HDMI 1.4a protocol analyzer and generator
from Agilent supports 4K x2K resolution
Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced HDMI 1.4a protocol
analyzer and generator. This instrument allows designers
and engineers to test their devices to ensure they meet
the requirements of the HDMI compliance test specification
1.4a (CTS 1.4a).
HDMI is a compact interface for transmitting uncompressed
data between digital audio/video sources such as DVD players
and set-top boxes and other devices such as computer monitors
and digital televisions. The HDMI 1.4 specification increased
the resolution of supported devices to 4K x 2K and defined
an interface for transmitting 3-D video signals. The 1.4a
revision supports additional 3-D formats.
The Agilent U4998A directly replaces the Agilent N5998A,
the reference high-speed protocol analyzer, video timing
analyzer, video picture analyzer, audio timing analyzer,
and audio/video protocol generator for HDMI compliance tests
required by the CTS. In addition, the U4998A AXIe-based
module is the first instrument to support source and sink
compliance testing up to the maximum transition modulated
differential signaling data rates of 3.4 Gbps - essential
to support 4K x2K resolution.
Integration with an offline viewer enables debug through
a waveform or listing view, giving designers much more insight
into captured data. The component object model interface
enables faster testing through automation.
The U4998A offers:
1.Support for a maximum data rate of 3.4 Gbps to cover all
video formats, including 3-D, 4K x 2K, and deep color.
2.User-controlled execution of individual or multiple HDMI
1.4a protocol/audio/video compliance tests for sources and
sinks.
3.Extended colorimetry and content-type support.
4.4-GB deep memory to maximize the number of frames captured.
The U4998U-PSV passive monitoring upgrades for the U4998A
delivers pass-through and mirror capabilities to help engineers
debug source and sink issues effectively.
The U4998A is compatible with Agilent's M9502A two-slot
and M9505A five-slot AXIe modular chassis and U4002A two-slot
AMP modular chassis, which are designed for high-performance
instrumentation.
"Agilent has been involved with HDMI testing since
the standard was first established to help companies meet
compliance testing requirements and address the challenges
presented by this technology," said Thomas Dippon,
Agilent's HDMI program manager. "We are committed to
working with the authorized test centers to provide a complete
and reliable test suite, which will ultimately help our
customers build better products. Our involvement with the
HDMI standards group and related workshops, plugfests and
seminars enables Agilent to bring the right solutions to
the market when our customers need them."
"By introducing the industry's highest performance
HDMI 1.4a protocol analyzer and generator, we are helping
our customers innovate and take advantage of the full capabilities
of HDMI at rates up to 3.4 Gbps," said Ross Nelson,
general manager of Agilent's Digital Debug Solutions product
line. "This AXIe module introduction, Agilent's third
in three months, highlights Agilent's commitment to growing
its AXIe solutions portfolio."
Availability:Now.
Pricing: $52,500.
More information on the Agilent U4998A HDMI protocol analyzer
and generator is available at www.agilent.com/find/U4998A