National Instruments Introduces Video Test Solution for Multimedia Device
Testing
NI VideoMASTER 3.0 Extends Capabilities for HDMI Testing of Set-Top Boxes,
Blu-ray Players and LCD Displays
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Instruments
(Nasdaq: NATI) today introduced NI VideoMASTER 3.0, a new PXI Express-based
digital video analyzer for validation and production test of multimedia
devices. VideoMASTER simplifies the testing of multimedia devices by using
configurable measurement steps within NI TestStand test management software to
automate a full suite of video measurements. By taking advantage of the
efficient, configurable performance of VideoMASTER 3.0, multimedia test
engineers can significantly reduce development costs and decrease overall test
time.
"Today's multimedia test engineers face increasingly sophisticated challenges
to maintaining quality while increasing throughput and saving money," said
Eric Starkloff, vice president of test marketing at National Instruments. "The
release of VideoMASTER 3.0 illustrates our company's continuing investment in
helping engineers decrease development time, streamline processes and reduce
costs for multimedia test."
The new PXI Express digital video analyzer makes it possible for engineers to
test multimedia devices with High-Definition Multimedia Interfaces (HDMIs).
The new solution supports the analysis of HDMI signals with Full HD resolution
up to 1080p/60 Hz, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) and deep
color with up to 12-bit color depth. The VideoMASTER digital video analyzer
solution also includes more than 160 automated video measurements to eliminate
the need for manual testing of HDMI devices such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray
players and video recorders. Using VideoMASTER 3.0, engineers can perform more
than 100 video measurements in less than four seconds. This high-performance
functionality helps engineers achieve higher test throughput without
sacrificing test quality.
VideoMASTER 3.0 also features improved support for analog video interfaces
including composite, S-video and component video. With support for the latest
versions of NI LabVIEW graphical system development software and NI TestStand
as well as improved run-time performance, VideoMASTER 3.0 delivers a fast and
powerful test solution for automated video test. VideoMASTER solutions are
available in a variety of hardware-software bundles to meet diverse test
requirements.
To view pricing and specifications and learn more about configuring a
multimedia test system with VideoMASTER 3.0, readers can visit
www.ni.com/videomaster.
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scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation
and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software
such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad
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representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing
more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more
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Editor Contact: Hilary Marchbanks, (512) 683-5937
Reader Contact: Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022
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