Tektronix MTS4SA Reference manual
Technical Reference
MTS400 Series
MPEG Test Systems
Specifications and Performance Verification
071-1724-03
This document applies to firmware version 1.4
and above.
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Safety Summary v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Manuals vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Electrical Specifications 1−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Characteristics 1−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Characteristics 1−20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certifications and Compliances 1−21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Verification
Preparation 2−1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verification Procedures 2−3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Figures
Figure 2−1: Cable connections on the MTS400 Series system 2−3. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2−2: Clock settings dialog box 2−4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2−3: PCR Initial Value settings dialog box 2−5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2−4: Others settings dialog box and Select Update Item settings dialog box ...2−6
Figure 2−5: Stream Interpretation display in the Open Transport Stream window ... 2−7
Figure 2−6: Real Time Analysis display in the Open Transport Stream window ... 2−8
Figure 2−7: ASI interface analysis results 2−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2−8: Record Settings dialog box 2−10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2−9: Record Settings window with the recording function armed 2−11. . . . .
Figure 2−10: MPEG Player playing a SMPTE310M transport stream 2−13. . . . . . .
Figure 2−11: SMPTE310M interface analysis results 2−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2−12: SPI interface analysis results 2−16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2−13: RF interface selection 2−17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2−14: RF interface settings 2−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables
Table 1−1: Platform characteristics 1−2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−2: A11 and A12 Main MPEG I/O board electrical characteristics 1−4. . .
Table 1−3: A170 LVDS/ASI/SMPTE310M Interface board
electrical characteristics.. 1−6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−4: Baseband board electrical characterisics 1−8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−5: QPSK/8PSK interface board electrical characteristics
with a QPSK input 1−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−6: QPSK/8PSK interface board electrical characteristics
with an 8PSK input 1−9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−7: 8PSK and QPSK measurements 1−10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−8: COFDM interface board electrical characteristics 1−11. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−9: COFDM measurements 1−12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−10: 8VSB board electrical characteristics 1−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−11: 8VSB measurements 1−14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−12: QAM Annex B board characteristics 1−15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−13: QAM Annex B measurements 1−16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−14: Video over IP board - Ethernet Electrical Port 1−17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−15: Video over IP board - Ethernet Optical port 1−17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−16: AC power source electrical characteristics 1−18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−17: Mechanical characteristics 1−19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−18: Environmental characteristics 1−20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1−19: Certifications and compliances 1−21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Powering Off. The power cord provides Mains disconnect.
Replace Batteries Properly. Replace batteries only with the proper type and rating
specified.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or
laser radiation exists.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
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General Safety Summary
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Symbols and Terms
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
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CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Standby
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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Preface
Related Manuals
This manual lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications,
and the certification and compliance statements for the Tektronix MTS400 Series
MPEG Test Systems instruments. Also provided are procedures for verifying the
performance of the instrument.
NOTE. Text in this manual about the MPEG Player refers to the MPEG player
application installed in the MTS400 Series systems (MTS400, and MTS430).
The MTX100B MPEG Player and Recorder is described in the MTX100B user
documentation.
The following manuals are also available to use with the MTS400 Series MPEG
Test Systems. These manuals are shipped with each system, and are also
available on the Tektronix Web site.
H MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Getting Started Manual (Tektronix part
numbers: 071-1505-xx, English; 071-1727-xx, Japanese). This manual
describes the functions and use of the instrument, and provides software
recovery and network troubleshooting information.
H MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems User Manual (Tektronix part number
071-1507-xx). This manual provides in-depth operating information for the
software applications included in the MTS400 Series system.
H MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Programmers Manual (Tektronix part
number 071-1725-xx). This manual describes the remote control commands
available for the MPEG Player application.
H MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems Release Notes (Tektronix part number
071-1726-xx). This manual provides information about software problems
and behaviors.
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Specifications
This chapter contains specifications for the MTS400 Series MPEG Test Systems.
All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled “typical.” Typical specifications
are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed.
Unless otherwise stated, all specifications apply to both the MTS400 and
MTS430 MPEG Test Systems.
To meet specifications, the following conditions must be met:
H The system must have been calibrated/adjusted in an ambient temperature
between 20 °C and 30 °C (68 °F and 86 °F).
H The system must be kept within the environmental limits specified in this
document.
H The system must be powered from a source maintaining voltage and
frequency within the limits described in this document.
H The system must have been operating continuously for at least 20 minutes
within the specified operating temperature range.
H The instrument must have had its signal-path-compensation routine last
executed after at least a 20 minute warm-up period at an ambient temperature
within 5 °C of the current ambient temperature.
Any conditions that are unique to a particular characteristic are expressly stated
as part of that characteristic.
NOTE. The product calibration classification for this system is List 2; no
calibration data reports are available. However, all measurement equipment
used to establish or verify conformance of the product with published specifications is traceable.
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Specifications
Electrical Specifications
The following tables list the published specifications for the MTS400 Series
MPEG Test Systems.
Platform Characteristics
Table 1−1 lists the general characteristics of the MTS400 Series platform.
Table 1−1: Platform characteristics
Characteristic Description
Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional with
Service Pack 2
Processor P4, 2.8 GHz
Disk space
Operating system and software applications 82 GB, Ultra ATA100 IDE hard drive
MPEG file storage 144 GB total (two, 72 GB SCSI hard drives,
one for Playout and one for Record)
MPEG storage disk I/O port SCSI-3 (Ultra 160), Micro D68 connector,
68 pin
RAM 1 GB (one SIM of DDRS memory)
CD-ROM drive CD−R/W, DVD−R/RW, DVD+R/RW
Floppy disk drive 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB high density, double-sided
(2HD)
Display LCD, 1024 X 768, 10.4 inch
Ethernet
10/100 One 10/100Base-T; RJ45 connector
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Supported protocol: Ethernet/IP/UDP/
MPEG-TS and VLAN
When used in MPEG-TS protocol, the
minimum and maximum link bit rates are
250 kbps and 100 Mbps respectively
IP playout bit rate is typically up to 90 Mbps
10/100/1000 (GigE) One 10/100/1000Base-T; RJ45 connector
Supported protocol: Ethernet/IP/UDP/
MPEG-TS and VLAN
When used in MPEG-TS analysis and
record, the minimum and maximum link bit
rates are typically 250 kbps and 100 Mbps
respectively
IP playout bit rate is typically up to
190 Mbps
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Table 1−1: Platform characteristics (Cont.)
Characteristic Description
Keyboard port Mini DIN, PS-2, one on the rear panel and
one on the left front side panel; not hot
pluggable
Mouse port Mini DIN, PS-2; one on the rear panel and
one on the left front side panel; not hot
pluggable
Printer port IEEE P1284. Bidirectional parallel commu-
nications port
External VGA Output 15-pin, high density, Sub-D; resolution
needs to be set to the same as the integral
LCD display, 1024 x 768
COM port RS-232
USB port USB device connector
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Specifications
A11 and A12 Main MPEG
I/O Board Characteristics
The electrical characteristics listed in Table 1−2 apply to both the A11 and A12
Main MPEG I/O boards.
Table 1−2: A11 and A12 Main MPEG I/O board electrical characteristics
Characteristic Description
Internal reference clock, typical 27 MHz "1 ppm
This clock is used for the following functions:
output clock, PCR/PTS/DTS timing, packet
operation timing, and TDT/STT timing
External reference / clock input
Input connector type BNC, 50 , AC coupled
Frequency
External reference input 8.12698 MHz, 10 MHz, 27 MHz
External clock input 160 kHz to 25 MHz (parallel clock)
1.28 MHz to 32 MHz (serial clock)
Amplitude
External reference input, typical 0 "6 dBm (peak-to-peak, sine wave)
0.5 V to 3.0 V (square wave)
External clock input, typical 0.5 V to 3.0 V (square wave)
External TTL trigger input
Input connector type BNC, 1 k
Threshold level
High level >3.5 V (maximum voltage limit is 7.0 V)
Low level <0.8 V
PPL
Frequency range 64 MHz to 128 MHz
Output clock
Maximum rate 64 MHz (serial clock)
25 MHz (parallel clock)
Internal and external 27 MHz Output clock = (X / (2 * Y * Z)) * 27 MHz
512 < X < 131071, 3400 < Y < 6000, 2 <= Z
<= 65536 (second power)
1−4
External parallel clock Output clock = 108 MHz * Y / X,
512 < X < 131071, 8 < Y < 16383
External serial clock Output clock = 864 MHz * Y / X,
512 < X < 131071, 8 < Y < 16383
Output data rate 250 kbps minimum,
214 Mbps maximum
P/N and jitter (serial clock) <−104 dBc/Hz, RBW = 300 Hz, @21.455707 MHz
+ 20 kHz
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Table 1−2: A11 and A12 Main MPEG I/O board electrical characteristics (Cont.)
Characteristic Description
DVB−SPI Interface
Input/output configuration Output only
Connector type D-sub, 25-pin
Data rate 250 kbps to 108 Mbps (107 Mbps maximum in
duplex mode)
Pin assignment 1 DCLK
2 Ground
3 to 10 DATA 7 to DATA 0
11 DVALID
12 PSYNC
13 Shield
14 /DCLK
15 Ground
16 to 23 /DATA 7 to DATA 0
24 /DVALID
25 /PSYNC
Output amplitude, typical 240 mV to 550 mV (BUS LVDS with 100
termination)
Output offset 1.1 V to 1.5 V
Output impedance 100 , between differential outputs with output off
Data delay "5 ns from DCLK falling edge
Input level >200 mVpp, (RI+)−(RI−) with 100 termination
Data hold time T/2 "T/10, T=1/f, data latch on DCLK rising edge
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