Handheld MPEG test solution. (Test Equipment).(from Tektronix Inc.)(Brief Article)

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Tektronix Inc. has introduced a new handheld MPEG test tool that provides a portable first line of defense in analyzing MPEG-2 transport stream formats. The new Tektronix AD920 is a handheld, battery-powered MPEG transport stream confidence tester that reduces downtime, provides faster installation time, and quickly identifies faults. It will be used to help ensure quality and reliability in networks that distribute video, audio, and data in digital formats, including DVB and ATSC formats. The portable unit is ideally suited for broadcast integration, maintenance, and field service.

The AD920 tests MPEG-2, DVB and ATSC streams via SMPTE 301M and ASI …