The link layer test application-developed in close collaboration with leading silicon vendors - enables manufacturers of DisplayPort devices to bring fully compliant products to market faster and without interoperability issues.

"Developers working to bring new video technologies such as DisplayPort to market require test tools to help ensure interoperability and compliance." remarked Bill Lempesis executive director, VESA. "Approval of the Quantum Data 882E for link layer compliance test is a welcome addition to this set of tools."

The VESA approved link layer compliance test is another piece of a comprehensive set of solutions for DisplayPort testing. The 882E also provides an HDCP compliance test application which leverages the expertise Quantum Data gained through successful DCP approval of the HDMI version of the HDCP compliance test. Additional compliance tests are planned for release in the near future.

Recently, Quantum Data announced the result of a collaboration with Agilent Technologies in the development of a DisplayPort test solution that fully automates physical layer testing of the DisplayPort main link for sink- and source-device testing.

To complement the compliance test solutions, the 882E provides an Auxiliary Channel Analyzer which enables developers to examine the details of transactions occurring over the DisplayPort Aux Channel. This useful analysis tool monitors MCCS commands, EDID reads, link training and HDCP handshaking during normal operation or during compliance testing.

Operation of the link layer compliance test is simple. Test personnel define the capabilities of the device under test through a form and then initiate the test suite through a GUI application. Once initiated, the tests run continuously until completion without requiring user interaction. The Auxiliary Channel Analyzer can be used to monitor the link layer transactions during the compliance test to provide additional insight into any failures that might occur. When a test series has been completed, the application issues a report that provides summary pass/fail results for each individual test and extensive detail about each distinct step for all tests. Reports can be viewed online, transferred over a network or printed.

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About Quantum Data
Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, Quantum Data, Inc. invents test instruments that help manufacturers bring next-generation video, audio, and control products to market – faster and without interoperability problems. These instruments simultaneously improve a manufacturer's time-to-market and interoperability with other manufacturer's products. Features include signal emulation, signal analysis, troubleshooting and compliance testing. Quantum Data's instruments are used in product development, certification, manufacturing, installation, and service environments. Quantum Data sells and services OEMs and resellers, as well as selling private label test instruments to other OEMs. For more information about Quantum Data please visit: www.quantumdata.com.