Ixia and Agilent partner to provide HDMI 1.4 protocol test solution

Ixia and Agilent have collaborated to provide first HDMI 1.4 protocol test solution, by combining Ixia's IxN2X traffic generator with Agilent's HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) and Audio Return Channel (ARC) physical layer test solution.

The HDMI 1.4 specification, adds high-speed Internet Protocol networking to the HDMI cable and connected devices over the HDMI Ethernet Channel.

"As devices exploiting the HDMI Ethernet channel proliferate in the digital home and other multimedia environments, it will be critical to have test solutions to ensure manufacturers are delivering products that conform to the HDMI 1.4 specification," said Atul Bhatnagar, President and CEO of Ixia. "By providing the best-in-class test solutions from both Ixia and Agilent, we are helping developers of HDMI 1.4-enabled products get to market quickly and within the specification.

"Simplay Labs is committed to making it easier for manufacturers throughout the world to have their products HDMI and Simplay HD tested," said Damon Vanderhorst, director of operations of Simplay Labs, LLC. "We extensively use the solutions from Ixia and Agilent in our test programs to certify compliance to the HDMI 1.4 specification. Plus our enhanced Simplay HD certification gives consumers a consistent 'plug-and-play' experience."

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