal certification program marks the transition of IPMX from a theoretical framework to a deployable commercial standard. By decoupling media streams and supporting asynchronous timing, the standard allows broadcasters and Pro AV integrators to utilize standard IT switches rather than expensive, PTP-mandated infrastructure. This shift challenges the dominance of proprietary AV-over-IP platforms by enabling a multi-vendor ecosystem where hardware is selected based on performance rather than ecosystem compatibility. Watch for the second certification event later in 2026 to see if the registry expands to include HEVC and AVC compression profiles.
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