Tektronix
Tektronix PQA600B
Picture Quality Analyzer
NTSC, PAL, SECAM Video Standard Support
Automated picture quality measurement and analysis for compressed video Picture Quality Analysis
PSNR (Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio), SSIM, and proprietary Tektronix PQM algorithms Measurement Algorithms
Serial Digital Interface (SDI), Composite Analog, and Component inputs Video Input Interfaces
External reference input for synchronization with video sources Reference Input
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Standard Support | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Picture Quality Analysis | Automated picture quality measurement and analysis for compressed video |
| Measurement Algorithms | PSNR (Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio), SSIM, and proprietary Tektronix PQM algorithms |
| Video Input Interfaces | Serial Digital Interface (SDI), Composite Analog, and Component inputs |
| Reference Input | External reference input for synchronization with video sources |
| Frame Rate Support | 25 Hz and 30 Hz frame rates supported for both interlaced and progressive formats |
| Display Resolution | Standard definition (SD) video resolution analysis up to 720 x 576 |
| Software Control | PC-based software interface for test configuration, monitoring, and results logging |
| Connectivity | Ethernet (LAN) interface for remote control and data transfer |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Tektronix PQA600B Options:
- PQA600B - BAS - Base measurement package
- PQA600B - ADV - Advanced measurement package (script operation, measurement configurability, weighting measurements)
- PQA600B - IP - IP generation / capture
- PQA600B - LUD - Add permissions to existing hardware key (PQA600B option only)
- PQA600B - A0 - North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz)
- PQA600B - A1 - Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
- PQA600B - A2 - United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
- PQA600B - A3 - Australia power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
- PQA600B - A4 - North America power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
- PQA600B - A5 - Switzerland power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
- PQA600B - A6 - Japan power plug (100 V, 110/120 V, 60 Hz)
- PQA600B - A10 - China power plug (50 Hz)
- PQA600B - A11 - India power plug (50 Hz)
- PQA600B - A12 - Brazil power plug (60 Hz)
- PQA600B - A99 - No power cord
- PQA600B - C3 - Calibration Service 3 Years
- PQA600B - CA1 - Single Calibration or Functional Verification
- PQA600B - R3 - Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)
- PQA600B - IF - Upgrade installation service
| Model | PQA600B |
|---|
Tektronix Picture Quality Analyzer
PQA600B Picture Quality Analyzer
The Tektronix PQA600B (PQA) is the latest-generation Picture Quality Analyzer built on the Emmy Award winning Tektronix PQA200/300. Based on the concepts of the human vision system, the PQA provides a suite of repeatable, objective quality measurements that closely correspond with subjective human visual assessment. These measurements provide valuable information to engineers working to optimize video compression and recovery, and maintaining a level of common carrier and distribution transmission service to clients and viewers.
Features and Specifications of the Tektronix PQA600B includes:
- Fast, accurate, repeatable, and objective picture quality measurement (Option BAS)
- Predicts DMOS (Differential Mean Opinion Score) based on Human Vision System Model (Option BAS)
- SD/HD/3G SDI, HDMI compliant with HDCP interface 2-channel capture and 2-channel generation with Swap-channel / Side by Side / Wipe display on all video formats except 1080p 50/59/60 formats
- Real time up / down conversion at generation / capture with SDI/HDMI interface for testing the instrument with up / down conversion process
- IP interface supporting IGMP for simultaneous generation and capture
- IP Interface with simultaneous 2-channel generation / capture with IGMP support for multicast streams (Option IP)
- Picture quality measurements can be made on a variety of UHDTV1/4K formats (3840×2160, 4096×2160), HD video formats (1080p, 1080i, 720p) and SD video formats (525i or 625i) (Option BAS)
- User-configurable viewing condition and display models for reference and comparison (Option ADV)
- Attention/artifact weighted measurement (Option ADV)
- Region Of Interest (ROI) on measurement execution and review (Option BAS)
- Automatic temporal and spatial alignment (Option BAS)
- Embedded reference decoder (Option BAS)
- Easy regression testing and automation using XML scripting with "export/import" file from GUI (Option ADV)
- Multiple results view options (Option BAS)
- Preinstalled sample reference and test sequences
- Wide variety of file format support including YUV 4:2:0 planar 10 bit, which is in the uncompressed file generated by the Tektronix MTS4EAV7 analyzer when decoding a HEVC Main 10 profile stream
Applications
- CODEC design, optimization, and verification
- Conformance testing, transmission equipment, and system evaluation
- Digital video mastering
- Video compression services
- Digital consumer product development and manufacturing
