HDMI Compliance Test Software

Features & Benefits

• Introducing the Innovative HDMI Protocol Analyzer Solution
• One-box Solution for Physical-layer and Protocol-layer Testing
• Fast, Efficient Direct Synthesis Solution
• Conformance to HDMI 1.4a/b Standards and Compliance Test Specification 1.4a/b (CTS)
• Complete Validation to Standards with Wide Range of Tests for Source, Sink, and Cable Devices
• Accurate Source Tests using Precise Measurement Techniques
• Dependable Sink Tests with Closed-loop Measurements that Eliminate Nonlinearities in Test Setup
• Automation of Complex Sink and Cable Tests with Remote Control of Signal Sources and Software Emulation of Cable Effects, Eliminating the Need for Hardware Transition Time Converters (TTC) and Cable Emulators
• Quick Results with Automatic Mask Fit, Measurements and Pass/Fail Notification, and In-depth Results with Statistical Analysis and Mask Margins
• Quick Testing with One-button Selection of Multiple Tests and CSV-format Test Summary and Reports
• Comprehensive HDMI 1.4a/b Solution including Test Fixtures, DPO/DSA/MSO70000 Real-time Oscilloscopes, P7313SMA Differential Probes, AWG7000 Signal Sources, HDMI Fixtures, and DSA8300 Sampling Oscilloscopes

Applications

• Design and Validation of HDMI 1.4a/b Physical Layer

HDMI Physical Layer Compliance Testing

Engineers designing and validating the HDMI physical layer of their devices face constant pressure to improve efficiency. Designers need to perform a wide range of compliance tests quickly and reliably right on their bench.

HDMI 1.4a/b introduces Automotive HDMI (Type E) in addition to Mobile HDMI (Type D), HEAC, 3D HDMI, 4K × 2K patterns, and new Calorimetric patterns, all operating up to 3.4 Gb/s. TDSHT3 and HT3-DS HDMI Compliance Test Software automate a comprehensive range of tests enabling unprecedented efficiency with reliable results.

Reliable and Dependable Results

TDSHT3 embeds the HDMI CTS 1.4a/b compliance test procedures, including the software clock recovery (SoftCRU), ensuring dependable results. Accurate eye rendering and precise violation testing deliver credible results. Perform accurate Sink tests with closed-loop measurements that eliminate nonlinearities of the test setup. Authentic measurement techniques and automation eliminate errors to provide repeatable results.

Option HT3-DS enables the innovative Direct Synthesis Solution for Sink and Cable eye-diagram testing. The Direct Synthesis method ensures greater repeatability as it eliminates the requirement for hardware TTC filters and cable emulators. HT3-DS supports all cable emulator effects (Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type E).

Faster Validation Cycles

The unparalleled automation offered on the TDSHT3 and HT3-DS enables faster validation. Reduce test times for complete HDMI Sink testing with TDSHT3 and HT3-DS by digitally controlling cable emulator and TTC effects allowing for a single hardware connection for all resolutions. Demonstrate efficiency by using the “Select All” feature to perform multiple tests. Quickly generate CSV-format summaries or detailed reports at a press of a button.

Characteristics

*¹ Requires record length of more than 16M on each channel.

TEK-PGY-HDMI-PA-SW

Tektronix is pleased to introduce the HDMI protocol analyzer software developed by our third-party partner for our DPO/DSA/MSO70000B/C/D Series real-time oscilloscopes with bandwidth ≥12.5 GHz and above. Salient features include:

• One-box solution for both HDMI physical- and protocol-layer testing leveraging real-time oscilloscopes
• Detailed HDMI protocol decodes. Multi-view decode capability:
  • Bus Viewer
  • Frame Viewer
  • Event Viewer
  • Data Packet Viewer
  • Protocol Viewer
• Seamless link layer to physical layer analysis and decode capability
  • Ability to view analog waveform with protocol decode
• Common probing technique for physical-layer and protocol-layer testing

Refer to the Prodigy techno visions website (http://www.prodigytechno.com) for more details on the HDMI protocol analyzer software.

HDMI Protocol Tests (As per CTS 1.4a/b)

Source Protocol Tests:

• 7-16 Legal Codes
• 7-17 Basic Protocol
• 7-18 Extended Control Period
• 7-19 Packet Types
• 7-23/7-24 Pixel Encoding
• 7-25 Video Format Timing
• 7-26 Pixel Reception
• 7-27 AVI Info Frame

Source Audio:

• 7-28 IEC 60958/IEC 61937
• 7-29 ACR
• 7-30 Audio Sample Packet Jitter
• 7-31 Audio Info Frame
• 7-32 Audio Sample Packet Interoperability
• 7-33 Source Interoperability with DVI

Source Advanced Features:

• 7-34 Deep Color
• 7-35 Gamut Metadata Transmission
• 7-36 High Bit Rate Audio
• 7-37 One-bit Audio
• 7-38 3D Video Format Timing
• 7-39 4KX2K Video Format Timing – Record Length Dependent
• 7-40 Extended Colorimetry Transmission

Combined HDMI and MHL Protocol Solution

We are also pleased to announce the availability of the combined HDMI and MHL protocol analyzer software to enable customers who work on both the technologies to leverage a cost-effective protocol software bundle. For details on MHL protocol analyzer software refer to MSR#1992010. The bundled HDMI/MHL protocol analyzer software will be a stand-alone option for the Tektronix real-time oscilloscopes with the following nomenclature: TEK-PGY-HDMH-PA-SW.

MHL Protocol Compliance Tests (As per CTS 1.1)

Source Protocol Tests:

• Legal Codes
• Basic Protocol
• Packet Types
• Source Video
• Pixel Encoding
• Video Format Timing
• Video Quantization Test
• AVI Info Frame

Source Audio Tests:

• Audio Test
• Audio Clock Regeneration Test
• Audio Info Frame

Tektronix Real-time Oscilloscopes Supported

DPO/DSA/MSO70000 Series real-time oscilloscopes support both HT3 and HT3-DS.

Tektronix Generators Supported

Direct Synthesis Method:

AWG7122B/C w/ Opt. 01, 06, and 08 (Qty: 2).

AFG3102 or AFG3252 – Used for synchronizing and triggering the 2 AWGs in the Direct Synthesis setup.

Tektronix Sampling Oscilloscopes Supported

TDR Tests:

Oscilloscope – DSA8300 with 80E03 and 80E04 modules.

Ordering Information

Test Software

Includes: Application CD, HDMI Direct Synthesis AWG Patterns DVDs, and electronic documentation.

*² HT3-DS is available on DPO/DSA/MSO70000 Series scopes with bandwidth greater than 8 GHz.

Note: The recommended oscilloscope bandwidth for performing both physical-layer and protocol-layer testing using the same oscilloscope is ≥12.5 GHz, as the protocol analyzer software requires the 20XL record length option.

Recommended Accessories and Options Needed

Tektronix Fixtures for HDMI

HDMI Type A Fixtures

• TF-HDMI-TPA-S Test Adapter Set (used for Source, Sink, and Cable test) includes the following:
  • TF-HDMI-TPA-P plug fixture
  • TF-HDMI-TPA-CE EDID board with EDID EEPROM
• TF-HDMI-TPA-STX Test Adapter Set (used for Source and Sink test) includes the following:
  • TF-HDMI-TPA-P plug fixture
  • TF-HDMI-TPA-R receptacle fixtures (Qty: 2)
  • Calibration fixture
  • TF-HDMI-TPA-CE EDID board with EDID EEPROM

HDMI Type C Fixtures

• TF-HDMIC-TPA-S Test Adapter Set (used for Source, Sink, and Cable testing) includes the following:
  • TF-HDMIC-TPA-P plug fixture
  • TF-HDMIC-TPA-R receptacle fixtures (Qty. 2)
  • Calibration fixture
  • TF-HDMI-TPA-CE EDID board with EDID EEPROM
• TF-HDMIC-TPA-STX Test Adapter Set (used for Source testing only) includes the following:
  • TF-HDMIC-TPA-P plug fixture
  • TF-HDMI-TPA-CE EDID board with EDID EEPROM

HDMI Type D Fixtures for Mobile HDMI

• TF-HDMID-TPA-P Plug Board
• TF-HDMID-TPA-R Receptacle Board
• TF-HDMI-TPA-CE consisting of (to be ordered separately):
  • EDID Fixture PCBA
  • EEPROM with HDMI 1.4a/b Software
  • Ribbon Cable (174-5746-xx)
  • Customer Documentation

HDMI Type E Fixtures for Automotive HDMI

• TF-HDMIE-TPA-KIT Test Adapter Kit (used for Source, Sink, and Cable testing) includes the following:
  • 1 TF-HDMIE-TPA-P plug board
  • 2 TF-HDMIE-TPA-R receptacle boards
• TF-HDMI-TPA-CE consisting of (to be ordered separately):
  • EDID Fixture PCBA
  • EEPROM with HDMI 1.4a/b Software
  • Ribbon Cable (174-5746-xx)
  • Customer Documentation

Sink Test Automation

For ordering, contact National Instruments (ni.com).