DVB-H Analyser for digital television

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Apr 17, 2007

A global provider of Preventive Monitoring systems for digital television and IPTV networks enhances its test and monitoring platform with the DVB-H Analyser.

Pixelmetrix, a specialist in Preventive Monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks is showing the DVB-H Analyser, at NAB 2007, Booth SU12109.

The DVB-H Analyser works with Pixelmetrix DVStation family of test and measurement systems.

A key feature of the DVB-H Analyser is a graphical display of time-slicing information.

Measurements such as the MPE-FEC error ratios, power saving, and burst information (bit rate, burst size, burst jitter) are also provided.

"Tech-savvy consumers today are embracing the concept of personalised television even on the go", says Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix President and CEO.

"With the proliferation of indispensable mobile gadgets such as cell phones, PDAs and compact MPEG devices, mobile operators and broadcasters need to maintain top-notch quality of service and consumer experience so as to successfully capitalise on the mass marketing of mobile TV services".

"Adding the DVB-H Analyser on the plate, Pixelmetrix offers operators a one-stop shop for DTV and IPTV solutions".

With DVB-H Analyser, the DVStation can monitor the burst transmission of DVB-H data for a specific service, rather than a complete continuous transport stream multiplex.

Services can be monitored locally or remotely.

Users can set various thresholds for the measured values and receive alarm notifications when signal conditions violate these set threshold levels.

"As operators start their rollout of DVB-H services, they need simple visualisation tools like the Pixelmetrix DVB-H Analyser to provide at-a-glance confirmation of complex operating parameters", says Tom Orlowski, Pixelmetrix Vice-President, Product Development.

At the booth, Pixelmetrix is also showcasing a repertoire of newly launched monitoring platforms with the spotlight on its disaster recovery, compliance recording and streamlined headend monitoring solutions, among others.

Pixelmetrix develops a host of IPTV and Preventive Monitoring systems, allowing operators to achieve end-to-end visibility and keep tabs on their network architecture.