Video transmission using 10 gigabit ethernet

Abstract

The Memento Project’s objective is to commercialise home-grown electronics hardware in the field of high performance video imaging. This project aims to create a system suitable for the transmission of video at a 10 Gigabit data rate. The modular approach adopted decomposes the problem to its core elements and then synthesises a final complete design. Tests were performed to verify the final design’s functionality. A number of simulations were also carried out at each stage of the design process. Particular difficulty was observed with respect to the synchronisation of received video data together with paired video timing signalling. This was resolved through the introduction of a FIFO buffer together with other components seen in this text. The final throughput, tested and verified, was very close to 10G, meeting the aim of this project.