SDVoE Alliance to Introduce FlexLinQ at ISE 2026

The SDVoE Alliance has announced the launch of FlexLinQ, a new reference design developed by Semtech, which will be unveiled at Integrated Systems Europe 2026. FlexLinQ enables SDVoE AV-over-IP systems to operate reliably across Ethernet speeds ranging from 10GbE down to 1GbE, while preserving the low latency and visual performance required in professional AV environments.

FlexLinQ automatically negotiates link speeds based on available network conditions, removing the need for manual configuration or forced infrastructure upgrades. According to SDVoE Alliance President Stephane Tremblay, the technology simplifies product development for manufacturers and delivers faster, more predictable deployments for integrators, even in mixed or legacy network environments.

The SDVoE Alliance, a nonprofit consortium of technology providers collaborating to standardize the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, will unveil FlexLinQ, a new SDVoE reference design introduced by Semtech that allows AV-over-IP systems to operate reliably across a wide range of Ethernet speeds. Powered by FlexLinQ, SDVoE now supports networks from 10GbE to 1GbE while maintaining the low latency and visual quality required in professional AV environments.

FlexLinQ introduces automatic link-speed training at startup. Each connection negotiates the maximum achievable bandwidth supported by the network and cabling, whether 10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps or 1Gbps. If a link cannot sustain higher speeds due to cable length, cable category or installation conditions, the system adapts automatically without user intervention.

“FlexLinQ addresses a practical problem for nearly every audiovisual environment,” said Stephane Tremblay, president of the SDVoE Alliance. “Manufacturers no longer have to design different products for different network speeds, and integrators no longer have to force every project onto 10GbE. The system adapts to the network that’s in place and maintains the performance characteristics professionals expect from SDVoE.”

For manufacturers, FlexLinQ simplifies product design and portfolio strategy. A single SDVoE-based platform can now support multiple network speeds, reducing development complexity, shortening time to market, and allowing products to be deployed across a wider range of customer environments.

For integrators, FlexLinQ removes many of the traditional constraints associated with network readiness. Systems automatically adjust to the infrastructure that exists on site, eliminating the need for manual bandwidth planning, link-speed configuration or forced upgrades to 10GbE switching. As a result, FlexLinQ enables more predictable deployments, faster commissioning and greater confidence when working with mixed or legacy networks.

When operating below 10GbE, visually lossless, intelligent compression is applied only when required. The compression is dynamically managed in real time, ensuring reliable transport while preserving image quality and maintaining the low latency expected of SDVoE systems. FlexLinQ improves system resilience over long cable runs and marginal installations. Rather than failing or requiring troubleshooting, the link adapts to current conditions and maintains operation at the highest sustainable performance level.

Visit the SDVoE Alliance in stand 5E900 at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 from February 3–6, 2026, at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.