The fully integrated and highly compact AVHE100 encoding and multiplexing solution minimizes complexity for terrestrial and satellite DVB headend systems. The innovative CrossFlowIP technology enables optimum utilization of all system components to deliver maximum availability. It provides significantly enhanced redundancy solutions compared with conventional systems.<br><br>The AVHE100 is a highly integrated, modular system that provides the entire functionality of an encoding and multiplexing solution in an extremely compact size. It combines sophisticated developments from Rohde & Schwarz with state-of-the art IT technologies. The R&S^®AVHE100 is a software based encoding and multiplexing solution powered by a commercial off the shelf (COTS) platform using hardware modules to interface with the traditional broadcast chain. The headend can therefore be flexibly configured for a wide range of applications. Signal flow within the headend is fully IP-based. The headend has an intuitive, easy-to-use headend management system (HMS) that lets users control and monitor the entire workflow via a single GUI. The R&S^®AVHE100 takes a unique approach to headend architecture, combining best-in-class software modules with highly reliable and compact hardware solutions to provide the industry’s first all-IP broadcast headend.