Tektronix TDSHT3 User manual
TDSHT3
HDMI Compliance Test Software
Quick Start User Manual
This document applies to TDSHT3 version 3.3.0 and above, which
supports HDMI CTS 1.3 specifications.
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. iii
Preface................................................................................................................................. iv
Key Features.....................................................................................................................iv
Documentation ...................................................................................................................v
Software Upgra
Install the Software .................................................................................................................... 1
Before Installation................................................................................................................ 1
Installation........................................................................................................................ 1
Connect to the Oscilloscope. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 2
Start theSoftware................................................................................................................3
Close the Softw
Get Acquainted with theSoftware ....................................................................................................7
Use theInterface.................................................................................................................7
Set Preference
Hide and Return the TDSHT3 Software........................................................................................ 10
Use theTDSHT3 HDMISoftware.................................................................................................... 12
Tests: Process F
Select a Test.....................................................................................................................12
Configure the Test Parameters................................................................................................. 13
Connect and Confi
View the Waveform ............................................................................................................. 14
Run theTest..................................................................................................................... 14
Interpret the Te
Generate and Print a Report.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. 17
Application Examples................................................................................................................. 19
Source: Select A
Source: Inter-Pair Skew (Data-Data Tests) .................................................................................... 21
Sink: Min/Max-Diff Swing Tolerance Test ...................................................................................... 24
Sink: Jitter Tole
Cable: Eye Diagram Test....................................................................................................... 31
Enable Remote Control of Test Equipment ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 34
Index
des............................................................................................................... v
are............................................................................................................... 6
s .................................................................................................................. 9
low............................................................................................................. 12
gure the Equipment . . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 13
st Result ........................................................................................................ 15
ll (Clock-Data Tests).......................................................................................... 19
rance Test ...................................................................................................... 26
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General Safety S
ummary
General S afet
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 a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other
component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Connect the probe output to the measurement instrument before connecting the
probe to the c
input. Disconnect the probe input and the probe reference lead from the circuit under test before disconnecting the probe
from the measurement instrument.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product m
Do not apply a
Do Not Operat
Do Not Operat
qualified service personnel.
ircuit under test. Connect the probe reference lead to the circuit under test before connecting the probe
anual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
e Without Covers.
e With Suspected Failures.
y Summary
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
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.
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Preface
Preface
The TDSHT3 HDMI Compliance Test Software is a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Compliance Test Solution,
which runs on a Tektronix oscilloscope. This software helps you perform HDMI physical layer validation and compliance
testing.
NOTE. You will be provided with two TDSHT3 applications, one supporting CTS 1.2a specification displayed as TD SH T3
and the other supporting CTS 1.3a specification displayed as TDSHT3v1.3. Both these applications can be loaded onto
the oscilloscope but you can run only one application at a time. For more information on TDSHT3 supporting CTS1.2a
specification refer to the TDSHT3 HDMI Quick Start User Manual (Tektronix part number: 071−1961−01).
Key Features
Conformanc
Complete val
Accurate sou
Dependable
Automated s
Automatic ma
In-depth ana
One-button
One-button c
Complete com
selection of multiple tests
e to HDMI 1.3 standards and test specifications (CTS version 1.3) ensures reliable results
idation to standards with wide range of tests for source, sink, and cable devices
rce tests using precise measurement techniques
sink tests with closed-loop measurements that eliminate nonlinearities in test setup
ink and cable tests with remote control of signal sources
sk fit, measurements, and pass or fail notifi cation
lysis with statistical analysis and mask margins
sv-format summary and reports
pliance solution with an elaborate test fixture, signal sources, and TDR
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Documentation
This manual describes the installation and basic operation of the TSDHT3 software. For more detailed information, see the
online help. The following information is available for this product:
TDSHT3 Online Help
Preface
TDSHT3 Online
TDSHT3 Quick Start User Manual,
English (PDF)
TDSHT3 Quick S
Japanese (PDF)
TDSHT3 Quick Reference Card,
Source Test (P
TDSHT3 Quick Reference Card,
Sink Test (PDF)
Installation Manual: Optional
Application
Windows-Based Oscilloscopes
Software Up
Periodic software upgrades may become available. Note that the software is only operational if you have a valid option
key for the specific oscilloscope model and serial number.
To check for upgrades:
1. Go to the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Help (PDF)
tart User Manual,
DF)
Software on
grades
Start > Progra
C:\ProgramFiles\TekApplications\TDSHT3v1-3\Manuals www.tektronix.com
ms > TekApplications > TDSHT3v1-3 > Help
2. Select Software and Drivers.
3. Enter the product name (TDSHT3).
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Install the Soft
ware
Install the So
The TDSHT3 software must be installed on a Tektronix oscilloscope. The following models are supported:
TDS7254 and TDS7254B
TDS7404 and TDS7404B
CSA7404 and CSA7404B
TDS7704B
TDS6604B
TDS6804B
TDS6124C
TDS6154C
DPO70404 and DSA70404
DPO70604 and DSA70604
DPO71254 and DSA71254
DPO71604 and DSA71604
DPO72004 and DSA72004
ftware
DPO70804 and DSA70804 (recommended)
Before Installation
TekVisa must be installed on the oscilloscope. If you do not have TekVisa, you can download it from the Tektronix Web
site, in the same location as for Software U pgrades. (See page v, Software Upgrades.)
Please read the Readme.txt file on the product software CD before you install the software.
Installation
1. Close all applications.
2. Insert the product software CD into the CD drive of the oscilloscope.
3. The installation wizard will guide you through the installation. If this is a version upgrade, the existing software will be
automatically removed before the new version is installed.
4. The software files will be installed at
C:\Program Files\TekApplications\T DSHT3v1–3.
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Install the Soft
ware
Connect to the Oscilloscope
The various tests require specific equipment setups and specific test adapters. Click More within the connect pane to see
how to connect the device under test and test equipment to your oscilloscope. The following test adapters are required:
EFF-HDMI -TPA- R, available from Efficere Technologies (recommended)
EFF-HDMI -TPA- P, available from Efficere Technologies (recommended)
The test fixtures mentioned below can only work for limited HDMI resolutions.
Tektronix HDMI TPA-P-DI (for Differential Source tests except Eye Diagram)
Tektronix HDMI TPA-P-SE (for Single-Ended Source tests)
Tektronix HDMI TPA-P-TDR (for TDR tests) and Source tests (Eye Diagram)
Tektronix HDMI TPA-R-DI (for Cable tests and Sink tests)
Tektronix HDMI TPA-R-SE (for Cable tests and Sink tests)
Tektronix HDMI TPA-R-TDR (for TDR tests and Sink tests)
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Start the Software
Install the Soft
ware
To start the TD
1. For TDS7000-s
select File > Run application > HDMI
Compliance Test Software(1.3).
2. For TDS B- and TDS C-series
oscilloscopes, select App > HDMI
Compliance Test Software(1.3).
SHT3 software:
eries oscilloscopes,
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Install the Soft
3. For DPO70000 and DSA70000-series
4. The oscilloscope display resizes to fitin
ware
oscilloscopes, select Analyze > HDMI
Compliance Te
the upper p
st Software(1.3).
art of the screen.
5. The softwa
re displays in the lower part of
the screen.
NOTE. To ensure accurate results, calibrate the probes and the oscilloscope before you run tests.
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ware
Calibrate the P
robes and
Oscilloscope
6. Click Utilities > Instrument Calibration
to begin calibrating the oscilloscope for
signal path compensation.
7. Click Calibrate.
8. Select Vertical > Probe Cal to begin
calibrating the probes.
9. Connect the probe calibration signal to
the probe.
10. Click Ca librate Probe.
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Install the Soft
ware
Close the Software
1. Select File > E
2. You can also cl
Using other methods to exit the software
will result in abnormal termination.
3. When you exit the software, you
can restore th
settings that were in place before the
TDSHT3 software changed them.
xit.
ick the exit icon.
e oscillos cope to the
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