TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Announces Unique Integrated Test Solution that Supports New HDMI Standard; High-Performance System's Calibration Time and Throughput Increase Productivity Up to 50 Percent.SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced an integrated sink, source and cable test solution for the new High-Definition Multimedia Interface The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a licensable audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed, encrypted digital streams. HDMI connects DRM-enforcing digital audio/video sources, such as a set-top box, a Blu-ray Disc player, a PC running (HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. ) 1.3 standard. The system is used for manual and automated HDMI physical-layer compliance tests, as well as for margin-test and characterization for R&D and manufacturing. Target customers include consumer electronics manufacturers, semiconductor and cable manufacturers. Key elements of the new solution include Infiniium oscilloscopes, a time domain reflectometer (hardware, networking) Time Domain Reflectometer - (TDR) An electronic device for detecting and locating short- or open-circuits in an Ethernet cable. TDRs can also measure how the characteristic impedance of a line varies along its length. (TDR TDR - time domain reflectometer ), a ParBERT-based TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) A transmission method for sending digital information from a personal computer, set-top box or other video source to a flat panel display. Developed by Silicon Image, Sunnyvale, CA (www.siliconimage. (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS) is a technology for transmitting high-speed serial data and is used by the DVI and HDMI video interfaces. The transmitter incorporates an advanced coding algorithm which has reduced electromagnetic interference over ) signal generator, extensions to the test automation software (N5990A) and HDMI-specific accessories, including the new N1080A series TPA (Transient Program Area) See transient area. TPA - Transient Program Area (Test Point Access Assembly) adapters. The integrated system is controlled conveniently via point-and-click operations. Its fast calibration time and test throughput increase productivity up to 50 percent. To ensure in-depth characterization of HDMI source devices, the Infiniium oscilloscope oscilloscope (əsĭl`əskōp'), electronic device used to produce visual displays corresponding to electrical signals. Displays of such nonelectrical phenomena as the variations of a sound's intensity can be made if the phenomena are software (N5399A) provides an industry-first integrated equalizer, as well as jitter-separation capabilities for accurate total-jitter extrapolation (mathematics, algorithm) extrapolation - A mathematical procedure which estimates values of a function for certain desired inputs given values for known inputs. If the desired input is outside the range of the known values this is called extrapolation, if it is inside then . The E4887A HDMI TMDS signal generator allows the most complete HDMI receiver characterization, with its unique, fully integrated and instant-use jitter-injection capabilities on TMDS clock and data lanes. The new N1080A TPA adapters provide the highest bandwidth available on the market, allowing users to measure the true performance of their products by overcoming the limitations of existing adapters. The HDMI extensions to the test automation software platform (N5990A) combine the performance of the test hardware with the convenience of PC operation. In addition, the external test controller ensures the fastest calibration and measurements, and provides advanced data management. "Agilent provides the broadest range of standalone instruments for HDMI compliance tests -- all with superior performance, compared with competitive products," said Siegfried Gross, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Digital Verification Solutions Division. "Now, for the first time, this portfolio has been integrated into a whole solution and will deliver the signal quality, performance, ease-of-use and fast test times required by professional users." The Agilent test solution setup supports the test needs for HDMI, as specified in the HDMI specification 1.3, and will accommodate the requirements of the 1.3 compliance test specification that is expected to be released soon. U.S. Pricing and Availability The Agilent HDMI test solution is expected to be available in October. Prices start at $165,000, depending on individual configuration. More information about these Agilent solutions can be found at www.agilent.com/find/HDMI. Product photos are available at www.agilent.com/find/hdmi_images. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 20,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.1 billion in fiscal 2005. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Sales information is available by calling +1 800 829 4444, item number 8094. Please do NOT use editor contact or corporate telephone numbers for sales and product information. Information in this news release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in other markets. If you choose to review this item, your readers will receive the quickest response to their inquiries by mailing them to Agilent Technologies, Electronic Measurements Group, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd., MS 54LAK LAK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Laos Kip. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , Santa Clara, CA 95052. Further technology, corporate citizenship and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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