Tektronix of the United States has successfully developed the oscilloscopes "WFM7100" and "WFM7000" that can analyze 1080i digital HDTV image signals and synthetic image signals. They have many functions, such as the ability to analyze image signal waveform data frame by frame, and the ability to automatically detect when pre-set noise is generated in the waveform data. They are mainly aimed at broadcast equipment manufacturers, content production companies, and communications operators engaged in image transmission services . The goal is to improve ease of use.
In addition to being able to analyze HDTV video signals, this product also aims to improve ease of use. For example, the oscilloscope screen can be divided into four parts to analyze HDTV video signals and eye diagrams, detect jitter, and display images. The main reason for adopting this design is that in recent years, the number of communication operators and network operators engaged in video content delivery has continued to increase, and the number of technicians who previously had fewer opportunities to handle video data has increased. The company said that even people who are unfamiliar with the operation can improve work efficiency.
In addition, other efforts have been made to improve usability, such as enabling operation via a touch panel , registering frequently used functions as items on the touch panel, and equipping the front with a USB port, etc. It is possible to analyze not only image signals but also sound signals.
The prices of WFM7100 and WFM7000 start from 1,297,800 yen and 982,800 yen, including tax, respectively. The company also announced the "WFM6100" which can analyze SDTV video signals and synthesize video signals. The price starts from 873,600 yen, including tax. The company said that new functions may be added in the future and will announce the details at "NAB 2006" which will open in the United States on April 22, 2006.