BEAVERTON, Ore., April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix,
Inc., an industry-leading innovator of video test and monitoring
solutions, today released a series of enhancements to PRISM, the
industry's first software-based hybrid IP and SDI media analysis
platform. The new features added to the PRISM platform include
support for important industry specifications and help engineers
boost IP video network quality, conquer integration and operations
challenges and perform deep-dive analysis for troubleshooting. The
platform is now also available in a 1RU form factor for use with
external displays to complement the current 3RU product which has a
built-in display.
New enhancements to be demonstrated at NAB 2017 April 22-27, 2017 in Las Vegas (booth #SU5006) include analysis of
PTP synchronization timing, support for SMPTE ST 2022-7 redundancy,
IGMP V3 and new API support for easy system integration into
network management systems, and IP stream capture for deep dive
analysis. These are in addition to the Packet Interval Time (PIT)
histogram and trend graph as well as the trend graph of Time
Stamped Delay Factor (TS-DF) as per EBU-TECH 3337 that are
currently available on PRISM. These real time IP measurement
capabilities assist broadcast and IT engineers quickly and easily
troubleshoot the root causes of IP network issues.
"As the broadcast industry goes through the IP transition,
engineers need to manage an increasingly complex and evolving
hybrid IP and SDI environment," said Charlie Dunn, general manager, Video Product
Line, Tektronix. "PRISM is the first software-based platform with
field upgradeability that offers customers long-term investment
protection as technology and requirements evolve."
"With easy to understand graphical displays, it helps engineers
quickly get the information they need to troubleshoot IP network
issues and related content layer issues to assure delivery of high
quality content," Dunn added. "The platform is seeing strong global
industry adoption with one example being Globosat who used PRISM to
support live IP media production at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games
in Rio de Janeiro."
In addition to the new enhancements for IP production facility
applications, Tektronix will also demonstrate at the NAB Show, for
the first time, 4K format support over quad-link 3G-SDI and single
link 12G-SDI with High Dynamic Range (HDR) on PRISM for content
acquisition and post production applications. The demonstration
will also include eye pattern measurements for 12G-SDI interfaces
for signal integrity verification.
Availability
The PRISM software feature enhancements
including SMPTE ST 2022-7, IGMP V3 and new API support, PTP timing
analysis, and IP stream capture are available now. The 1RU form
factor is available for order now with shipment expected in June.
The expanded SDI support as previewed at NAB will be available in
the second half of 2017.
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About Tektronix
Headquartered in Beaverton,
Oregon, Tektronix delivers innovative, precise and
easy-to-operate test, measurement and monitoring solutions that
solve problems, unlock insights and drive discovery. Tektronix has
been at the forefront of the digital age for over 70 years. Join us
on the journey of innovation at TEK.COM.
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