Modular broadcast solution unveiled by R&S
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With the intention of providing a single piece of equipment to meet all the testing needs of designers working in the broadcast arena, Rohde & Schwarz has unveiled the BTC – the Broadcast Test Center.
Principally by adding extensive rf capabilities to its video broadcast test platform, the company claims the BTC provides a single test environment for all audio, video and multimedia applications.
The rf reference signal generator generates rf signals for all global tv and broadcasting standards (over 30 are supported) and simulates transmissions. The generator can also internally analyse the audio/video functions of DUTs in realtime.
There are a number of modules that can occupy the sight slots in the instrument, which gives it both scalability and flexibility. This modularity also eases test set-up and reconfiguration which in turn meets the demands to reduce time-to-market pressures.
Developers of chips and tuners need I/Q data to be highly flexible in terms of data rates and data formats. The R&S BTC is equipped with digital I/Q data interfaces and flexible I/Q data input/output for ideal test and design capabilities.
Applications include development, certification and quality assurance for chipset and receiver manufacturers as well as test houses. Manufacturers of professional satellite equipment, network operators, rental companies, regulatory authorities and the A&D industry will also be interested in this test solution.
