The 980 Protocol Analyzer and compliance test tool provides full visibility into the HDMI and MHL protocol, timing, control and auxiliary data up to 297MHz (HDMI). There are two 980 product options available: 1) the 980 225MHz ("Gen 2") and 2) the 980 297MHz ("Gen 3"). The 980 225MHz option offers analysis of HDMI source devices at TMDS clock rates up to 225MHz. The 980 297MHz option offers analysis of HDMI and MHL source devices at TMDS clock rates up to 297MHz (HDMI).
The 980 products capture and decode encrypted or unencrypted metadata (protocol data, audio sample, infoframes and other data islands) as well as HDMI DDC and MHL C-Bus transactions and HDMI CEC messages. Unlike competing analyzers for HDMI and MHL protocol testing, the 980 captures all protocol data, data islands and control packets with accurate timestamps even when they are transmitted in rapid succession.
The 980 operates in one of two modes: Capture mode or Real Time mode. In the Capture mode, the 980 captures and decodes either unencrypted or HDCP-encrypted HDMI or MHL metadata. You can trigger a capture on a variety of conditions or events. Once the data is captured, the 980 GUI Manager presents the data in an easy to understand way through its graphical user interface. You can filter and search through the captured data. The Capture mode enables you to store data permanently and disseminate to subject matter experts at other locations.
The Real Time mode feature enables you to select which type of data to view in real time. Infoframes and other data islands, timing data, HDCP and EDID transactions can all be viewed in real time. You can observe changes in these data as changes are made in the source device.
The optional HDMI and MHL source and
NEW! sink compliance test suites enable you to conduct compliance tests on your HDMI or MHL devices in accordance with the Compliance Test Specifications (CTS). The 980 compliance tests are an ideal solution for pre-testing and/or self testing as they enable you to get your source product to market more quickly and to reduce the expense of testing or re-testing at the Authorized Testing Centers (ATCs).
The optional Encrypted Link Analyzer is a unique test application that enables developers to monitor, capture and analyze HDCP encrypted protocol data transmitted between an HDMI source device and sink device. This enables developers to investigate HDMI interoperability while the content is encrypted by analyzing the captured metadata or viewing it in real time and also observing the behavior of the downstream sink device. This solution enables the 980 to have full visibility into the protocols of encrypted data with the greatest degree of transparency.
The 980's built-in 10.4 inch color touch screen provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to control the instrument and to view incoming video and metadata in the Real Time mode.
