Features & Benefits
Multiformat Analog
and Digital Test
Signal Generation
Reference Generator
Performance Level
Conforms to Analog and
Digital, Video and Audio
Industry Standards
Modular Expandable Platform
Designed for the
Requirements of
Today and the Future
Fully Supports VM700T
Video Measurement
Routines
RAM-based Test
Signal Generators with
Nonvolatile Storage
Test Signal Libraries
for All Formats
Variable Analog and
Digital Video Parameters
Applications
Research and Development
Studio Reference Generator
Manufacturing Test
Equipment Design
Maintenance
Post-production and
Broadcast Facilities
Automated
Manufacturing Test
Multiformat Generator
TG2000
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The TG2000 is a multiformat, analog and
digital, precision signal generation platform.
Designed for the most demanding test
applications, the TG2000 provides reference
quality test signals, stressing functions in
both the analog and digital domains and the
flexibility to address user-defined testing
requirements. Comprehensive test signal
libraries are supplied in all formats and are
supplemented by a Windows-based test
signal development program. The modular
architecture, RAM-based test signal gener-
ators, and programmable system clocks
ensure the TG2000 will meet future needs
as well as today’s requirements.
AVG1 Analog
Video Generator
The AVG1 is a high accuracy, multiformat
analog test signal generator. The AVG1
supports NTSC, PAL, PAL-D, PAL-M, PAL-N,
SECAM, RGB, YC, and Y, B-Y, R-Y. Signal
generation architecture is 12-Bit, 27 MHz
component with digital modulation for
composite signals. This ensures high accu-
racy, distortion free signals within a 6 MHz
video bandwidth and signals suitable for
many applications up to 8 MHz.
DVG1 Digital
Video Generator
The DVG1 is a multiformat digital test signal
generator. The DVG1 supports NTSC com-
posite and 525 and 625 component digital
sampled at 13.5 and 18 MHz. Parallel and
serial outputs are provided.
Full field and active picture CRC generation
is supported on the serial digital outputs
and may be turned on and off from the
front panel. Up to 16 channels of 20-Bit
audio sampled at 48 kHz and locked to the
video sampling clock may be embedded on
the serial digital video output. Frequency
and level for each channel may be set
from the front panel.
AWVG1 Analog Wideband
Video Generator
The AWVG1 is a 30 MHz bandwidth test
signal generator intended primarily for
generation of wide band frequency and
transient response test signals. The AWVG1
can be used as a source of tri-level sync.
Signal generation is 12 Bits with 72 MHz
sampling that ensures very low distortion
Tpulse generation for bandwidths up to
6MHz. A fully programmable zone plate
generator is included. AWVG1 output is
analog composite.
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Multiformat Generator
TG2000
HDVG1 Digital
HDTV Generator
The HDVG1 is a high-accuracy, multiformat,
high-definition test signal module that pro-
vides three 1.485 Gbps serial digital video
test signal outputs in 1080i/60, 59.94,
1080p/25, and 24 Hz rates and 720p formats
in 60 and 59.94 field rates. It is program-
mable with the included SDP2000 PC-based
signal development software.
HDST1 Stress Test Module
The HDST1 is a HD-SDI Stress Test module
that supports stress test capability for
1.485 and 1.485/1,001 Gbps HD-SDI signals.
The HDST1 takes in a single HD-SDI signal
and outputs a stressed HD-SDI signal. HD
signals from test signal generators (including
the HDVG1 module), as well as from HD
cameras, VTRs, or switchers, can be used
as the input signal. Signal stressing options
include jitter (amplitude or frequency),
amplitude, duty cycle, and random error
insertion. The HDVG1 is recommended as a
signal source, since it is capable of providing
a signal with low residual jitter, as well as
the ability to incorporate its frequency offset
stress feature.
SDP2000 Signal
Development Program
The SDP2000 is a Windows-based software
program that provides facilities to edit signals
in the factory-supplied test signal libraries
and to create new signals for special appli-
cations. Line and frame editing functions
permit fast, easy changes to full field test
signals and composition of multi-segment
matrix signals for automated testing appli-
cations. Modified and new signals may be
named and stored in the factory test signal
libraries or in new user-created libraries.
Internal and External
Reference Operation
The TG2000 has a high stability internal
reference making it suitable as the master
house reference for most broadcast and
production/post-production applications. A
black burst output, selectable for NTSC or
PAL, is provided with the TG2000 mainframe.
Remote Control
The TG2000 provides a versatile and com-
prehensive remote control system. All front
panel functions and controls are available
via the RS-232 and optional GPIB ports. A
subset of those functions is available via
ground closure control.
Characteristics
TG2000 Mainframe
Black Burst Output –
Standards Conformance: EBU N14, SMPTE RP154.
Frequency:
NTSC or PAL FSC.
Long-term Stability: ≤1ppm per year drift.
AVG1 Analog Video Generator
Standards Conformance – EBU N10,
ITU-R BT.624, SMPTE 170M.
Frequency Response – Within 0.5% to 6 MHz.
Typically within 5% to 8 MHz.
Differential Gain Error – ≤0.1%.
Differential Phase Error – ≤0.1º*1.
S/N Ratio – ≥67 dB unweighted to 6 MHz,
measured on a quiet line.
SCH Phase Error – ≤2º*1.
DVG1 Digital Video Generator
Standards Conformance – EBU Tech.
3267: ITU-R BT.601, BT.656, BT.801;
SMPTE 125M, 244M, 259M, 267M, 272M,
RP 165, RP 178.
Maximum Clock Frequency – 36 MHz.
Resolution – 8- or 10-Bit.
Serial Output –
Amplitude: 800 mV ±10% into 75 Ω.
Overshoot: ≤10%.
Rise and Fall times: 0.4 to 1.5 ns.
Jitter: ≤0.2 UIp-p total for all jitter frequencies
above 10 Hz.
TG2000 configured to supply signals in several formats simultaneously.
Multiformat Generator
TG2000
Embedded Audio –
Number of Channels: 16 channels in 4 groups;
8AES/EBU audio pairs.
Audio Tones:
Frequency: silence to 16 kHz;
28 discrete settings.
Level: 0 to –60 dBFS in 2 dB steps.
Pre-emphasis: none.
AWVG1 Analog Wideband
Video Generator
Frequency Response – Within 1% to 20 MHz,
2% to 30 MHz.
Delay Errors – Group Delay: ≤3ns to 20 MHz,
≤5ns to 25 MHz*1.
Pulse Distortions – Pulse Ringing: 2T: ≤0.5%
peak; T: ≤1% peak.
Pulse to Bar Ratio – Unity within 0.5%
for T and 2T.
S/N Ratio – ≥60 dB unweighted to 30 MHz,
measured on a quiet line.
*1Denotes a typical performance characteristic.
HDVG1 Test Signal
Generator Module
Standards Compliance – SMPTE 272M, 292M.
Electrical Characteristics –
Connector (serial): (3) BNC.
Bit Rate: 1.485 Gbps, 1.485/1,001 Gbps.
Formats:
1080i/60 Hz, 59.94, 50, 25, and 24 Hz.
720p/60 Hz and 59.94 Hz.
Amplitude: 800 mV ±10%.
Overshoot: ≤10%.
Rise and Fall Times: ≤270 ps (20% to 80%)
difference less than 100 ps.
DC Offset (AC coupled): 0.0 V ±0.5 V.
Jitter: ≤135 ps (alignment jitter).
Return Loss:
≤15 dB from 5 MHz to 742.5 MHz.
≤10 dB from 742.5 MHz to 1.485 GHz.
Audio Signal (Embedded) –
Channels Active: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.
Audio Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz.
Sampling Alignment: Asynchronous,
synchronous without frame numbers,
synchronous with frame numbers.
Sample Bits: 24, 20.
For Each Channel:
Audio Amplitude: 0 to –60 dBFS
in 1 dB increments.
Audio Frequency (Hz): 50, 100, 150, 200, 250,
300, 400, 500, 600, 750, 800, 1000, 1200,
1500, 1600, 2000, 2400, 3000, 3200, 4000,
4800, 6000, 8000, 9600, 12000, 16000.
HDST1 HD-SDI
Stress Test Module
Input
Connector – 75 ΩBNC Connector.
Input Signal – HD-SDI signal.
Bit Rate – 1.485 Gbps, 1.485/1,001 Gbps.
Amplitude – 800 mVp-p ±10%.
Standards Conformance – SMPTE 292M.
Return Loss – ≤15 dB to 742.5 MHz,
≤10 dB to 1.485 GHz.
Stress Output
Connector – 75 ΩBNC Connector.
Output Signal – HD-SDI signal.
Amplitude – 80 to 1040 mVp-p ±5%
(measured at 4.64 MHz Square Wave).
Amplitude Setting – 1% step.
Duty Cycle – 40% to 60%.
Rise/Fall Time – ≤270 ps (20% to 80%).
Return Loss – ≤15 dB to 1.485 GHz.
Jitter
HF Jitter
Jitter Waveform – Sine Wave.
Frequency – 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz.
Amplitude – 0.01 to 1 UI.
Amplitude Setting – 0.01 UI.
Amplitude Error –
≤0.1 UI (≤1 MHz, at 1 UI setting).
≤0.1 UI ±5% (≤5 MHz, at 1 UI setting).
≤0.1 UI ±10% (≤10 MHz, at 1 UI setting).
LF Jitter
Jitter Waveform – Sine Wave.
Frequency – 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz.
Amplitude – 0.01 to 20 UI.
Amplitude Setting – 0.01 UI.
Amplitude Error –
≤0.1 UI ±1% (≤1 kHz, at 8 UI setting).
≤0.1 UI ±5% (≤5 kHz, at 8 UI setting).
≤0.1 UI ±10% (≤10 kHz, at 8 UI setting).
Error Insertion
Error Rate – 0 to 120 Errors/second.
Error Rate Setting – 0.1 Error/second.
Cable Simulator
Connector – 75 ΩBNC Connector.
Cable Type – L-5CFB.
Return Loss – ≤15 dB to 1.485 GHz.
Length – 20 m, 100 m.
AGL1 Analog Genlock Module
Inputs – Two 75 Ωloopthrough;
one 75 Ωterminating.
Loopthrough Inputs –
Input Range: ±6 dB from nominal black burst.
Return Loss: ≥40 dB to 5 MHz.
Burst Lock Stability:
Amplitude Changes: ≤1ns change over a
±3 dB input level.
Jitter: ≤1ns with ≥50 dB S/N ratio on a nominal
amplitude reference input.
Typically ≤1º.
CW Input –
Input Range: 1 to 2.25 Vp-p.
Frequencies: NTSC and PAL Fsc; 1, 5, and 10 MHz.
Return Loss: ≥30 dB to 10 MHz.
Lock Stability:
Amplitude Changes: ≤1ns over the valid
input range.
Jitter: ≤1ns with ≥50 dB S/N ratio for
a 2 V reference input. Typically ≤0.5º.
Timing Adjustment (Black Burst Reference) –
Range: Anywhere within the color frame.
Resolution: ≤0.5º.
Color Framing – Correct for up to ±45º SCH error
on the reference input.
Power Source
Mains Range –
Voltage: 87 to 132 or 174 to 250 VAC.
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz.
Power Consumption – Typically 220 W for
a fully loaded TG2000 mainframe.
Environmental
Temperature –
Operating: 0 ºC to +40 ºC.
Nonoperating: –40 ºC to +65 ºC.
Certifications
EMC –
Certified to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Safety –
Approved to: CSA1010.1, ANSI S82.01.
Complies with: EN61010-1, IEC1010-1.
Physical
Characteristics
Dimensions mm in.
Height 133 5.23
Width 483 19.0
Depth 584 23.0
Weight kg lbs.
Net 17.3 38.0
Shipping 23.7 52.0
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Product(s) are manufactured
in ISO registered facilities.
Ordering Information
When Ordering, Please Observe
These Simple Guidelines:
At least one signal generation module must
accompany each TG2000 mainframe
Only one AGL1 Genlock Module per
TG2000 mainframe
Only one GP1 GPIB Interface Module per
each TG2000 mainframe
Signal generator modules (AVG1, DVG1)
may be combined in any mix desired up
to the TG2000 mainframe limit of 8. The
mainframe may contain a maximum of
4 of any combination of HDVG1 and
AWVG1 modules
Only one HDST1 module per TG2000
mainframe. Additional limitations may
apply, depending upon other modules
loaded in a mainframe configured with
an HDST1. Contact Tektronix Technical
Support for details
The performance of the TG2000 is degraded
to the E4 environment for radiated emissions
only when operating with a combination
of HDVG1 and HDST1 in HD-SDI stress
testing applications
Add Opt. 88 to each item ordered. This will
ensure your TG2000 package will come
assembled and calibrated as a single unit
Modules ordered to add to an existing
TG2000 package do not require Opt. 88
TG2000
Generator Mainframe with BG1 Black
Burst Generator.
AVG1
Analog Video Generator.
DVG1
Digital Video Generator.
Opt. S1 – SDI Test.
AWVG1
Analog Wideband Video Generator.
Tri-level Sync Generator.
AGL1
Analog Genlock Module.
GP1
GPIB interface.
HDVG1
High Definition Video Generator.
HDST1
HD-SDI Stress Test Module.
Support Options
Opt. C3 – Calibration Service 3 Years.
Opt. R3 – Repair Service 3 Years.
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