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RF & MPEG
RF & MPEG Monitoring of Satellite, Terrestrial and Cable TV networks
The RF & MPEG Series of products provide in-depth RF & Transport Stream monitoring and diagnostics with a range of RF network interfaces including ISDB-Tb, DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, ATSC 8-VSB and QAM A, B & C. Software additions allow Network Management System integration (VQNet) and Video and Audio Quality Analysis (VQS1000).
Models in the RF & MPEG Series:
| Model |
MTM400A Read Reviews Write Review |
QAM400A Read Reviews Write Review |
RFM220 Read Reviews Write Review |
RFM300 Read Reviews Write Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis | Diagnostics Features (Option DIAG) includes Triggered Recording up to 160M RAM, Template Testing, and PCR Analysis | Diagnostics Features (Option DIAG) includes Triggered Recording up to 160M RAM, Template Testing, and PCR Analysis | - | Diagnostics Features (Option DIAG) includes Triggered Recording up to 160M RAM, Template Testing, and PCR Analysis |
| Form factor | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Generation | - | - | - | - |
| Monitoring | RF (Optional): MER and EVM, Constellation Displays, RF Levels, CNR, SNR, BER, Phase Noise; MPEG: TR101-290 Priority Errors, A/78 and SCTE-142 Error Classification, PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB SI Graphs and Alarms; Alarm Reporting, Event Logs, 7-day RF Trending | RF (Optional) – Annex A and C: MER and EVM, Constellation Displays, CNR, BER, Phase Noise; Annex B: Add SNR, RF Level; MPEG: TR101-290 Priority Errors, A/78 and SCTE-142 Error Classification, PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB SI Graphs and Alarms; Alarm Reporting, Event Logs, 7-day RF Trending | ISDB-Tb RF: MER, CNR, BER, PER, Constellation, SFN Window (Channel Impulse Response), Spectrum Display; MPEG: TMCC and IIP Data; Alarm Reporting, Event Logs, 7-day RF Trending | 8VSB RF: MER and EVM, Symbol Distribution Displays, RF Levels, SNR, BER; MPEG: TR101-290 Priority Errors, A/78 and SCTE-142 Error Classification, PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB SI Graphs and Alarms; Alarm Reporting, Event Logs, 7-day RF Trending |
| Multiplex Layers | Transport Stream (MPEG, DVB, ATSC, ISDB-T/Tb, SCTE57 (DC-II)) | Transport Stream (MPEG, DVB, ATSC, ISDB-T/Tb, SCTE57 (DC-II)) | - | Transport Stream (MPEG, DVB, ATSC, ISDB-T/Tb, SCTE57 (DC-II)) |
| Network Interfaces | ASI Input; RF Interface Options: DVB-T (COFDM), DVB-S/S2 (QPSK/8PSK), ASI Demodulated Output | ASI Input; QAM RF Input Options: (Choose Annex A, B, or C), ASI Demodulated Output | ASI Input, ISDB-Tb RF Input, ASI Demodulated Output | ASI Input, 8VSB RF Input, ASI Demodulated Output |
| Network Management | Optional: VQNet Video Service Assurance Manager | Optional: VQNet Video Service Assurance Manager | Yes | Optional: VQNet Video Service Assurance Manager |
| Audio Standards | - | - | - | - |
| Video Standards | Thumbnail views on MPEG-2 and H.264 | Thumbnail views on MPEG-2 and H.264 | - | Thumbnail views on MPEG-2 and H.264 |
| Wrappers | - | - | - | - |
| Record | Included in Option DIAG | Included in Option DIAG | No | Included in Option DIAG |
| List Price | Get Price | Get Price | Get Price | Get Price |
Features | Benefits |
| FlexVuPlus™ user interface | Improves operational efficiency through a uniquely simplified presentation of video quality and diagnostic information |
| Learning Mode | Auto-configuration of monitoring parameters creates true “monitoring by exception” environment |
| Hierarchical views of network, media and data information for diagnostics | Accelerates time to insight allowing engineers to rapidly identify the root cause of underlying service problems |
| Unique dual-level alarming and seven day trending information | Find the problem before your customer does by proactively identifying impending problems |
| Single scalable solution for real-time transmission monitoring of MPEG transport streams | Tailor capital expenditure with operational growth |
| Embedded architecture | Ensures high availability with a system designed specifically for continuous 24x7 operation (disk free operation) |
| MER and EVM measurements | Critical RF measurements provide early indication of signal degradation before any picture impairment is visible to the viewer |
| Video & Audio Quality Monitoring plug-in | Provides reliable and sophisticated analysis algorithms applied to de-coded MPEG 2 or H.264 video to identify stuck, black, macro-blocking and blocky compression artifacts |
| Title |
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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. |
Critical RF Measurements in Cable, Satellite and Terrestrial DTV SystemsThe secret to maintaining reliable and high-quality services over different digital television transmission systems is to focus on critical factors that may compromise the integrity of the system. This application note describes those critical RF test measurements which help to detect such problems before viewers lose their service and picture completely. |
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. |
Predict your TV viewing quality with ISDB-Tb RF MonitoringHow to develop an RF network monitoring strategy with the RFM220 ISDB-Tb Measurement Demodulator |
Testing Digital Television Standards: ISDB-TBBrazilian testing standards poster |
MPEG Poster DVBSelect from 3 available MPEG posters at no cost to you. |
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 Poster ATSCMPEG Poster ATSC |
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