Monitoring JPEG XS in ST 2110-22 Workflows

Compressed flows like JPEG XS are common in 2025. Monitoring them effectively is just as important as monitoring uncompressed essences. Engineers need visibility into performance, quality, and compliance.

Why Monitoring Matters

JPEG XS is visually lossless, but errors in compression, transport, or decoding can still disrupt operations. Without the right tools, teams may not know whether a problem comes from the encoder, network, or receiver.

Key Metrics

• Compression ratio: Confirms expected bandwidth savings.
• Latency: Even microseconds add up in chained workflows.
• Packet integrity: Detects loss or jitter.
• Decoder status: Ensures receivers interpret streams correctly.

Tools and Approaches

Modern waveform monitors and rasterizers decode JPEG XS natively. Software analyzers can capture and inspect flows in detail. SDP file validation is also critical to confirm stream parameters.

Engineering Practices

• Deploy monitoring at multiple points in the chain.
• Test interoperability between different vendors’ encoders and decoders.
• Train operators to recognize compression-related issues.
• Integrate monitoring into overall 2110 dashboards.

JPEG XS makes UHD and HDR feasible in IP networks. Monitoring ensures the benefits are realized without introducing hidden risks.