Tektronix Adds High Performance RF Measurement Interfaces for Worldwide Use in MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor
04 4월 2005 - 11:01PM
PR Newswire (US)
Tektronix Adds High Performance RF Measurement Interfaces for
Worldwide Use in MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor RF Support
for Virtually Every DTV Standard; Enhanced Features Result in
Comprehensive Quality of Service Monitoring and Fast Problem
Resolution for Digital Video Services BEAVERTON, Ore., April 4
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tektronix, Inc. a leading worldwide
provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation,
announced expanded radio frequency (RF) input options for the
MTM400 MPEG Transport Stream Monitor. The MTM400 now supports RF
monitoring and testing for virtually all of the globally deployed
DTV RF modulation schemes. The industry leading MTM400
comprehensively monitors MPEG Transport Streams at both RF and
digital interfaces in a single, integrated monitoring platform.
Increasing profitability of DTV services are leading operators to
invest in a second wave of DTV services such as Video-on-Demand
(VOD). The high network reliability requirements for these services
are driving the need for monitoring systems that present a complete
picture of the network and can detect signal degradation at both
the RF and MPEG layers. Customers must be able to detect faults
before the end subscriber is impacted. This can be done by
monitoring the transmission of transport streams at multiple points
in the network including the RF interface. "With the increasingly
global distribution of DTV services, accurate monitoring and
analysis of MPEG transport streams is critical in delivering
optimum quality of service," said Todd Biddle, Vice President,
Video Product Line, Tektronix. "The MTM400 now provides RF support
for virtually every worldwide DTV standard. The combination of high
performance RF and MPEG monitoring allows customers to proactively
detect signal degradation caused during transmission and
distribution. The MTM400's excellent performance provides critical
RF measurements such as MER and EVM, which are key early indicators
of signal degradation that could be a prelude to visible picture
impairment. Tektronix continues to lead in market innovation with
the highest performance, most scalable and comprehensive multilayer
monitor available." A variety of different RF interfaces allows
direct monitoring of signal quality eliminating the need for a
separate RF demodulator/analyzer. The MTM400 allows operators to
easily and cost effectively perform rapid multilayer (RF and MPEG)
fault detection and diagnostics, minimizing downtime, improving the
reliability of networks and reducing or redirecting capital
expenditure that would otherwise be allocated to multi unit
solutions. The MTM400 now has RF monitoring capability for
terrestrial, cable and satellite digital television standards.
Added support for COFDM (for DVB-T terrestrial broadcast), 8PSK
(for satellite broadcast), QAM-B (for US cable) and 8VSB (for ATSC
terrestrial broadcast) interfaces, make the MTM400 appropriate for
monitoring needs worldwide. About the MTM400 The MTM400 is an
extended confidence MPEG transport stream monitor for broadcasters
and network operators who need a scalable solution to detect signal
degradation caused during transmission and distribution, preventing
viewers from experiencing loss of signal. About Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc. is a test, measurement and monitoring company
providing measurement solutions to the communications, computer,
and semiconductor industries worldwide. With more than 55 years of
experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build,
deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks
and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon,
Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide. Tektronix' Web
address is http://www.tektronix.com/. Tektronix is a registered
trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are
the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. DATASOURCE: Tektronix, Inc. CONTACT: Amy
Higgins of Tektronix, Inc., +1-503-627-6497 or Web site:
http://www.tektronix.com/
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