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PXI-based Products for HD and 3D TV LVDS Applications

alfamation-flexmedia02 September 2010 - Alfamation released two new PXI-based modules for high speed video test applications - the FlexMedia VA-01 High-Definition LVDS Video Analyzer and VG - 01 HD Video Generator. Based on the NI FlexRIO product family from National Instruments, which provides flexible, customizable I/O for NI LabVIEW FPGA, the new FlexMedia V Series modules offer a high-performance, high-throughput approach for increasingly complex video test applications.

"With the evolution of flat screen display technology to high-definition and 3D TV, engineers face the increasing challenge of rapidly and accurately testing complex devices with high-resolution, deep colors, and higher frame rates," said Mauro Arigossi, President of Alfamation. "The FlexMedia V-Series video test modules can perform tests at rates above 20 Gb/s on 3D and high-definition TVs and computer monitor mainboards, allowing electronics manufacturers to drastically reduce their test time while continuing to deliver a high quality end product."

The FlexMedia VA-01Video Analyzer features high-speed LVDS acquisition for Full HD video pixel error analysis.It can test up to eight HDTVs simultaneously with a 1080p@240Hz single source test, including the latest 4Kx2K superwide displays. The VA-01 is based on NI FlexRIO FPGA modules that feature PXI and PXI Express devices with Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGAs, onboard DRAM, high-performance NI application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and an interface to NI FlexRIO adapter modules that provide I/O to the FPGA.

"The new FlexMedia VA-01 addresses a critical need for video display test by helping customers integrate real-time video processing into high volume production without the need for custom, home-grown solutions," said Michael Schneider, Market Development Manager at National Instruments. "The VA-01 is a great example of how Alfamation uses the high-throughput capabilities of PXI Express and the high-end processing power of NI FlexRIO to deliver cost effective solutions for automated video testing."

In addition to real-time, multiple UUT parallel processing capabilities, the VA-01 module's compact and robust single-slot PXI design saves cost and fixture space.

Working in tandem with the VA-01 HD video analyzer is the VG-01 HD video generator, which offers high quality video generation over composite, components, and digital interfaces.

The combination of the VA-01 and VG-01 modules provide a comprehensive, high performance, low footprint solution for high definition and 3D screens.

www.alfamationglobal.com


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