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MPEG Analyzer Instruments
RF & MPEG Signal Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Tektronix MPEG Analysis Instruments are the industry standard for MPEG stream analysis and interoperability testing. A key part of delivering a quality experience is finding the root cause of problems in the transport stream. Tektronix MPEG Analyzer Software allows you to go as deep as you need into the transport, PES and elementary streams to track down sources of picture anomalies or Transport Streams with errored syntax. The ability to capture events for deep analysis is critical to identifying the root cause of problems, and our QoE software analysis tools shorten the time to finding the root cause by identifying impairments and artifacts that can be traced directly to network issues.
Models in the MPEG Analyzer Series:
| IPM400A | MTS4000 | MTS400P | MTS415 | MTS430 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation | - | IP, Transport Stream, Program Stream, TS Cutter, Multiplexer (optional), TS Editor (optional), Make Seamless (optional), Carousel (optional), Tclips (optional) | TS Editor and Cutter, Multiplexer (Optional), Carousel Generator (Optional) | Transport Stream including TS Cutter, IP Optional: TS Editor, Carousel, Multiplexer | Transport Stream including TS Cutter and Multiplexer, IP Optional: TS Editor, Carousel |
| Monitoring | Multi-program Transport Streams, Single-program Transport Streams | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Analysis | TR-101-290, SCTE-142, A/78 Analysis IP Metrics, Timing Analysis (optional), TS/IP Cross-layer Fault Analysis and Logging (optional) | TSCA (real-time and deferred), Carousel, IP Video, T-STD Buffer Analyzer (optional), PES (optional), Elementary Stream (optional), QoE (optional), Picture Quality (optional) | TR-101-290, SCTE-142, A/78 Analysis IP Metrics and Timing Analysis TS/IP Cross-layer Fault Analysis and Logging Optional: T-STD Buffer Analyzer, PES Analyzer, Carousel Analyzer, MPEG-2 ES Analyzer | TSCA (Real-time and deferred), T-STD, PES Optional: Carousel, MPEG-2 ES | TSCA (real-time and deferred), T-STD, PES, IP Video Optional: Carousel, MPEG-2 ES |
| Record | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Network Interfaces | 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 Electrical Port, 1000BASE-SX Short Wavelength Optical Port (optional), 1000BASE-LX Long Wavelength Optical Port (optional), 1000BASE-ZX Optical Port (optional) | GbE (NIC), Multiport ASI (optional), 8VSB (optional), QAM-B (optional), IPTV Gb Ethernet (optional), 1000BASE-SX (optional), 1000BASE-LX (optional), 1000BASE-ZX (optional), 10GBASE-SR (optional) | DVB SPI, ASI, SMPTE310M I/O Ethernet IP (10/100/1000BASE-T) Optional: IP Video (10/100/1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-SX, LX, ZX) | ASI, SMPTE310M I/O, LVDS, Ethernet IP (10/100/1000BASE-T) Optional: IP Video GigE, COFDM, QPSK/8PSK, 8VSB, QAM-B | ASI, SMPTE 310M I/O, LVDS, Ethernet IP (10/100/1000BASE-T) Optional: IP Video GigE, COFDM, QPSK/8PSK, 8VSB, QAM-B |
| Network Management | VQNet (optional) | No | - | No | No |
| Multiplex Layers | IP over Ethernet, Transport Streams, Baseband QoE (optional) | Transport Stream, Program Stream, Elementary Stream and Baseband (optional) | Transport Streams, Elementary Streams (Optional) | Transport Stream, IP (Optional), Elementary Stream | Transport Stream, IP (Optional), Elementary Stream (Optional) |
| Form factor | 1 RU | 345.5 cm × 423 cm × 243 cm; 13.67 in. × 17.01 in. × 9.57 in. | 132 mm × 214 mm × 435 mm 5.2 in. × 8.4 in. × 17 in. | 226 mm × 432 mm × 560 mm 8.9 in. × 17 in. × 22 in. | 226 mm × 432 mm × 560 mm 8.9 in. × 17 in. × 22 in. |
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| Features | Benefits |
| Wide range of DTV standards are supported, including MPEG, DVB, ATSC and ISDB-T/Tb, as well as regional variations | Analyze any Terrestrial, Cable, Satellite or Telco Transport Stream. |
| Wide range of interfaces and analysis capabilities | Diagnose problems anywhere in the network environment, whether that be transmission links (RF or IP layer) or content processing (TS layer). |
| High performance line rate analysis of Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) IP connectivity and integrated cross layer MPEG & IP analysis | Diagnose of complex timing problems in video over IP and IPTV network equipment. |
| Playout functionality provides stimulus with parametric capabilities and IP multi session replication | Characterize behavior of network or device under test. |
| CaptureVu™ technology together with PCR measurement and graphing capabilities | Analyze system events in real time and deferred time to debug intermittent and complex problems that traditional analyzers miss. |
| Innovative program-centric user interface | Brings expert power to the novice user |
| Integrated cross layer fault analysis and logging in a single box solution | Diagnose problems anywhere in the network environment, whether that be transmission links (RF or IP layer) or content processing (TS layer). |
| H.264 Buffer Analysis, Multiplexing and ES Compliance Checking | Suite of tools for creation and analysis of Transport Streams containing Next Generation video content. |
| FlexVuPlus allows the user to bookmark up to 4 screens. | Quick and easy access to most commonly used displays |
| Application | |
|---|---|
Measuring Video and Audio Quality of Experience (QoE)This application note shows you how to objectively rate a program at different points in the network to understand and pinpoint when and where degradation has occurred. |
Audio Monitoring |
Solving Intermittent Transport Stream Problems with CaptureVu TechnologyCaptureVu technology allows you to set an error break point on an incoming real time or stored MPEG transport stream. By setting specific conditions for CaptureVu technology you allow the analyzer to find intermittent problems for you, trigger a recording to memory, or stop analysis to allow you to drill down to the route cause of an issue quickly and efficiently. |
Cable TV Operators |
A Layman's Guide to PCR MeasurementsProgram Clock References (PCRs) provide the means for a digital TV receiver to lock its decoded video output to the video source present at the input to an encoder. The subject of PCR measurement is often misunderstood. This technical brief describes impairments that affect the PCR and appropriate.. |
MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / H.264 |
A Guide to MPEG Fundamentals and Protocol AnalysisMPEG is one of the most popular audio/video compression techniques because it is not just a single standard. Instead, it is a range of standards suitable for different applications but based on similar principles. MPEG is an acronym for the Moving Picture Experts Group. |
Video Design & Test |
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MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / H.264 |
A Guide to IPTV: The Technologies, the Challenges and How to Test IPTVDespite the maturation of the enabling technologies, the deployment of IPTV services presents many technical implementation challenges. This Primer explores some of those challenges and how Test & Measurement equipment can be used to facilitate the design, rollout and management of IPTV networks and services. |
Video Design & Test |
PCR Measurements PrimerEngineers and technicians who monitor or measure video parameters must have confidence in the results. We describe in this primer a new procedure for jitter measurements as recommended in TR 101 290. |
MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / H.264 |
Testing Video Transports Streams Using TemplatesThe addition of template testing makes Tektronix test systems, such as the MTM400, a very powerful and cost-effective way of applying scheduled service and related tests to specific target probe points. Transmission-chain errors can be detected and pinpointed promptly by strategically.... |
MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / H.264 |
Testing the MPEG2 Transport StreamThe protocols involved in iTV are very complex. A full understanding of them is necessary, not only to ensure that iTV can be delivered in a flexible way, but in a way that provides the responsiveness that a consumer expects and ultimately pays for. |
MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / H.264 |
| Application | |
|---|---|
Tektronix Ingest to Edge QoE Monitoring Solution Helps Solve Subscriber QoE Problems Directly from the Headend VideoLearn more about Tektronix' new VQS1000 Video Quality of Experience software which enables real-time assessment of video impairments on MPEG-2 or H.264 encoded content. |
IP Video |
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