Overview
A new derivative of the 802 video signal generator (known as a signal analyzer) is now available with two digital connectors. In addition to the transmitter connector, which emulates various hosts,
a receiver connector has been added that allows a high quality display to be emulated as well. Now, inbound video (from either the generator itself or an external source) can be analyzed for data
errors and timing anomalies. Results can be displayed on the front panel or sent to an external computer via serial or GPIB for logging purposes.
Video card and set-top-box manufacturers will find this instrument invaluable for verifying signal quality, timing, and color encoding. A host's digital video interface can now be rigorously tested without
meticulous inspection of a monitor screen. A pseudo-random noise (PN) rendering application program or data file (provided) can be used to fill the video card's frame buffer with a sequence of highly
dynamic pixel values. With the resultant video signal connected to the input of the analyzer, signal quality can be measured blindly and test results delivered in simple numeric terms. In cases where the
video source cannot support the rendering of pseudo-random noise data, a "delta error" measurement technique can be alternately used, which counts flickering pixels in still-frame test images. Timing
can measured without regard to video content.
The instrument is also excellent for finding problems with cables, cable extenders, and distribution systems. Everything needed to test transmission systems from end-to-end (using pseudo-random
noise) is now available in a single instrument.
Signal Generator
Noise Type Generated: QDI-BCM HDCP: No key (standard) or production key (option) DDC: Enhanced DDC, DDC/CI
Special Images: FormatRx, DeltaErr, PRN_5, PRN_9
Quantum Data-Broadcom (QDI-BCM) Pseudo-Random Noise
Sequence Length: Manual: 4 to (2^31-1) pixels, Auto: hActive*vActive Bit-to-Bit Correlation: None Noise Value Advance: Manual: Every pixel or active pixels only, Auto: Active pixels only
Sequence Repeat: Continuous or stop after n=1 to 4,294,967,295 sequences Seed Value: Manual: 0x00000001 to 0x7FFFFFFF, Auto: 0x08000001 Re-seed Logic: Via magic pixel value
Re-seed Period: Manual: 3 to 2,147,483,647 pixels, Auto: hActive*vActive
Signal Analyzer
Measurements: Pixel rate, fields-per-frame, H & V rate, total, active, sync delay, sync width, sync polarity, H to V sync alignment Machine Unit Accuracy: Zero tolerance
Frequency Accuracy: < 0.3% Noise Type Accepted: QDI-BCM Error Tallies: Chan0Err, Chan1Err, Chan2Err, PixelErr, DeltaErr Error Tally Range: 0 to 4095 PN Error Memory: 1 expected
and 1 measured 24-bit value Pixel Data Analyzer: 1024 square pixels (for measuring pixel values and detecting flickering pixels) HDCP: Production Key (B1 special order) EDID: Emulates a
high-definition display (reprogrammable) Calibration: Pattern with known number of errors (PRN_5 or PRN_9)
Signal Analyzer Manager (SAM) Application Program
Routines: Timing measurement, noise measurement, and color bar value analysis Test Targets: Video cards, set-top-boxes, players, distribution equipment, and cabling
Requirements: Windows-PC (with Microsoft DirectX), and serially-connected signal analyzer. Test Automation: Full or semi via spreadsheet interface. Reports Generated: Tab-delimited text
files, which can be imported to MS-Excel and other applications
Analyzer Option
Transmitter
Physical Chip: Sil170B (single-link) or Sil168 (single or dual-link)
Receiver
Physical Chip: Sil169 (single or dual-link)
DVI Analyzer
2111 Big Timber Road
Elgin, IL 60123-1100 USA
Phone: (847) 888-0450 • Fax: (847) 888-2802
www.quantumdata.com
Transmitter
Physical chip: Sil9190 Links: Single CEC: Consumer Electronics Control
Audio: Z-Ch L-PCM programmable sinewave (frequency and amplitude) at 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz.
Receiver
Physical chip: Sil9993 Links: Single
HDMI Analyzer
Available 2004
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