Atec Tektronix-VM5000 - Manual

Features & Benefits
Automates Test of Consumer
HDTV Video Devices
Automates VESA Compliance
Test for PC Graphics Devices
Fast, Accurate and Reliable
Video Measurements
Comprehensive Component
Analog Video Signal Analysis
SD, HDTV and RGBHV Component
Analog Format Support
Picture, Vector and
Waveform Displays
Companion Test Signal Packages
Time Saving Test Utilities
Pass-fail Limit Testing
Automatic Report Generator
Video Measurement Accessories
Complete DPO Functionality
1 GHz Bandwidth, 4 Channels
Bright 10.4" Display
GPIB Remote Control
LAN Connectivity
CD-RW Drive
Applications
Design Validation
Standards Compliance Testing
Quality Control
Installation and Troubleshooting
Automated Manufacturing Test
Off-air Video Systems Test
Automated Video Measurement Set
VM5000
The VM5000 automates video testing
of consumer HDTV and PC graphics
devices such as digital set-top boxes,
multi-media PCs, graphics cards and
video semiconductors. It addresses the
needs of engineers developing and
deploying the next generation of video
devices for the digitally connected home.
Unrivaled performance in terms of speed,
accuracy and reliability has made the
VM5000 the choice of industry leaders
for design validation, quality control and
ATE applications.
Unlike conventional instruments, the
VM5000 integrates acquisition hardware,
optimized video measurement algorithms,
test signal files and accessories into a
cohesive test system solution. Product
verification activities that previously took
hours or days to complete can now be
completed in seconds or minutes.
Offering near plug-and-play video meas-
urement capability, even unskilled operators
can reliably assess video output signal
quality. The conformance of signals to
specifications is reported with obvious
pass or fail results, with signal distortions
clearly identified for further analysis.
The VM5000 stands alone as the only
automatic video analyzer capable of
supporting SD, HDTV and PC graphics
signal formats. Offering a full 1 GHz band-
width and 5 GS/s sample rate, the VM5000
is well suited to the demands of measuring
high-resolution HDTV and high-frequency
PC graphics video signals. Traditional
DTV formats from 480i through 1080i
and either RGB or YPbPr color space are
supported in Options SD and HD. Option
VGA supports common analog RGBHV
signal resolutions from 640x480p through
2048x1536p, and pervasive refresh rates
from 50 Hz through 100 Hz.
The ultimate solution for component analog
video signal analysis, the VM5000 delivers
comprehensive characterization of video
fidelity, signal quality and standards compli-
ance. With available options, the instrument
automatically assesses conformance of
video signals to applicable EIA-770.x,
SMPTE-274M, 296M and VESA standards.
Traditional “TV” signal fidelity is evaluated
utilizing industry-accepted parameters,
making 150 individual measurements
automatically in less than 15 seconds.
PC graphics signal fidelity is assessed
via comprehensive RGB video and HV
sync measurement parameters made in
accordance with VSIS test procedures.
Preloaded reference and limit files enable