RFC 2431 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998
WED · 29 JUL 2026
RTP Payload Format for BT.656 Video Encoding
Overview
RFC 2431, “RTP Payload Format for BT.656 Video Encoding”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 1998 by D. Tynan. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies the RTP payload format for encapsulating ITU Recommendation BT.656-3 video streams in the Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP). [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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