Integrated IPTV and Video Over IP Stress Test Generation with Support
for IPv6 and TTS for Hybrid STB Test, or Migration from RF to IP
Interface Technology
Suite of Test Streams Provided as Standard and Optional Multiplexer
Software Provides Complete Stream Creation and Generation Tool Set
IEEE1394b, USB 2.0, and GbE Interface Download o f Transport
Streams for Optimum Flexibility in Storing and Managing Transport
Stream L ibraries
Integration with Automated Systems Enabled by Ethernet Remote
Control using SCPI (Stand ard Command for Programmable Instruments)
Command Set
Quick and Easy Interpretation of Complex Structures by Utilizing a Color
Hierarchical Display of Transport Stream Components
Optional Tools for Transport Stream Creation and Analysis to Support
Compliance and Stress Testing of Video Products using MPEG-2
ISDB-T and ISDB-TB RF Signal Generator
Features & Benefits
Technology
Integrated with Tektronix Monitoring Tools for Powerful and
Cost-effective Transport Stream Monitoring, and Error Recording
Provides a Complete Solution for ISDB-T Signal Generation by
Integrating Modulator, Up Converter, and MPEG Generator in a Portable
Form Factor
New: Also Supports Brazilian Digital DTV System (ISDB-TB) Sta ndard
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 Time Stamps, Time Tables, and ISDB-T Reed
Solomon FEC for Error-free Looping
Applications
ISDB-T, ISDBT-TB, and IPT V Consumer Receiver Design and
Manufacturing Test
Evaluation of Professional ISDB-T, ISDB-TB, and IP Video Broadcast
Equipment
Performance Verification of ISDB-T, ISDB-TB, and IP Video Broadcast
Systems
Simulation of Digital Terrestrial and IPTV Broadcasting Transmission
Scheduling of Stream Playout and Recording for Broadcast and
Production Line Applications
Data Sheet
ISDB-T and ISDB-TB RF Signal Generator
The RTX100B ISDB-T and ISDB-TB RF Signal Generator offers a
flexible, affordable solution for design evaluation and conformance testing
of digital video products conforming to the Integrated Service Digital
Broadcastingsystems. The RTX100B provides the capability to record and play out
MPEG-2 transport streams, and modulate the up-converted RF signal.
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 modulator and up-converter as standard, and
can directly output the RF modulated signal. This removes the need to
have a separate transport stream generator, modulator, and up-converter
to generate t
Transport Streams to 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 o f consumer
ISDB-T and ISDB-TB equipment, such as set-top box, televisions, car
navigation
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 time
stamps, continuity counters, time tables, and ISDB-T Reed Solomon FEC,
without fear of buffer und er- or overflow.
Integrated ASI and IP video generation capability negates the need to
purchase a separate ASI or IP Player and provides a consistent user
experienc
streams. IP playout functionality protects investment through inclusion of IP
generation with support for IPv6 and TTS standards. Support for IP stress
test playout with capabilities for error insertion (IP Packet Drops, Checksum
Errors, Sequence Errors, and Packet Jitter), burst mode (both timing and
packet-number based), and manual error-generation capabilities provide
Terrestrial (ISDB-T) standards for digital terrestrial TV
he RF test signal. The RTX100B can output test signals from
systems, and cellular phones, as these devices require a direct
e regardless of which physical interface is used to generate
a complete solution for validating IPTV equipment designs. Advanced
Mode provides protocol header customization capabilities for source
and destinatio
checksum, network checksums, and user editing of any packet header field
parameters. Session replication functionality is provided to simultaneously
encapsulate and play a TS over many IP sessions to simulate an IPTV
environment.
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 a nd automated broadcast environme nts.
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.
n ports and addresses, setting MAC address, transport
The Solution for ISDB-T Streams
MTXS01: ISDB-T Remultiplex Software
MTXS01 is a complete software multiplexer tool for ISDB-T standard
streams. It provides offline 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.
Offline Stream Multiplexing and Analysis
Options
The addition of the MTS400 offline MPEG toolset to the RTX100B platform
provides the broadest, deepest stream creation and analysis tool set on
a highly portable platform. Ideally suited to commissioning an d debug
of complex MPEG transmission systems the analysis options offered
with the RTX100B provide offline transport stream multiplexing and
analysis capability with additional options for data broadcast analysis and
generation. A separate data sheet is available covering the MTS400 Series
Stream Multiplexing and Analysis options in greater detail.
Performance You Can Count On
Depend on Tektronix to provide you with performance you can count on. In
addition to industry-leading service and support, this product comes backed
by a three-year warranty as standard.
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Characteristics
ISDB-T and ISDB-TB RF Signal Generator — RTX100B
System Characteristics
Characteristic
MPEG Stream SourceSupports MPEG-2, DVB, ATSC, and ISDB Transport
Packet Leng
ASI Maximum Data Rate
Memory
Disk
ASI Minimum Data Rate256 Kb/s
Number of Input/Output
Interfaces
DVB Synchronous
Parallel Interface
Asynchronous Serial
Interface
IP GenerationSupports IPv4, IPv6, RTP, UDP, Unicast, IGMP
IP Max
Single Session160 Mb/s
Session Replication300 Mb/s
IP Interface10/100/1000BaseT RJ45 Network Interface
Internal Reference Clock 27 MHz ±1 ppm when manufactured
Mains Voltage Range
Mains Frequency
Power Requirements180 VA Max
Description
100to240VAC
50/60 Hz
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Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
Height1325.2
Width2148.4
Depth43517
Weightkglb.
Net6.213.7
mm
in.
PC System Requirements for Scheduler Software
The following PC configuration is required for installation:
Intel, or 100% compatible motherbo ard chipset.
Windows 2000 Operating System, or Windows XP Operating System.
256 MB RAM.
2-3 MB of available hard disk space for applications and documentation.
VGA (640 × 480) resolution video adapter and monitor. (XVGA (1024 ×
768), or higher resolution recommended)
CD-ROM, or DVD drive.
Keyboard, and M icros oft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
Important Note – Apart from those specifically authorized by Tektronix, no other
applications should be installed on the PC. If other applications are installed, they
may interfere with the operation of the software supplied. Software operation under
these circumstances cannot be guaranteed.
Ordering Information
RTX100B ISDB-T and ISDB-TB Signal Generator
Includes: Stream capture and playout with error-free looping and PCR jitter
insertion, RF signal output, IP signal output, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB MPEG stream
storage, sample streams, USB keyboard and mouse, front cover, user manual, and
three-year warranty.
Note: Please specify power plug when ordering.
RTX100B Options
Product Options
Option
Opt. SCScheduler
Opt. TSCAAdd Deferred-time Transport Stream Compliance
Opt. C3Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. D1Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Opt. R5Repair Service 5 Years
Description
Analyzer
Description
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Power Plug Options
Option
Opt. A0
Description
North America
Opt. A1Universal EURO
Opt. A2
Opt. A3
Opt. A4
United Kingdom
Australia
240 V, North America
Opt. A5Switzerland
Opt. A6
Japan
Opt. A10China
Opt. A99
No power cord
Language Options
Option
Printed Manual
Opt. L0
Opt. L5
Description
English
Japanese
Opt. L99Electronic manuals only (no printed manual)
Upgrade Kit
Option
RTX10UP
Description
Field upgrade kit for RTX100B. Any options shall be
transferred to OptionDongle. This option includes a
USB memory stick and upgrade instructions
Opt. SCAdd Scheduler
Opt. UPGUpgrade RTX130B to the latest software version
Opt. PPD
Opt. L0
Opt. L5
Parallel port dongle
Upgrade to add English Manual
Upgrade to add Japanese Manual
Opt. L99Electronic manuals only (no printed manual)
RTXPAUP
Software upgrade kit for RTX100B or RTX130B. Any
options shall be transferred to OptionDongle. This
option includes a USB memory stick and upgrade
instructions
Opt. PPD
Parallel port dongle
Opt. L0Upgrade to add English MTS4 Manual
Opt. L5Upgrade to add Japanese MTS4 Manual
Opt. L99
Upgrade with Electronic Manuals only
(no printed MTS400 Series Manual)
Opt. TSCAUpgrade to add Deferred-time Transport Stream
Compliance Analyzer to RTX100B or RTX130B
Opt. CGUpgrade to add Carousel Generator to RTX100B or
RTX130B
Opt. DBUpgrade to add Carousel Analyzer to RTX100B or
RTX130B
Opt. DBCGUpgrade to add Carousel Analyzer and Carousel
Generator to RTX100B or RTX130B
Opt. ESUpgrade to add ES Analyzer to RTX100B or RTX130B
Opt. MXUpgrade to add Deferred-time Multiplexer to RTX100B
or RTX130B
Opt. PAUpgrade to add PES Analyzer to RTX100B or
RTX130B
Opt. BAUpgrade to add Buffer Analyzer to RTX100B or
RTX130B
Opt. IFOne-time install of all selected options for one product
Optional Accessories
AccessoryDescription
MTXS01ISDB-T Remultiplex Software
071-1757-xx
WFM7F05 Opt. NN
Service Manual
Rackmount Kit
1700F06Blank Panel
Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix
Standard Codes and Formats.
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