R&S®BTC Broadcast Test Center
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1. 7 Professional Equipment Manufacturers 7 GA and Test Houses 7 Government amp Authorities Application Fields E Certification and Logo Testing Component amp Chip Design Research amp Development Consumer Equipment Design 7 Antenna Development bia Cellular Mobile Testing RF Component Testing Receiver Chip Design Receiver Design Tuner Development Satellite Receiver w 7 Decoder Testing w 7 Two RF path Transmission Testing s 7 Basic Interference Simulation intemal signal addition x 7 Enhanced Interference Simulation RF coupling ww 7 Performance Testing acc to NorDig Hesearch amp Development s 7 DVB T2 222 MIMO Testing Tuner Development Tuner Development Silicon xf 7 Testing multiple tuners 2 RF input JE d de CECI IY amd iia O cae nd 1 2 14 OOOO OO Applications The R amp S BTC configurator Basic configuration of the R amp S BTC prepared for two RF paths with a realtime coder and a 40 path hardware unit In this configuration it is possible to add up to three additional hardware modules from the R amp S VTx family or from the R amp S BIC options rad UH HT op op Nad w 4 n T oy oy n i lr C ECT Y b o OF OR OR OR Bia ie Om L ehr ea T 016 EOI na 3 m la OX e at tel teh te O e O ALT BOR OM EC IC CE 16 T ie 3 T la gt amp oy dh d O2. ASTC 8VSB ATSC M H DVB C2 DVB C J 83 A ISDB C J 83 C J 83 B US cable DVB S2 DVB S DSNG DirecTV B G D K 1 11 M N ULU DAB DAB 1 ISDBT AM FM mono FM stereo with RDS 1 elementary stream generator 1 transport stream player 1 transport stream analyzer 1 transport stream multiplexer 1 error injection 1 table editor and table masking 1 2 MI realtime gateway optional Rohde amp Schwarz proprietary 30 dB to 60 dB 1 impulsive noise 1 phase noise 1 noise with bandwidth limitation 40 paths per fading simulator PRBS MPEG 2 TS measurement capacitive 8 4 touchscreen 5 C to 45 C A35 mm x 192 mm x 460 mm 17 1 in x 7 6 in x 18 1 in 21 kg 46 3 Ib Ordering information Base unit Broadcast Test Center including power cable quick start guide and CD ROM with operating and service manual Options Frequency options Low Phase Noise RF Path A 100 kHz to 3 GHz TOO kHz to 6 GHz RF Path B TOG Ieas hG Z Giz 100 kHz to 6 GHz Baseband main modules Baseband Main Module one IJO path to RF Baseband Main Module two I O paths to RF Baseband Baseband Generator 1st channel Baseband Generator 2nd channel Extended I O Interfaces Audio video generation Multimedia Generator Suite DVB T2 Multiprofile Gateway Transmission standards DVB T2 Coder DVB T DVB H Coder DAB DAB T DMB Coder ATSC M H 8VSB Coder DTMB Coder GB20600 2006 CMMB Coder ISDB T ISDB T ISDB T Coder ISDB
3. 000kHz v Audio Freq Dev Subcarr 2 PK 0 000 kHz v Freq Dev Pilot AVG 0 000KkHz v AF 4 Freq Sound Left Level Sound Left AF 2 AF 2 Freq Sound Right Level Sound Right 6 000 dBu 7 Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center 7 Simulation of the transmission channel The R amp S BTC features impressive RF characteristics as well as versatile and comprehensive channel simulation functions Rohde amp Schwarz has many years of experience as a market leader for reference signal generators and all this expertise has gone into this all in one solution Complex generation of multiple interferer signals A key task in the development and testing of receivers and their components is the simulation of realistic and often complex interferer scenarios To simulate such interferer scenarios the R amp S BTC provides up to eight independent arbitrary waveform generators ARB in each of its two RF paths Each of these eight ARBs is fully independent and employs a shared memory concept for data storage Any I O waveform files can be loaded into the individual ARBs and replayed The level and frequency offset for each ARB signal can be varied in the range of x60 dB and 70 MHz with reference to the wanted signal All I O waveforms in Rohde amp Schwarz format can be load ed into the ARBs Other I O waveforms formats can be converted into the Rohde amp Schwarz format using available software tools Arbitrar
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5. Imm Coder DVB C2 Coder J 83 A B C Coder DVB C US Cable ISDB C DVB S DVB S2 DSNG Coder DIRECTV Legacy Coder AM FM RDS RDBS Coder ATV Multistandard Coder Transmission simulations Arbitrary Waveform Generator Fading Simulator path A Fading Simulator path B Fading Simulator Extension path A and path B Dynamic Fading Extended Statistic Functions MIMO Fading Additive White Gaussian Noise AWGN Extended Noise Generator Distortion Simulation BER Measurement The base unit can only be ordered with an R amp S BTC B1xx frequency option ne BIG R amp S BIC B3100 R amp S BTC B3103 ne BIG E3 06 ne BIG S99 R amp S BIC B3206 R amp S BTC B11 Ha BINDI R amp S BTC B1 R amp S BTC B2 Roo BIG 2500 R amp S BIG 20 R amp S BTC K24 R amp S BTC K516 R amp S BTC K501 R amp S BTC K511 Rises BICI IS R amp S BTC K512 ip oco ICs R amp S BIC K506 R amp S BIC k507 R amp S BTC K517 R amp S I 02 R amp S BTC K508 RES BIC 599 R amp S BTC K570 nas BIG ys n BIG KH R amp S BTC B1031 R amp S EI II R amp S BTC B1034 rises BIG k03 R amp S BTC K1032 R amp S BTC K1034 R amp S BTC K1040 R amp S BTC K1043 R amp S BTC K1200 R amp S BTC K2060 2114 3000 02 2114 6000 02 2114 3100 02 2114 3200 02 2114 3300 02 2114 3400 02 2114 6500 02 2114 6600 02 2114 3500 02 2114 3600 02 2114 7293 included in base unit in preparation 2114 7035 2114 6980 2114 7106 2147 135 2114 7112 2114 7129
6. Interferers Cable Interferers satellite Interferers Digital Standard GSM EDGE Digital Standard EDGE Evolution Digital Standard 3GPP FDD Digital Standard GPS 1 Satellite Digital Standard CDMA2000 Digital Standard 1xEV DO Digital Standard IEEE 802 16 Digital Standard TD SCDMA Digital Standard TD SCDMA Enhanced Digital Standard IEEE 802 11a b g n Digital Standard EUTRA LTE Digital Standard Bluetooth EDR Multicarrier CW Signal Generation Additive White Gaussian Noise Digital Standard TETRA Release 2 Digital Standard 3GPP FDD HSPA HSPA Digital Standard LTE Release 9 Digital Standard LTE Release 10 Digital Standard IEEE 802 11ac Digital Standard 1xEV DO Rev B Digital Standard NFC A B F Recommended extras 19 Rack Adapter R amp S WV K815 R amp S WV K816 R amp S WV K1114 R amp S WV K1116 R amp S WV K1 123 R amp S WV K1 140 R amp S WV K1141 R amp S WV K1142 R amp S WV K1 144 R amp S WV K1 146 R amp S WV K1147 R amp S WV K1149 R amp S WV K1 150 R amp S WV K1151 R amp S WV K1 154 R amp S WV K1 155 R amp S WV K1 160 R amp S WV K1161 R amp S WV K1162 R amp S WV K1 168 R amp S WV K1183 R amp S WV K1184 R amp S WV K1 185 R amp S WV K1 186 R amp S WV K1187 R amp S WV K1189 R amp S ZZA KNA 2622929702 2116 9935 02 2116 9964 02 2116 9970 02 2116 9997 02 2114 8260 02 2114 8277 02 2114 8283 02 2114 8302 02 2114 8325 02 2114 8331 02 2114 8354 02 2114 8360 02 2114 8377 02 2114 8402 02 2114 8419 02 2114 84
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8. a satellite in or bit Background interferers that occur when receiving the wanted signal are added with the multiple ARB It is also possible to simulate the influence of terrestrial interferers on an earth station or on a receiver In addition to additive white Gaussian noise AWGN which can be added before and after fading users can also add phase noise to the wanted satellite signal a dBc Hz 0 29 24 11 47 66 mne n mn me Predistortion and nonlinearities It is possible to directly enter and alter phase noise traces The trace characteristics can be easily changed by touch ing the screen The R amp S BITC calculates the trace internally Users can also enter the values directly via the soft keypad by connecting a keyboard or by using a loadable file Standard A Constellation A Symbolrate A Desi QPSKL 27 500000 MS s Standard B Mod Cod B Symbolrate B DVE S2r QPSK 2 3 regj 45 000000 Msis Noise A Distort A odulatio Level A 6 00 dBm Level B Frequency A 3 0000000000 GHz Frequency B 1000 0000000 MHz gt E gt L By using nonlinearities the R amp S BTC also enables users to simulate IMUX and OMUK trace characteristics that occur in satellites Predistortion can also be configured to control power amplifiers or for cable applications Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center 9 H h E n d rea Iti m e Digital and analog audio broadcasting sta
9. 31 02 2114 8448 02 2114 8454 02 2114 8460 02 2114 8477 02 2114 8483 02 2114 8490 02 2114 8502 02 2114 8519 02 2114 8525 02 11753033 00 1157 6870 04 Keyboard with USB Interface US assignment R amp S9 PSL Z2 Service options Extended Warranty one year Roo VETERE Please contact your local Extended Warranty two years R amp S WE2BTC Rohde amp Schwarz sales office Extended Warranty three years Reo vVESBIIC Extended Warranty four years R amp S WEABTC Extended Warranty with Calibration Coverage one year ncs OVW TBI Extended Warranty with Calibration Coverage two years R amp S CW2BIC Extended Warranty with Calibration Coverage three years R amp S CWSBTC Extended Warranty with Calibration Coverage four years R amp S CWABTC Your local Rohde amp Schwarz expert will help you determine the optimum solution for your requirements To find your nearest Rohde amp Schwarz representative visit www sales rohde schwarz com The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Rohde amp Schwarz is under license CDMA2000 is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association TIA USA Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center 19 About Rohde amp Schwarz Rohde amp Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics It is a leading supplier of solu tions in the fields of test and measurement broa
10. Reference signal generator with audio video analysis functions S pop asen BTC BROADCAST TEST crue Ee I BON TR aad AN FFT SESA Bandwidtha Standard B Guard B Used Ba andwidth B Er m Fading Noisea NET EC 4 PAFA Broadcasting amp S BIC The multistandard R amp S BIC offers a complete DUT envi ronment in a single instrument As a high end signal gen erator it generates RF signals for all global broadcasting B d t standards performs transmission simulation and at the 0 d Cd 9 same time makes audio and video analyses for the DUTs All this is made possible by using diverse interface gen Test Ce nte 1 erator and analysis modules Due to its extremely fine scalability the R amp S BTC can be At tailored to meet different customer and test requirements d d n ce while simultaneously optimizing costs This eliminates the need for expensive and time consuming test setups with many separate T amp M instruments The R amp S BTC broadcast test center is a reference signal generator featuring analysis functions and Integrated and automated test sequence control as well as automated tests for audio video and multimedia test suites ensure that test results are reproducible while a l T reducing test times applications It is a unique combination of outstanding technical features and a modular Key facts flexible design to meet the highest demands 1 Signal generation and DUT analysis i Mo
11. d broadcast signals and provides analysis functions to assess the audio video data of the DUT Complete DUT embedding The R amp S BTC permits users to embed the DUT in the automated test sequence The USB interfaces are used to connect additional interface adapters such as a USB to infrared converter for an IR remote control device or an RS 232 RS 485 or CAN bus interface adapter The exter nal adapter is incorporated directly into the R amp S9 AVBrun sequencer tool and integrated into the test sequence Decoder tests with objective picture failure point PFP analysis The R amp S BIC offers a unique combination of signal gen eration DUT embedding and decoder analysis while simultaneously determining the PFP all in a single instru ment The decoded audio and video information output at the DUT interfaces is fed through the appropriate AV RGB MHL or HDMI interface modules and analyzed in the R amp S BIC The information is processed with the PFP anal ysis software which provides an objective assessment of the transmitted signal by using the source signal as a ref erence Transmission simulations offered by the R amp S BTC allow users to precisely determine the point at which video degradation initially occurs Unlike subjective assessments performed by test persons this objective picture quality assessment ensures that the PFP is reproducible at any time which saves time and money Typical CE receiver test setup R a
12. dcasting radiomonitoring and radiolocation as well as secure communications Established more than 5 years ago Rohde amp Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 0 countries Company headquar ters are in Munich Germany Environmental commitment 1 Energy efficient products i Continuous improvement in environmental sustainability 1 ISO 14001 certified environmental management system Certified Quality System ISO 9001 Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG www rohde schwarz com Regional contact 1 Europe Africa Middle East 49 89 4129 12345 customersupport rohde schwarz com 1 North America 1 888 TEST RSA 1 888 837 87 72 customer support rsa rohde schwarz com 1 Latin America 1 410 910 79 88 customersupport la rohde schwarz com 1 Asia Pacific 65 65 13 04 88 customersupport asia rohde schwarz com 1 China 86 800 810 8228 86 400 650 5896 customersupport china rohde schwarz com R amp S is a registered trademark of Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG Trade names are trademarks of the owners Printed in Germany ch PD 3606 8550 12 Version 01 00 June 2013 R amp S BTC Data without tolerance limits is not binding Subject to change O 2013 Rohde amp Schwarz GmbH amp Co KG 81671 M nchen Germany 3606855012
13. dular design 1 Automated test sequences in line with recognized test specifications 1 Realtime video audio transport stream generation 1 Realtime signal generation for all global broadcasting standards amp ROHDE amp SCHWARZ BTC BROADCAST TEST CENTER 8 76A eo ras IANG A Bandwidth A 1708 abc def sed Bandwidth B oS oo NECI NE o gt moog TIS YG 0008 Doce Tx Distort A NoiseA Rx Distort A R S BIL Broadcast Test Center Benefits and key features Modular multistandard test platform i Signal generation and DUT analysis i Scalable future ready test platform i Generation coding and modulation of realtime signals gt page 4 Automated certification and logo tests 1 Automated test sequences and programs 1 Test suites for D Book E Book and NorDig gt page 5 Realtime video and audio stream generation 1 Flexible transport stream generation based on elementary video and audio streams 1 Seamless modification of transport stream structures and capabilities for defining error injection 1 Transport stream multiplexer remultiplexer and T2 MI gateway i Replay and recording of transport streams and bit streams gt page 6 BTC 100012 V0 75 38 0 2 PBR ROA Simulation of the transmission channel 1 Complex generation of multiple interferer signals i MISO and MIMO fading scenarios 1 Variety of noise sources 1 Predistortion and nonlinearities 1 Testing of satellit
14. e transmission links gt page 8 High end realtime reference signal generator 1 Generation of multiple signals with outstanding RF quality 1 Digital and analog TV standards for cable satellite and terrestrial transmission 1 Digital and analog audio broadcasting standards 1 Second generation broadcasting standards and interfaces gt page 10 Chip design with configurable I O sample rates 1 O data interfaces at many system levels I O data output with flexible I O data rates gt page 11 End to end tests in realtime 1 Realtime audio and video link testing 1 Complete DUT embedding 1 Decoder tests with objective picture failure point PFP analysis gt page 12 Easy operation and remote control i Intuitive operation via touchscreen i Graphical user interface with hierarchical function blocks 1 Overview and configuration of entire test setup i Remote control commands compatible with R amp S SFx family 1 Intelligent license concept for flexible adaptation to requirements gt page 13 Overview page of the R amp S BTC user interface Users can keep track of the entire test scenario together with all applications that are active and in use Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center 3 Modular multistandard test platform software and hardware options enable users to scale the R amp S BIC making it a future ready test platform perfectly tailored to meet user requirements Due to its modular desig
15. ible to directly enter the reference points of the phase noise trace via touchscreen Users can also load predefined waveforms as files into the R amp S BIC for use by the phase noise generator 4x4 MIMO requires additional R amp S BTC options as well as a second R amp S BTC broadcast test center Freq Offset MHz It is easy to handle complex interferer scenarios with the multiple arbitrary waveform genera tor The frequency and level of the independent interferers can be configured in realtime Predistortion and nonlinearities The R amp S BTC can simulate linear and nonlinear behavior that might occur when signals are generated in the trans mitter and at the signal input of a receiver The tester also allows users to configure the predistortion in order to con trol the power amplifiers Testing of satellite transmission links The R amp S BTC can reproduce the nonlinearities of traveling wavetube amplifiers TWTA as well as IMUX and OMUX curves to simulate satellite transmissions ETC so0012 v0 51 00 P 7 PEA Ba f levier Symbolrate A 45 000000 MS s Mod Cod A 32APSK 9 10 28 Standard A DVB S2 Modulation B 10 00 a8m_ Pia Wideband in Frequency A Level A 4000 000000 Frequency B 1000 000000t ll Point No The use of R amp S BTC fading options permits users to simu late other typical environmental influences that impair sat ellite transmissions such as rain scatter or
16. ion and gateway functionality 5 2p pnwXWX xund Play File Running 00 00 05 000 00 00 45 123 Data Rate vv418_20 bps _a trp 00 00 12 683 I 0 53 123 000 Mbit s File d TTestsignale DVB T2 T2MINVV418 NMWwv418 2010 06 23 gw1 40mbps a trp Date Time 2013 01 17 09 33 25 Size 384 123 MByte Orig Loop Time 50 123s Orig Data Rate 53 123 Mbit s Player Output Seamless Loop Data Rate Continuity Counter Packet Length 188 PCR DTS PTS Nullpacket Stuffing TDT TOT Stop Data 5 Test TS Packet Y Play Window R amp S BTC BTC 100001 V0 75 34 0 LEE AE A dhah Frequency A LevelA Modulation A 10000000000 miz N IRH ARB Pilot B Level B Standard B Constellation B Symbol Rate B 1000 0000000 mHz Z 10 00am Er _10 762238 MS s Source B external Input PZ Input Format IP Input Settings Stuffing Alias E Type Multicast z 0 000000 Multicast Address 226 0 0 0 0 000 IGMPv3 Source Address 0 0 0 Ping Source Address 222 Packet Length Mas Useful Data Rate Measured Data Rate Useful Data Rate kg put Sione ey Cet A BTC 900012 VO 60 0 0 ae AV Distortion Analyzer Video Analyzer Frequency A Level A Modulation A Standard A 610 0000000 MHz E 10 00 dem Pm Freguency B Level B Modulation B Standard B aa e ST sap STT Video Sound Modulation Input Signal Video Generator FM FM Stereo Ka Vision Picture Colorbars_75 PAL EA Dev suboar 4 PK 0
17. j w e ROT a ey e a OR Clam D oy c ve te O ie ALT OR ORORO L oy A Op Iun ue ee CRC A Cogreg i QI oy ele E e oE o e seme te OK e 1g vey OKOL Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center 15 specifications in brief Specifications in brief RF signal Freguency range Frequency resolution Level Level accuracy Internal I O bandwidth Broadband noise Modulation systems Terrestrial TV and mobile TV Cable TV Satellite TV Analog TV Digital audio broadcasting Analog audio broadcasting Additional functions Multimedia generator Audio video generator AWGN noise generator Noise generator extension Fading simulator BER measurement General data Display Operating temperature range Dimensions without handles Weight R amp S BIC B3103 R amp S BTC B3203 SES REE SHRISH R SHE SDS R amp S BTC base unit auto mode 100 kHz lt f lt 6 GHz in 1 Hz at 10 MHz offset file format signal to noise ratio SNR operating modes up to max 4 fading simulators with 2x2 and 4x4 MIMO profiles WxHxD fully equipped instrument For data sheet see PD 3606 8550 22 and www rohde schwarz com 16 100 kHz to 3300 MHz 100 kHz to 6000 MHz 0 001 Hz 120 dBm to 18 dBm PEP lt 0 5 dB 160 MHz lt 15 dBc typ DVB T2 DVB T2 Lite DVB T DVB H DIMB CMMB T DMB ISDB T ISDB Tmm ISDB T ISDB T 1 seg
18. lect and switch over transmission standards on the graphi cal user interface by a single tap on the capacitive touch screen The R amp S BIC broadcast test center supports cable terrestrial and satellite standards Integrated single frequency network SFN adapters make it possible to sim ulate real terrestrial SFN networks Realtime support for all global TV and audio broadcasting standards SignalGen A Audio Bc IQ Digin IQ Anain IQ Wideln M N L 1 IQ Wideband In The powerful R amp S BTC platform offers all global TV and audio broadcasting standards that can be implemented by means of FPGA software coders The required realtime coder is loaded into the FPGA by tapping the touchscreen The user will then have access to all required parameters suns d Bes 29 10 Chip design with configurable 170 Sample rates SYSTEM DRI DO NOT REMOVE DURING OPERATION EZ A TGS 6 ay e D I i Gyo ieie rs amp Cr Se dab 0 I O data interfaces at many system levels The I O data interfaces of the R amp S BIC offers chip and tuner manufacturers ideal testing and design options Digital I O interfaces whose data can be fed to external DUTSs are provided at different system levels Digital I O signals can be fed into the R amp S BTC and processed if necessary These signals can then be RF modulated and output I O data output with flexible I O data rates Chip develo
19. ments Due to its extremely fine scalability the R amp S BTC can be tailored to meet different customer and test requirements The R amp S BIC is an all in one solution eliminating the need for test setups with many separate T amp M instruments oince the broadcast test center has a modular design cus tomers can save even more as they invest only in the func tions they need This provides safety of investment and makes the instrument ready for future requirements To meet their specific needs users can choose from a wide variety of software and hardware options The config urable hardware modules include the hard disk the com puter platform and the audio and video interface platform modules of the R amp S9 VTx family which can also be used in the R amp S BIC With a few clicks the smart configura tor of the R amp S BTC conveniently offers users a preselec tion based on the wide range of software and hardware options to match the application at hand The figures below show a small selection of possible con figurations with different hardware modules Users can also activate all software options themselves R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center config BTC Version 1 0w13 BIC Applications Further Wptions d E Eee Ertas Tenit ptis Further lations Preselection Customer Groups 7 Aerospace amp Defence 7 Automotive Manufacturers A CE Manufactureres A CE Receiver Chip Set Manufacturers 7 Network Operators
20. mp S BTC broadcast test center AV and RF signal generation rM Sequence control and transmission simulations Sequence control DUT analysis of audio video remote control The R amp S BTC offers a complete test environment from the application layer at the signal generation end for terrestrial cable and satellite transmissions to the DUT application layer and the analysis of transmitted audio video and data contents 12 Easy operation and remote control Intuitive operation via touchscreen The capacitive high resolution 8 4 touchscreen allows users to operate the instrument directly and intuitively without the need for a keyboard or mouse A simple tap on the touchscreen is all that is needed to activate the application and integrate it into the test environment Another tap opens the application for configuration settings Graphical user interface with hierarchical function blocks The design of the graphical R amp S BTC user interface has been optimized for touchscreen use The well organized menus permit fast and reliable navigation within the indi vidual applications and function blocks The hierarchical operating concept makes it possible to configure complex scenarios in just a few steps Pressing the appropriate soft button brings the user directly back to the overview page to the device setup or to the user defined favorites Overview and configuration of entire test setup The R amp S BTC allows users to g
21. n the R amp S BTC hardware can be ideally adapted to different measurement tasks Signal generation and DUT analysis The R amp S BIC is a unique combination of signal generator and DUT analyzer and offers a complete test environment for optimum DUT integration All this is possible due to the tester s modular design and the wide variety of configura tion options provided in a single instrument Scalable future ready test platform The modular design of the R amp S BTC permits customized configurations with audio video and multimedia interfaces as well as with generator and analyzer modules The test center offers a wide variety of digital and analog interface modules from the R amp S VTx family such as MHL HDMI analog audio video or IP interfaces These plug in modules allow users to perform detailed analyses of the interfaces or of audio video capabilities e g PFP analysis If needed further signal generator modules make additional realtime signals available for the base unit s two RF paths The R amp S BIC architecture is ideal for adapting to measure ment tasks and specific requirements Its optimum range of configuration options make it ready for the future while simultaneously saving time and money Generation coding and modulation of realtime signals The R amp S BIC supports almost all global TV and broadcast ing standards and is fully capable of generating signals for next generation standards Since it allows use
22. ndards Besides TV standards the R amp S BTC also supports digital and analog audio broadcasting Each of the two realtime refe re n Ce S n a coders can transmit signals based on the same or different audio broadcasting standards simultaneously allowing the simulation of dynamic switchover scenarios in the receiver e n e rato Second generation broadcasting standards and interfaces Also second generation DVB standards DVB T2 DVB C2 Generation of multiple signals with outstanding and DVB S2 and their input data interfaces are provided in RF quality the R amp S BTIC as a realtime solution In addition to broad As a high end reference signal generator the R amp S BIC cast services the R amp S BIC DVB S2 realtime coder also features very low single sideband phase noise of up to offers DSNG services interactive services and professional 135 dBc 1 Hz and an I O modulation bandwidth of up services The audio video content is fed via a conventional to 160 MHz combined with output power levels of up to ASI connection or via the IP interface 18 dBm PEP per RF output signal The signal quality can be boosted even further by using a low phase noise option with FM M functionality Digital and analog TV standards for cable satellite and terrestrial transmission The R amp S BIC offers high performance FPGA based multi standard solutions that provide realtime support for all global digital and analog IV standards Users can se
23. ossible to establish a test scope covering indi vidual tests to running all available test cases Each test case is logged in a report together with its results Test suites offer predefined selectable test cas BI Compensation settings No calibration file B TestSigna DVB T No signal SAH es that can be automated in a test plan and with m Remote control device No remote controller file DVB T2 No signal x Bi Channel list Minimum test sequence control while ensuring that test sequences and results are reproducible at any time Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center 5 Realtime video and audio stream generation Thanks to its software based platform and the integrated multimedia generator the R amp S BIC can generate and process a wide variety of different video and audio stream formats in realtime Flexible transport stream generation based on elementary video and audio streams A wide variety of precoded elementary streams with au dio video and data contents ensures optimum flexibility for transport stream generation Any transport stream as appropriate for the test at hand can be generated in realtime Seamless modification of transport stream structures and capabilities for defining error injection To test the behavior of decoders in connection with dynamic switchover scenarios users can dynamically and seamlessly modify the transport stream structure In addition prog
24. pment requires maximum flexibility when handling digital WO data in terms of data rates and data formats The R amp S BTC provides this flexibility by offering configurable I O sample rates for its digital I O data input and output 100 Cu V TS SERIAL IN TS SERIAL OUT L 0 TMS gt T M6 D Op rer e Cami e 3 EE a CI E Rear view of the R amp S BTC with I O interfaces E mms I O data processing with different sample rates Digital 1 0 interface CIRE 1 00 eer NG OM La oP op OL io to Gh ier car Cy A gt dX vt O Gm OR OR OR ORL OM ER R amp S BIC The digital I O interface of the R amp S BTC enables 0 data processing with different sample rates and provides this data to the user Digital 1 0 stream I O sample flow Converter Semiconductor coe ccc Ml ooo ooo Digital 1 0 N ji Customer interface IC tuner Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center 11 End to end tests in realtime Realtime audio and video link testing The R amp S BTC can generate and replay video audio and data content in realtime or output externally fed content in modulated form Interface modules and their analysis functions enable end to end measurements on the DUT As a result the link transmission quality can be assessed under realistic realtime conditions The R amp S BTC is the ideal all in one solution for end to end testing It generates audio video an
25. ram specific information PSI such as NIT PMT and PAT can be changed and defined errors can MU707215 V0 28 0 0 P be injected into the transport stream This also applies to externally fed transport stream data A transport stream analyzer examines the external or internally generated transport stream in realtime along with its structure includ ing tables and contents Transport stream multiplexer remultiplexer and T2 MI gateway The integrated multiplexer remultiplexer allows users to compile a new transport stream in realtime based on transport streams fed via IP or ASI interfaces similar to internally replayed transport streams The T2 MI streams required for the DVB T2 multi PLP mode can be generated using an integrated 12 MI gateway This software based gateway makes it possible to generate a T2 MI stream in realtime and feed it directly into the DVB I2 coder Replay and recording of transport streams and bit streams The integrated multimedia generator replays and records transport streams and bit streams in a wide variety of for mats such as T2 MI MPEG 2 TS ETI MFS and PMS The player functionality also makes it possible to replay con tents from proprietary Rohde amp Schwarz transport stream libraries Data Rate 53 123 000 Mbit s The R amp S BTC multimedia generator offers a wide range of applications ASI and IP inputs realtime transport stream generation TRP player remultiplexer sequencer error inject
26. raphically display the entire test setup Including signal generation test sequence con trol analysis and the DUT even when complex test set ups are used One glance at the graphical start page Is all that it takes to gain an overview of the settings and states for all function blocks and of the operating status for all interfaces Users are provided with a clear overview of the test setup at any time an essential feature when it comes to quickly and reliably performing complex measurement tasks Remote control commands compatible with R amp S SFx family Since the R amp S BIC is compatible with the remote control commands used by the R amp S SFx family it can be easily in tegrated into existing test environments that are equipped with R amp S SFx instruments Users can continue to employ existing remote control programs without investing too much time in porting efforts Intelligent license concept for flexible adaptation to requirements The R amp S BTC offers a new highly flexible license concept that makes it possible to use licenses dynamically If for example only one license is purchased this license is kept ready for use in the R amp S BIC for both paths An option license that is not being used on one path can be used on the other path When two licenses are activated they are available on both paths simultaneously In addition there are portable licenses which can be transferred from one R amp S BTC to another
27. rs to flexibly generate code and modulate signals in realtime it is the ideal test platform for quickly solving complex tasks In ad dition to conventional broadcasting applications integrat ed realtime coders make it possible to test professional services as well as associated receivers and components Automated certification and logo tests The R amp S BTC supports automated test sequences in line with recognized test specifications while reducing test costs Settings HE EM EE EH E E E El L3 Test method Detail method Automated test sequences and programs Certifications and logo tests are becoming increasingly important Many chip component and equipment manu facturers subject their products to standard compliance or logo tests to gain a competitive edge Network operators too award the rights to employ logos to ensure interop erability and consequently quality within their networks ouch compliance or logo certifications involve extensive and time consuming testing Thanks to its integrated func tions the R amp S BIC supports automated test sequences and significantly reduces test times test setup require ments and costs Test suites for D Book E Book and NorDig The R amp S BIC test suites for D Book E Book and NorDig reduce test times and ensure that tests and results are reproducible The test software configures all settings re quired for signal generation and DUT analysis A test plan makes it p
28. via an Internet connection to a Rohde amp Schwarz license server It is also possible to pur chase and use options with a one or three month license to handle projects that are limited in time This new in telligent license and option concept meets the growing need for flexibility in development and makes the modular R amp S BIC test platform ideal also for companies that rent out T amp M equipment Intuitive operation BTC 900012 V0 61 0 0 P Scenarios 1 Activate application with a simple click 2 Drop into the active area C BTC 900012 V0 61 0 0 P Frequenc yA LevelA Standard A 4000 0000000 MHz Z 10 00 dBm DTMB requenc Standard B Constellation A Ch Bandwidth A 3 Simple click to enter application dana an ANGADI TAN Constellation B Symbolrate B 6 900000 MS s Rx Modulation A RFA A simple tap on the touchscreen is all that is needed to activate the application and integrate it into the test environment A second tap opens the application for configuration settings This allows the user to always maintain a clear overview of the test environment and to receive status information of the signals and interfaces Rohde amp Schwarz R amp S BTC Broadcast Test Center 13 Configuration examples demonstrating the modular and flexible architecture The R amp S BTC broadcast test center is an all in one solution that can be optimally configured to meet customer require
29. y Waveform Generator Generator State Usage TAWA EE DvBH 16QAM V01 DVBH QPSK VO1 Required Option Samples MS Sample Rate MS s Sequence Dur s Attenuation dB A wide range of I O signal libraries for different transmis sion standards is available for simulating broadcast and interferer signals Wireless communications signals required as interferer signals can be generated using the R amp S WinlOSIM2 simulation software As a result the R amp S BTC ARBs en able users to simulate scenarios such as the digital divi dend which is used by LTE signals MISO and MIMO fading scenarios Owing to its powerful fading simulators the R amp S BIC can simulate MISO and 2x2 MIMO fading scenarios which are currently being evaluated for use with DVB T2 transmis sions in addition to common fading profiles The R amp S BIC has already been prepared for the support of future 4x4 MIMO scenarios Variety of noise sources The functional range of the R amp S BIC includes a variety of noise sources such as broadband noise generators with additive white Gaussian noise AWGN impulsive noise generators and a phase noise generator The AWGN can be generated across the entire I O bandwidth or within a limited bandwidth and can be added to the wanted signal before and after fading The impulse noise generator al lows users to define the impulse width the number and the impulse interval The phase noise generator makes It poss
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