Tektronix RTX100B,
ISDB-T RF Signal Generator,
Discontinued

• New Large High-Resolution Screen for Enhanced Usability
• Provides a complete solution for ISDB-T signal generation by integrating and ISDB-T modulator, up converter, and MPEG Generator in a portable form factor
• Rapid setup using automatic detection of parameters from the broadcast stream, to modulate the RF accordingly
• The RTX100B can be used as a simple ISDB-T modulator as it can modulate the stream from ASI directly without the need to store the stream
• Real-time updating of Timestamps, Time Tables, and ISDB-T Reed Solomon FEC for Error-free Looping
• IEEE1394B, USB2.0, and GbE Interface Download of Transport Streams for Optimum Flexibility in Storing and Managing Transport Stream Libraries
• Integration with Automated Systems Enabled by Ethernet Remote Control Using SCPI (Standard Command for Programmable Instruments) Command Set
• Quick and Easy Interpretation of Complex Structures by Utilizing a Color Hierarchical Display of Transport Stream Components
• Easy Integration with Tektronix MPEG Analysis Tools for Transport Stream Creation to Support Compliance and Stress Testing of Video Products Using Mpeg-2 Technology
• Integrated with Tektronix Monitoring Tools for Powerful and Cost Effective Transport Stream Monitoring, and Error Recording

Applications:

• ISDB-T Consumer Receiver Design and Manufacturing Test
• Evaluation of Professional ISDB-T Equipment
• Performance Verification of ISDB-T Systems
• Simulation of Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting Transmission
• Scheduling of Stream Playout and Recording for Broadcast and Production Line Applications

In the digital terrestrial broadcasting environment, with applications from fixed to mobile and portable reception, powerful signal generation functionality is required in a portable form factor for design, test, and maintenance.

The RTX100B includes the ISDB-T modulator and up-converter as standard, and can directly output the ISDB-T RF modulated signal. This removes the need to have a separate transport stream generator, ISDB-T modulator, and up-converter to generate the ISDB-T modulated RF test signal. The RTX100B can output test signals from the Transport Stream to the modulated RF in a half rack 3u portable unit. DVB-SPI and ASI interfaces are provided as standard, allowing recording and playout of MPEG-2 Transport Streams.

The RTX100B takes the Transport Stream transmission parameters and uses these to modulate and up convert to RF. The RTX100B can modulate either directly from a real time ASI input, or from a Transport Stream stored on disk.

The RTX100B is the best tool for design and evaluation of consumer ISDB-T equipment such as set-top box, televisions, car navigation systems, and cellular phones, as these devices require a direct modulated RF input. It is possible to use the RTX100B as a signal source for end to end broadcast system evaluation and maintenance.

The RTX100B offers continuous, error free transport stream looping for long duration playout, and PCR jitter insertion for stressing designs. Users can continuously loop all sample streams, including updating of all timestamps, continuity counters, time tables, and ISDB-T Reed Solomon FEC, without fear of buffer under- or overflow.

Ethernet network remote control functionality enables control of functions such as Play, Record, Clock Rate, and Jitter Insertion using the SCPI (Standard Control for Programmable Instruments) command set, allowing easy integration into ATE and automated broadcast environments.

An optional scheduler application enables the RTX100B to be used as a simple content scenario server for broadcast and manufacturing test signal transmission. The extendable storage allows users to tailor the amount of storage they require.

The Solution for ISDB-T Streams
MTXS01: ISDB-T Re-multiplex Software

MTXS01 is a complete multiplexer tool for ISDB-T standard streams. It provides off-line multiplexing of existing transport streams and ISDB-T information in order to produce ISDB-T transport streams. It can also be used to multiplex existing ISDB-T transport streams, and modify ISDB-T information