HDMI v1.3 Generator/Analyzer Solves Interoperability Problems

An enhancement to the model 882EA provides dual HDMI/DVI Tx outputs and dual HDMI/DVI Rx inputs for testing HDMI v1.3 36-bit deep color sources, repeaters, and displays. The instrument promises to help designers of source and repeater products bring next-generation version 1.3 HDMI audio, video, and control interfaces to market faster and without interoperability problems. It generates and analyzes 36-bit deep color video and emulates both source and sink devices. The instrument exploits the latest chips from Silicon Image, which are capable of generating and analyzing triple 12-bit/component colors in 4:4:4 sampling mode at speeds up to 165 Mpixels/s. Like previous versions, the model 882EA outputs any video format on-demand, renders test images, produces test tones, and supports EDID, CEC, and HDCP compliance testing. QUANTUM DATA INC., Elgin, IL. (847) 888-0450.