The Teledyne LeCroy 980 12G-SDI Video Generator is a modular signal generation instrument for testing video equipment and systems across the SDI standard family. It produces high-quality video signals from SD through 12G-SDI formats, supporting frame rates to 120Hz, with four independent 12G-SDI-capable output ports that can be aggregated for dual-link or quad-link operation. The module integrates into the 980B or 980R Advanced Test Platforms, enabling comprehensive validation in broadcast, production, and R&D environments where precise signal generation and standards compliance are required.
– Technical Specifications
Video Generation
• SDI Standards: SMPTE 295M, 292M, 372M, 424M, ST-2081, ST-2082
• Data Rates: SD, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, and 12G-SDI
• Output Ports: Four (4) 12G-SDI ports with single-link, dual-link, or quad-link aggregation
• Frame Rates: Up to 120Hz at 12G-SDI
• Color Depth: 10-bit, 12-bit
• Color Space: RGB, YCbCr
• Sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:2:4, 4:4:4:4
• Test Patterns: Extensive standard timings library with per-port pattern selection and motion simulation via panning
• Payload ID Editor: Enables disruptive testing through invalid PID attribute selection
Audio Generation
• Format: LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation)
• Channels: 2-channel to 16-channel or 32-channel configurations
• Sine Wave Generator: Programmable amplitude, frequency, sampling rate, and bit depth
• SPDIF Output: Available for external audio monitoring
Synchronization
• Genlock Input: Supports external analog SD black burst and HD tri-level sync reference alignment
Analysis Capabilities (Optional)
• Input Ports: Four (4) 12G-capable input ports
• Real-time Monitoring: Video and metadata viewing with ancillary data stream inspection
• Audio Analysis: Format detection, channel status monitoring, and per-channel volume measurement
– Key Features
• Modular architecture accommodates multi-module test configurations
• Independent test pattern control across all four output ports
• Support for both 10-bit and 12-bit color depths
• Flexible link aggregation for diverse SDI topologies
– Typical Applications
Broadcast equipment validation, production system testing, standards compliance verification, SDI pathway analysis, and audio-video signal integrity assessment.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed as a plug-in module for the quantumdata 980B and 980R Advanced Test Platforms, enabling integration with complementary test modules for multi-domain signal generation and analysis.
